The University of Western Australia

W/Prof Judith Finn

Winthrop Professor
School of Population Health

Contact details

Address

School of Population Health
The University of Western Australia (M431)
35 Stirling Highway
CRAWLEY WA 6009
Australia

Phone

6488 7375

Fax

6488 1188

Email

judith.finn@uwa.edu.au

Qualifications

DipAppSci S.A.Coll.A.E., BSc GDipPH MEdStud Adel., PhD W.Aust., RN RM, ICCert, FRCNA

Biography

Judith is the inaugural Chair of Nursing Research at the University of Western Australia, in conjunction with Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and Director of Postgraduate Nursing Studies within the UWA School of Population Health. Judith is a critical care registered nurse and midwife who worked as a nurse academic in Adelaide (Uni SA and FU) and Townsville (JCU) prior to moving to Perth to live in 1994. Judith completed a PhD in epidemiology at UWA in 2002, and was then employed as the Senior Lecturer in Clinical Epidemiology in the UWA School of Population Health. Judith was Deputy Head of School from 2004-2007 and Director of Postgradaute Studies from 2003-2008.
In addition to the PhD (UWA) Judith also holds degrees in Science (BSc(Adel): majoring in Zoology and Psychology); Education (MEdStudies(Adel); Public Health (GradDipPH(Adel)); and Nursing (DipAppSc(Nsg); RN; RM and Intensive Care Nursing Certificate)

Key research

Clincial Epidemiology

Cardiovascular epidemiology

Resuscitation and critical care outcomes research

Acute care nursing practice

Publications

Refereed Journals since 2004
1. Bradshaw P, Alfonso H, Finn J, Owens J, Thompson P. The city or the bush: Similar incidence of cardiovascular events among urban Australian Aboriginals as in a remote community. Med J Aust Accepted Dec 2008. Impact Factor = 2.537.

2. Ho KM, Dobb GJ, Lee KY, Finn J, Knuiman M, Webb SA. The effect of comorbidities on risk of intensive care readmission during the same hospitalization: a linked data cohort study. J Crit Care 2009;24(1):101-7, Impact Factor = 1.687.

3. Ingarfield SL, Finn JC, Jacobs IG, Gibson NP, Holman CD, Jelinek GA, et al. Use of emergency departments by older people from residential care: a population based study. Age Ageing 2009, Epub 17/3/2009, ISSN 1468-2834 (Electronic). Impact Factor = 1.91

4. Williams TA, Dobb GJ, Finn JC, Knuiman MW, Geelhoed E, Lee KY, et al. Determinants of long-term survival after intensive care. Crit Care Med 2008;36(5):1523-30, Impact Factor = 6.283.

5. Teng TH, Finn J, Hung J, Geelhoed E, Hobbs M. A validation study: how effective is the Hospital Morbidity Data as a surveillance tool for heart failure in Western Australia? Aust N Z J Public Health 2008;32(5):405-7, Impact Factor = 1.335.

6. Slaney GM, Finn JC, Cook A, Weinstein P. Wrist guards and wrist and elbow injury in snowboarders. Med J Aust 2008;189(7):412, Impact Factor = 2.537.

7. Redman TA, Gibson N, Finn JC, Bremner AP, Valentine J, Thickbroom GW. Upper limb corticomotor projections and physiological changes that occur with botulinum toxin-A therapy in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Eur J Neurol 2008;15(8):787-91, Impact Factor = 2.580.

8. Redman TA, Finn JC, Bremner AP, Valentine J. Effect of upper limb botulinum toxin-A therapy on health-related quality of life in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. J Paediatr Child Health 2008;44(7-8):409-14, Impact Factor = 0.896.

9. Ho KM, Knuiman M, Finn J, Webb SA. Estimating Long-Term Survival of Critically Ill Patients: The PREDICT Model. PLoS ONE 2008;3(9):e3226 (8 pages), Impact Factor = N/A.

10. Ho KM, Dobb GJ, Knuiman M, Finn J, Webb SA. The effect of socioeconomic status on outcomes for seriously ill patients: a linked data cohort study. Med J Aust 2008;189(1):26-30, Impact Factor = 2.537.

11. Slaney GM, Finn J, Cook A, Weinstein P. Compulsory helmets for school-age skiers and snowboarders. Med J Aust 2007;187(5):319-20, Impact Factor = 2.537.

12. Ho KM, Lee KY, Williams T, Finn J, Knuiman M, Webb SA. Comparison of Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) II score with organ failure scores to predict hospital mortality. Anaesthesia 2007;62(5):466-73, Impact Factor = 2.315.

13. Ho KM, Finn J, Knuiman M, Webb SA. Combining multiple comorbidities with Acute Physiology Score to predict hospital mortality of critically ill patients: a linked data cohort study. Anaesthesia 2007;62(11):1095-100, Impact Factor = 2.315.

