Dr Meredith McIntyre - Researcher Profile

Meredith McIntyre

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School of Nursing and Midwifery
Monash University, Penninsula Campus

Biography

Meredith works in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences at Monash University as a Senior Lecturer.

Meredith McIntyre is a midwife academic with extensive experience as a classroom teacher and in curriculum development. Recent research publications in national and international journals has involved the critical analysis of the Australian maternity care reforms, measurement of clinical competence in midwifery education, obesity in pregnancy and behavioural change and obesity outcomes in pregnancy. Meredith is a reviewer for a number of high impact international journals and is steering committee member of the AHSC Women’s, Children’s and Reproductive Health” theme. Meredith represents the Australian College of Midwifery as a Director on the Victorian Board having previously served as President and Vice President.  

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Research & Supervision Interests

    Midwifery, Women’s Health and Chronic Illness

      Maternity Care Policy

    Measurement of Clinical Competence in Midwifery Education

     

     Obesity in Pregnancy

     

    Behavioural change and obesity outcomes in pregnancy

     

    Breastfeeding outcomes in the early stages after birth

     

    Chronic illness experience, women and families

Qualifications

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN FACULTY OF MN&HS`
Institution: Monash University
Year awarded: 2011
MASTER OF EDUCATIONAL STUDIES
Institution: Monash University
Year awarded: 1994
BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE (ADVANCED NURSING)
Institution: Latrobe University
Year awarded: 1989
MIDWIFERY
Institution: Queen Victoria Hospital
Year awarded: 1983

Publications

Books

Ilangakoon, C., McKenna, L.G., McIntyre, M.J., Cass, B., O'Connor, M.M., Peters, L.A., McCauley-Elsom, K.M., Elsom, S., Gurvich, C., Cross, W.M., Kulkarni, J., Newton, J.M., Lee, S.F., Kos, L.M., 2009, From birth to death: clinical nursing and midwifery research across the lifespan, Monash University, Clayton Victoria Australia.

Book Chapters

McIntyre, M.J., 2009, Adolescent male receptiveness to a teenage parenting prevention program, in From Birth to Death: Clinical Nursing and Midwifery Research Across the Lifespan, eds Margaret O'Connor, Debra Griffiths, Glenice Ives, Jenny Newton and Heather Tan, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia, pp. 53-60.

McIntyre, M.J., 2009, Midwives providing teenage parenting prevention programs in schools, in From Birth to Death: Clinical Nursing and Midwifery Research Across the Lifespan, eds Margaret O'Connor, Debra Griffiths, Glenice Ives, Jenny Newton and Heather Tan, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia, pp. 20-26.

Journal Articles

Gilmour, C.J., McIntyre, M.J., McLelland, G.E., Hall, H.G., Miles, M.A., 2013, Exploring the impact of clinical placement models on undergraduate midwifery students, Women and Birth [P], vol 26, issue 1, Elsevier BV, Netherland, pp. 21-25.

Francis, K., McLeo, M., McIntyre, M.J., Mills, J., Miles, M.A., Bradley, A., 2012, Australian rural maternity services: Creating a future or putting the last nail in the coffin, Australian Journal of Rural Health [E], vol 20, issue 5, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd., Australia, pp. 281-284.

McIntyre, M., Francis, K., Chapman, Y., 2012, Critical discourse analysis: understanding change in maternity services, International journal of nursing practice [E], vol 18, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 36-43.

McIntyre, M., Patrick, A., Jones, L., Newton, M., McLoughlan, H., Morrow, J., Morton, H., 2012, Managing projected midwifery workforce deficits through collaborative partnerships, Australian Health Review [P], vol 36, issue 1, CSIRO, Australia, pp. 75-78.

McIntyre, M., Francis, K., Chapman, Y., 2012, Primary maternity care reform: Whose influence is driving the change?, Midwifery [P], vol E, Elsevier, Australia, pp. 1-7.

McIntyre, M.J., 2012, Safety of non-medically led primary maternity care models: a critical review of the international literature, Australian Health Review [P], vol 36, issue 2, CSIRO Publishing, Australia, pp. 140-147.

McIntyre, M., Francis, K.L., Chapman, Y., 2012, The struggle for contested boundaries in the move to collaborative care teams in Australian maternity care, Midwifery [P], vol 28, issue 3, Churchill Livingstone, United Kingdom, pp. 298-305.

McKenna, L.G., Gilmour, C.J., Biro, M.A., McIntyre, M.J., Bailey, C.M., Jones, J.M., Miles, M.A., Hall, H.G., McLelland, G.E., 2012, Undergraduate midwifery students' sense of belongingness in clinical practice, Nurse Education Today [P], vol In Press, Elsevier - churchill Livingstone, United Kingdom, pp. 1-4.

McIntyre, M., Chapman, Y., Francis, K.L., 2011, Hidden costs associated with the universal application of risk management in maternity care, Australian Health Review [P], vol 35, issue 2, C S I R O Publishing, Australia, pp. 211-215.

McIntyre, M., Francis, K.L., Chapman, Y., 2011, National review of maternity services 2008: Women influencing change, BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth [P], vol 11, issue Art. No: 53, BioMed Central Ltd, UK, pp. 1-10.

McIntyre, M., Francis, K.L., Chapman, Y., 2011, Shaping public opinion on the issue of childbirth; a critical analysis of articles published in an Australian newspaper, BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth [P], vol 11, issue Art. No: 47, BioMed Central Ltd, UK, pp. 1-25.

