Middleton, Rebekkah

Overview

Rebekkah is an experienced academic and researcher in the School of Nursing at the University of Wollongong (UOW), and Associate Head of School (Learning and Teaching). Her key focus is person-centred learning, teaching and practice. In particular, Rebekkah has interest in researching person-centred approaches to leadership, facilitation and to Nursing curriculum. Understanding how to effectively translate person-centred theory into practice is central to her research.

Rebekkah is recognised for her leadership and person-centred approaches to nursing and education, investing in the future of the nursing profession. She strives to deliver professional, current academic knowledge to nursing students, to role model excellence in nursing skills and knowledge, to demonstrate person-centred leadership qualities and cultivate them in others.

Top Publications

Year	Title
2013	Active learning and leadership in an undergraduate curriculum: How effective is it for student learning and transition to practice? Published in Nurse Education in Practice
2017	Critical reflection: the struggle of a practice developer Published in International Practice Development Journal
2019	Using person-centred principles to inform curriculum Published in International Practice Development Journal
2007	Why patients attend emergency departments for conditions potentially appropriate for primary care: Reasons given by patients and clinicians differ Published in Emergency Medicine Australasia
2016	Celebrating international collaboration: reflections on the first Virtual International Practice Development Conference Published in International Practice Development Journal
2017	An effective leisure program for older people with diabetes Published in World Leisure Journal
2018	A creation story of leadership development Published in International Practice Development Journal
2013	Active Learning in an undergraduate setting – reflections, key learning and recommendations Published in International Practice Development Journal

Research Areas

1110 - NURSING

Research Overview

My research centres around person-centred approaches to practice. This specifically includes focus on leadership, translation of leadership knowledge to practice, therapeutic recreation and older people, and emergency services.

Geographic Focus

Australia Country

Available as Research Supervisor

Available for Collaborative Projects

Member Of

Health Impact Research Cluster (HIRC) Member 2018 -
Person-Centred Practice - International Community of Practice (PCP-ICoP) Member, UOW SN representative 2018 -
Australian Resuscitation Council Member 2013 -
International Practice Development Collaborative (IPDC) Member, UOW SN representative 2012 -

Clinical Activities

Safety Attitudes Questionnaire Investigator 2019 -
Translation of postgraduate leadership education to practice Lead 2018 -

