(Jan Pincombe is currently on leave - last day on leave is Thursday, 3 December 2009)
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I have successfully supervised postgraduate students in methods that adopt quantitative(for example, surveys, designs using inferential statistics,content analysis and RCT's) and qualitative approaches(for example, constant comparative method, ethnographic approaches, action research and thematic analysis). I have expertise in midwifery, child heath, women's health, palliative care, management and leadership issues. I have been successful in gaining competitive grants in the areas of midwifery, aged care and palliative care.
Over the last ten years I have presented papers at numerous international and national conferences. I am Professor of Midwifery in the School of Nursing & Midwifery,University of South Australia.
I have been the South Australian representative on the National Three Year Midwifery Degree curriculum committee for the development of standards and I am member of the Australian College of Midwifery.
I have published in international midwifery journals with high impact factors with respect to the discipline (Midwifery, for example has an impact factor of 1.169 with a wide international readership). I am a reviewer for Midwifery, Breastfeeding Review and Advanced Journal of Nursing. I am one of 4 editors for the first textbook in Australia and New Zealand for practicing and student midwives, Midwifery; Preparation for Practice published in 2006 and was responsible for editing chapters and writing one chapter (“Transitions” Chapter 9 pp 152-165). I am a member of the Australian College of Midwives and have been involved in successful research contracts for the development of Competencies and Standards for Midwives for the Australian Council of Nursing and Midwifery. I have been principle supervisor for 10 PhD students, Masters and honours students and currently supervises 5 PhD students and numerous honours students. I am a member of the Research Advisory Group to the Council of Deans of Nursing and Midwifery and is a member of the recently convened Reference Group Core Competencies and Educational Framework for Maternity Services in Australia Project, to respond to the Ministers’ “Improving Maternity Services in Australia; The Report of the Maternity Services Review”.
$5,238 Dorrian J, Crech C, Pincombe J. (2008) Midwives work hours, sleep and fatigue: Implications for midwifery and patient safety. EASS Divisional Grant
$20,000 Pincombe J, Hannon J, Grinter E, Beresford G, Bradley H, Reid I. (2007) E'portfolio for the Bachelor of Midwifery. University Teaching Grants Category 2 Enhancement Grant.
$7,000 Grech C, Pincombe J, Esterman A. (2007) An investigation into the evidence base for criteria for registering midwives, Division of Health Sciences Research Development Grant.
$20,000 Pincombe J, Hannon J, Grinter E, Beresford G, Bradley H, Reid I. (2007) ePortfoilo for the Bachelor of Midwifery Program. University Teaching and Learning Enhancement Grant.
$220,160 Homer C, Pincombe J, Thorogood C, Leap N, Brody P, Kildea S.(2004-2005) The role and scope of practice of midwives and to develop ANC National Competencies standards for midwives. Australian Nursing Council.
$110,000 Sweet R, Peat B, Sturman G, Baghurst P, Pincombe J, & Applebee L.(2003-2004) The use of quality control monitoring techniques to improve obstetric outcomes. Safety Innovations in Practice Program (SIIP MK II).
$43,500 Pincombe J, Baghurst P, Peat B, & Henderson.(2003) Predicting the duration of breast-feeding in first-time mothers at 6weeks, 3 months and 6 months. Women’s and Children’s Foundation Grants
$23,000 Dorrian J, van Den Heuvel C, Lamond N, Pincombe J, & Dawson D. Work Hours, fatigue levels and error frequency of Australian nurses. UniSA Collaborative Grant Scheme.
$104,694 Pincombe J (Principle Investigator)(1998-2000) Care of Dying Patients in the Acute General Hospital Setting. NH&MRC funded category one grant.
Wiese M, Oster C, Pincome J. (IN PRESS) Understanding the emerging relationship between complementary medicine and mainstream health care: A review of the literature. Health Accepted November, 2008.
McKellar L, Pincombe J, Henderson A. (IN PRESS) An exploration of the culture underlying midwifery practice in the provision of hospital postnatal care: An impediment to change. British Journal of Midwifery Accepted December, 2008.
Homer CSE, Passant L, Brodie PM, Kildea S, Leap N, Pincombe J, Thorogood C. (IN PRESS) The role of the midwifer in Australia: Views of women and midwives. Midwifery Accepted January, 2006.
