Dr Nicole Heneka


Dr Nicole Heneka
NameDr Nicole Heneka
Email Addressnicole.heneka@unisq.edu.au
Job TitleAssociate Professor (Prostate Cancer Partnerships)
QualificationsMHumNutr Deakin, PhD Notre Dame
DepartmentCentre for Health Research (Operations)
ORCIDhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-8102-1871
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Employment

PositionOrganisationFromTo
Associate Professor (Prostate Cancer Partnerships)University of Southern Queensland, Centre for Health Research2023

Expertise

Prostate cancer survivorship, implementation science, health services research, mixed methods research, participatory research methods

Fields of Research

  • 321199. Oncology and carcinogenesis not elsewhere classified
  • 420312. Implementation science and evaluation
  • 420602. Health equity

Professional Membership

Professional MembershipYear
Implementation Science Platform, Maridulu Budyari Gumal (Sydney Partnership in Health, Education, Research & Enterprise - SPHERE)
Psycho-Oncology Co-operative Research Group (PoCoG)
Australian and New Zealand Urogenital and Prostate Cancer Trials Group, (ANZUP)
Sydney Cancer Partners
MHumNutr
Deakin
2011
PhD
Notre Dame
2020

Supervision Interests

Prostate cancer survivorship, mixed methods research

Current Supervisions

Research TitleSupervisor TypeLevel of StudyCommenced
An evaluation and gap analysis of access to best evidence-based care for people with palliative care needs in Australian prisonsAssociate SupervisorDoctoral2020
Understanding and supporting the unmet survivorship needs of men with prostate cancer on active surveillance in the first 12 months post-diagnosis.Principal SupervisorDoctoral2023
Development, implementation and evaluation of a nurse-led survivorship intervention for men with prostate cancer receiving Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT)Associate SupervisorDoctoral2021
Project titleDetailsYear
NHMRC Partnership Projects 2021: Prostate Cancer Survivorship Essentials for Men with Prostate Cancer on Androgen Deprivation Therapy: Transforming Care to Improve Outcomes (APP2006528)National Health and Medical Research Council ($2.6 million)2021
UTS Early Career Researchers Capability Development InitiativeSupporting the implementation of evidence based prostate cancer survivorship interventions into clinical practice: A co-design implementation study ($19,928)2021
Strengthening access to best evidence-based care for people with palliative care needs in Australian prisons: a national co-design and capacity building project (GO1995)Australian Government, Department of Health: Public Health and Chronic Disease Grant Program ($1.2 million)2020
Audit of National Care Standards, clinical pathways and decision support tools for patients with malignant brain cancerCancer Australia ($449,526)2019
DateNameAwarding organisationUnderpinning research
2021Early Career Researchers Capability Development InitiativeUniversity of Technology Sydney
2020Mentorship Seeding GrantNHMRC Centre for Research Excellence in Prostate Cancer Survivorship
2019National Palliative Care Awards - Emerging Researcher Palliative Care Australia
2016Ian O’Rourke Scholarship in Patient SafetyClinical Excellence Commission
2021Editorial Board MemberEuropean Journal of Cancer Care
2023Implementation Science Leaders Panel, Implementation Science Platform Maridulu Budyari Gumal (Sydney Partnership in Health, Education, Research & Enterprise - SPHERE)

The Health Professionals Guide to Delivering Psychological Care for Men with Prostate Cancer

Chambers, Suzanne K, Heneka, Nicole and Dunn, Jeff. 2021. The Health Professionals Guide to Delivering Psychological Care for Men with Prostate Cancer. Australia. Australian Academic Press.

