Prof Sonya Osborne

Prof Sonya Osborne
NameProf Sonya Osborne
Email Addresssonya.osborne@unisq.edu.au
Job TitleHonorary Professor
QualificationsBSc Louisiana SU, BSN Louisiana SU, GCertNurs(Periop) Western Sydney, GCertHigherEd Canberra, MNurs Canberra, PhD QUT
DepartmentSchool of Nursing and Midwifery
AffiliationsCentre for Health Research
Institute for Resilient Regions
ORCIDhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-2826-0627
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Biography

Sonya Osborne is Professor of Nursing in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at University of Southern Queensland (Ipswich Campus). Dr Osborne's role is built on almost 30 years post registration nursing experience across a range of acute care, ambulatory and academic settings. Her doctoral study (QUT, 2009) explored the relationship between practice culture and barriers to implementation of evidence-based practice, while testing the effectiveness of strategies in changing culture and enabling sustainable practice change. The impact of this research is on organisational strategic planning and capacity building in introducing and sustaining changes to improve patient- and service-level outcomes. Dr Osborne's research interests include knowledge translation and implementation science within the contexts of nursing, hospital and health services, and at the intersection of primary and acute care. Dr Osborne is experienced in quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research approaches.

Other Achievements

• Over $4M in research, project and consultancy funding since 2000 ($1.8M since 2016).

• Consistent record in research and dissemination; >60 publications in international refereed journals and highly ranked (Q1, Q2) multi-disciplinary journals; Scopus H-index 21; >2500 total citations (1505 since 2019); co-authored 10 book chapters covering research & EBP (6), and perioperative nursing & infection control (4).

• Supervised 9 higher degree research students to completion since 2010, including 5 PhD, 1 Professional Doctorate, 2 Master of Applied Science (Research), and 1 Master of Philosophy (MPhil); currently supervising and 9 HDR students (6 doctoral; 3 masters).

• Consistent record of professional service e.g., Editorial Board member for BMC Health Services Research, American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC), and Journal of Perioperative Nursing; Editor for Cochrane Wounds Group; Editorial Review Committee member for several peer reviewed journals, including Worldviews on Evidence based Nursing; International Journal of Nursing Studies (IJNS); and Standards Editor for national ACORN Standards for Perioperative Nursing in Australia from 2013-2018.

• Several awards for scholarship in research and dissemination e.g., USQ Publication Excellence Award 2020; PNAQ People’s Choice Presentation Award, 2016; AORN Research Poster Award of Excellence, 2012; QUT/Australian Postgraduate Award offer, 2007; Carla Patterson Publication Award nomination, 2006; Fellow, Centaur Memorial Fund for Nurses, 2005

• Twice awarded QUT Vice Chancellor’s Performance Award

• Invited panel member for several funding bodies, including: The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation Innovation Grant Panel; Children's Hospital Foundation General Health Services Research Grant Panel; Children's Hospital Foundation Woolworth’s Nutrition-Related Research Grant Panel; Brisbane Diamantina Heath Partners (BDHP) Allied Health My Translation Rules Research Awards; and the NSW Health Translational Research Grants Scheme.

• Approved assessor for the Australian Research Council (ARC) and panel review member for the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), serving most recently on the 2021, 2022, 2023 NHMRC Synergy Grants panel.

• Inducted as Fellow in the Australian College of Perioperative Nurses (FACORN) in 2018.

Employment

PositionOrganisationFromTo
Professor of NursingUniversity of Southern Queensland20192023

Expertise

• implementation science within the contexts of nursing, hospital & health services, and integrated care

• comparative effectiveness research in acute care, surgical and perioperative nursing and patient safety

• clinician capacity building in introducing and sustaining changes to improve patient- and service-level outcomes

Teaching

HSC8060 Research Project Design

HSC8070 Health Masters Project A

HSC8080 Health Masters Project B

Fields of Research

  • 420312. Implementation science and evaluation
  • 420599. Nursing not elsewhere classified

Professional Membership

Professional MembershipYear
Australian College of Nursing (ACN)
Australian College of Perioperative Nurses (ACORN), Fellow
Centaur Memorial Fund for Nurses, Fellow
Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN)
Higher Education Research Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA)
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society (Sigma)
Health Services Research Association of Australia & New Zealand (HSRAANZ)
BSc
Louisiana SU
1983
BSN
Louisiana SU
1988
GCertNurs(Periop)
Western Sydney
1999
GCertHigherEd
Canberra
2003
MNurs
Canberra
2002
PhD
QUT
2009

Current Supervisions

Research TitleSupervisor TypeLevel of StudyCommenced
Diagnosing mild cognitive impairment: from theory to clinical practiceAssociate SupervisorMasters2019
Satellite clinics initiative to increase regular testing for sexually transmitted infections in a Queensland Correctional FacilityAssociate SupervisorDoctoral2021