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Year	Title
2020	A reflection of my experience of compassion and vulnerability in nursing Published In International Practice Development Journal Volume 10 Pages 9-1 - 9-6 ISSN 2046-9292 Altmetric
2020	Implications for COVID-19: a systematic review of nurses’ experiences of working in acute care hospital settings during a respiratory pandemic Published In International Journal of Nursing Studies Volume Online First ISSN 0020-7489 Altmetric
2020	Into the Online Space: Outcomes for a PASS Online Pilot Across Different First Year University Subjects Published In Advances in Science, Technology and Engineering Systems Journal Volume 5 Pages 142 - 150 Altmetric
2020	The impact and translation of postgraduate leadership education on practice in healthcare Published In Collegian: The Australian Journal of Nursing Practice, Scholarship and Research Volume Online First ISSN 1322-7696 Altmetric
2019	Listening to older people and valuing their personhood Published In Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal Volume 26 Page p. 42 ISSN 1320-3185
2019	The Use of Data Collected From mHealth Apps to Inform Evidence-Based Quality Improvement: An Integrative Review Published In Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing Volume 16 Pages 70 - 77 ISSN 1545-102X Altmetric
2019	Using person-centred principles to inform curriculum Published In International Practice Development Journal Volume 9 Pages 10-1 - 10-9 ISSN 2046-9292 Altmetric
2018	A creation story of leadership development Published In International Practice Development Journal Volume 8 Pages 1 - 8 ISSN 2046-9292 Altmetric
2018	Exercise and psychological benefits for older people Published In Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal Volume 25 Pages 30 - 30 ISSN 1320-3185
2018	Motivation to engage in therapeutic recreation programmes for older people with diabetes Published In World Leisure Journal Volume 60 Pages 94 - 110 ISSN 1607-8055 Altmetric
2018	Older people who exercise have better mental health Published In Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal Volume 25 Page p. 36 ISSN 1320-3185
2018	The experiences of Australian undergraduate nursing students of a clinical placement in Cambodia Published In Collegian: The Australian Journal of Nursing Practice, Scholarship and Research Volume 25 Pages 313 - 318 ISSN 1322-7696 Altmetric
2018	‘Prescription’ of exercise for people with diabetes Published In Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal Volume 25 Page p. 32 ISSN 1320-3185
2017	An effective leisure program for older people with diabetes Published In World Leisure Journal Volume 59 Pages 30 - 37 ISSN 1607-8055 Altmetric
2017	Critical reflection: the struggle of a practice developer Published In International Practice Development Journal Volume 7 Pages 4-1 - 4-6 ISSN 2046-9292 Altmetric
2017	Incorporating the nursing and midwifery Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health curriculum framework into a BN program Published In Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal Volume 24 Pages 44 - 44 ISSN 1320-3185
2017	Inhibitors to exercise and health promotion programs for the older person with diabetes Published In Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal Volume 24 Pages 42 - 42 ISSN 1320-3185
2017	Is reflection ‘overdone’ in nursing education? Published In Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal Volume 25 Pages 36 - 36 ISSN 1320-3185
2017	Older women with diabetes and exercise engagement in a ‘safe’ environment Published In Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal Volume 25 Pages 40 - 40 ISSN 1320-3185
2017	Supporting Rural Emergency Nurses To Provide Autonomous And Life-Saving Care During Resuscitation Published In Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal Volume 25 Page p. 44 ISSN 1320-3185
2016	Celebrating international collaboration: reflections on the first Virtual International Practice Development Conference Published In International Practice Development Journal Volume 6 Pages 3-1 - 3-16 ISSN 2046-9292 Altmetric
2016	Committing to a health promotion program: an Australian case study Published In Global Journal of Health Education and Promotion Volume 17 Pages 103 - 134 Altmetric
2016	Diabetes, older people and exercise: recommendations for health promotion programs Published In Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal Volume 23 Pages 32 - 32 ISSN 1320-3185
2016	The value of health promotion programs for older people with chronic conditions in the community Published In Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal Volume 24 Pages 30 - 30 ISSN 1320-3185
2015	If you can't engage them they won't attend Published In Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal Volume 23 Pages 38 - 38 ISSN 1320-3185
2015	Men's health - the man with breast cancer Published In Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal Volume 23 Pages 37 - 37 ISSN 1320-3185
2013	Active Learning in an undergraduate setting – reflections, key learning and recommendations Published In International Practice Development Journal Volume 3 Pages 4-1 - 4-7 ISSN 2046-9292
2013	Active learning and leadership in an undergraduate curriculum: How effective is it for student learning and transition to practice? Published In Nurse Education in Practice Volume 13 Pages 83 - 88 ISSN 1471-5953 Altmetric
2007	Why patients attend emergency departments for conditions potentially appropriate for primary care: Reasons given by patients and clinicians differ Published In Emergency Medicine Australasia Volume 19 Pages 333 - 340 ISSN 1742-6723 Altmetric

Chapter

Year	Title
2020	Open disclosure Published In Critical conversations for patient safety: an essential guide for healthcare students Publisher Melbourne: Pearson Pages 94 - 103 ISBN 9781488623004 Edition 2
2014	Nursing care of men with reproductive system and breast disorders Published In Medical-Surgical Nursing: Critical Thinking for Person-Centred Care Publisher Frenchs Forest, NSW: Pearson Australia Pages 1738 - 1764 ISBN 9781442562028 Edition 2
2013	Assessment and management of patients with eye and vision disorders Published In Smeltzer and Bare's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing Publisher Australia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Pages 1527 - 1589 ISBN 9781920994648 Edition 3

