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Dr Ryan McMullan is a Research Fellow at the Australian Institute of Health Innovation (AIHI) at Macquarie University, affiliated with the Centre for Health Systems and Safety Research. He joined in 2018, focusing on improving hospital staff experience and patient safety through experimental and observational research methods. His work includes evaluating medication safety protocols, analyzing unprofessional workplace behaviors, and assessing health system responses to patient harm.
Education:
- PhD in Psychology (2012–2016), Western Sydney University
- BA (Hons) Psychology (2011), Western Sydney University
- BA Psychology (2008–2010), Western Sydney University
Research Interests:
- Medication safety and double-checking protocols
- Culture change programs to address unprofessional behavior in healthcare
- Patient safety, including distractions and interruptions in clinical settings
- Cost-benefit analysis of healthcare interventions
Recent Trends in Articles:
His recent work emphasizes analyzing co-worker unprofessional behavior in healthcare settings, evaluating interventions like the Ethos program, and exploring systemic factors influencing patient safety. He combines qualitative and quantitative methods, with a focus on cross-sectional surveys, observational studies, and simulation-based research.
Awards:
- Dean's Doctoral Award (2017)
- MQ Professional Staff Development Grant (2019)
- Travel Award to attend European Association of Social Psychology Summer School (2014)
Grants and Projects:
- Medication Safety Evidence Briefings (2021)
- Evaluation of professional accountability culture programs
Labs/Teams: Active in the Centre for Health Systems and Safety Research, collaborating on multi-institutional studies across Australian hospitals.
