Ann has been a midwife for over 25 years, and in that time has worked in all aspects of maternity care. She has specialised in antenatal care, Lactation consultancy and Advanced Certificate in Neonatal Intensive care. She has a passion for research, and has worked extensively on all aspects of research relating to mothers and babies, including Reduced Fetal Movements, the Hyperglycaemia and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Study (HAPO), the PPROMPT study,and other multi-centred trials as part of her Research Co ordinator position at the Mater Mothers Research Centre. Ann completed her Honours (Class 1) in 2011 following research relating to midwifery care of women who develop Hypertension in Pregnancy, and then completed her PhD in 2015, with a thesis aimed at delaying the risk of the development of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus following Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. Her research interests lie in the care of women with complex conditions in pregnancy with a view to encourage the best possible outcome for both mother and baby, as well in the public health context.
Ann's other research interests are also the devlopment of innovative teaching pedogogy, in particular around preparing students for working in the Digital health arena.
Ann has been teaching at UQ since 2011 and is currently working as a Lecturer for The School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, The University of Queensland, for the Undergraduate Bachelor of Midwifery, Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor Dual Degree.
Ann's research interests lie in the care of women with complex medical conditions before, during and post pregnancy. Drawing on her experience within the teaching arena, Ann is investigating how knowledge can be improved through multi level teaching, particulaly in the care of compelx pregnancies, to improve clinical care for mothers and babies.
Ann's other research interests are also the devlopment of innovative teaching pedogogy, in particular around preparing students for working in the Digital health arena.
Journal Article: Developing a model of neonatal nurse‐controlled analgesia: A Delphi study
Muirhead, Renee, Kynoch, Kathryn, Peacock, Ann, Birch, Pita and Lewis, Peter A. (2023). Developing a model of neonatal nurse‐controlled analgesia: A Delphi study. Journal of Advanced Nursing. doi: 10.1111/jan.15972
Journal Article: Unintended pregnancy prevention and care — Pivotal but passed over in curriculum: A descriptive cross-sectional survey of nursing and midwifery faculty
Downing, Sandra G., Balnaves, Mary-Claire, Mainey, Lydia, King, Jemma, Peacock, Ann, Cappiello, Joyce, Peberdy, Lisa and Dean, Judith (2023). Unintended pregnancy prevention and care — Pivotal but passed over in curriculum: A descriptive cross-sectional survey of nursing and midwifery faculty. Collegian, 30 (6), 805-811. doi: 10.1016/j.colegn.2023.06.003
Journal Article: A survey of pain practices in the surgical neonate. An Australasian perspective
Muirhead, Renee, Ballard, Emma, Kynoch, Kathryn, Peacock, Ann, Birch, Pita and Lewis, P.A. (2023). A survey of pain practices in the surgical neonate. An Australasian perspective. Journal of Neonatal Nursing, 29 (6), 857-861. doi: 10.1016/j.jnn.2023.07.010
Improving pain management in the post- operative surgical neonate
Doctor Philosophy
Developing a model of neonatal nurse‐controlled analgesia: A Delphi study
Muirhead, Renee, Kynoch, Kathryn, Peacock, Ann, Birch, Pita and Lewis, Peter A. (2023). Developing a model of neonatal nurse‐controlled analgesia: A Delphi study. Journal of Advanced Nursing. doi: 10.1111/jan.15972
Downing, Sandra G., Balnaves, Mary-Claire, Mainey, Lydia, King, Jemma, Peacock, Ann, Cappiello, Joyce, Peberdy, Lisa and Dean, Judith (2023). Unintended pregnancy prevention and care — Pivotal but passed over in curriculum: A descriptive cross-sectional survey of nursing and midwifery faculty. Collegian, 30 (6), 805-811. doi: 10.1016/j.colegn.2023.06.003