14. Haynes A, Bower C, Bulsara MK, Finn J, Jones TW, Davis EA. Perinatal risk factors for childhood Type 1 diabetes in Western Australia--a population-based study (1980-2002). Diabet Med 2007;24(5):564-70, Impact Factor = 2.970.

15. Gazmuri RJ, Nolan JP, Nadkarni VM, Arntz HR, Billi JE, Bossaert L, et al. Scientific knowledge gaps and clinical research priorities for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiovascular care identified during the 2005 International Consensus Conference on ECC and CPR Science with Treatment Recommendations A Consensus Statement from the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation; the American Heart Association Emergency Cardiovascular Care Committee; the Stroke Council; and the Cardiovascular Nursing Council. Resuscitation 2007;75(3):400-11, Impact Factor = 2.550 AND simultaneous publication in Circulation 2007;116(21):2501-12, Impact Factor = 12.755.

16. Finn JC, Bett JH, Shilton TR, Cunningham C, Thompson PL. Patient delay in responding to symptoms of possible heart attack: can we reduce time to care? Med J Aust 2007;187(5):293-8, Impact Factor = 2.537.

17. Bell LM, Watts K, Siafarikas A, Thompson A, Ratnam N, Bulsara M, et al. Exercise alone reduces insulin resistance in obese children independently of changes in body composition. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2007;92(11):4230-5, Impact Factor = 5.493.

18. Ho K, Finn J, Dobb GJ, Webb S. The outcome of critically ill Indigenous patients: a retrospective cohort study. Med J Aust 2006 184(10):496-9, Impact Factor = 2.537.

19. Williams TA, Dobb GJ, Finn JC, Knuiman M, Lee KY, Geelhoed E, et al. Data linkage enables evaluation of long-term survival after intensive care. Anaesth Intensive Care 2006;34(3):307-15, Impact Factor = 0.896.

20. Lord HE, Taylor JD, Finn JC, Tsokos N, Jeffery JT, Atherton MJ, et al. A randomized controlled equivalence trial of short-term complications and efficacy of tension-free vaginal tape and suprapubic urethral support sling for treating stress incontinence. BJU Int 2006;98(2):367-76, Impact Factor = 2.751.

21. Finn JC, Flicker L, Mackenzie E, Jacobs IG, Fatovich DM, Drummond S, et al. Interface between residential aged care facilities and a teaching hospital emergency department in Western Australia. Med J Aust 2006;184(9):432-5, Impact Factor = 2.537.

22. Ho K, Dobb G, Knuiman M, Finn J, Lee K, Webb S. A comparison of admission and worst 24-hour APACHE II scores in predicting hospital mortality: a retrospective cohort study. Critical Care 2005 10(1):R4, Impact Factor = 3.834.

23. Williams TA, Dobb GJ, Finn JC, Webb SA. Long-term survival from intensive care: a review. Intensive Care Med 2005;31(10):1306-15, Impact Factor = 4.623.

24. Jacobs IG, Finn JC, Oxer HF, Jelinek GA. CPR before defibrillation in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: A randomized trial. Emerg Med Australas 2005;17(1):39-45, Impact Factor = N/A.

25. International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) (J. Finn: Co-Chair of the Interdisciplinary Committee and Editorial Board Member). 2005 International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science with Treatment Recommendations. . Resuscitation 2005;67(2-3):157-341, Impact Factor = 2.550 AND simultaneous publication in Circulation 2005;112(suppl III):1-136, Impact Factor = 12.755.

26. Holman CD, Preen DB, Baynham NJ, Finn JC, Semmens JB. A multipurpose comorbidity scoring system performed better than the Charlson index. J Clin Epidemiol 2005;58(10):1006-14, Impact Factor = 2.565.

27. Hall SE, Holman CD, Finn J, Semmens JB. Improving the evidence base for promoting quality and equity of surgical care using population-based linkage of administrative health records. Int J Qual Health Care 2005;17(5):415-20, Impact Factor = 1.326.

28. Davidson PM, Worrall-Carter L, Finn JC, Stewart S. Beyond competition: A new paradigm for collaborative cardiovascular research in Australia. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs 2005;4(3):181-2, Impact Factor = N/A.

29. Jacobs I, Nadkarni V, Finn J, Bahr J, Berg RA, Billi JE, et al. Cardiac arrest and cardiopulmonary resuscitation outcome reports: update and simplification of the Utstein templates for resuscitation registries. A statement for healthcare professionals from a task force of the international liaison committee on resuscitation (American Heart Association, European Resuscitation Council, Australian Resuscitation Council, New Zealand Resuscitation Council, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, InterAmerican Heart Foundation, Resuscitation Council of Southern Africa). Resuscitation 2004;63(3):233-49, Impact Factor = 2.550 AND simultaneous publication in: Circulation 2004;110(21):3385-97, Impact Factor = 12.755.