Completed Supervisions

Research TitleSupervisor TypeLevel of StudyCompleted
Evaluation of the implementation of an extended hours pharmacy service and a medicine wise culture within an Emergency DepartmentPrincipalMasters2020
Perioperative Temperature Management for Women Undergoing Caesarean Section*PrincipalDoctoral2017
Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis in the Acute Care Setting: An Exploration of the PhenomenonAssociateDoctoral2016
actors Influencing Sustainability of Health Service Innovation, Emergency Nurse Practitioner ServiceAssociateDoctoral2016
A Randomised Controlled Trial Evaluating Outcomes of Emergency Nurse Practitioner Service*AssociateDoctoral2015
The Incidence and Predictors of Lower Limb Split Skin Graft Failure and Primary Closure Dehiscence in Day Case Surgical PatientsAssociateMasters2013
Development and evaluation of an integrated clinical learning model to inform continuing education for acute care nursesPrincipalDoctoral2009
Increased body temperature following subarachnoid haemorrhage: A retrospective correlational studyAssociateMasters2009
High School Students¿ Experiences in an Early Entry to University Course at an Australian Regional UniversityPrincipal SupervisorMasters2023
The Role of the Hospital in the Home Registered Nurse: A Phenomenological StudyAssociate SupervisorDoctoral2023
Project titleDetailsYear
AI-assisted STI risk assessment and Linkage to Care Coaching System: Your Life, Your Body and Your Privacy! Department of Health (Australia) - Blood Borne Viruses (BBV) and Sexually Transmissible Infections (STI) Scheme- GO4776 – 2021, $500,000 Research Team: i, Y., Tang, Z., Mullens, A., Osborne, S., Dean, J2021
Implementation of an Innovative Teledermatology Network for the Early Detection of Melanoma in High Risk Australians,NHMRC Partnership Project, $1,195,649 Research Team: Soyer HP, Gordon L, Gray L, Aitken J, Whiteman D, Jana M, Eakin E, Osborne S, Finnane A, Caffery L. 2018
DateNameAwarding organisationUnderpinning research
2020Publication Excellence AwardUniversity of Southern Queensland
2021Publication Excellence AwardUniversity of Southern Queensland
2018Fellow, Australian College of Perioperative Nursing (FACORN)Australian College of Perioperative Nursing

High Security and Privacy Protection Model for STI/HIV Risk Prediction

Tang, Zhaohui, Nguyen, Thi Phuoc Van, Yang, Wencheng, Xia, Xiaoyu, Chen, Huaming, Mullens, Amy B., Dean, Judith A., Osborne, Sonya and Li, Yan. 2024. "High Security and Privacy Protection Model for STI/HIV Risk Prediction." Digital Health. 10, pp. 1-14. https://doi.org/DOI:10.1177/20552076241298425

Exploring nursing students’ perceptions on usefulness, ease of use, and acceptability of using a simulated Electronic Medical Record: A descriptive study

Ng, Linda, Osborne, Sonya, Eley, Rob, Tuckett, Anthony and Walker, Jan. 2024. "Exploring nursing students’ perceptions on usefulness, ease of use, and acceptability of using a simulated Electronic Medical Record: A descriptive study ." Collegian: The Australian Journal of Nursing Practice, Scholarship and Research. 31 (2), pp. 120-127. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colegn.2023.12.006

Hypothermia With Paradoxical Symptoms: A Case Series of Cesarean Deliveries With Intrathecal Morphine

Munday, Judy, Ramis, Mary-Anne, Kynoch, Kathryn, Maffey, Simon, Steelman, Victoria and Osborne, Sonya. 2023. "Hypothermia With Paradoxical Symptoms: A Case Series of Cesarean Deliveries With Intrathecal Morphine." AORN Journal. 117 (6), pp. e1-e9. https://doi.org/10.1002/aorn.13932

Effectiveness of interventions to reduce sexually transmitted infections and blood-borne viruses in incarcerated adult populations: a systematic review protocol

Balmer, Amanda, Bromdal, Annette, Mullens, Amy, Kynoch, Kathry and Osborne, Sonya. 2023. "Effectiveness of interventions to reduce sexually transmitted infections and blood-borne viruses in incarcerated adult populations: a systematic review protocol ." JBI Evidence Synthesis. 21 (11), pp. 2247-2254. https://doi.org/10.11124/JBIES-22-00444

Introducing a MAP for adherence care in the paediatric cystic fibrosis clinic: a multiple methods implementation study

Richards, Bianca, Osborne, Sonya R. and Simons, Megan. 2022. "Introducing a MAP for adherence care in the paediatric cystic fibrosis clinic: a multiple methods implementation study." BMC Health Services Research. 22 (1), pp. 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-021-07373-5

Implementation of the Electronic Medical Record into the Bachelor of Nursing program: A descriptive study

Ng, Linda, Osborne, Sonya and Walker, Jan. 2022. "Implementation of the Electronic Medical Record into the Bachelor of Nursing program: A descriptive study." 44th Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia Annual Conference (HERDSA 2022). Melbourne, Australia 27 - 30 Jun 2022 Australia.