A survey of pain practices in the surgical neonate. An Australasian perspective
Muirhead, Renee, Ballard, Emma, Kynoch, Kathryn, Peacock, Ann, Birch, Pita and Lewis, P.A. (2023). A survey of pain practices in the surgical neonate. An Australasian perspective. Journal of Neonatal Nursing, 29 (6), 857-861. doi: 10.1016/j.jnn.2023.07.010
Consent during labour and birth as observed by midwifery students: a mixed methods study
Lee, Nigel, Kearney, Lauren, Shipton, Emma, Hawley, Glenda, Winters-Chang, Peta, Kilgour, Catherine, Brady, Susannah, Peacock, Ann, Anderson, Loretta and Humphrey, Tracy (2023). Consent during labour and birth as observed by midwifery students: a mixed methods study. Women and Birth, 36 (6), e574-e581. doi: 10.1016/j.wombi.2023.02.005
Ingram, Matilda A., Brady, Susannah and Peacock, Ann (2022). The barriers to offering non-pharmacological pain management as an initial option for laboring women: a review of the literature. European Journal of Midwifery, 6 (June) 37, 1-12. doi: 10.18332/ejm/149244
Peacock, Ann, Slade, Christine and Brown Wilson, Christine (2022). Nursing and midwifery students' perspectives of using digital systems on placement: A qualitative study. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 78 (4), 1128-1139. doi: 10.1111/jan.15091
Safety and effectiveness of parent- or nurse-controlled analgesia in neonates: a systematic review
Muirhead, Renee, Kynoch, Kathryn, Peacock, Ann and Lewis, P. A. (2022). Safety and effectiveness of parent- or nurse-controlled analgesia in neonates: a systematic review. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 20 (1), 3-36. doi: 10.11124/JBIES-20-00385
Ball, Kathy L., Peacock, Ann S. and Winters-Chang, Peta (2021). A literature review to determine midwifery students’ perceived essential qualities of preceptors to increase confidence and competence in the clinical environment. Women and Birth, 35 (3), e211-e220. doi: 10.1016/j.wombi.2021.06.010
Wilson, Christine Brown, Slade, Christine, Wong, Wai Yee Amy and Peacock, Ann (2020). Health care students experience of using digital technology in patient care: a scoping review of the literature. Nurse Education Today, 95 104580, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.nedt.2020.104580
Using simulation to teach undergraduate nursing and midwifery students research design
Lee, Nigel and Peacock, Ann (2020). Using simulation to teach undergraduate nursing and midwifery students research design. Nurse Education in Practice, 45 102804, 102804. doi: 10.1016/j.nepr.2020.102804
Peacock, A. S., Bogossian, F. E., Wilkinson, S. A., Gibbons, K. S., Kim, C. and McIntyre, H. D. (2015). A randomised controlled trial to delay or prevent Type 2 Diabetes after gestational diabetes; Walking for Exercise and Nutrition to prevent Diabetes for You (WENDY). International Journal of Endocrinology, 2015 423717, 423717.1-423717.8. doi: 10.1155/2015/423717
A review of interventions to prevent Type 2 Diabetes after Gestational Diabetes
Peacock, Ann S, Bogossian, Fiona, McIntyre, H. David and Wilkinson, Shelley (2014). A review of interventions to prevent Type 2 Diabetes after Gestational Diabetes. Women and Birth, 27 (4), e7-e15. doi: 10.1016/j.wombi.2014.09.002
Devsam, Bianca U., Bogossian, Fiona E. and Peacock, Ann S. (2013). An interpretive review of women's experiences of gestational diabetes mellitus: proposing a framework to enhance midwifery assessment. Women and Birth, 26 (2), E69-E76. doi: 10.1016/j.wombi.2012.12.003
McIntyre, Harold David, Peacock, Ann, Miller, Yvette D., Koh, Denise and Marshall, Alison L. (2012). Pilot study of an individualised early postpartum intervention to increase physical activity in women with previous gestational diabetes. International Journal of Endocrinology, 2012 892019, 892019.1-892019.5. doi: 10.1155/2012/892019
