Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Personal profile
Professor West maintains a strong international reputation having worked extensively with the World Health Organization and Asia Pacific and Western Pacific countries. Key outcome in this space include the preparation of the health professionals and engagement in research that makes real difference. Prof West has a diverse research portfolio within nursing and public health through her professional roles and awards including: an early career fellowship with the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), Directorship of the World Health Organization Collaborating Centre (WHOCC) for Nursing, Midwifery Education and Research Capacity Building, Director of the Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Research at JCU, and international fellowships. Professor West has held previous positions as Dean of Research and Academic Head of Nursing & Midwifery, and multiple Centre Directorships. Prof West’s areas of research interest include disaster management, nursing education, alcohol-related injuries in Australian Indigenous communities, mental health, self harm and suicide. These interests are drawn together through the theme of resilience. At times, Professor West has availability for HDR supervision and is happy to be contacted.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Subject keywords
- disaster management, nursing education, alcohol-related injuries in Australian Indigenous communities, mental health, self-harm and suicide.
Registered Supervisor
- Yes
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A review of the literature: Mammography positioning, body habitus (thorax) and image evaluation system
Pape, R. & West, C., 22 Feb 2025, In: Innovative Practice in Breast Health. 7, 9 p., 100034.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Exploring the impact of the female thoracic size, breast size and image receptor angles on the volume of missing breast tissue in mammographic imaging
Pape, R., Zheng, X., Cowling, C., West, C., Carstens, A., Kostidis, M. & Bowmast, H., May 2025, In: Radiography. 31, 3, 102936.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Understanding Clinical Governance and Quality of Care in the Pacific: Findings from a Scoping Review.
West, C., Brabin, J. & Crockett, J., Oct 2025, (Accepted/In press).Research output: Other contribution to conference › Presentation only › peer-review
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First Peoples nursing and midwifery academic workforce across Australia and New Zealand
Bonner, A., Gillespie, K., Atherfold, C., Deravin, L., Dewar, J., Nightingale, K., West, C., Williamson, M. & Strickland, K., 17 Jul 2024. 1 p.Research output: Other contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Nursing/midwifery students' perceptions of caring pedagogy and online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic
Jones, R., Jackson, D., Rice, K., Fisher, M., Calleja, P., Hopkins, M., West, C., Irwin, P., McGough, S., Luck, L., Walker, F., Whiteing, N. & Usher, K., Nov 2024, In: Journal of Advanced Nursing. 80, 11, p. 4712-4724 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Inclusive Practice Award awarded ‘In recognition exceptional support for students with disabilities.’ James Cook University.
West, C. (Recipient), 2008
Prize: Award › Internal award
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FNQHFAttitudes and experiences of nurses who treat persons that have self-harmed$5000
West, C. (Recipient), Rouen, C. (Recipient), Conley, N. (Recipient), Grimes, A. (Recipient), Park, T. (Recipient) & Chun Tie, Y. (Recipient), 2023
Prize: Grant › Successful
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Golden Key International Honour Society Recognition of Meritorious Service JCU Chapter.
West, C. (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Award › External award
Activities
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Indigenous Nursing Research for Health Equity Summit 2024 : Getting the Story Right: Indigenous peoples’ perspectives
Deravin, L. (Speaker), Dewar, J. (Speaker), Bonner, A. (Participant), Williamson, M. (Participant), Atherfold, C. (Participant), Nightingale, K. (Participant), West, C. (Participant) & Strickland, K. (Participant)
11 Dec 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference/Symposium › Academic
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The Development, Implementation and Evaluation of a Woman-Centred Care Model in Low Resource Settings in Timor-Leste.
West, C. (Mentor), Lindsay, D. (Principal Supervisor) & McAuliffe, M. (Co-supervisor)
2023Activity: Supervision/Examination/Mentoring › External HDR Supervision
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Health Care Homes in Cairns; exploring the experience of adults living with chronic conditions to inform the new model of primary health care
West, C. (Co-supervisor), Harriss, L. (Principal Supervisor), Mills, J. (Co-supervisor) & McDermott, R. (Co-supervisor)
2022Activity: Supervision/Examination/Mentoring › External HDR Supervision
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Improving infection control at Atoifi Adventist Hospital, Solomon Islands: Mixed Method approach in a resource poor setting
West, C. (Principal Supervisor) & MacLaren, D. (Co-supervisor)
2022Activity: Supervision/Examination/Mentoring › External HDR Supervision
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Resilient Communities in Disaster Workshop. Kowanyama, Qld.
West, C. (Consultant), Grimes, A. (Facilitator), Rouen, C. (Facilitator) & Sparke, V. L. (Facilitator)
2019Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop/course/forum › Community