Designing Organisational Management Frameworks to Empower Episodic Volunteering

Dunn, Jeff, Scuffham, Paul, Hyde, Melissa K., Stein, Kevin, Zajdlewicz, Leah, Savage, Anne, Heneka, Nicole, Ng, Shu-Kay and Chambers, Suzanne K.. 2022. "Designing Organisational Management Frameworks to Empower Episodic Volunteering." Voluntas: International Journal of Voluntary and Nonprofit Organizations. 33 (2), pp. 217-228. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11266-020-00226-5

Translating the Prostate Cancer Survivorship Essentials Framework into clinical practice: A participatory research process analysis

Heneka, Nicole, Crowe, Helen, Chambers, Suzanne K., Costello, Anthony, Crowe, Jane, Dundee, Phil, Heerey, Rachel, Stijnen, Elles, Bolger, Chris, Schaefer, Isabelle and Dunn, Jeff. 2023. Translating the Prostate Cancer Survivorship Essentials Framework into clinical practice: A participatory research process analysis.

Virtual models of care for people with palliative care needs living in their own home: A systematic meta-review and narrative synthesis

Disalvo, Domenica, Agar, Meera, Caplan, Gideon, Murtagh, Fliss EM, Luckett, Tim, Heneka, Nicole, Hickman, Louise, Kinchin, Irina, Trethewie, Susan, Sheehan, Caitlin, Urban, Kat, Cohen, Joshua, Harlum, Janeane, Long, Brian, Parker, Tricia, Schaefer, Isabelle and Phillips, Jane. 2021. "Virtual models of care for people with palliative care needs living in their own home: A systematic meta-review and narrative synthesis." Palliative Medicine. 35 (8), pp. 1385-1406. https://doi.org/10.1177/02692163211024451

Quality of online self-management resources for adults living with primary brain cancer, and their carers: a systematic environmental scan

Schaefer, Isabelle, Heneka, Nicole, Luckett, Tim, Agar, Meera R., Chambers, Suzanne K., Currow, David C., Halkett, Georgia, Disalvo, Domenica, Amgarth-Duff, Ingrid, Anderiesz, Cleola and Phillips, Jane L.. 2021. "Quality of online self-management resources for adults living with primary brain cancer, and their carers: a systematic environmental scan." BMC Palliative Care. 20 (1), pp. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-021-00715-4

Mitigating opioid errors in inpatient palliative care: A qualitative study

Heneka, Nicole, Bhattarai, Priyanka, Shaw, Tim, Rowett, Debra, Lapkin, Samuel and Phillips, Jane L.. 2020. "Mitigating opioid errors in inpatient palliative care: A qualitative study." Collegian: The Australian Journal of Nursing Practice, Scholarship and Research. 27 (3), pp. 304-312. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colegn.2019.09.005

Risk of opioid misuse in people with cancer and pain and related clinical considerations: a qualitative study of the perspectives of Australian general practitioners

Luckett, Tim, Newton-John, Toby, Phillips, Jane, Holliday, Simon, Giannitrapani, Karleen, Powell-Davies, Gawaine, Lovell, Melanie, Liauw, Winston, Rowett, Debra, Pearson, Sallie-Anne, Raymond, Bronwyn, Heneka, Nicole and Lorenz, Karl. 2020. "Risk of opioid misuse in people with cancer and pain and related clinical considerations: a qualitative study of the perspectives of Australian general practitioners." BMJ Open. 10 (2), pp. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-034363

Effectiveness of the spaced education pedagogy for clinicians’ continuing professional development: a systematic review

Phillips, Jane L, Heneka, Nicole, Bhattarai, Priyanka, Fraser, Claire and Shaw, Tim. 2019. "Effectiveness of the spaced education pedagogy for clinicians’ continuing professional development: a systematic review." Medical Education. 53 (9), pp. 886-902. https://doi.org/10.1111/medu.13895

Clinicians’ perceptions of opioid error–contributing factors in inpatient palliative care services: A qualitative study

Heneka, Nicole, Bhattarai, Priyanka, Shaw, Tim, Rowett, Debra, Lapkin, Samuel and Phillips, Jane L.. 2019. "Clinicians’ perceptions of opioid error–contributing factors in inpatient palliative care services: A qualitative study." Palliative Medicine. 33 (4), pp. 430-444. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269216319832799