Exploring risk, antecedents and human costs of living with a retained surgical item: A narrative synthesis of Australian case law 1981–2018

Osborne, Sonya, Cockburn, Tina and Davis, Juliet. 2022. "Exploring risk, antecedents and human costs of living with a retained surgical item: A narrative synthesis of Australian case law 1981–2018." Journal of Perioperative Nursing. 35 (2), pp. e-49-e-65. https://doi.org/10.26550/2209-1092.1202

Exploration of clinicians’ decision-making regarding transfer of patient care from the emergency department to a medical assessment unit: A qualitative study

Osborne, Sonya R., Cleak, Helen and de Looze, Julian W. M.. 2022. "Exploration of clinicians’ decision-making regarding transfer of patient care from the emergency department to a medical assessment unit: A qualitative study ." PLoS One. 17 (2), pp. 1-23. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0263235

Effectiveness of clinical criteria in directing patient flow from the emergency department to a medical assessment unit in Queensland, Australia: a retrospective chart review of hospital administrative data

Osborne, Sonya, Cleak, Helen, White, Nicole, Lee, Xing, Deacon, Anthony and de Looze, Julian W. M.. 2021. "Effectiveness of clinical criteria in directing patient flow from the emergency department to a medical assessment unit in Queensland, Australia: a retrospective chart review of hospital administrative data." BMC Health Services Research. 21 (1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-021-06537-7

Exploring Risk, Antecedents and Human Costs of Living with a Retained Surgical Item: A Narrative Synthesis of Australian Case Law 1981–2018

Osborne, Sonya R., Cockburn, Tina and Davis, Juliet. 2021. "Exploring Risk, Antecedents and Human Costs of Living with a Retained Surgical Item: A Narrative Synthesis of Australian Case Law 1981–2018." Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare. 14, pp. 2397-2413. https://doi.org/10.2147/JMDH.S316166

Parents’ knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs regarding influenza vaccination for children under five years of age in Australia: A mixed methods systematic review protocol

Eveline, Virta, Elliott, Jessica and Osborne, Sonya. 2021. "Parents’ knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs regarding influenza vaccination for children under five years of age in Australia: A mixed methods systematic review protocol."

Implementation and evaluation of a standardized nurse‐administered assessment of functional and psychosocial issues for patients in acute care

Peel, Nancye M., Hornby-Turner, Yvonne C., Osborne, Sonya R., Henderson, Amanda, Hubbard, Ruth E. and Gray, Leonard C.. 2021. "Implementation and evaluation of a standardized nurse‐administered assessment of functional and psychosocial issues for patients in acute care." Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing. 18 (3), pp. 161-169. https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.12490

Integration of an Academic Electronic Medical Record into the Bachelor of Nursing program: A pilot project

Ng, Linda, Osborne, Sonya and Walker, Jan. 2021. "Integration of an Academic Electronic Medical Record into the Bachelor of Nursing program: A pilot project." Sigma's 32nd International Nursing Research VIRTUAL Congress. Toowoomba, Australia 21 - 23 Jul 2021 Toowoomba, Australia.

Beyond the black stump: rapid reviews of health research issues affecting regional, rural and remote Australia

Osborne, Sonya. 2020. "Beyond the black stump: rapid reviews of health research issues affecting regional, rural and remote Australia ." Medical Journal of Australia. 213 ((11 Suppl)), pp. S3-S4. https://doi.org/10.5694/mja2.50881

The effectiveness and cost effectiveness of a hospital avoidance program in a residential aged care facility: a prospective cohort study and modelled decision analysis

Carter, Hannah E., Lee, Xing J., Dwyer, Trudy, O'Neill, Barbara, Jeffrey, Dee, Doran, Christopher M., Parkinson, Lynne, Osborne, Sonya R., Reid-Searl, Kerry and Graves, Nicholas. 2020. "The effectiveness and cost effectiveness of a hospital avoidance program in a residential aged care facility: a prospective cohort study and modelled decision analysis." BMC Geriatrics. 20, pp. 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-020-01904-1

Prevention of Occlusion of cEnTral lInes for Children with cancer: An implementation study

Ullman, Amanda J., Condon, Paula, Edwards, Rachel, Gibson, Victoria, Takashima, Mari, Schults, Jessica, Dean, Anna, Cattanach, Paula, Nicholls, Wayne, Osborne, Sonya, Rickard, Claire M., Cooke, Marie and Kleidon, Tricia. 2020. "Prevention of Occlusion of cEnTral lInes for Children with cancer: An implementation study." Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health. 56 (12), pp. 1875-1884. https://doi.org/10.1111/jpc.15067

Oral nutritional supplements for preventing surgical site infections: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis

Ralph, Nicholas, Brown, Lindsay, McKillop, Kristy L., Duff, Jed, Osborne, Sonya, Terry, Victoria R., Edward, Karen-Leigh, King, Rachel and Barui, Edward. 2020. "Oral nutritional supplements for preventing surgical site infections: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis." Systematic Reviews. 9, pp. 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-020-01293-x

Evaluation of the efficacy of 3D total-body photography with sequential digital dermoscopy in a high-risk melanoma cohort: Protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Primiero, Claire Amy, McInerney-Leo, Aideen M., Betz-Stablein, Brigid, Whiteman, David C., Gordon, Louisa, Caffery, Liam, Aitken, Joanne F., Eakin, Elizabeth, Osborne, Sonya, Gray, Len, Smithers, B. Mark, Janda, Monika, Soyer, H. Peter, Finnane, Anna, Primiero C.A., McInerney-Leo A.M., Betz-Stablein B., Whiteman D.C., Gordon L., ..., Finnane A.. 2019. "Evaluation of the efficacy of 3D total-body photography with sequential digital dermoscopy in a high-risk melanoma cohort: Protocol for a randomised controlled trial." BMJ Open. 9 (11). https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-032969

Implementation of simulation modelling to improve service planning in specialist orthopaedic and neurosurgical outpatient services

Moretto, Nicole, Comans, Tracy A., Chang, Angela T., O'Leary, Shaun P., Osborne, Sonya, Carter, Hannah E., Smith, David, Cavanagh, Tania, Blond, Dean and Raymer, Maree. 2019. "Implementation of simulation modelling to improve service planning in specialist orthopaedic and neurosurgical outpatient services." Implementation Science. 14 (1), pp. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13012-019-0923-1

Older persons enablement and rehabilitation for complex health conditions (OPEN ARCH). Final evaluation report for Queensland Health (QH), Clinical Excellence Division

Osborne, Sonya and Carter, Hannah E.. 2019. Older persons enablement and rehabilitation for complex health conditions (OPEN ARCH). Final evaluation report for Queensland Health (QH), Clinical Excellence Division. Brisbane, Australia. Queensland University of Technology.

