Contact Details
| Organization: | Nursing |
| Position: | HEAD OF SCHOOL |
| Email: | |
| Homepage: | http://www.nursing.unimelb.edu.au/aboutus/profiles/s_aranda.html |
| Work: | 03 8344 9424 |
| Fax: | 03 9347 4375 |
Biography
Professor Aranda has worked in cancer and palliative care settings since 1979, predominantly in research and teaching roles since 1989. Her research interests centre on the development of an evidence base to enhance supportive care outcomes for people affected by cancer. She has conducted several randomised controlled trials of novel nursing and supportive care interventions. Professor Aranda leads a multidisciplinary research group based at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne where she has a joint appointment. She has received in excess of $2 million in competitive research funding. She is also leading a national project under Cancer Australia to develop a framework and curriculum materials to support the development of the cancer nursing workforce (www.edcan.org). Professor Aranda is a successful research student supervisor having supervised 4 doctoral and six master of nursing research students to completion.
Professor Aranda is currently President of the International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care.
Research Expertise and International Linkages
Research Expertise
| Research Interest | Key Words | Country of Expertise |
|---|---|---|
| Evidence-based practice, service development, evidence implementation, multidisciplinary care | Cancer, intervention testing, supportive care | Australia |
| Clinical cancer care, nursing interventions development | consumer engagement | Australia |
International Linkages
| Country | Establishment | Collaboration |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | The University of Stirling | Exchange, Research |
| Canada | University of Toronto | Exchange, Research, Technical Assistance/Training |
| Canada | McMaster University | Exchange, Research, Technical Assistance/Training |
| United Kingdom | University of Nottingham | Exchange, Research |
Qualifications, Honours, Fellowships and Other Awards
Qualifications
| Title | Institution | Date Awarded | Abbreviation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Applied Science | Phillip Institute of Technology | 31-Dec-1985 | |
| Master of Nursing | Phillip Institute of Technology | 31-Dec-1990 | |
| Doctor of Philosophy | La Trobe University | 31-Aug-1998 | |
| Registered Nurse | Phillip Institute of Technology | 31-May-1975 | |
| Cancer Nursing Certificate | Royal Marsden Hospital | 31-May-1981 |
Memberships
| Membership Type | Membership Body | Description | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member | International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care | President-Elect & Board Member | 01-Jan-2006 | |
| Member | Oncology Nursing Society (USA) | Member | 01-Jul-1996 | |
| Member | Clinical Oncological Society of Australia (COSA) | Member | 01-Jul-1982 | |
| Member | Cancer Nurses Society of Australia (CNSA) | Member | 01-Jul-1998 | |
| Member | Council of Deans of Nursing & Midwifery | Member | 01-Jul-2006 | |
| Member | Victorian & Tasmanian Deans of Nursing & Midwifery | Member | 01-Jul-2006 | |
| Member | Royal College of Nursing Australia | Member | 01-Jul-1997 |
Other Awards
| Award Type | Awarding Body | Comments | Date Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (Award) | Vivian Bullwinkel Oration - Australia | 06-Nov-2006 | |
| Other (Award) | Bonnie Bullough Lecture | 05-Oct-2006 | |
| Other (Award) | Royal Marsden Hospital - Tiffany Lecture | 01-Jul-2001 | |
| Other (Award) | Oncology Nursing Society - International Award for contributions to cancer nursing | 01-Jul-2001 | |
| Medal | Royal Marsden Hospital - Cancer Nursing Course | 01-Jul-1981 | |
| Other (Award) | Kew Hospital - Most Outstanding Final Year Student | 01-Jul-1975 |
Government Research Classifications
Research Fields, Courses and Discipline Classifications
- Oncology and Carcinogenesis (CLINICAL SCIENCES) (321015)
- Psychiatry (CLINICAL SCIENCES) (321021)
- Rehabilitation and Therapy: Occupational and Physical (CLINICAL SCIENCES) (321024)
- Clinical Sciences not elsewhere classified (CLINICAL SCIENCES) (321099)
- Clinical Nursing: Secondary (Acute Care) (NURSING) (321103)
- Nursing not elsewhere classified (NURSING) (321199)
- Health Information Systems (incl. Surveillance) (PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES) (321203)