A phase III wait-listed randomised controlled trial of novel targeted interprofessional clinical education intervention to improve cancer patients’ reported pain outcomes (The Cancer Pain Assessment (CPAS) Trial): study protocol

Phillips, Jane L., Heneka, Nicole, Lovell, Melanie, Lam, Lawrence, Davidson, Patricia, Boyle, Frances, McCaffrey, Nikki, Fielding, Sally and Shaw, Tim. 2019. "A phase III wait-listed randomised controlled trial of novel targeted interprofessional clinical education intervention to improve cancer patients’ reported pain outcomes (The Cancer Pain Assessment (CPAS) Trial): study protocol." Trials. 20. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-018-3152-z

Self-Perceived Pain Assessment Knowledge and Confidence (Self-PAC) Scale for Cancer and Palliative Care Nurses: A Preliminary Validation Study

Phillips, Jane L., Heneka, Nicole, Hickman, Louise and Lam, Lawrence. 2018. "Self-Perceived Pain Assessment Knowledge and Confidence (Self-PAC) Scale for Cancer and Palliative Care Nurses: A Preliminary Validation Study." Pain Management Nursing. 19 (6), pp. 619-626. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmn.2018.07.008

Clinicians’ perceptions of medication errors with opioids in cancer and palliative care services: a priority setting report

Heneka, N., Shaw, T., Azzi, C. and Phillips, J. L.. 2018. "Clinicians’ perceptions of medication errors with opioids in cancer and palliative care services: a priority setting report." Supportive Care in Cancer. 26 (10), pp. 3315-3318. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-018-4231-0

Exploring Factors Contributing to Medication Errors with Opioids in Australian Specialist Palliative Care Inpatient Services: A Multi-Incident Analysis

Heneka, Nicole, Shaw, Tim, Rowett, Debra, Lapkin, Samuel and Phillips, Jane L.. 2018. "Exploring Factors Contributing to Medication Errors with Opioids in Australian Specialist Palliative Care Inpatient Services: A Multi-Incident Analysis." Journal of Palliative Medicine. 21 (6), pp. 825-835. https://doi.org/10.1089/jpm.2017.0578

Opioid errors in inpatient palliative care services: a retrospective review

Heneka, Nicole, Shaw, Tim, Rowett, Debra, Lapkin, Samuel and Phillips, Jane L.. 2018. "Opioid errors in inpatient palliative care services: a retrospective review." BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care. 8 (2), pp. 175-179. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjspcare-2017-001417

Identifying systems barriers that may prevent bereavement service access to bereaved carers: A report from an Australian specialist palliative care service

Phillips, Jane L., Lobb, Elizabeth, Mohacsi, Paula, Heneka, Nicole and Currow, David. 2018. "Identifying systems barriers that may prevent bereavement service access to bereaved carers: A report from an Australian specialist palliative care service." Collegian: The Australian Journal of Nursing Practice, Scholarship and Research. 25 (1), pp. 39-43. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colegn.2017.03.004

Can A Complex Online Intervention Improve Cancer Nurses’ Pain Screening and Assessment Practices? Results from a Multicenter, Pre-post Test Pilot Study

Phillips, Jane L., Heneka, Nicole, Hickman, Louise, Lam, Lawrence and Shaw, Tim. 2017. "Can A Complex Online Intervention Improve Cancer Nurses’ Pain Screening and Assessment Practices? Results from a Multicenter, Pre-post Test Pilot Study." Pain Management Nursing. 18 (2), pp. 75-89. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmn.2017.01.003

Quantifying the burden of opioid medication errors in adult oncology and palliative care settings: A systematic review

Heneka, Nicole, Shaw, Tim, Rowett, Debra and Phillips, Jane L.. 2016. "Quantifying the burden of opioid medication errors in adult oncology and palliative care settings: A systematic review." Palliative Medicine. 30 (6), pp. 520-532. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269216315615002

Identifying Opioid Medication Error Types, Incidence and Patient Impact in Adult Oncology and Palliative Care Settings: A Systematic Review

Heneka, Nicole, Phillips, Jane L., Rowett, D. and Shaw, Tim. 2015. "Identifying Opioid Medication Error Types, Incidence and Patient Impact in Adult Oncology and Palliative Care Settings: A Systematic Review." 42nd COSA Annual Scientific Meeting. Hobart, Australia 17 - 19 Nov 2015 United Kingdom.