Improving care of patients with back and neck pain through innovative pathways. Final evaluation report for Queensland Health (QH), Clinical Excellence Division

Blythe, Robin, Graves, Nicholas, Osborne, Sonya, Davies, Elizabeth, Endicott, Louise and McQueen, Liam. 2019. Improving care of patients with back and neck pain through innovative pathways. Final evaluation report for Queensland Health (QH), Clinical Excellence Division. Brisbane, Australia. Queensland University of Technology.

Improving care of COPD diagnosis, rehab access, and care planning. Final evaluation report for Queensland Health (QH), Clinical Excellence Division

Blythe, Robin, Graves, Nicholas, Dyer, Carly, Osborne, Sonya, Hodby, Sharon and McQueen, Liam. 2019. Improving care of COPD diagnosis, rehab access, and care planning. Final evaluation report for Queensland Health (QH), Clinical Excellence Division. Brisbane, Australia. Queensland University of Technology.

Clinically-indicated replacement versus routine replacement of peripheral venous catheters

Webster, Joan, Osborne, Sonya, Rickard, Claire M and Marsh, Nicole. 2019. "Clinically-indicated replacement versus routine replacement of peripheral venous catheters." Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2019 (1), pp. i-55. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD007798.pub5

Retained Surgical Items: Lessons from Australian Case Law of Items Unintentionally Left Behind in Patients after Surgery

Cockburn, Tina, Davis, Juliet and Osborne, Sonya. 2019. "Retained Surgical Items: Lessons from Australian Case Law of Items Unintentionally Left Behind in Patients after Surgery." Journal of Law and Medicine. 26 (4), pp. 841-848.

Cohort study of a specialist social worker intervention on hospital use for patients at risk of long stay

Osborne, Sonya, Harrison, Gai, O'Malia, Angela, Barnett, Adrian Gerard, Carter, Hannah E. and Graves, Nicholas. 2018. "Cohort study of a specialist social worker intervention on hospital use for patients at risk of long stay." BMJ Open. 8 (12), pp. 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2018-023127

In Response to Letter to the Editor (from Roth) re Pre-warming RCT

Munday, Judy, Osborne, Sonya, Yates, Patsy, Sturgess, David, Jones, Lee and Gosden, Edward. 2018. "In Response to Letter to the Editor (from Roth) re Pre-warming RCT." Anesthesia and Analgesia. 126 (6), pp. 2152-2152. https://doi.org/10.1213/ANE.0000000000002892

Model of care for people in Darling Downs Hospital & Health Service (DDHHS) regions with diabetes. Final evaluation report for Queensland Health (QH), Clinical Excellence Division

Brain, David, Blythe, Robin, Osborne, Sonya, Moran, Louise, Higgins, Tracy and McQueen, Liam. 2018. Model of care for people in Darling Downs Hospital & Health Service (DDHHS) regions with diabetes. Final evaluation report for Queensland Health (QH), Clinical Excellence Division. Brisbane, Australia. Queensland University of Technology.

Intrathecal morphine–related perioperative hypothermia in women undergoing cesarean delivery: a retrospective case-control study

Munday, Judy, Osborne, Sonya and Yates, Patsy. 2018. "Intrathecal morphine–related perioperative hypothermia in women undergoing cesarean delivery: a retrospective case-control study." Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing. 33 (1), pp. 3-12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jopan.2016.04.142

Nursing service innovation: a case study examining emergency nurse practitioner service sustainability

Fox, Amanda, Gardner, Glenn and Osborne, Sonya. 2018. "Nursing service innovation: a case study examining emergency nurse practitioner service sustainability." Journal of Advanced Nursing. 74 (2), pp. 454-464. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.13454

Preoperative warming versus no preoperative warming for maintenance of normothermia in women receiving intrathecal morphine for cesarean delivery: a single-blinded, randomized controlled trial

Munday, Judy, Osborne, Sonya, Yates, Patsy, Jones, Lee and Gosden, Edward. 2018. "Preoperative warming versus no preoperative warming for maintenance of normothermia in women receiving intrathecal morphine for cesarean delivery: a single-blinded, randomized controlled trial." Anesthesia and Analgesia. 126 (1), pp. 183-189. https://doi.org/10.1213/ANE.0000000000002026

Making evidence-based perioperative practices stick: an introduction to an implementation science approach

Osborne, Sonya. 2017. "Making evidence-based perioperative practices stick: an introduction to an implementation science approach." Journal of Perioperative Nursing. 30 (4), pp. 53-55.

