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n.santamaria@unimelb.edu.au

Credentials


Position

Nursing
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science (Nursing)
La Trobe University
GDipHlthEd
University of Melbourne
Master of Education Studies
Monash University
Doctor of Philosophy
University of Melbourne
ORCID

0000-0001-5270-6943

Prof. Nick Santamaria

Honorary
Nursing

92 Scholarly works
7 Projects

HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2020

    Journal article

    The sorptivity and durability of gelling fibre dressings tested in a simulated sacral pressure ulcer system
    DOI: 10.1111/iwj.13515
  • 2020

    Journal article

    Positioning immobile critically ill patients who are at risk of pressure injuries using a purpose-designed positioning device and usual care equipment: An observational feasibility study
    DOI: 10.1111/iwj.13365
  • 2020

    Journal article

    High body mass index is a strong predictor of intraoperative acquired pressure injury in spinal surgery patients when prophylactic film dressings are applied: A retrospective analysis prior to the BOSS Trial
    DOI: 10.1111/iwj.13287
  • 2019

    Journal article

    Five-layer border dressings as part of a quality improvement bundle to prevent pressure injuries in US skilled nursing facilities and Australian nursing homes: A cost-effectiveness analysis
    DOI: 10.1111/iwj.13174
  • 2015

    Research Contracts

    Preventing Pressure Injuries in Aged Care
  • 2015

    Research Contracts

    A cluster randomised trial of the effectiveness of Mepilex Border dressings in the prevention of sacral and heel pressure injuries in aged care facilities
  • 2012

    Research Grant

    IMPROVING PATIENT DISCHARGE FROM THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT: EVALUATING THE EFFECT OF AN EVIDENCE-BASED PROTOCOL ON SAFETY AND QUALITY OF CARE
Nick Santamaria

RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS

  • 2019

    Journal article

    An observational study of the maintenance of the 30 degrees side-lying lateral tilt position among aged care residents at risk of developing pressure injuries when using the standard care pillow and a purpose-designed positioning device
    DOI: 10.1111/iwj.13142
  • 2019

    Journal article

    Measuring Tensile Strength to Better Establish Protective Capacity of Sacral Prophylactic Dressings Over 7 Days of Laboratory Aging
    DOI: 10.1097/01.ASW.0000558694.20067.4f
  • 2019

    Journal article

    New Clinically Relevant Method to Evaluate the Life Span of Prophylactic Sacral Dressings
    DOI: 10.1097/01.ASW.0000558697.53057.8e
  • 2019

    Journal article

    Computer Modeling of Prophylactic Dressings: An Indispensable Guide for Healthcare Professionals
    DOI: 10.1097/01.ASW.0000558695.68304.41
  • 2019

    Journal article

    Preventing pressure injuries in the emergency department: Current evidence and practice considerations
    DOI: 10.1111/iwj.13092
  • 2019

    Journal article

    The direct cost of pressure injuries in an Australian residential aged care setting
    DOI: 10.1111/iwj.12992
  • 2018

    Journal article

    Microclimate: A critical review in the context of pressure ulcer prevention
    DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2018.09.010
  • 2018

    Conference Proceedings

    Calculating the direct cost of pressure injury treatment in an Australian residential aged care setting

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