Conference Paper

Year	Title
2020	Implications for COVID-19: a systematic review of nurses’ experiences of working in acute care hospital settings during a respiratory pandemic Published In Summer Virtual Symposium: Webinar on Nursing Education and Health care
2019	Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) Online: Investigating the impact of an online format across different first year university subjects Published In Proceedings of 2018 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2018 Pages 107 - 113 Altmetric
2018	PASS Online assisting first year psychology and social science students in statistics: A 360-degree view Published In ASCILITE 2018 - Conference Proceedings - 35th International Conference of Innovation, Practice and Research in the use of Educational Technologies in Tertiary Education: Open Oceans: Learning Without Borders Pages 283 - 291
2012	Enhancing leadership, stretching and strengthening personal networks
2011	Utilising practice development principles in preparing the new RN for professional practice Published In Transforming Culture, Transforming Care Practice Development Conference Pages 46 - 47
2010	Preparation for professional practice: enhancing practice Published In Enhancing Practice 10 Pages 53 - 53

Other Research Activities

Project ADVOCATE (Awareness of Domestic Violence on Campus at Tertiary Education) Co-Investigator 2019 -
Enhancing Person-Centred research, teaching and practice. Project co-lead 2018 - 2019
Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) Online: extending the model to support students who cannot attend face to face sessions. 2016 - 2017

Available as Research Supervisor

Potential Supervision Topics

Person-centred practice

Leadership

Primary health care

Emergency nursing

Teaching Activities

Effective Leadership in Health Coordinator and facilitator 2008 -
SNPG925 Effective Leadership in Health Coordinator 2008 -

Advisees

Graduate Advising Relationship

Degree	Research Title	Advisee
Doctor of Philosophy	How Does the Evidence Generated by Person Centred Nursing KPIs Drive and Sustain Improvements in the Development of Person Centred Practice?	Radbron, Emma
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)	Understanding and embedding person-centred language in the learning resources of an undergraduate nursing program- Participatory Action Research.	Pratt, Helen
Doctor of Philosophy	Developing Nurse-Led Resuscitation Teams for Rural Settings	Riley, Katherine
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)	Prevention of Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries among patients within Intensive Care Units in Saudi Arabian Hospitals	Alshahrani, Bassam
Doctor of Philosophy	Implementing and Evaluating a Person-Centred Quality and Safety Approach Across a Large Metropolitan Hospital	Tuqiri, Karen
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)	How does the Lived Experience of Moral Injury Influence Career Progression in Nursing?	Russell, Suzi

Education And Training

B.N., University of Wollongong
Ph.D., University of Wollongong, The Meaning of Involvement in an Exercise and Health Promotion Program for People with Diabetes 2014 - 2017
M.Phil. in Nursing, University of Wollongong, What emergency nurses consider the reasons possible primary care patients present to an Emergency Department for treatment 2005 - 2010

Credentials

Registered Nurse

Full Name

Rebekkah Middleton

Mailing Address

School of Nursing

Northfields Avenue

Wollongong

NSW

2522

Australia

Geographic Location

Located In Facility

University of Wollongong

Orcid Id

http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8440-7451 (confirmed)

Web Of Science Researcher Id

http://www.researcherid.com/rid/S-9751-2018

Scopus Id

8985999300

Top Publications

Year	Title
2013	Active learning and leadership in an undergraduate curriculum: How effective is it for student learning and transition to practice? Published in Nurse Education in Practice
2017	Critical reflection: the struggle of a practice developer Published in International Practice Development Journal
2019	Using person-centred principles to inform curriculum Published in International Practice Development Journal
2007	Why patients attend emergency departments for conditions potentially appropriate for primary care: Reasons given by patients and clinicians differ Published in Emergency Medicine Australasia
2016	Celebrating international collaboration: reflections on the first Virtual International Practice Development Conference Published in International Practice Development Journal
2017	An effective leisure program for older people with diabetes Published in World Leisure Journal
2018	A creation story of leadership development Published in International Practice Development Journal
2013	Active Learning in an undergraduate setting – reflections, key learning and recommendations Published in International Practice Development Journal

Research Areas

1110 - NURSING

Research Overview

My research centres around person-centred approaches to practice. This specifically includes focus on leadership, translation of leadership knowledge to practice, therapeutic recreation and older people, and emergency services.

