Doctor Kate O'Reilly

Doctor Kate O'Reilly

Senior Lecturer,
School of Nursing and Midwifery

Biography

Kate O’Reilly is a Senior Lecturer with the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Western Sydney University and teaches into both the undergraduate and post graduate programs. She has contributed to over 20 peer reviewed publications and is a contributing author to book chapters and research reports. Kate has presented at over 20 conferences both nationally and internationally. Kate’s research interests are related rehabilitation following traumatic brain injury, working with vulnerable populations and women’s health.

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Qualifications

  • PhD Western Sydney University
  • MClinRe Flinders University of South Australia
  • BN University of Western Sydney, Macarthur

Organisational Unit (School / Division)

  • School of Nursing and Midwifery

Contact

Email: Kate.Oreilly@westernsydney.edu.au
Phone: (02) 4620 3362
Mobile:
Location: 7.G.53
Campbelltown

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Publications

Chapters in Books

  • Pryor, J., O'Reilly, K., Bonser, M. and Garrett, G. (2014), 'Rehabilitation for the individual and family', Chronic Illness and Disability: Principles for Nursing Practice, Elsevier 9780729541619.
  • Pryor, J., O'Reilly, K. and Bonser, M. (2008), 'Rehabilitation for the individual and family', Chronic Illness and Disability: Principles for Nursing Practice, Elsevier 9780729538688.