Fereday J, Collins C, Turnbull D, Pincombe J, Oster C. (2009) An evaluation of Midwifery Group Practice Part II: Women‘s satisfaction. Women and Birth 22: 11-16
McKellar L, Pincombe J, Henerson A. (2009) Coming ready or not! Preparing parents for parenthood. British Journal of Midwifery 17(3): 160-167
McKellar L, Pincombe J, Henderson A. (2008) Enhancing Fathers‘ Educational Experiences during the early postnatal period. Journal of Perinatal Education 17(4): 12-20
Bria K, Pincombe J, Fedoruk M. (2008) Incidence of post discharge depression in new fathers. British Journal of Midwifery 16(10): 664-669
Dorrian J, Tolley C, Lamond N, van den Heuval C, Pincombe J, Rogers A, Dawson D. (2008) Sleep and errors in a group of Australian hospital nurses at work and during the commute. Applied Ergonomics 39: 605-613
Pincombe J, Baghurst P, Antoniou G, Henderson A, Peat B, Reddin E. (2008) Baby Friendly Hospital initiative (BHFI) Practice and Breastfeeding Duration in First time mothers in an Adelaide Teaching Maternity Hospital, Australia. Midwifery 24: 55-61
Baghurst P, Pincombe J, Henderson A, Peat B, Reddin E, Antoniou G. (2007) Breastfeeding self-efficacy and other determinants of the duration of breastfeeding in first-time mothers. Midwifery 23: 382-391.
Homer CSE, Passant L, Kildea S, Pincombe J, Thorogood C, Leap N, Brodie PM. (2007) The development of national competency standards for the midwife in Australia. Midwifery 23: 350-360.
Eronen R, Pincombe J, Calabretto H. (2007) Support for stressed parents of young infants. Neonatal,Paediatric and Child Health Nursing 10(2): 20-27.
Reddin E, Pincombe J, Darbyshire P. (2007) Passive resistance: Early experiences of midwifery students/graduates and the Baby Friendly Health Initiative 10 steps to successful breastfeeding. Women and Birth 20: 71-76
Pincombe J, McKellar L, Grech C, Fedoruk M, Bria K, Grinter E, Beresford G. (2007) Midwifery education in Australia: requirements for assessment. British Journal of Midwifery 15(2): 98-105.
McKellar L, Pincombe J, Henderson A. (2006) Insights from Australian parents regarding educational experiences in the early postnatal period. Midwifery, 22: 356-364
Walsh A, Pincombe J, Stamp G. (2006) The Ten steps to successful breastfeeding in Australian Hospitals. Breastfeeding Review 14(1): 25-31
Dorrian J, Lamond N, van den Heuvel C, Pincombe J, Dawson D. (2006) A pilot study of the safety implications of Australian Nurses‘ sleep and work hour. Chronobiology International 23(6): 1-15.
Leach, Pincombe J, Foster G. (2006) The clinical feasibility of using Horsechestnut Seed Extract in the treatment of venous leg ulceration: A cost-benefit analysis. Ostomy Wound Management. 52(4): 68-78.
Leach M, Pincombe J, Foster G. (2006) The Clinical Efficacy of Horsechestnut Seed Extract in the Treatment of Venous Ulceration. Journal of Wound Care 15(4): 159-167.
Leach M, Pincombe J, Foster G. (2006) 'The Clinical Efficacy ofHorsechestnut Seed Extract In The Treatment of Venous Ulceration' Journal of Wound Care 15(4);159-167.
Pincombe J, Thorogood C, & Kitschke J. (2003) The Development of National ACMI Standards for the Accreditation of Three-Year Bachelor of Midwifery Programs, Australian Midwifery 16: (4)25-30.
Pincombe J. (2003) Midwifery clinical teaching privileges and practice. British Journal of Midwifery 11(6):380-385.
Pincombe J. (2003) Changes to midwifery education in Australia: The intermission. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 43: 183-184.
Rogers S, Beresford G, Correll C, Dowling H, Holliday C, Kitschke J, Peat B, Pincombe J, & Pridor J. (2003) Birthing Centres: What some women want. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 43: 184-185.
Pincombe J, Brown M, & McCutcheon H. (2003) No Time for Dying: A Study of the care of dying patients in two acute care Australian hospitals. Journal of Palliative Care 19(2):77-86.
McKellar L, Pincombe J, & Henderson A. (2002) Congratulations you’re a mother: A Strategy for enhancing postnatal education for first-time mothers investigated through an action research cycle. The Australian Journal of Midwifery, 15(3), 24-31.
Henderson A, Stamp G, & Pincombe J. (2001) Postpartum Positioning and attachment education for increasing breastfeeding: A Randomized Trial. Birth, 28 (4), 236-242.
McCutcheon H, & Pincombe J. (2001) Intuition: An important tool in the practice of nursing. International Journal of Advanced Nursing, 35(3), 342-348.
Pincombe J, & Thrupp V. (2000) A comparison of crying patterns of 4-week-old babies and the effect of zinc supplement in mothers. The Australian College of Midwives Incorporated Journal, 13(4) 15-21.
Henderson A, Pincombe J, & Stamp G. (2000) Assisting women to establish breastfeeding: Exploring midwives' practices. Breastfeeding Review, 8 (3), 11-17.
Pincombe J, Brown M, Thorne D, Ballantyne A, & McCutcheon H. (2000) Care of dying patients in the acute hospital. Progress in Palliative Care, 8 (2),71-77
Fedoruk M, & Pincombe J. (2000) The nurse executive in Australia: Challenges for the 21st century. Journal of Nursing Management, 8,13-20.
