Amanda Ullman

Professor Amanda Ullman serves as Professor and Chair of Paediatric Nursing at the University of Queensland's School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, and is an Executive Committee Member of the Child Health Research Centre. With over 200 journal articles, 20+ conference papers, and 9 book chapters, her scholarly output demonstrates exceptional productivity in pediatric vascular access research.

Her research primarily focuses on vascular access devices in pediatric populations, with particular expertise in central venous access devices (CVADs), peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs), and peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs). Recent work examines device-related complications, securement techniques, infection prevention, and clinical implementation strategies. Her scholarship spans methodological innovation in clinical trials design, systematic reviews, and international collaborative studies addressing pediatric vascular access safety.

Analysis of her most recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on evidence-based interventions to reduce device complications, with significant contributions to clinical guidelines including the Michigan Appropriateness Guide for Intravenous Catheters in Pediatrics (miniMAGIC). Her work increasingly incorporates technology-enhanced solutions like near-infrared imaging and mHealth applications for vascular access management.

Professor Ullman leads and collaborates on numerous multicenter randomized controlled trials, quality improvement initiatives, and international surveys that have shaped contemporary practice in pediatric vascular access. Her research program addresses critical gaps in pediatric nursing practice through rigorous methodology and practical clinical applications.