Dr Tamara Page
Associate Professor
Adelaide Nursing School
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.
Tammy recently commenced as Dean and Head of the Adelaide Nursing School. Tammy joined the Adelaide Nursing School in 2012, and for the last 3 years held the position of Associate Professor of Nursing, Innovations in Quality and Safety (a joint position with St Andrew’s Hospital) and Deputy Head, Adelaide Nursing School. Her leadership in safety and quality has been central in emphasising the significance of research and quality improvement in both clinical and academic domains through innovative practices and mentoring of staff.
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Since the completion of my PhD, I have gained an interest in quality and safety generally alongside of my non-clinical roles.
PhD - The impact of exposure time on biophysical parameters of the skin and patient comfort during dressing changes- a descriptive study.
Studies have demonstrated that the local wound conditions of pH, temperature and Trans Epidermal Water Loss (TEWL) impact on wound healing. However, there is limited research on the effect of dressing changes on these parameters and the more subjective outcome of patient comfort. In addition, it appears that the time taken to redress a wound (down time) is not considered important in current clinical practice. Therefore, the purpose of the study was to identify how local wound conditions and patient comfort are affected by the time taken to redress a wound.
Successful with two $5000 grants to assist in the purchase of equipment and conduct of the research.
The goal of my PhD was to identify ‘how long is too long’. Do the temperature and moisture changes in the wound environment occur in the first 5 minutes that the initial dressing is removed and then remain the same until the dressing is reapplied or does the wound become drier and colder the longer it is exposed and does this vary with different types of temporary dressings?
My research demonstrated that all wounds were already ‘cold’ on dressing removal, water loss was high, and they were also alkaline. Warm, moist, acidic wounds heal faster – now to ensure this is addressed in clinical practice.
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Appointments
Date Position Institution name 2025 - ongoing Interim Dean/Head of Nursing School University of Adelaide 2024 - 2025 Acting Dean/ Head of Nursing School University of Adelaide 2021 - 2024 Associate Professor of Nursing, Innovations in Quality & Safety University of Adelaide 2017 - 2021 Pre registration Program Coordinator University of Adelaide, Adelaide 2012 - 2016 Lecturer University of Adelaide, Adelaide 2004 - 2012 Nursing Quality Manager Royal Adelaide Hospital 2002 - 2004 Research Assistant Joanna Briggs Institute 1987 - 2002 Registered Nurse Royal Adelaide Hospital 1984 - 1987 Student Nurse Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide -
Awards and Achievements
Date Type Title Institution Name Country Amount 2022 Teaching Award Commendation for Enhancement and Innovation of Student Learning University of Adelaide Australia - 2018 Award Community Volunteer University of Adelaide Australia 1000 -
Education
Date Institution name Country Title 2013 - 2014 University of Adelaide Australia Graduate Certificate in Higher Education 2004 - 2015 University of Adelaide Australia PhD 2002 - 2003 University of Adelaide Australia Master of Nursing Science 1999 - 2000 University of Adelaide Australia Graduate Diploma in Nursing Science (High Dependency) 1991 - 1993 University of South Australia Australia Bachelor of Nursing 1984 - 1987 Royal Adelaide Hospital Australia Certificate in Nursing -
Research Interests
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Journals
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Conference Papers
Year Citation 2021 Page, T., Arnold-Chamney, M., & Cusack, L. (2021). Evaluation of a mindfulness intervention integrated into undergraduate third year nursing student curriculum to build sustainable resilience skills.. In SA Nursing & Midwifery Research Symposium. Adelaide. 2010 Kitson, A., Marcoionni, D., Page, T., Wiechula, R., & Zeitz, K. (2010). Using knowledge translation to transform the fundamentals of care: the older person and improving care project. In Proceedings of Oxford Knowledge Translation symposium (pp. 61-71). UK. -
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Report for External Bodies
GRANT APPLICATIONS
Year 2024: Cat 3 • Adelaide Education Academy Learning and Teaching Advancement Grant of $4426. • Cancer Council Australia Partnership: Solidarity, support and acceptance: a celebration of the person, not the disease. Enhancing quality of life in women diagnosed with breast cancer.
Years: 2023-2024; Cat 3 • Channel 7 CRF - Research Grant: Impact of Relative Energy Deficiency (RED) in competitive gymnasts during menses. • Cancer Council Australia Partnership: Solidarity, support and acceptance: a celebration of the person, not the disease. Enhancing quality of life in women diagnosed with breast cancer.
Years: 2023-2024; Cat 3 • MRFF-Health Translation SA- Rapid Applied Research Translation for Health Impact Grant: Closing the Gap between Evidence and Practice to Deliver Better Care for Older People.
Years: 2024-2026; Cat 1 • MRFF Clinician Researchers Initiative: Transforming parastomal hernia risk assessment for people living with a stoma in the Australian context.
Years: 2024-2025; Cat 1 • Channel 7 CRF - Research Grant: Evaluating the effectiveness of the Special Olympics Young Athlete's Program in improving physical literacy and social integration skills for children with disabilities in South Australia.
Years: 2023; Cat 3 • 2023 Adelaide Nursing School Grant $10,000. • 2023 Health Services Research Grant Scheme with the HCF Research Foundation
Years: 2022 Cat 3 • FHMS strategic research support scheme $29,507. FHMS Early Grant Development Award
I initially taught in the Master of Clinical Nursing Program across the whole program. I have since taught across both the master's program and the Bachelor of Nursing programs in a range of courses. The main courses I have been responsible for in the last few years are:
- Nursing in Complex Settings (Maternity and Pediatrics)
- Research Methods for Health
- Safety and Quality in an Evidence Based Framework
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Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name 2023 Principal Supervisor Family Presence During Resuscitation and Invasive Procedures: Patients and Family Attitudes and its impact on the families in Indonesia Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Ms Ira Rahmawati -
Past Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name 2018 - 2023 Co-Supervisor Factors Influencing Nursing Preceptors’ Role in Saudi Arabia: A Mixed
Methods StudyDoctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Aishah Shaher B Al Harbi
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Memberships
Date Role Membership Country 2021 - ongoing Member Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) Australia 2015 - ongoing Member Sigma Theta Tau Australia 2002 - ongoing Member Australian Wound Management Association Australia 1974 - ongoing Member Gymnastics Australia Australia -
Industry Partnerships
Date Engagement Type Partner Name 2002 - ongoing Collaboration Joanna Briggs Institute -
Offices Held
Date Office Name Institution Country 2024 - ongoing Chair Global Undergraduate Awards United Kingdom 2005 - ongoing Chairperson Tea Tree Gully Gymsports Australia -
Review, Assessment, Editorial and Advice
Date Title Type Institution Country 2012 - ongoing Peer Reviewer Journal Review International Journal of Nursing Practice - 2002 - ongoing Cochrane Collaboration Wounds Group Peer Review Cochrane Collaboration United Kingdom
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