EDITOR AND BOOK CHAPTER
Pairman S, Pincombe J, Tracy S, Thorogood C. (2006) Midwifery preparation for practice. Chapter 9 Elsevier Sydney.
CONFERENCE PAPERS
Pincombe J, Pincome A, Pincombe B. (2005) Developing robust strategies for rural and midwifery, using scenario analysis. In Peer reviewed Proceedings of 18th national ASOR Conference & 11th Australian Optimisation Day, p.138-145
Bria K, Pincombe J, Fedoruk M. (2005) What role can midwives play in recognising and providing support for men with paternal postpartum depression? 27th Triennial Congress International Confederation of Midwives. Brisbane in published and peer reviewed Proceedings. p.235-237.
Pincombe J, Brown M, & Thorne D. (2000) Advocacy; In the interests of dying patients. Fifth World Congress of Psycho-Oncology - A New Millennium, A New Momentum, Melbourne Convention Centre, 3-7 September. Published in Journal of the Psychological, Social and Behavioural Dimensions of Cancer, Volume 9, Numbers 5 (Supplement), S36.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Pincombe J, McKellar J. (2009) ePortfolio in midwifery education: The way of the future Submitted to ACM National Conference Midwives and Women-A Brilliant Blend held in Adelaide 22-25 September 2009
Pincombe J, McKellar L, Henderson A. (2009) Action Research; An Appropriate Research Methodology for Improving Health Care practice. Fourth International Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Sciences. University of Athens, Athens, Greece 8-11 July 2009 Accepted 24 Feb 2009
McKellar L, Pincombe J, Henderson A. (2008) Accepted paper and abstract for ICM Glasgow conference 1June to 4 2008 My Dad…Educating fathers beyond the labour room.
Pincombe J, & Leap N. (2003) Developing National Standards for the Accreditation of The Three Year Bachelor of Midwifery Programs in Australia. 6th International Conference on the Regulation of Nursing & Midwifery, 27-28th October, Melbourne.
Pincombe J. (2003) Are evidence based processes used in interprofessional practice? Collaborative Conversations Conference, 8-11th September, Institute of Health & Community Services, Bournemouth University, Bournemouth, UK.
Pincombe J. (2002) Changes to Midwifery Education in Australia: Two Pathways” In 2nd International Scientific Meeting of the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians
Rogers S, Beresford G, Correll, Dowling H, Holliday C, Kitschke J, Peat B, Pincombe J, & Prider J. (2002) Birthing Centres; What some women want 2nd International Scientific Meeting of the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians.
Pincombe J, Kitschke J, Thorogood C. (2002) Australian College of Midwives Inc National Education Forum - From Here to Maternity. Development of National ACMI Standards for Accreditation of Three Year Midwifery Degrees
Pincombe J, & Leap N. (2002) Developing national standards for the accreditation of three year bachelor of midwifery programs. 6th International Conference on the Regulations of Nursing and Midwifery Melbourne 26-28th October.
Pincombe J. (2001) Clinical teaching privileges & Faculty practice. Australian College of Midwives Incorporated 12th Biennial National Conference, Brisbane, 12-21 September.
Pincombe J. (2000) Crying Patterns of 4 week old Infants: Mothers Settling Behaviours presented at the Passage into Motherhood II International Conference in Brisbane, April 2000.
Pincombe J. (2000) Zinc and its relationship to patterns of crying in 4 week old infants presented at the International Midwives Conference, UK 6-8th June, 2000
Pincombe J. (2000) Advocacy; In the interests of dying patients Fifth World Congress of Psycho-Oncology - A New Millennium, A New Momentum, Melbourne Convention Centre, 3-7 September.(David Thorne withdrew)
Henderson A, Stamp G, & Pincombe J. (2000) The effect of postnatal positioning and attachment education on breastfeeding:a randomised trail. 8th International Conference Maternity Researchers, University of Glasgow, 6-9 September 2000.
CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS
Pincombe J (2002) Changes to Midwifery Education in Australia: Two Pathways. 2nd International Scientific Meeting of the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians.
Rogers S, Beresford G, Correll Dowling H, Holliday C, Kitschke J, Peat B, Pincombe J, Prider J. (2002) Birthing Centres: What some women want. 2nd International Scientific Meeting of the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians.
Pincombe J, Kitschke K, Thorogood C. (2002) Australian College of Midwives Inc. National Education Forum. From here to Maternity.
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Reddin E, Pincombe J, Darbyshire P. (2006) GRABS Graduate Midwives Breastfeeding support.
Pincombe J Lines J Tonnison E York P Woods J (2003) The impact of environmental factors onw omen choosing an elective caesarean section. Frontiers of Midwifery, Australian College of Midwifery Incorp 2-5 Sept. 13th Biennial National Conference, Darwin.
I have sucessfully supervised PhD,Masters and Honours students using both quantitative and qualitative methods. I have a Joint Appointment with The Womens and Childrens Hospital,Adelaide and The University of South Austalia.I have been sucessful in gaining competitive grants in the areas of midwifery,palliative care and ageing
