Research
Publications, PhD, Clinical Trials, Conferences
My research focuses on end-of-life care, particularly sedation and symptom management in palliative medicine. Currently undertaking a PhD at the University of Wollongong exploring consciousness and sedation at the end of life.
2025
DREAMS Trial Main Outcomes
Published JPSM, August 2025. Primary PhD paper comparing dexmedetomidine vs midazolam for end-of-life sedation.
DREAMS Paper 3 - PRN Use Analysis
Submitted to JPSM December 2025, awaiting reviews.
ED Audit Tool for End-of-Life Care
Face and content validity study. Published Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, February 2025.
Death Rattle EAPC Abstract
Abstract submitted for EAPC Prague 2026. Collaborative project.
Complex Miliaria Case Report
Case report published BMJ Supportive Care.
2024
DREAMS Protocol Paper
Published JMIR, August 2024. PhD Paper 1.
EAPC Barcelona
Presented DREAMS trial work to ~200 attendees. First international conference presentation.
ANZSPM Adelaide
Attended national conference. Networking and collaboration.
PhD Proposal Accepted
PhD proposal formally accepted by University of Wollongong, May 2024.
2023
Dexmedetomidine Retrospective Cohort
Comparison study. Published BMJ Supportive Care, July 2023.
DREAMS Trial Recruitment Complete
Major PhD milestone - completed recruitment November 2023.
PhD Enrolment
Enrolled in PhD programme at University of Wollongong, August 2023.
2022
Indwelling Catheters at EOL for Agitation
Published BMJ Supportive Care, August 2022.
Dying in the ED - Systematic Review
Published Journal of Emergency Nursing.
Nexium for Small Bowel Obstruction
Published BMJ Supportive Care, January 2022.
2021
Dexmedetomidine for Hyperactive Delirium
Pilot study. Published Palliative Medicine, January 2021.
Phenobarbital Paper
Published BMJ Supportive Care, June 2021.
2020
Dexmedetomidine in Admixture
Compatibility study. Published BMJ Supportive Care, December 2020.