Gilmour, C.J., Hall, H.G., McIntyre, M.J., Gillies, L., Harrison, B., 2009, Factors associated with early breastfeeding cessation in Frankston, Victoria: a descriptive study., Breastfeeding review : professional publication of the Nursing Mothers' Association of Australia [P], vol 17, issue 2, Australian Breastfeeding Association, Australia, pp. 13-19.

McKenna, L.G., McIntyre, M.J., 2006, What over-the-counter preparations are pregnant women taking? A literature review, Journal of Advanced Nursing, vol 56, issue 6, Blackwell Publishing Ltd, UK, pp. 636-645.

Cutts, D.M., David, P.M., McIntyre, M.J., Seibold, C., Hopkins, F., Miller, M., 2003, Werna Naloo - ' We Us Together': the birth of a midwifery education consortium, Journal of Advanced Nursing, vol 41, issue 2, Blackwell Publishing Ltd, Oxford UK, pp. 179-186.

Heslop, L., McIntyre, M., Ives, G., 2001, Undergraduate student nurses' expectations and their self-reported preparedness for the graduate year role, Journal of Advanced Nursing, vol 36, issue 5, Blackwell Science Ltd, UK, pp. 626-634.

Conference Proceedings

McIntyre, M.J., 2008, Inter-professional clinical education: preparing double degree nursing students for extended scope of practice in emergency care., 2nd International Nurse Education Conference: Research and Innovation in International Nurse Education. Abstract book, 9-11/06/08, Elsevier, London UK, p. 111.

McIntyre, M.J., Hall, H.G., 2008, Online teaching in an undergraduate midwifery curriculum: Five year evaluation, 2nd International Nurse Education Conference: Research adn Innovation in International Nurse Education. Abstract Book, 9-11/06/08, Elsevier, Oxford UK, p. 70.

Newton, J., McIntyre, M., 2000, Practice Development Units - A Framework for Inclusiveness in Post-Compulsory Education, Learning Together, Working Together: Building Ciommunities for the 21st Century, Surfers Paradise, Qld. 4- 6 Dec 2000, Australian Academic Press Ltd, Brisbane Qld Australia, pp. 74-80.

Other

McIntyre, M., 1998, Co-ordinated care: A seamless Transition for Whom?, Abstract of Conference presentation at Victoria Womens Health Conference, Melbourne Vic Australia.

McIntyre, M., 1998, Danger: men at work, New Woman, Murdoch magazines Pty Ltd, Sydney NSW Australia.

McIntyre, M., 1998, Teenage sex and the need to develop skilled negotators, 11AM Show, Channel 7, Melbourne Vic Australia.

McIntyre, M., 1998, The Theory Practice Gap: Women and safe Sex Practices, Abstract of conference presenation at Victorian Womens Health Conference, Melbourne Vic Australia.

McIntyre, M., 1997, The theory practice gap; young women and safe sex practices, Annual Nursing Research Conference Programme, Royal College of Nursing Resech Society UK, London UK.

Teaching Commitment

NUR3003 Education in Clinical Practice

NUR3005 Chronicity in Health Care

MID3110 Professional Midwifery Practice

Community Service

President Australian College of Midwives (Vic Branch)

Vice President Australian College of Midwives (Vic Branch)

Midwives Academic Group Victoria (MIDAC)

Advisory Australian Government - Policy Brief: 'Safety of midwifery-led models of care'

Postgraduate Research Supervisions

Current Supervision

Program of Study:
(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).
Thesis Title:
Overseas trained nurses in Saudi Arabia and factors that influence nursing - care delivery.
Supervisors:
Plummer, V (Main), Mcintyre, M (Associate).

Completed Supervision

Student:
Buck, A.
Program of Study:
. 2008.
Supervisors:
Mcintyre, M (Main).
Student:
Buckland, B.
Program of Study:
EVALUATING PROCESSES AND OUTCOMES OF CARE PROVIDED IN A MOTHER/BABY UNIT.. 2001.
Supervisors:
Mcintyre, M (Main), Grubb, J (Associate).
Student:
Bull, L.
Program of Study:
. 2010.
Supervisors:
Mcintyre, M (Main).
Student:
Cole, P.
Program of Study:
Preparing for early parenting - assessment and evaluation record for expectant parents.. 2005.
Supervisors:
Mcintyre, M (Main).
Student:
Hall, H.
Program of Study:
WITCHES AND WISE WOMEN. ARE VICTORIAN MIDWIVES INCORPORATING NATURAL THERAPIES INTO PRACTICE?. 2002.
Supervisors:
Mcintyre, M (Main).
Student:
Hood, K.
Program of Study:
IMPLEMENTATION OF AN EVIDENCE BASED GUIDELINE FOR THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT OF UNSTABLE ANGINA AND INITIAL PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT BY EMERGENCY NURSES. (Masters) 2002.
Supervisors:
Lee, S (Main), Mcintyre, M (Main), Silagy, C (Associate).
Student:
Jones, S.
Program of Study:
FROM EMERGENCY TO THE WARD: PROCESS OF DECISION MAKING. 2002.
Supervisors:
Oates, J (Main), Mcintyre, M (Associate).
Student:
Kellock, A.
Program of Study:
Midwives views of rotating through all areas of maternity care. 2008.
Supervisors:
Mcintyre, M (Main), Mckenna, L (Joint).
Student:
Lindsay, A.
Program of Study:
FROM EMERGENCY TO THE WARD: A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY. 2002.
Supervisors:
Oates, J (Main), Mcintyre, M (Associate).
Student:
Worgan, P.
Program of Study:
Infant feeding outcomes at the Angliss Hospital. 2005.
Supervisors:
Mcintyre, M (Main).