Geographic Focus

Australia Country

Member Of

Health Impact Research Cluster (HIRC) Member 2018 -
Person-Centred Practice - International Community of Practice (PCP-ICoP) Member, UOW SN representative 2018 -
Australian Resuscitation Council Member 2013 -
International Practice Development Collaborative (IPDC) Member, UOW SN representative 2012 -

Clinical Activities

Safety Attitudes Questionnaire Investigator 2019 -
Translation of postgraduate leadership education to practice Lead 2018 -

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Year	Title
2020	A reflection of my experience of compassion and vulnerability in nursing Published In International Practice Development Journal Volume 10 Pages 9-1 - 9-6 ISSN 2046-9292 Altmetric
2020	Implications for COVID-19: a systematic review of nurses’ experiences of working in acute care hospital settings during a respiratory pandemic Published In International Journal of Nursing Studies Volume Online First ISSN 0020-7489 Altmetric
2020	Into the Online Space: Outcomes for a PASS Online Pilot Across Different First Year University Subjects Published In Advances in Science, Technology and Engineering Systems Journal Volume 5 Pages 142 - 150 Altmetric
2020	The impact and translation of postgraduate leadership education on practice in healthcare Published In Collegian: The Australian Journal of Nursing Practice, Scholarship and Research Volume Online First ISSN 1322-7696 Altmetric
2019	Listening to older people and valuing their personhood Published In Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal Volume 26 Page p. 42 ISSN 1320-3185
2019	The Use of Data Collected From mHealth Apps to Inform Evidence-Based Quality Improvement: An Integrative Review Published In Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing Volume 16 Pages 70 - 77 ISSN 1545-102X Altmetric
2019	Using person-centred principles to inform curriculum Published In International Practice Development Journal Volume 9 Pages 10-1 - 10-9 ISSN 2046-9292 Altmetric
2018	A creation story of leadership development Published In International Practice Development Journal Volume 8 Pages 1 - 8 ISSN 2046-9292 Altmetric
2018	Exercise and psychological benefits for older people Published In Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal Volume 25 Pages 30 - 30 ISSN 1320-3185
2018	Motivation to engage in therapeutic recreation programmes for older people with diabetes Published In World Leisure Journal Volume 60 Pages 94 - 110 ISSN 1607-8055 Altmetric
2018	Older people who exercise have better mental health Published In Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal Volume 25 Page p. 36 ISSN 1320-3185
2018	The experiences of Australian undergraduate nursing students of a clinical placement in Cambodia Published In Collegian: The Australian Journal of Nursing Practice, Scholarship and Research Volume 25 Pages 313 - 318 ISSN 1322-7696 Altmetric
2018	‘Prescription’ of exercise for people with diabetes Published In Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal Volume 25 Page p. 32 ISSN 1320-3185
2017	An effective leisure program for older people with diabetes Published In World Leisure Journal Volume 59 Pages 30 - 37 ISSN 1607-8055 Altmetric
2017	Critical reflection: the struggle of a practice developer Published In International Practice Development Journal Volume 7 Pages 4-1 - 4-6 ISSN 2046-9292 Altmetric
2017	Incorporating the nursing and midwifery Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health curriculum framework into a BN program Published In Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal Volume 24 Pages 44 - 44 ISSN 1320-3185
2017	Inhibitors to exercise and health promotion programs for the older person with diabetes Published In Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal Volume 24 Pages 42 - 42 ISSN 1320-3185
2017	Is reflection ‘overdone’ in nursing education? Published In Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal Volume 25 Pages 36 - 36 ISSN 1320-3185
2017	Older women with diabetes and exercise engagement in a ‘safe’ environment Published In Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal Volume 25 Pages 40 - 40 ISSN 1320-3185
2017	Supporting Rural Emergency Nurses To Provide Autonomous And Life-Saving Care During Resuscitation Published In Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal Volume 25 Page p. 44 ISSN 1320-3185
2016	Celebrating international collaboration: reflections on the first Virtual International Practice Development Conference Published In International Practice Development Journal Volume 6 Pages 3-1 - 3-16 ISSN 2046-9292 Altmetric
2016	Committing to a health promotion program: an Australian case study Published In Global Journal of Health Education and Promotion Volume 17 Pages 103 - 134 Altmetric
2016	Diabetes, older people and exercise: recommendations for health promotion programs Published In Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal Volume 23 Pages 32 - 32 ISSN 1320-3185
2016	The value of health promotion programs for older people with chronic conditions in the community Published In Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal Volume 24 Pages 30 - 30 ISSN 1320-3185
2015	If you can't engage them they won't attend Published In Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal Volume 23 Pages 38 - 38 ISSN 1320-3185
2015	Men's health - the man with breast cancer Published In Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal Volume 23 Pages 37 - 37 ISSN 1320-3185
2013	Active Learning in an undergraduate setting – reflections, key learning and recommendations Published In International Practice Development Journal Volume 3 Pages 4-1 - 4-7 ISSN 2046-9292
2013	Active learning and leadership in an undergraduate curriculum: How effective is it for student learning and transition to practice? Published In Nurse Education in Practice Volume 13 Pages 83 - 88 ISSN 1471-5953 Altmetric
2007	Why patients attend emergency departments for conditions potentially appropriate for primary care: Reasons given by patients and clinicians differ Published In Emergency Medicine Australasia Volume 19 Pages 333 - 340 ISSN 1742-6723 Altmetric

