Kristin Wicking
Projects
1
Publications
43
Awards
0
Contact Details
Senior Lecturer
Research
Research Interests
- Chronic Condition Self-Management; Clinical Coaching; Professional Development Coaching
- Patient Education
- Nursing Education (undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing professional development education)
- Patients' and Nurses' self-care, health maintenance, stress management and resilience building.
- Administrative/professional concepts such as job satisfaction, organisational commitment, and organisational instability
- Ambulatory care settings (i.e. practice nursing, clinic nursing, community nursing, telephone advice nursing)
- The use of the complementary/integrative therapy of Healing Touch by nurses to facilitate patients’ improvements in health through self care
Projects
Teaching
Research Advisor Accreditation
Advisor Type
Mentor
Research Advisor Accreditation
Role
Chair; Independent Academic
Taught Modules
[NS5333] Synthesising Evidence for HealthcareCoordinator, Lecturer
2021
[MO1032] Health CoachingCoordinator, Lecturer
2022
2023
[NS5353] Quantitative Research in HealthcareCoordinator, Lecturer
2022
[NS5344] Clinical CoachingLecturer
2021
Current JCU Research Students
Coaching of Clinical Nurses in a Mental Health Setting: A Case Study
Doctor of Philosophy (Health)
Category 2 Outpatient Waitlist, Profiling the Potential Deterioration Risk Factors of Patients Diagnosed with Diabetes
Doctor of Philosophy (Health)
Health Promotion with Indigenous Australians in North-West Queensland: A Multi-Methods Study
Doctor of Philosophy (Health)
Hypoglycaemia, its effect on clinical outcomes and health-related quality of life among children with severe acute malnutrition: an implication to reduce malnutrition complication.
Doctor of Philosophy (Medical, Molecular and Veterinary Sciences)
Completed JCU Research Students
Analysing the integration of nursing informatics into undergraduate nursing curricula: A holistic multiple case study
Doctor of Philosophy (Health)- 2024
IoT Devices optimising clinical space utilisation: effective, appropriate, acceptable
Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering and Related Technologies)- 2024
Attitudes, behaviours, and perspectives of people coping with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Master of Philosophy (Health)- 2025
The experiences and perceptions of rural and remote nurses who provide care to pregnant women in the absence of midwives: A phenomenological study
Doctor of Philosophy (Health)- 2025
An IoMT Cybersecurity Vulnerability Study: Medjacking Attacks on Artificial Pancreas Devices
Doctor of Philosophy (Information Technology)- 2025
Output
Spirituality
2015
Wicking, Kristin (2015) Spirituality. Melbourne, VIC, Australia: [Teaching Material]
Other Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Buchan, Janet; Wicking, Kristin; Smithson, John; Birks, Melanie (2015) At the COAL FACE: a guide to active learning in multi-campus, multi-modal and distributed learning environments. Townsville, QLD, Australia: [Teaching Material]
Wicking, Kristin (2015) Promoting health in older adults. Melbourne, VIC, Australia: [Teaching Material]
Other Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Wicking, Kristin Edith Grantham (2012) A randomised controlled trial of the effects of the energy-based complementary therapy of healing touch on the functional health status of community-dwelling single older women. [Thesis] [DOI]
Spirituality
2010
Wicking, Kristin (2010) Spirituality. Frenchs Forest, NSW, Australia: [Teaching Material]
Other Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Harerimana, Alexis; Wicking, Kristin; Biedermann, Narelle; Yates, Karen (2026) 'A blueprint for integrating nursing informatics into undergraduate nursing programs: A multiple-case study in Australia and South Africa'. International Journal of Nursing Sciences, 13 (1):77-87. [DOI]
Harerimana, Alexis; Wicking, Kristin; Biedermann, Narelle; Yates, Karen; Pillay, Julian David; Mchunu, Gugu (2025) 'Adoption of electronic health records by nurses in Africa: A scoping review'. Digital Health, 11 . https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076251357401
Harerimana, Alexis; Wicking, Kristin; Biedermann, Narelle; Yates, Karen (2025) 'Click, care, connect: incorporating nursing informatics into undergraduate nursing curricula'. Informatics for Health and Social Care, . [DOI]
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
McElroy, Michelle; Wicking, Kristin; Harvey, Nichole; Yates, Karen (2024) 'The experiences and perceptions of rural and remote nurses who provide care to pregnant women in the absence of midwives'. Rural and Remote Health, 24 (2). [DOI]
Harerimana, Alexis; Wicking, Kristin; Biedermann, Narelle; Yates, Karen (2024) 'Preparing for data collection: the mock interview as a researcher's training tool'. Educational Research, 66 (1):68-85. [DOI]
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Richardson, Corianne; Wicking, Kristin; Biedermann, Narelle; Langtree, Tanya (2023) 'Coaching in nursing: An integrative literature review'. Nursing Open, 10 (10):6635-6649. [DOI]
