Sandra Jennifer Miles

Sandra Jennifer Miles is a researcher affiliated with the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine at the Australian Catholic University. Her work focuses on wound care, pressure injury prevention, falls risk assessment, and nursing workforce dynamics. She has led studies on skin tear management, mucous membrane injuries, and the transition of internationally qualified nurses in Australia. Her research frequently employs systematic reviews, meta-syntheses, and clinical trials to evaluate preventive interventions in healthcare settings.

Dr. Miles has contributed to the development of screening tools for falls risk in emergency departments and translational research on pressure injury risk assessment tools (e.g., the COMHON Index). Her work bridges clinical practice and policy, with a strong emphasis on improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practices. She collaborates widely with institutions like the University of Melbourne and Monash University on multi-disciplinary projects.

Key research trends include advancing understanding of skin integrity issues in hospitalized patients, optimizing care protocols for critically ill populations, and addressing systemic challenges in nursing education and workforce integration. Her studies consistently highlight the importance of standardized assessment tools and culturally adapted interventions.

While no specific grants or awards are listed, her extensive publication record (over 30 articles since 2007) demonstrates sustained research activity. She has advised on clinical trials, including a pilot study on topical glyceryl trinitrate for venous leg ulcers, and contributed to datasets on universal screening methods for early school-age children.

Her research is disseminated through journals like International Journal of Nursing Practice, Journal of Clinical Nursing, and International Wound Journal, reflecting her focus on practical, patient-centered solutions in healthcare delivery.