Chapter

Year	Title
2020	Open disclosure Published In Critical conversations for patient safety: an essential guide for healthcare students Publisher Melbourne: Pearson Pages 94 - 103 ISBN 9781488623004 Edition 2
2014	Nursing care of men with reproductive system and breast disorders Published In Medical-Surgical Nursing: Critical Thinking for Person-Centred Care Publisher Frenchs Forest, NSW: Pearson Australia Pages 1738 - 1764 ISBN 9781442562028 Edition 2
2013	Assessment and management of patients with eye and vision disorders Published In Smeltzer and Bare's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing Publisher Australia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Pages 1527 - 1589 ISBN 9781920994648 Edition 3

Conference Paper

Year	Title
2020	Implications for COVID-19: a systematic review of nurses’ experiences of working in acute care hospital settings during a respiratory pandemic Published In Summer Virtual Symposium: Webinar on Nursing Education and Health care
2019	Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) Online: Investigating the impact of an online format across different first year university subjects Published In Proceedings of 2018 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2018 Pages 107 - 113 Altmetric
2018	PASS Online assisting first year psychology and social science students in statistics: A 360-degree view Published In ASCILITE 2018 - Conference Proceedings - 35th International Conference of Innovation, Practice and Research in the use of Educational Technologies in Tertiary Education: Open Oceans: Learning Without Borders Pages 283 - 291
2012	Enhancing leadership, stretching and strengthening personal networks
2011	Utilising practice development principles in preparing the new RN for professional practice Published In Transforming Culture, Transforming Care Practice Development Conference Pages 46 - 47
2010	Preparation for professional practice: enhancing practice Published In Enhancing Practice 10 Pages 53 - 53

Other Research Activities

Project ADVOCATE (Awareness of Domestic Violence on Campus at Tertiary Education) Co-Investigator 2019 -
Enhancing Person-Centred research, teaching and practice. Project co-lead 2018 - 2019
Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) Online: extending the model to support students who cannot attend face to face sessions. 2016 - 2017