QCAT guardianship process initiative. Phase 2. Final evaluation report for Queensland Health (QH), Clinical Excellence Division

Barnett, Adrian, Osborne, Sonya, Borkoles, Erika, Humphrey, Mary, Potts, Mitchell and Hewson, Kaye. 2017. QCAT guardianship process initiative. Phase 2. Final evaluation report for Queensland Health (QH), Clinical Excellence Division. Brisbane, Australia. Queensland University of Technology.

Skin preparation of the patient – more than skin deep

Levada, Lilliana and Osborne, Sonya. 2017. "Skin preparation of the patient – more than skin deep." Journal of Perioperative Nursing. 30 (2), pp. 57-59.

New ACORN guideline: perioperative nursing management of posthumous organ procurement

Gore, Amanda and Osborne, Sonya. 2017. "New ACORN guideline: perioperative nursing management of posthumous organ procurement." Journal of Perioperative Nursing. 30 (1 - Autumn), pp. 56-59.

Reviewing ACORN nursing role ‘anaesthetic nurse'

Ireland, Sue and Osborne, Sonya. 2016. "Reviewing ACORN nursing role ‘anaesthetic nurse'." Journal of Perioperative Nursing. 29 (4), pp. 54-57.

Infection control

Osborne, Sonya. 2016. "Infection control." Crisp, Jackie, Douglas, Clint, Rebeiro, Geraldine and Waters, Donna (ed.) Potter and Perry’s fundamentals of nursing. Australia. Elsevier - Mosby.

Nursing physical assessment for patient safety in general wards: reaching consensus on core skills

Douglas, Clint, Booker, Catriona, Fox, Robyn, Windsor, Carol, Osborne, Sonya and Gardner, Glenn. 2016. "Nursing physical assessment for patient safety in general wards: reaching consensus on core skills." Journal of Clinical Nursing. 25 (13-14), pp. 1890-1900. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.13201

Surgical hand antisepsis, gowning and gloving — not necessarily the way it has always been done

Johnson, Julie and Osborne, Sonya. 2016. "Surgical hand antisepsis, gowning and gloving — not necessarily the way it has always been done." Journal of Perioperative Nursing. 29 (2), pp. 52-54.

Nursing and medical perceptions of a hospital rapid response system new process but same old game?

Douglas, Clint, Osborne, Sonya, Windsor, Carol, Fox, Robyn, Booker, Catriona, Jones, Lee and Gardner, Glenn. 2016. "Nursing and medical perceptions of a hospital rapid response system new process but same old game?" Journal of Nursing Care Quality. 31 (2), pp. E1-E10. https://doi.org/10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000139

Recent updates to our national standards

Osborne, Sonya. 2016. "Recent updates to our national standards." Journal of Perioperative Nursing. 29 (1), pp. 54-55.

Candida albicans colonisation, continence status and incontinence-associated dermatitis in the acute care setting: a pilot study

Campbell, Jill L., Coyer, Fiona M., Mudge, Alison M., Robertson, Ivan M. and Osborne, Sonya R.. 2016. "Candida albicans colonisation, continence status and incontinence-associated dermatitis in the acute care setting: a pilot study." International Wound Journal. 14 (3), pp. 488-495. https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.12630

Perioperative nursing

Sutherland-Fraser, Sally, Osborne, Sonya and Bryant, Kim. 2016. "Perioperative nursing." Hamlin, Lois, Davies, Menna, Richardson-Tench, Marilyn and Sutherland-Fraser, Sally (ed.) Perioperative nursing: an introduction. Marrickville, Australia. Elsevier. pp. 1-29

The skin safety model: reconceptualizing skin vulnerability in older patients

Campbell, Jill L, Coyer, Fiona M. and Osborne, Sonya R.. 2016. "The skin safety model: reconceptualizing skin vulnerability in older patients." Journal of Nursing Scholarship. 48 (1), pp. 14-22. https://doi.org/10.1111/jnu.12176

Standards are living documents ...

Osborne, Sonya, Levada, Lilliana, Johnson, Julie, Gore, Amanda and Ireland, Sue. 2015. "Standards are living documents ..." ACORN: the journal of perioperative nursing in Australia. 28 (1 - Autumn), pp. 25-27.

Clinically-indicated replacement versus routine replacement of peripheral venous catheters [Review]

Webster, J., Osborne, S., Rickard, C. and New, K.. 2015. "Clinically-indicated replacement versus routine replacement of peripheral venous catheters [Review]." Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2015 (8), pp. 1-45. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD007798.pub4

Incidence and predictors of lower limb split-skin graft failure and primary closure dehiscence in day-case surgical patients

Stankiewicz, Monica, Coyer, Fiona, Webster, Joan and Osborne, Sonya. 2015. "Incidence and predictors of lower limb split-skin graft failure and primary closure dehiscence in day-case surgical patients." Dermatologic Surgery. 41 (7), pp. 775-783. https://doi.org/10.1097/DSS.0000000000000391

Preoperative bathing or showering with skin antiseptics to prevent surgical site infection (Review)

Webster, Joan and Osborne, Sonya. 2015. "Preoperative bathing or showering with skin antiseptics to prevent surgical site infection (Review)." Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD004985.pub5

The primacy of vital signs – Acute care nurses’ and midwives’ use of physical assessment skills: a cross sectional study

Osborne, Sonya, Douglas, Clint, Reid, Carol, Jones, Lee and Gardner, Glenn. 2015. "The primacy of vital signs – Acute care nurses’ and midwives’ use of physical assessment skills: a cross sectional study." International Journal of Nursing Studies. 52 (5), pp. 951-962. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2015.01.014

The standard you walk past is the standard you accept

Osborne, Sonya, Gore, Amanda, Ireland, Sue, Johnson, Julie, Lavada, Lilliana and Nicholson, Pat. 2015. "The standard you walk past is the standard you accept." ACORN: the journal of perioperative nursing in Australia. 28 (2), pp. 26-27.