Journal Articles

  • O'Reilly, K., Wilson, N., Kwok, C. and Peters, K. (2023), 'An exploration of women's sexual and reproductive health following traumatic brain injury', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 32, no 5-6 , pp 901 - 911.
  • O'Reilly, K., McDermid, F., McInnes, S. and Peters, K. (2023), 'An exploration of women's knowledge and experience of perimenopause and menopause : an integrative literature review', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 32, no 15-16 , pp 4528 - 4540.
  • Gauci, P., Luck, L., O'Reilly, K. and Peters, K. (2023), 'Workplace gender discrimination in the nursing workforce : an integrative review', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 32, no 17-18 , pp 5693 - 5711.
  • Gauci, P., Elmir, R., O'Reilly, K. and Peters, K. (2022), 'Women's experiences of workplace gender discrimination in nursing : an integrative review', Collegian, vol 29, no 2 , pp 188 - 200.
  • Gauci, P., Peters, K., O'Reilly, K. and Elmir, R. (2022), 'The experience of workplace gender discrimination for women registered nurses : a qualitative study', Journal of Advanced Nursing, vol 78, no 6 , pp 1743 - 1754.
  • O'Reilly, K., Wilson, N., Kwok, C. and Peters, K. (2021), 'Women's tenacity following traumatic brain injury : qualitative insights', Journal of Advanced Nursing, vol 77, no 4 , pp 1934 - 1944.
  • Lewis, P., Collison, J., Whitehead, L., Howie, V., Feighan, S., Wiese, M., O'Reilly, K., Jaques, H. and Wilson, N. (2020), 'Demographic profile of the intellectual disability nursing workforce in Australia : findings from a national survey', Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, vol 45, no 3 , pp 264 - 268.
  • Wilson, N., Collison, J., Feighan, S., Howie, V., Whitehead, L., Wiese, M., O'Reilly, K., Jaques, H. and Lewis, P. (2020), 'A national survey of nurses who care for people with intellectual and developmental disability', Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing, vol 37, no 3 , pp 4 - 12.
  • Wilson, N., Lewis, P., O'Reilly, K., Wiese, M., Lin, Z., Devine, L., Booley, R., Jaques, H. and Goddard, L. (2019), 'Reframing the role, identity and standards for practice for registered nurses working in the specialty area of intellectual and developmental disability in Australia : the NDIS and beyond', Collegian, vol 26, no 1 , pp 132 - 139.
  • Wilson, N., Wiese, M., Lewis, P., Jaques, H. and O'Reilly, K. (2019), 'Nurses working in intellectual disability-specific settings talk about the uniqueness of their role : a qualitative study', Journal of Advanced Nursing, vol 75, no 4 , pp 812 - 822.
  • Lewis, P., Feighan, S., Whitehead, L., Howie, V., Collison, J., O'Reilly, K., Wiese, M., Jaques, H., Robinson, S., Rogers, I. and Wilson, N. (2019), 'Demographic profile of nurses who work with people with intellectual and developmental disability in Australia', Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, vol 63, no 7 , pp 714 - 715.
  • Wilson, N., Feighan, S., Howie, V., Whitehead, L., Collison, J., O'Reilly, K., Wiese, M., Jaques, H., Robinson, S., Rogers, I. and Lewis, P. (2019), 'A review of the roles and practice domains of Australian nurses who work with people with intellectual and developmental disability', Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, vol 63, no 7 , pp 715 - 715.
  • Wilson, N., Lewis, P., Wiese, M., O'Reilly, K., Lin, Z. and Jaques, H. (2019), 'The role of nurses in a rapidly changing Australian disability policy landscape', Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, vol 63, no 7 , pp 714 - 714.
  • Lewis, P., Wilson, N., Jaques, H., O'Reilly, K. and Wiese, M. (2019), 'A qualitative study of nurses' perspectives of caring for children with intellectual disability and their families in a paediatric acute care setting', Journal of Child Health Care, vol 23, no 4 , pp 639 - 651.
  • O'Reilly, K., Wilson, N. and Peters, K. (2018), 'Narrative literature review : health, activity and participation issues for women following traumatic brain injury', Disability and Rehabilitation, vol 40, no 19 , pp 2331 - 2342.
  • O'Reilly, K., Peters, K., Wilson, N. and Kwok, C. (2018), 'Use of pragmatism to explore women's experiences of traumatic brain injury : a kaleidoscopic view of the world', Nurse Researcher, vol 25, no 4 , pp 21 - 25.
  • Jaques, H., Lewis, P., O'Reilly, K., Wiese, M. and Wilson, N. (2018), 'Understanding the contemporary role of the intellectual disability nurse : a review of the literature', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 27, no 21-22 , pp 3858 - 3871.
  • Jaques, H., Lewis, P., O'Reilly, K., Wiese, M. and Wilson, N. (2018), 'Understanding the contemporary role of the intellectual disability nurse : a review of the literature', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 27, no 21-22 , pp 3858 - 3871.
  • O'Reilly, K., Lewis, P., Wiese, M., Goddard, L., Trip, H., Conder, J., Charnock, D., Lin, Z., Jaques, H. and Wilson, N. (2018), 'An exploration of the practice, policy and legislative issues of the specialist area of nursing people with intellectual disability : a scoping review', Nursing Inquiry, vol 25, no 4 .
  • Wilson, N., Lewis, P., Wiese, M., O'Reilly, K. and Jaques, H. (2018), 'Redeveloping the professional practice standards for nursing people with intellectual disability (ID) : mapping the diversity of ID nursing practice', Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, vol 31, no 4 , pp 585 - 585.
  • O'Reilly, K., Wilson, N., Lewis, P., Wiese, M. and Jaques, H. (2018), 'A 30-year overview of the uniqueness and diversity of intellectual disability (ID) nursing as reported by the research literature', Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, vol 31, no 4 , pp 585 - 585.
  • Lewis, P., Wiese, M., Jaques, H., O'Reilly, K. and Wilson, N. (2018), 'Nurses working in disability-specific settings and/or roles : perceptions about caring for people with intellectual disability', Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, vol 31, no 4 , pp 586 - 586.
  • O'Reilly, K. (2017), 'Humor : a rehabilitative tool in the post-intensive care of young adults with acquired brain injury', Rehabilitation Nursing, vol 42, no 4 , pp 230 - 234.
  • O'Reilly, K., Wilson, N., Kwok, C. and Peters, K. (2017), 'FIT 4 PURPOSE : designing and distributing the Women with Traumatic Brain Injury Survey', Journal of the Australasian Rehabilitation Nurses Association, vol 20, no 3 , pp 8 - 13.
  • O'Reilly, K. (2015), 'Health promotion : part of the teaching and coaching role', Journal of the Australasian Rehabilitation Nurses Association, vol 18, no 2 , pp 9 - 26.
  • O'Reilly, K., Pryor, J. and George, S. (2015), 'An exploration of the post-intensive rehabilitation care of young adults with severe acquired brain injury', Journal of the Australasian Rehabilitation Nurses Association, vol 18, no 1 , pp 18 - 26.
  • O'Reilly, K. (2013), 'Disorders of consciousness following acquired brain injury', Journal of the Australasian Rehabilitation Nurses Association, vol 16, no 2 , pp 13 - 14.
  • O'Reilly, K. and Bonser, M. (2010), 'The magical mystery tour : the adventure of writing for publication', Journal of the Australasian Rehabilitation Nurses Association, vol 13, no 2 , pp 14 - 16.
  • Lever, S., O'Reilly, K. and Pryor, J. (2008), 'An investigation into the practice of self administration of medication in inpatient rehabilitation', Journal of the Australasian Rehabilitation Nurses Association, vol 11, no 1 , pp 16 - 22.
  • Mott, S., Nagy, E. and O'Reilly, K. (2006), 'Behaviour support following acquired brain injury : an exploration of the role of the registered nurse', Journal of the Australasian Rehabilitation Nurses' Association, vol 9, no 4 , pp 7 - 13.
  • O'Reilly, K. and Pryor, J. (2002), 'Young people with brain injury in nursing homes: not the best option!', Australian Health Review, vol 25, no 3 , pp 46 - 51.

Other Publications

  • 2019, 'A National Survey of Australian Nurses Who Work With People with Intellectual and Developmental Disability', Report
  • 2018, 'Report of the Research Project: Underpinning the Development of Future Intellectual and Developmental Disability Nursing Standards: For Professional Association Of Nurses In Developmental Disability, Australia (PANDDA) INC.', Report

Previous Projects

Title: A National Survey of Australian Nurses who Work with People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Funder:
  • Professional Association of Nurses in Developmental Disability, Australia
Western Researchers: Nathan Wilson, Peter Lewis, Michele Wiese, James Collison and Kate O'Reilly
Years: 2018-08-01 - 2019-07-31
ID: P00025154
Title: Underpinning the development of future intellectual and developmental disability nursing standards
Funder:
  • Professional Association of Nurses in Developmental Disability, Australia
Western Researchers: Nathan Wilson, Peter Lewis, Michele Wiese and Kate O'Reilly
Years: 2017-03-31 - 2018-05-31
ID: P00023951

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