Antenatal screening and predicting hypertension in pregnancy for midwives
Peacock, Ann S. and Bogossian, Fiona E. (2010). Antenatal screening and predicting hypertension in pregnancy for midwives. Women and Birth, 23 (3), 81-93. doi: 10.1016/j.wombi.2009.09.002
Hyperglycemia and adverse pregnancy outcomes
The HAPO Study Cooperative Research Group, Metzger, B. E., Lowe, L. P., Dyer, A. R., Trimble, E. R., Chaovarindr, U., Coustan, D. R., Hadden, D. R., McCance, D. R., Hod, M., McIntyre, H. D., Oats, J. J., Persson, B., Rogers, M. S., Sacks, D. A., Bowling, F., Cowley, D., Devenish-Meares, P., Liley, H. G., McArdle, A., Morrison, B., Peacock, A., Tremellen, A. and Tudhope, D. (2008). Hyperglycemia and adverse pregnancy outcomes. New England Journal of Medicine, 358 (19), 1991-2002. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa0707943
Consent during labour and birth as observed by midwifery students: A mixed methods study
Lee, Nigel, Kearney, Lauren, Brady, Susannah, Hawley, Glenda, Kilgour, Catherine, Peacock, Ann, Winters-Chang, Peta, Anderson, Loretta, Shipton, Emma and Humphrey, Tracy (2023). Consent during labour and birth as observed by midwifery students: A mixed methods study. 33rd International Confederation of Midwives ICM Triennial Congress, Bali, Indonesia, 11-14 June 2023.
Lee, Nigel, Kearney, Lauren, Brady, Susannah, Hawley, Glenda, Kilgour, Catherine, Peacock, Ann, Winters-Chang, Peta, Anderson, Loretta, Shipton, Emma and Humphrey, Tracy (2023). Consent during labour. Trans Tasman Midwifery Education Consortium, Canberra, ACT Australia, 30-31 March 2023.
Undergraduate students with caregiving responsibilities relying on substance use to cope with stress
Jauncey-Cooke, J., Ellem, K., Peacock, A., Hawley, G., Drayton, J. and Le Brocque, R. (2021). Undergraduate students with caregiving responsibilities relying on substance use to cope with stress. Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 8-10 July 2021.
Walking for Exercise and Nutrition to prevent Diabetes for You (WENDY) Project
Peacock, A, McIntyre, H. D., Wilkinson, S. A. and Bogossian, F. (2014). Walking for Exercise and Nutrition to prevent Diabetes for You (WENDY) Project. 30th Triennial Congress, International Confederation of Midwives, Prague, Czech Republic, 1-5 June 2014.
Peacock, Ann, McIntyre, H. D., Wilkinson, S., Gibbons, Kristen, Kim, C. and Bogossian, Fiona E. (2013). Randomised controlled trial of a combined web based pedometer and dietary intervention for women with previous gestational diabetes. The 45th Annual Meeting of the Diabetes Pregnancy Study Group (DPSG), St Julians, Malta, 3-6 October 2013.
Peacock, Ann, Bogossian, Fiona E., Wilkinson, Shelley A., Kim, Catherine and McIntyre, David (2013). Randomised controlled trial of a combined web based pedometer and dietary intervention for women with previous gestational diabetes (the WENDY Study). Australasian Diabetes in Pregnancy Society (ADIPS) Annual Scientific Meeting 2013, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 30-31 August, 2013.
Walking for exercise and nutrition to prevent diabetes for you (WENDY)
Peacock, Ann, McIntyre, H. D., Wilkinson, S., Gibbons, Kristen, Kim, C. and Bogossian, Fiona E. (2013). Walking for exercise and nutrition to prevent diabetes for you (WENDY). Australian College of Midwives Research Seminar, Ipswich, QLD, Australia, 2013.
Peacock, Ann (2015). A mixed methods study of interventions and experiences to prevent type 2 diabetes mellitus following gestational diabetes mellitus. PhD Thesis, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, The University of Queensland.
Improving pain management in the post- operative surgical neonate
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