A theoretical framework to support research of health service innovation

Fox, Amanda, Gardner, Glenn and Osborne, Sonya. 2015. "A theoretical framework to support research of health service innovation." Australian Health Review. 39 (1), pp. 70-75. https://doi.org/10.1071/AH14031

What factors influence nurses’ assessment practices? Development of the Barriers to Nurses’ use of Physical Assessment Scale

Douglas, Clint, Osborne, Sonya, Reid, Carol, Batch, Mary, Hollingdrake, Olivia and Gardner, Glenn. 2014. "What factors influence nurses’ assessment practices? Development of the Barriers to Nurses’ use of Physical Assessment Scale." Journal of Advanced Nursing. 70 (11), pp. 2683-2694. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.12408

Incontinence-associated dermatitis: a cross-sectional prevalence study in the Australian acute care hospital setting

Campbell, Jill L., Coyer, Fiona M. and Osborne, Sonya R.. 2014. "Incontinence-associated dermatitis: a cross-sectional prevalence study in the Australian acute care hospital setting." International Wound Journal. 13 (3), pp. 403-411. https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.12322

Author response: NPO practices and preoperative oral carbohydrate intake

Webster, Joan and Osborne, Sonya Ranee. 2014. "Author response: NPO practices and preoperative oral carbohydrate intake." AORN Journal. 99 (6), p. 673. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aorn.2014.03.007

A point about sharps safety

Osborne, Sonya. 2014. "A point about sharps safety." ACORN: the journal of perioperative nursing in Australia. 27 (1), pp. 8-9.

An integrated educational model for continuing nurse education

Duff, Beverley, Gardner, Glenn and Osborne, Sonya. 2014. "An integrated educational model for continuing nurse education." Nurse Education Today. 34 (1), pp. 104-111. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2012.11.022

Author response: missed opportunity related to statistical methods

Osborne, Sonya Ranee, Jones, Lee and Webster, Joan. 2014. "Author response: missed opportunity related to statistical methods." AORN Journal. 99 (6), pp. 675-677. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aorn.2014.04.002

Does preoperative oral carbohydrate reduce hospital stay? A randomized trial

Webster, Joan, Osborne, Sonya Ranee, Gill, Richard, Chow, Carina Faran Kalan, Wallin, Siobhan, Jones, Lee and Tang, Annie. 2014. "Does preoperative oral carbohydrate reduce hospital stay? A randomized trial." AORN Journal. 99 (2), pp. 233-242. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aorn.2013.12.003

The ACORN standards - our aide-memoire to professional practice

Osborne, Sonya. 2013. "The ACORN standards - our aide-memoire to professional practice." ACORN: the journal of perioperative nursing in Australia. 26 (4), pp. 14-15.

Clinically-indicated replacement versus routine replacement of peripheral venous catheters [Review]

Webster, J., Osborne, S., Rickard, C. M. and New, K.. 2013. "Clinically-indicated replacement versus routine replacement of peripheral venous catheters [Review]." Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2013 (4), pp. 1-42.

Quantitative data collection and study validity

Osborne, Sonya and Schneider, Zevia. 2013. "Quantitative data collection and study validity." Schneider, Zevia, Whitehead, Dean, LoBiondo-Wood, Geri and Haber, Judith (ed.) Nursing and midwifery research: methods and appraisal for evidence-based practice. Australia. Elsevier - Mosby. pp. 200-217

Infection control

Osborne, Sonya. 2013. "Infection control." Crisp, Jackie, Potter, Patricia Ann, Taylor, Catherine, Rebeiro, Geraldine and Douglas, Clint (ed.) Potter and Perry's fundamentals of nursing. Chatswood, NSW, Australia. Elsevier - Mosby. pp. 703-752

Clinically-indicated replacement versus routine replacement of peripheral venous catheters [Review]

Webster, Joan, Osborne, Sonya, Rickard, Clare M. and New, Karen. 2013. "Clinically-indicated replacement versus routine replacement of peripheral venous catheters [Review]." Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD007798.pub3

Preoperative bathing or showering with skin antiseptics to prevent surgical site infection [Review]

Webster, Joan and Osborne, Sonya. 2012. "Preoperative bathing or showering with skin antiseptics to prevent surgical site infection [Review]." Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2012 (9), pp. 1-41. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD004985.pub4

Nursing management: intraoperative care

Shoup, Anita, Reilly, Maureen, Kless, Jack and Osborne, Sonya. 2012. "Nursing management: intraoperative care." Brown, Diane and Edwards, Helen (ed.) Lewis's medical surgical nursing: assessment and management of clinical problems. Australia. Elsevier. pp. 402-420

Occupancy data: unravelling the mystery

Stevenson, Johanna, Anderson, Susan, Veach, Kate, Hine, Bette-Anne, Webster, Joan, Fleming, Lesley and Osborne, Sonya. 2011. "Occupancy data: unravelling the mystery." Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing. 29 (2), pp. 5-12.

