Deanne August

Deanne August is a researcher at James Cook University with a focus on neonatal skin health and clinical assessment methodologies. She completed her PhD in 2022 on neonatal skin injuries caused by mechanical forces, combining mixed methods and multicenter studies. Her work emphasizes developing clinical tools like the Graduated Colour Tape Measure for standardized injury assessment. Key research areas include antenatal steroid effects, hospital-acquired skin injuries, and peripheral IV catheter practices in neonatal units. Collaborations involve multidisciplinary teams addressing both clinical and methodological challenges in neonatal care.

Her research spans systematic reviews, qualitative studies, and cross-sectional surveys, aiming to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes. Notable contributions include analyzing skin injury prevalence linked to hospital stay duration and advancing understanding of fetal skin maturation through pharmacological interventions. While no formal awards are listed, her publications demonstrate impactful contributions to neonatal nursing and perinatal medicine.