From textual to visual: the use of concept mapping as an analytical tool in a grounded theory study
2022
Ligita, Titan; Nurjannah, Intansari; Wicking, Kristin; Harvey, Nichole; Francis, Karen (2022) 'From textual to visual: the use of concept mapping as an analytical tool in a grounded theory study'. Qualitative Research, 22 (1):126-142. [DOI]
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Ligita, Titan; Francis, Karen; Wicking, Kristin; Harvey, Nichole; Nurjannah, Intansari (2022) 'Developing codes from the interview: reading versus listening'. Nurse Researcher, 30 (2). [DOI]
McElroy, Michelle; Wicking, Kristin; Harvey, Nikki; Yates, Karen (2022) 'What challenges and enablers elicit job satisfaction in rural and remote nursing in Australia: An Integrative review'. Nurse Education in Practice, 64 . [DOI]
Smyth, Wendy; McArdle, Joleen; Wicking, Kristin; Quayle, Kimberley; Nagle, Cate (2022) 'Facilitating personal hygiene choices for renal patients with central venous lines: a multi-phase study'. Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing, 39 (3):24-32. [DOI]
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Harerimana, Alexis; Wicking, Kristin; Biedermann, Narelle; Yates, Karen (2022) 'Nursing informatics in undergraduate nursing education in Australia prior to COVID-19: a scoping review'. Collegian, 29 (4):527-539. [DOI]
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Sheehan, Shannon; Wicking, Kristin; Chapman, Maude; Birks, Melanie (2022) 'Profiling risk factors of patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes awaiting outpatient diabetes specialist consultant appointment, a narrative review'. Collegian, 29 (1):109-118. [DOI]
Integrating nursing informatics into undergraduate nursing education in Africa: a scoping review
2021
Harerimana, A.; Wicking, K.; Biedermann, N.; Yates, K. (2021) 'Integrating nursing informatics into undergraduate nursing education in Africa: a scoping review'. International Nursing Review, 68 (3):420-433. [DOI]
Ligita, Titan; Harvey, Nichole; Wicking, Kristin; Francis, Karen; Nurjannah, Intansari (2021) 'Diabetes self-management: what role does the family play?'. Health Education, 121 (1):75-92. [DOI]
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Ligita, Titan; Francis, Karen; Wicking, Kristin; Harvey, Nichole; Nurjannah, Intansari (2020) 'Using storylines for bilingual dissemination of a grounded theory'. Nurse Researcher, 27 (4):13-18. [DOI]
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Bogiatzis, Marina; Wicking, Kristin; Birks, Melanie (2020) 'Australian bariatric nurses: What do they do and what do they need?'. Collegian, 27 (4):422-429. [DOI]
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Ramsay, Alan; Wicking, Kristin; Yates, Karen (2020) 'In what ways does online teaching create a positive attitude towards research in nursing students studying a first year evidence-based practice undergraduate subject online?'. Nurse Education in Practice, 44 . [DOI]
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Ligita, Titan; Nurjannah, Intansari; Wicking, Kristin; Harvey, Nichole; Francis, Karen (2019) 'Sebuah storyline mengenai proses bagaimana penderita diabetes di Indonesia mempelajari mengenai penyakitnya [Storyline of the process of people with diabetes in Indonesia learn about their disease]'. Indonesian Journal of Nursing Practices, 3 (1):9-21. [DOI]
Ligita, Titan; Harvey, Nichole; Wicking, Kristin; Nurjannah, Intansari; Francis, Karen (2019) 'A practical example of using theoretical sampling throughout a
grounded theory study'. Qualitative Research Journal, 20 (1):116-126. [DOI]
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
How people living with diabetes in Indonesia learn about their disease: a grounded theory study
2019
Ligita, Titan; Wicking, Kristin; Francis, Karen; Harvey, Nichole; Nurjannah, Intansari (2019) 'How people living with diabetes in Indonesia learn about their disease: a grounded theory study'. PLoS ONE, 14 (2). [DOI]
Ligita, T.; Wicking, K.; Harvey, N.; Mills, J. (2018) 'The profile of diabetes healthcare professionals in Indonesia: a scoping review'. International Nursing Review, 65 (3):349-360. [DOI]
McNabb, Timothy; Myers, Trina; Wicking, Kristin; Lei, Lei; Xiang, Wei (2018) 'Optimizing spatial healthcare assets with Internet of Things'. Health Information Science and Systems, 6 . [DOI]
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Information needs of parents of infants diagnosed with cystic fibrosis: results of a pilot study
2018
Edwards, Danielle J.; Wicking, Kristin; Smyth, Wendy; Shields, Linda; Douglas, Tonia (2018) 'Information needs of parents of infants diagnosed with cystic fibrosis: results of a pilot study'. Journal of Child Health Care, 22 (3):382-392. [DOI]
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
McArdle, J.; Wicking, K.; Smyth, W.; Gardner, A. (2017) 'Haemodialysis central venous catheter exit site dressings in the tropics: a crossover randomised controlled trial'. Wound Practice and Research, 25 (4):200-207.
