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Dr. Mandie Foster is an Adjunct Lecturer and Research Scholar at Edith Cowan University's School of Nursing and Midwifery, specializing in pediatric nursing and child/family-centered care. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy (2013), Postgraduate Diploma (2008), Postgraduate Certificate (2006), and Diploma in Nursing Studies (1990) from New Zealand institutions. With extensive clinical experience at Christchurch Hospital and Princess Margaret Hospital, she now supervises higher-degree research students and leads international collaborations.
Her research focuses on pediatric nursing priorities, systematic reviews, psychometrics, and therapeutic approaches like child art engagement. She co-chairs the ORIGINS Mental Health Research Interest Group and holds leadership roles in the International Network for Child and Family Centred Care. Her work emphasizes improving healthcare experiences for children and families through evidence-based models.
Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on pediatric healthcare innovation, family dynamics in chronic illness, and the impacts of COVID-19 on nursing. Research frequently employs meta-syntheses, concept analyses, and integrative reviews to advance child participation in healthcare decision-making and trauma-informed care frameworks.
Awards include:
- ECU Early Career Researcher Grant (2020)
- Sigma Theta Tau Research Scholarship (2019)
- Dorothy Clarke Scholarship (2018)
- New Zealand Lotteries Postdoctoral Fellowship (2015)
- Multiple study grants and distinctions for academic excellence
She leads projects on pediatric research methodologies and child participation in healthcare decisions, funded by organizations like NSW Health ($27,258) and WA Nurses Memorial Trust ($10,000). Her team collaborations span Perth Children's Hospital, Telethon Kids Institute, and international networks focused on family-centered care.