Multi-Centre Pre-Post Test Trial of a Complex QStream (c) Pain Assessment Intervention on Cancer Nurses' Pain Screening and Assessment Practices

Phillips, Jane, Heneka, Nicole, Lam, Lawrence and Shaw, Tim. 2014. "Multi-Centre Pre-Post Test Trial of a Complex QStream (c) Pain Assessment Intervention on Cancer Nurses' Pain Screening and Assessment Practices." Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology. 10, pp. 206-206.

A Complex QStream (R) Pain Assessment Intervention on Cancer Nurses' Pain Screening and Assessment Practices: Results from a Quasi-Experimental Study

Phillips, Jane, Heneka, Nicole, Lam, Lawrence and Shaw, Tim. 2014. "A Complex QStream (R) Pain Assessment Intervention on Cancer Nurses' Pain Screening and Assessment Practices: Results from a Quasi-Experimental Study." Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology. 10, pp. 136-136.

Impact of a novel online learning module on specialist palliative care nurses’ pain assessment competencies and patients’ reports of pain: Results from a quasiexperimental pilot study

Phillips, Jane L., Heneka, Nicole, Hickman, Louise, Lam, Lawrence and Shaw, Tim. 2014. "Impact of a novel online learning module on specialist palliative care nurses’ pain assessment competencies and patients’ reports of pain: Results from a quasiexperimental pilot study." Palliative Medicine. 28 (6), pp. 521-529. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269216314527780

Exploring opiate errors in the specialist cancer and palliative care setting: perceptions of key stakeholders

Phillips, Jane, Heneka, Nicole and Shaw, Tim. 2013. "Exploring opiate errors in the specialist cancer and palliative care setting: perceptions of key stakeholders." COSA Annual Scientific Meeting 2013. Adelaide, Australia 12 - 14 Nov 2013 Australia.

Mapping cancer pain screening, assessment and reassessment practices within one Australian health district: results from a baseline chart audit

Phillips, Jane, Heneka, Nicole and Shaw, Tim. 2013. "Mapping cancer pain screening, assessment and reassessment practices within one Australian health district: results from a baseline chart audit." COSA Annual Scientific Meeting 2013. Adelaide, Australia 12 - 14 Nov 2013 Australia.

Impact of a Qstream Online Learning Module on Palliative Care Nurses’ Pain Assessment Competencies and Patients’ Reports of Pain: Results from a Quasi-Experimental Pilot Study

Phillips, Jane, Heneka, Nicole, Hickman, Louise, Lam, Lawrence and Shaw, Tim. 2013. "Impact of a Qstream Online Learning Module on Palliative Care Nurses’ Pain Assessment Competencies and Patients’ Reports of Pain: Results from a Quasi-Experimental Pilot Study." COSA Annual Scientific Meeting 2013. Adelaide, Australia 12 - 14 Nov 2013 Australia.