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Protocol for study of information needs of parents of infants newly diagnosed with cystic fibrosis
2014
Edwards, Danielle; Smyth, Wendy; Jones, Rhondda; Wainwright, Claire; Branch-Smith, Cindy; Wicking, Kristin; Douglas, Tonia; Shields, Linda (2014) 'Protocol for study of information needs of parents of infants newly diagnosed with cystic fibrosis'. Working Papers in the Health Sciences, 1 (8):1-7.
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
McElroy, M.; Wicking, K.; Harvey, N.; Yates, K. (2025) 'Would you prefer a midwife, a nurse or a cleaner?' Partyline, (90) .
Journal Contribution
ResearchOnline@JCU
Edwards, Danielle; Smyth, Wendy; Jones, Rhondda; Wainwright, Claire; Branch-Smith, Cindy; Wicking, Kristin; Douglas, Tonia; Shields, Linda (2014) 'Information needs and priorities of parents of infants newly diagnosed with cystic fibrosis: a literature review' Annals of the Australasian College of Tropical Medicine, 15 (3) :56-56.
McNabb, Tim; Wicking, Kristin; Myers, Trina (2023) ACM International Conference Proceeding Series Occupation versus Utilisation of Clinical Spaces Using Internet of Things Devices: Are Consult Rooms Well Utilised? Kyoto, Japan, [DOI]
Conference Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
McNabb, Tim; Wicking, Kristin; Myers, Trina; Lei, Lei (2020) ACSW 2020: Australasian Computer Science Week Multiconference Optimizing clinical spatial resources with IoT Melbourne, VIC, Australia, [DOI]
Conference Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
McElroy, Michelle; Harvey, Nichole; Wicking, Kristin; Yates, Karen (2025) AYRI 2025: 12th Biennial Are You Remotely Interested? Conference Experiences and perceptions of rural and remote nurses caring for pregnant women Mount Isa, QLD, Australia, .
Conference Contribution
ResearchOnline@JCU
Harerimana, Alexis; Wicking, Kristin; Biedermann, Narelle; Yates, Karen (2023) National Nursing Forum Ready, Set, Go! Fostering nursing informatics integration into our curricula Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, Australia, .
Conference Contribution
ResearchOnline@JCU
Harerimana, Alexis; Wicking, Kristin; Biedermann, Narelle; Yates, Karen (2022) HERDSA 2022: Annual Conference How do we fit informatics into the undergraduate curriculum? Nursing as a case study Melbourne, VIC, Australia, .
Harerimana, Alexis; Wicking, Kristin; Biedermann, Narelle; Yates, Karen (2022) The National Nursing Forum 2022 My understanding of informatics: Nursing as a case study Darwin, NT, Australia, .
Conference Contribution
ResearchOnline@JCU
Harerimana, Alexis; Wicking, Kristin; Biedermann, Narelle; Yates, Karen (2021) Townsville Health Research Showcase 2021 Integrating nursing informatics into undergraduate nursing education in Africa Townsville, QLD, Australia, .
Conference Contribution
ResearchOnline@JCU
Ligita, Titan; Wicking, Kristin; Harvey, Nichole; Nurjannah, Intansari; Francis, Karen (2018) Sigma Theta Tau 29th International Nursing Research Congress People with diabetes in Indonesia: exploring diabetes care Melbourne, VIC, Australia, .
Ligita, Titan; Wicking, Kristin; Harvey, Nichole; Nurjannah, Intansari; Francis, Karen (2018) 12th Biennial Conference of the Global Network of WHO Collaborating Centres for Nursing and Midwifery People with diabetes in Indonesia learning about their disease: sharing with others Cairns, QLD, Australia, .
Ligita, Titan; Wicking, Kristin; Harvey, Nichole; Nurjannah, Intansari; Francis, Karen (2017) Australasian Tropical Health Conference 2017: Asia-Pacific Collaborations in Tropical Diseases How do people with diabetes learn about their disease? Doing it my own way Cairns, QLD, Australia, .
Smithson, John; Buchan, Janet; Birks, Melanie; Wicking, Kristin; McDonald, Helen; Riddle, Matthew (2014) HERSDA 2014: 37th Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia Annual Conference Coal face: preparing academics to teach in multi-campus and multi-mode courses to build communities of active learners who are flexible adaptive connected & engaged Hong Kong, .