Home-based preoperative chlorhexidine bathing cloths to prevent surgical site infection [Letter to the editor]

Webster, Joan and Osborne, Sonya. 2011. "Home-based preoperative chlorhexidine bathing cloths to prevent surgical site infection [Letter to the editor]." Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology. 32 (10). https://doi.org/10.1086/662020

Clinically-indicated replacement versus routine replacement of peripheral venous catheters [Review]

Webster, J., Osborne, S., Rickard, C. M. and Hall, J.. 2010. "Clinically-indicated replacement versus routine replacement of peripheral venous catheters [Review]." Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2010 (3), pp. 1-41.

Developing a culture of inquiry to sustain evidence-based practice

Osborne, Sonya and Gardner, Glenn. 2010. "Developing a culture of inquiry to sustain evidence-based practice." Courtney, Mary and McCutcheon, Helen (ed.) Using evidence to guide nursing practice. Chatswood, NSW, Australia. Churchill Livingstone. pp. 45-57

Development and use of clinical guidelines

Osborne, Sonya and Webster, Joan. 2010. "Development and use of clinical guidelines." Courtney, Mary and McCutcheon, Helen (ed.) Using evidence to guide nursing practice. Chatswood, NSW, Australia. Churchill Livingstone. pp. 59-73

Creating a therapeutic environment: a non-randomised controlled trial of a quiet time intervention for patients in acute care

Gardner, Glenn, Collins, Christine, Osborne, Sonya, Henderson, Amanda and Eastwood, Misha. 2009. "Creating a therapeutic environment: a non-randomised controlled trial of a quiet time intervention for patients in acute care." International Journal of Nursing Studies. 46 (6), pp. 778-786. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2008.12.009

Phlebitis rate unacceptable

Webster, Joan and Osborne, Sonya. 2009. "Phlebitis rate unacceptable." Singapore Medical Journal. 50 (1), p. 109.

Clinically indicated replacement versus routine replacement of peripheral venous catheters [Review]

Osborne, Sonya. 2009. "Clinically indicated replacement versus routine replacement of peripheral venous catheters [Review]." Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2009. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD007798

Testing the effectiveness of a Practice Development intervention on changing the culture of evidence based practice in an acute care environment (Volumes 1 and 2)

Osborne, Sonya Ranee. 2009. Testing the effectiveness of a Practice Development intervention on changing the culture of evidence based practice in an acute care environment (Volumes 1 and 2). PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. Queensland University of Technology.

Exploring the culture of non-reporting in the perioperative environment

Marshall, J. and Osborne, Sonya. 2007. "Exploring the culture of non-reporting in the perioperative environment." ACORN: the journal of perioperative nursing in Australia. 20 (2), pp. 10-21.

Challenging endoscopy reprocessing guidelines: a prospective study investigating the safe shelf life of flexible endoscopes in a tertiary gastroenterology unit

Osborne, S., Reynolds, S., George, N., Lindemayer, F., Gill, A. and Chalmers, M.. 2007. "Challenging endoscopy reprocessing guidelines: a prospective study investigating the safe shelf life of flexible endoscopes in a tertiary gastroenterology unit." Endoscopy. 39 (9), pp. 825-830. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2007-966766

Developing a research base for intravenous peripheral cannula re-sites (DRIP trial). A randomised controlled trial of hospital in-patients

Webster, Joan, Lloyd, Sophia, Hopkins, Tracey, Osborne, Sonya and Yaxley, Maria. 2007. "Developing a research base for intravenous peripheral cannula re-sites (DRIP trial). A randomised controlled trial of hospital in-patients." International Journal of Nursing Studies. 44 (5), pp. 664-671. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2006.02.003

Phlebitis associated with peripheral intravenous catheters [Letter to the Editor]

Webster, Joan and Osborne, Sonya. 2007. "Phlebitis associated with peripheral intravenous catheters [Letter to the Editor]." American Journal of Infection Control. 35 (4), p. 287. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2006.09.013

Preoperative bathing or showering with skin antiseptics to prevent surgical site infection [Review]

Webster, Joan and Osborne, Sonya. 2007. "Preoperative bathing or showering with skin antiseptics to prevent surgical site infection [Review]." Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2007 (2), pp. 1-50. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD004985.pub3

Meta-analysis of preoperative antiseptic bathing in the prevention of surgical site infection

Webster, J. and Osborne, S.. 2006. "Meta-analysis of preoperative antiseptic bathing in the prevention of surgical site infection." British Journal of Surgery. 93 (11), pp. 1335-1341. https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs.5606

Teaching and learning practice development for change

McAllister, Margaret and Osborne, Sonya R.. 2006. "Teaching and learning practice development for change." Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing. 37 (4), pp. 154-159.