- Mental Health (PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES) (321204)
- Family Care (PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES) (321209)
- Human Bioethics (PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES) (321213)
- Health and Community Services (PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES) (321214)
- Health Counselling (PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES) (321217)
- Public Health and Health Services not elsewhere classified (PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES) (321299)
- Complementary/Alternative Medicine not elsewhere classified (COMPLEMENTARY/ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE) (321399)
- Medical and Health Sciences not elsewhere classified (OTHER MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES) (329999)
- Social Policy (SOCIAL WORK) (370203)
- Health, Clinical and Counselling Psychology (PSYCHOLOGY) (380107)
Socio-Economic Objective Classifications
- Cardiovascular system and diseases (CLINICAL; ORGANS, DISEASES AND ABNORMAL CONDITIONS) (730106)
- Cancer and related disorders (CLINICAL; ORGANS, DISEASES AND ABNORMAL CONDITIONS) (730108)
- Urogenital system and disorders (CLINICAL; ORGANS, DISEASES AND ABNORMAL CONDITIONS) (730115)
- Women's health (PUBLIC HEALTH) (730201)
- Men's health (PUBLIC HEALTH) (730202)
- Health related to ageing (PUBLIC HEALTH) (730203)
- Child health (PUBLIC HEALTH) (730204)
- Mental health (PUBLIC HEALTH) (730211)
- Health status (e.g. indicators of well-being) (PUBLIC HEALTH) (730217)
- Behaviour and health (PUBLIC HEALTH) (730219)
- Public health not elsewhere classified (PUBLIC HEALTH) (730299)
- Health education and promotion (HEALTH AND SUPPORT SERVICES) (730301)
- Nursing (HEALTH AND SUPPORT SERVICES) (730302)
- Occupational, speech and physiotherapy (HEALTH AND SUPPORT SERVICES) (730303)
- Palliative care (HEALTH AND SUPPORT SERVICES) (730304)
- Evaluation of health outcomes (HEALTH AND SUPPORT SERVICES) (730306)
- Health and support services not elsewhere classified (HEALTH AND SUPPORT SERVICES) (730399)
- Occupational training (OTHER EDUCATION) (749901)
- Biological sciences (NON-ORIENTED RESEARCH) (780105)
Grants and Contracts
Research Grants, Contracts and Consultancies awarded to the University of Melbourne as the administering institution (since 2003) as recorded in Themis Agreements.
Grants
| Title | Role | Funding Source | Scheme | Award Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TESTING AN INNOVATIVE PROGRAM TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE WITH INCURABLE LUNG CANCER | Chief Investigator | NHMRC | NHMRC Palliative Care Research Program | 01/01/2004 |
| A randomised controlled trial of a tailored, evidence based intervention to enhance outcomes for patients commencing chemotherapy | Chief Investigator | LEUKAEMIA FOUNDATION OF AUSTRALIA | Grants-in-Aid | 01/07/2004 |
| Risk factors and outcomes of bereavement | Principal Supervisor | NHMRC | Palliative Care Training Awards | 01/01/2007 |
| CLIENT CENTRED PALLIATIVE REHABILITION: AN EVALUATION OF ITS EFFICACY | Principal Supervisor | NHMRC | Palliative Care PhD Scholarship | 01/01/2007 |
| Testing a multidisciplinary, group based intervention to meet the needs of men with prostate cancer | Chief Investigator | NHMRC | Project Grants | 01/01/2008 |
| AN EXPLORATION OF FUNCTIONAL DECLINE AND POTENTIAL FOR REHABILITATION IN PATIENTS WITH ADVANCED NON-SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER | Chief Investigator | NHMRC | NHMRC Palliative Care Research Program | 01/01/2009 |
| A nurse and peer support program to assist women with gynaecological cancer | Chief Investigator | CANCER AUSTRALIA, BEYONDBLUE |
Priority-Driven Collaborative Cancer Research Scheme (CANCER AUSTRALIA) | 01/03/2009 |
| INTEGRATED CANCER SERVICES SUPPORT TO IMPLEMENT THE SUPPORTIVE CARE POLICY | Chief Investigator | VIC CANCER AGENCY | Supportive Care in Cancer Research Program - Capacity Building Grant | 27/05/2009 |
| EXPLORING THE NATURE AND IMPACT OF TASTE DYSFUNCTION ON PEOPLE RECEIVING CHEMOTHERAPY | Principal Supervisor | VIC CANCER AGENCY | Supportive Care in Cancer Research Program - Clinical Research Fellowships | 27/05/2009 |
Additional Grant and Contract Information
Development Funding ($4.9 million total)1. National Cancer Nursing Education Project. $3.5 million 2005-2008. Australian Government project under National Cancer Plan. Project Leads – Aranda & Yates.