Potential Supervision Topics

Person-centred practice

Leadership

Primary health care

Emergency nursing

Teaching Activities

Effective Leadership in Health Coordinator and facilitator 2008 -
SNPG925 Effective Leadership in Health Coordinator 2008 -

Advisees

Graduate Advising Relationship

Degree	Research Title	Advisee
Doctor of Philosophy	How Does the Evidence Generated by Person Centred Nursing KPIs Drive and Sustain Improvements in the Development of Person Centred Practice?	Radbron, Emma
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)	Understanding and embedding person-centred language in the learning resources of an undergraduate nursing program- Participatory Action Research.	Pratt, Helen
Doctor of Philosophy	Developing Nurse-Led Resuscitation Teams for Rural Settings	Riley, Katherine
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)	Prevention of Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries among patients within Intensive Care Units in Saudi Arabian Hospitals	Alshahrani, Bassam
Doctor of Philosophy	Implementing and Evaluating a Person-Centred Quality and Safety Approach Across a Large Metropolitan Hospital	Tuqiri, Karen
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)	How does the Lived Experience of Moral Injury Influence Career Progression in Nursing?	Russell, Suzi

Reviewer Of

Nursing Philosophy (Journal) 2020 -
Nurse Researcher (Journal) 2019 -
Global Journal of Health Education and Promotion (Journal) 2018 -
Health Promotion International (Journal) 2018 -
Collegian: The Australian Journal of Nursing Practice, Scholarship and Research (Journal) 2015 -
International Practice Development Journal (Journal) 2015 -
Journal of Physical Activity and Health (Journal) 2015 -
McMaster Online Rating of Evidence (MORE) (Academic Article) 2012 -

Organizer Of Event

Enhancing Practice 2020 2018 - 2021

Professional Service Activities

International Practice Development Journal Editorial Board member 2020 -
Journal of University Teaching & Learning in Practice Associate Editor 2019 -
Nursing and Midwifery Council, NSW Professional member 2013 -
Health Care Complaints Committee (HCCC) Expert Reviewer 2005 -

Education And Training

B.N., University of Wollongong
Ph.D., University of Wollongong, The Meaning of Involvement in an Exercise and Health Promotion Program for People with Diabetes 2014 - 2017
M.Phil. in Nursing, University of Wollongong, What emergency nurses consider the reasons possible primary care patients present to an Emergency Department for treatment 2005 - 2010

Credentials

Registered Nurse

Full Name

Rebekkah Middleton

Mailing Address

School of Nursing

Northfields Avenue

Wollongong

NSW

2522

Australia

Geographic Location

Located In Facility

University of Wollongong

Orcid Id

http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8440-7451 (confirmed)

Web Of Science Researcher Id

http://www.researcherid.com/rid/S-9751-2018

Scopus Id

8985999300

Overview

Overview

Top Publications

Research Areas

Research Overview

Geographic Focus

Available as Research Supervisor

Affiliation

Available for Collaborative Projects

Member Of

Clinical Activities

Publications

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Chapter

Conference Paper

Funding

Other Research Activities

Supervision

Available as Research Supervisor

Potential Supervision Topics

Teaching Activities

Advisees

Graduate Advising Relationship

Service

Reviewer Of

Organizer Of Event

Professional Service Activities

Background

Education And Training

Credentials

Contact

Full Name

Mailing Address

Geographic Location

Located In Facility

Identity

Orcid Id

Web Of Science Researcher Id

Scopus Id

Overview

Top Publications

Research Areas

Research Overview

Geographic Focus

Affiliation

Member Of

Clinical Activities

Publications

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Chapter

Conference Paper

Funding

Other Research Activities

Supervision

Potential Supervision Topics

Teaching Activities

Advisees

Graduate Advising Relationship

Service

Reviewer Of

Organizer Of Event

Professional Service Activities

Background

Education And Training

Credentials

Contact

Full Name

Mailing Address

Geographic Location

Located In Facility

Identity

Orcid Id

Web Of Science Researcher Id

Scopus Id

Visualisations

Research Areas

Geographic Focus