Using a monitored sip test to assess risk of aspiration in postoperative oatients

Osborne, Sonya, Gardner, Glenn, Gardner, Anne, Franklin, Susan, Tuohy, Elizabeth and Fisher, Alex. 2006. "Using a monitored sip test to assess risk of aspiration in postoperative oatients." AORN Journal. 83 (4), pp. 908-928. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0001-2092(06)60010-0

Does evening removal of urinary catheters shorten hospital stay among general hospital patients? A randomized controlled trial

Webster, Joan, Osborne, Sonya, Woollett, Kaylene, Shearer, Julie, Courtney, Mary and Anderson, Debra. 2006. "Does evening removal of urinary catheters shorten hospital stay among general hospital patients? A randomized controlled trial." Journal of Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing. 33 (2), pp. 156-163. https://doi.org/10.1097/00152192-200603000-

Preoperative bathing or showering with skin antiseptics to prevent surgical site infection [Review]

Webster, J. and Osborne, S.. 2006. "Preoperative bathing or showering with skin antiseptics to prevent surgical site infection [Review]." Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2006 (2), pp. 1-23.

Best practice in stabilisation of oral endotracheal tubes: a systematic review

Gardner, Anne, Hughes, Dot, Cook, Robert, Henson, Rachael, Osborne, Sonya and Gardner, Glenn. 2005. "Best practice in stabilisation of oral endotracheal tubes: a systematic review." Australian Critical Care. 18 (4), pp. 158-165. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1036-7314(05)80029-3

Using the right type of evidence to answer clinical questions

Webster, Joan and Osborne, Sonya. 2005. "Using the right type of evidence to answer clinical questions." Courtney, Mary (ed.) Evidence for nursing practice. Marrickville, NSW, Australia. Churchill Livingstone. pp. 37-49

Development and use of evidence-based guidelines

Osborne, Sonya and Webster, Joan. 2005. "Development and use of evidence-based guidelines." Courtney, Mary (ed.) Evidence for nursing practice. Marrickville, NSW, Australia. Churchill Livingstone. pp. 183-197

Developing a culture of inquiry to sustain evidence-based practice

Osborne, Sonya and Gardner, Glenn. 2005. "Developing a culture of inquiry to sustain evidence-based practice." Courtney, Mary (ed.) Evidence for nursing practice. Marrickville, NSW, Australia. Churchill Livingstone. pp. 135-147

Establishment of a sustainable process for pressure injury prevention across Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory

Dunk, A. M., Gardner, A., Gardner, G. and Osborne, S.. 2005. "Establishment of a sustainable process for pressure injury prevention across Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory." Wound Repair and Regeneration. 3 (3), p. A50. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1067-1927.2004.130321.x

Imperatives and strategies for developing an evidence-based practice in perioperative nursing

Osborne, Sonya and Gardner, Glenn. 2004. "Imperatives and strategies for developing an evidence-based practice in perioperative nursing." ACORN: the journal of perioperative nursing in Australia. 17 (1), pp. 18-24.

Influences on compliance with standard precautions among operating room nurses

Osborne, Sonya. 2003. "Influences on compliance with standard precautions among operating room nurses." American Journal of Infection Control. 31 (7), pp. 415-423. https://doi.org/10.1067/mic.2003.68

Perceptions that influence occupational exposure reporting

Osborne, Sonya. 2003. "Perceptions that influence occupational exposure reporting." AORN Journal. 78 (2), pp. 262-272. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0001-2092(06)60776-

Reconceptualising the objectives of a pilot study for clinical research

Gardner, Glenn, Gardner, Anne, MacLellan, Lorna and Osborne, Sonya. 2003. "Reconceptualising the objectives of a pilot study for clinical research." International Journal of Nursing Studies. 40 (7), pp. 719-724. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0020-7489(03)00011-7

CPD: using evidence based clinical practice guidelines in the management of anaemia in patients with chronic renal failure

Price, Leanne and Osborne, Sonya. 2003. "CPD: using evidence based clinical practice guidelines in the management of anaemia in patients with chronic renal failure." Collegian: The Australian Journal of Nursing Practice, Scholarship and Research. 10 (1), pp. 35-37. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1322-7696(08)60619-

The factors influencing clinical leadership

Osborne, Sonya, Fong, Joy and Keogh, Martin. 2003. "The factors influencing clinical leadership." Collegian: The Australian Journal of Nursing Practice, Scholarship and Research. 10 (3), pp. 5-7.

Preoperative fasting procedures: let's use the evidence

Osborne, Sonya. 2002. "Preoperative fasting procedures: let's use the evidence." Collegian: The Australian Journal of Nursing Practice, Scholarship and Research. 9 (4), pp. 40-42. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1322-7696(08)60433-3

Compliance with standard precautions and occupational exposure reporting among operating room nurses in Australia

Osborne, Sonya. 2002. Compliance with standard precautions and occupational exposure reporting among operating room nurses in Australia. Masters Thesis Master of Nursing. University of Canberra.

Occupational exposures: balancing the costs of prevention vs treatment in operating theatres, with particular focus on double gloving practices

Osborne, Sonya. 2001. "Occupational exposures: balancing the costs of prevention vs treatment in operating theatres, with particular focus on double gloving practices." ACORN: the journal of perioperative nursing in Australia. 14 (2), pp. 16-21.

Care and preventative maintenance of surgical instrumentation: the scrub nurse's responsibility

Osborne, Sonya R.. 1999. "Care and preventative maintenance of surgical instrumentation: the scrub nurse's responsibility." ACORN: the journal of perioperative nursing in Australia. 12 (4), pp. 10-13.

Latex allergy: a perioperative environmental hazard

Osborne, Sonya R.. 1998. "Latex allergy: a perioperative environmental hazard." ACORN: the journal of perioperative nursing in Australia. 11 (4), pp. 26-28.