We invite you to explore the achievements and highlights that shaped our year in 2023.
We have achieved a lot since our inception in 2016, and we are proud of the research that we have undertaken in partnership with industry and communities. We hope you enjoy reading the Centre’s first impact report.
Our impact 2018-2022 Rosemary Bryant AO Research Centre
We are proud of the work and achievements that we have made in partnership with industry and communities, since 2016. The Centre has conducted collaborative, innovative, national and international research, translating to real-world impacts.
Research impact stories
Research Publications and reports
Explore our research output and impact through our reports and publications. You can also review our member profiles which feature reports and publications covering their areas of expertise.
Evaluation of the Midwifery Caseload Model of Care in the Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network (RMCLHN)
Across Australia many birthing sites have been closed due to workforce shortages, and regional/rural Australia has been especially hit hard. In late 2021, the Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network (RMCLHN), a regional health network in South Australia, faced acute maternity service shortages that resulted in one of the four birthing hospitals suspending birthing services. The remaining birthing hospitals were under considerable strain due to acute midwifery shortages. In response, the RMCLHN commenced a pilot of an all‐risk midwifery caseload model of care (MMoC) with midwives working in collaboration with local GP/obstetricians. The aim was to preserve birthing services and provide quality care to women and families in the region. The Rosemary Bryant AO Research Centre (RBRC) was invited to evaluate the MMoC and a local advisory committee was formed to ensure local contextual relevance and issues of importance were addressed in the evaluation.
COVID-19 and workforce wellbeing:A survey of the Canadian nursing workforce
In 2021, the Rosemary Bryant AO Research Centre (RBRC) partnered with the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) to conduct a survey of nurses across Ontario. The RNAO also reached out to similar organisations across Canada to promote the survey more broadly. The survey was promoted through a number of channels including the RNAO website, via the CEO’s blog, and on social media platforms.
The purpose of the survey was to describe and assess what effects the international outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic has had on the Canadian, and in particular, the Ontarian workforce.
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International assessment of nursing working environment and wellbeing; a partnership project with the Nursing Now campaign
In 2021, the Rosemary Bryant AO Research Centre (RBRC) at the University of South Australia, Australia partnered with the Nursing Now global campaign and the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) to conduct an international survey of nurses and midwives during the COVID-19 pandemic The survey was promoted through the Nursing Now website, its network of members and its social media platforms. The purpose of the survey was to describe and assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce.
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Development of a clinical pathway for BPSD care: A tool to improve resident outcomes.
Research to develop a clinical pathway based on best-practice evidence for use in the management of BPSD in Australian residential aged care facilities has been completed. A multidisciplinary team from Eldercare Inc. worked with RBRC researchers to contextualise the proposed clinical pathway to local needs and improve its ease of use and clarity.
The clinical pathway was developed to enhance the translation of evidence into practice for the management of BPSD in RACFs, specifically for use by nurses and the care workers under their direction.
The clinical pathway was tested for feasibility at one memory support unit and assessed for implementability and acceptability to staff. The BPSD clinical pathway was easy to implement and well accepted by nursing and clinical care staff as part of standard care and practice. Staff have indicated the pathway has become embedded in the site processes and they will continue to use it even though the trial period has ended. Further testing will be needed to examine the feasibility of the pathway in other RACFs, and to assess the efficacy of the pathway on resident and staff outcomes.
For more information on the project please contact Professor Marion Eckert, marion.eckert@unisa.edu.au
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Evaluation of the Midwifery Model of Care Pilot
Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (June 2021)
The RBRC conducted an evaluation of a new midwifery model of care (MoC) in regional SA with the aim to inform SA Health of the effectiveness of the implementation, acceptability, and sustainability of the model. The model is an all risk caseload model of care whereby midwives are employed to work in collaboration with general practitioners (GP)/ obstetricians across five birthing sites in the region. This pragmatic evaluation looked at the broader clinical, consumer, and workforce outcomes and assessed the viability of the MoC at the wider service systems level.
Thank you to all those that participated (clinicians and consumers). We value your input and the time you took to participate in focus groups and/or surveys.
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COVID-19 and your Wellbeing Survey
Thank you to participants - Your voice is vital in helping us to advocate for improvements that will lead to better policy and practice to improve workforce wellbeing, job satisfaction and quality of care
The results from the survey will inform research that improves Australia's preparedness to ensure the health system has the appropriate support and resources for the emotional, psychological and physical wellbeing of the workforce during a pandemic.
Thank you to all those who participated. We value your input and the time you took to complete the survey.
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The 2019 Nursing and Midwifery Climate and Safety Survey - Thank you to participants
There have been significant changes in the health system in South Australia that have required nurses and midwives to adapt to new models of care, processes, technology as well as re-location of services. The Rosemary Bryant AO Research Centre recently conducted a nursing and midwifery organisational climate and safety survey.
Thank you to all those who participated. We value your input and the time you took to complete the survey.
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Nursing and Midwifery Climate Survey Reports
The 2017 Nursing and Midwifery Climate Survey Report
In 2017, the Rosemary Bryant AO Research Centre conducted the first state-wide Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Climate Survey in more than ten years. We heard from almost 2000 nurses and midwives last time and hope to hear from you again. The results of the last survey were tabled with SA Health, provided to every network and report to a Senate Inquiry into fatigue and bullying.