Effectiveness of educational and psychological survivorship interventions to improve health-related quality of life outcomes for men with prostate cancer on androgen deprivation therapy: A systematic review

Sara, Sally AM, Heneka, Nicole, Green, Anna, Chambers, Suzanne K, Dunn, Jeff and Terry, Victoria R. 2024. "Effectiveness of educational and psychological survivorship interventions to improve health-related quality of life outcomes for men with prostate cancer on androgen deprivation therapy: A systematic review." BMJ Open. 14 (5). https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-080310

Acceptability of a virtual prostate cancer survivorship care model in rural Australia: A multi-methods, single-centre feasibility pilot

Heneka, Nicole, Chambers, Suzanne K., Schaefer, Isabelle, Carmont, Kelly, Parcell, Melinda, Wallis, Shannon, Walker, Stephen, Tuffaha, Haitham, Steele, Michael and Dunn, Jeff. 2024. "Acceptability of a virtual prostate cancer survivorship care model in rural Australia: A multi-methods, single-centre feasibility pilot." Australian Journal of Rural Health. 32 (4), pp. 815-826. https://doi.org/10.1111/ajr.13149

Prostate Cancer Survivorship Essentials for men with prostate cancer on androgen deprivation therapy: protocol for a randomised controlled trial of a tele-based nurse-led survivorship care intervention (PCEssentials Hormone Therapy Study)

Green, Anna, Newton, Robert U, Smith, David P, Tuffaha, Haitham, Galvao, Daniel A, Heathcote, Peter, Patel, Manish I, Christie, David, Egger, Sam, Sara, Sally AM, Heneka, Nicole, Chambers, Suzanne K and Dunn, Jeff. 2024. "Prostate Cancer Survivorship Essentials for men with prostate cancer on androgen deprivation therapy: protocol for a randomised controlled trial of a tele-based nurse-led survivorship care intervention (PCEssentials Hormone Therapy Study)." BMJ Open. 14 (3). https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-084412

Acceptability of a virtual prostate cancer survivorship care model in regional Australia: A qualitative exploratory study

Heneka,, Chambers, Suzanne K., Schaefer, Isabelle and Dunn, Jeff. 2023. "Acceptability of a virtual prostate cancer survivorship care model in regional Australia: A qualitative exploratory study ." Psycho-Oncology: journal of the psychological, social and behavioral dimensions of cancer. 32 (4), pp. 569-580. https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.6101

Prostate Cancer Survivorship Essentials for men with prostate cancer on androgen deprivation therapy: protocol of an effectiveness-implementation hybrid (Type 1) randomised trial of a tele-based nurse-led survivorship care intervention (PCEssentials)

Green, Anna, Newton, Robert U, Chambers, Suzanne K, Smith, David P, Tuffaha, Haitham, Galvao, Daniel A, Heathcote, Peter, Patel, Manish I, Christie, David, Egger, Sam, Sara, Sally, Heneka, Nicole and Dunn, Jeff. 2023. "Prostate Cancer Survivorship Essentials for men with prostate cancer on androgen deprivation therapy: protocol of an effectiveness-implementation hybrid (Type 1) randomised trial of a tele-based nurse-led survivorship care intervention (PCEssentials)." ANZUP Annual Scientific Meeting. Melbourne, Australia 09 - 11 Jul 2023

The importance of developing palliative care quality indicators for the prison setting: why now, and next steps

Schaefer, Isabelle, Heneka, Nicole, DiGiacomo, Michelle, Panozzo, Stacey and Phillips, Jane L.. 2023. "The importance of developing palliative care quality indicators for the prison setting: why now, and next steps." BMC Palliative Care. 22 (1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-023-01150-3

Correction: The importance of developing palliative care quality indicators for the prison setting: why now, and next steps

Schaefer, Isabelle, Heneka, Nicole, DiGiacomo, Michelle, Panozzo, Stacey and Phillips, Jane L.. 2023. "Correction: The importance of developing palliative care quality indicators for the prison setting: why now, and next steps ." BMC Palliative Care. 22 (1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-023-01210-8

A Vanguard Approach to the Design and Delivery of Nurse-Led Survivorship Care

Sara, Sally A. M., Chambers, Suzanne K., Briggs, Russell, Heneka, Nicole and Dunn, Jeff. 2023. "A Vanguard Approach to the Design and Delivery of Nurse-Led Survivorship Care." Seminars in Oncology Nursing. 39 (1). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soncn.2022.151366