2. Harnessing Inner Strength - $1.4 million over 5 years to develop psychosocial supportive care programs at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. The Pratt Foundation.
Research Funding not administered through the University of Melbourne
1. The Advanced Symptom Management System: a novel application of information and communications technology to manage chemotherapy related toxicities in haematological cancer patients, Breen, S., Aranda, S, Kearney, N. et al, Victorian Cancer Agency, 2009, $74,105
A nurse led psychosocial intervention with peer support to reduce psychosocial needs in women with gynaecological cancer, Schofield, P., Aranda, S., et al, Cancer Australia Grant 2009-2010, $232,600
Development and testing of novel strategies to support adult survivors of colorectal cancer
Investigators: Jefford, M, Schofield, P, Aranda, S, Krishnasamy, M, Rogers, M, Milne D, Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation, 2008-2009 $74 672
A trial of a multidisciplinary, group based intervention to meet the needs of men with prostate cancer. National Health and Medical Research Council. CI: P Schofield, S Aranda, M Carey, P Dudgeon. 2008: $185,850, 2009: $180,850, 2010: $174,300 Total: $541,000
Improving medication safety through consumer partnerships during transitions from home to hospital and back again. DHS Participation Grant. Investigators: S Kirsa, S Aranda, K Thomson, T Pearce, E Loh, P Schofield, E Thompson, Consumer (tbc), E Manias.
The development and evaluation of a mentoring project to include evidence based family sensitive practice as part of routine cancer and palliative care. CIs Joubert, L. and Aranda S. Department of Health and Ageing Mentoring for Regional Hospitals and Cancer Professional Program. 2006 – 2007. $98,800.
A randomized controlled trial of consumer-driven multi-disciplinary care to manage the needs of men with prostate cancer. CIs Schofield, P., Sanson-Fisher, R. & Aranda, S. Cancer Council Victoria Grant 2006-2007. $140,000.
Toward optimal facilitation of family meetings in palliative care. CIs – Hudson, P., Aranda, S. & Quinn, K. Nurses Board of Victoria Mona Menzies Postdoctoral Research Grant. 2006. $50,000.
Development and testing of a cancer survivorship video resource. PI – Jefford. CI – Schofield, Carey and Aranda. Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation, 2006 $87,000
Development of models for provision of support to people with lung cancer. PI – Mileshkin, CI – Aranda, Jefford. Australian Government Development Grant. 2005-2008. $90,000.
Refinement and Dissemination of the C-CARE Psychosocial Assessment Skills Training, DHS Project Grant, (Aranda 2005-2006). $99,000.
Publications
Publications produced at the University of Melbourne and reported in the Annual Publications Collection and 'Research Report' since 2001. The Themis Publications module, released in November 2006, allows additional publications from previous institutions and publications from past years to be entered.