30. Finn J, Wright J, Fong J, Mackenzie E, Wood F, Leslie G, et al. A randomised crossover trial of patient controlled intranasal fentanyl and oral morphine for procedural wound care in adult patients with burns. Burns 2004;30(3):262-8, Impact Factor = 1.220.

31. Finn J, Jacobs I. Survival of people with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is not improved by equipping first responders with an automated external defibrillation. Evidence-based Health Care 2004;8:139-141,

32. Angel D, Sieunarine K, Finn J, McKenzie E, Taylor B, Kidd H, et al. Comparison of short-term clinical postoperative outcomes in patients who underwent carotid endarterectomy: Intensive care unit versus the ward high-dependency unit. J Vasc Nurs 2004;22(3):85-90, Impact Factor = N/A.

Roles, responsibilities and expertise

Chair of Nursing Research
Director of Postgradaute Nursing Studies
Clinical Epidemiologist

Future research

Nurse sensitive patient outcomes
Gender differences in cardiovascular disease
Prevention/management of in-hospital cardiac arrest
Quality of life patient outcomes

Funding received

Since 2004
1)Reducing time to analgesia in the emergency department using a nurse-initiated pain protocol
Chief Investigators: Finn J, Rea A, Swift R, Watters T, Gibson N, Jacobs I,
Funding: Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Research Fund
2009 : $58,712
2)Monitoring population trends in incidence, medical care, and survival in persons hospitalised for heart failure
Chief Investigators: Finn J, Hung J, Arnolda L, Geelhoed E, Jacobs I, Knuiman M,
Funding: National Heart Foundation, Australia
2009-2010 : $137,750
3)Criteria-led discharge for short-stay surgical patients
Chief Investigators: Finn J, Young J, Wood P, Baxter M, Harrison L, Kennedy C,Geelhoed E.
Funding: WA Department of Health (Innovations Grant)
2008-2009 : $172,259
4)Evaluation of the clinical efficacy and cost-benefit of a Critical Care outreach service for facilitated ICU discharge and ward based care.
Chief Investigators: Leslie, G, Brearley L, Finn J, Laurie K, Coleman A, Day J.
Funding: WA Department of Health (Innovations Grant)
2008-2009 : $356,538
5)Criteria-led discharge for cardiovascular patients
Chief Investigators: Finn J, Hung J, Young J, Geelhoed E.
Funding: WA Department of Health (SHRAC Research Translation Projects)
2007-2008 : $150,000
6)Western Australian Intensive Care Outcomes Obtained by Linkage: A study of feasibility
Chief Investigators: Webb SAR, Finn J, Blythe D, Pinder M, Dobb G, Jacobs I, Palmer L.
Funding: The Intensive Care Foundation (Australia / New Zealand)
2008-2009 : $103,280
7)“Failure to Rescue”
Chief Investigators: Finn J
Funding: SQUIRE, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
2007-2008: $120,000
8)Long-term health outcomes of critical illness in children – A PMH ICU Linked Data Project
Chief Investigators: AS Ramelet, J Finn
Funding: The Western Australian Nurses Memorial Charitable Trust
2007 = $10,000
9)Incidence and determinants of cardiovascular disease, and the use of revascularisation procedures among a cohort of urban Aboriginal Australians.
Chief Investigators: P Thompson, J Finn, H Alfonso, J Owens
Funding: NHFA Project grant 353523
2007 = $49,500; 2008 = $29,200
10)A population based linked data analysis of the prognostic determinants of out of hospital cardiac arrest.
Chief Investigators: J Finn, D Holman, I Jacobs, M Hobbs, S Stewart
Funding: NH&MRC Project grant 353523
2005: $94,500 2006: $74,500 (Ongoing)
11)Population monitoring of coronary heart disease in the modern era
Chief Investigators:M Hobbs, M Knuiman, J Finn, J Hung, J Rankin, P Sprivulis
Funding: NH&MRC Project grant 353671
2005 - $273,313 2006 - $296,750 2007 - $173,425
12)Long-term outcomes of critical illness in intensive care unit patients. A data linkage study
Chief Investigators:J Finn, G Dobb, S Webb, M Knuiman, E Geelhoed
Funding: BUPA Foundation (UK)
2005: £30,851 2006: £31,833.
13)A study to determine the optimum time to remove indwelling urinary catheters (IDC) in post-operative surgical patients to prevent urinary tract infections and other complications
Chief Investigators: E. Mackenzie, D. Nelson, J. Finn, K. Oliver, K. Allingham
Funding: NBWA Post Graduate Research Award.
2005: $5,000
14)Nurse-led discharge of surgical patients in an acute care hospital.
Chief Investigators: Deborah Sinclair, Sharon Willis, