Annmarie Hosie

Annmarie Hosie is Associate Professor of Palliative Care Nursing at the School of Nursing & Midwifery, University of Notre Dame Australia, with a primary academic and research base in Sydney. She is also an Adjunct Associate Professor with IMPACCT at the University of Technology Sydney, reflecting her national leadership in palliative, aged, and chronic care research.

Her educational background includes a PhD from the University of Notre Dame Australia, a Master of Palliative Care and Aged Care from Flinders University, a Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing) from Charles Sturt University, and a Diploma in Applied Science (Nursing) from the University of Sydney. She is a registered nurse (RN).

Annmarie's research is centered on optimizing care and quality of life for older adults with advanced illness, with a strong focus on delirium—particularly non-pharmacological interventions, symptom recognition, and patient and family experiences. Her work spans systematic reviews, clinical trials, mixed methods, and qualitative studies, contributing significantly to evidence-based palliative care.

Her recent publications (2024–2025) demonstrate a sustained and expanding research program in delirium, patient safety, bereavement, and palliative care delivery, with emphasis on implementation science, research methodology, and ethical practice. Themes include delirium in pandemic contexts, benzodiazepine use, patient-centered monitoring, and nurse involvement in clinical trials.

• Reviewer award, International Journal of Nursing Studies (2024)
• 'Deliriumologist of the Year', Australasian Delirium Association (2023)
• Catholic Press Award, Best Review (2021)
• Vivien Bullwinkel Award for Best Abstract (2020)
• Top 10 Reviewer, Journal of Gerontological Nursing (2018, 2019, 2021)

She supervises higher research degree students in palliative care and delirium and has contributed to major textbooks such as the Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine. While no specific grants are listed, her extensive publication record in high-impact journals suggests sustained research funding. She is actively involved in professional service, including the Palliative Care Outcomes Collaboration (PCOC) Research Committee, and contributes to public discourse through media articles like Dying and the Question of Dignity. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, family involvement, and ethical care delivery.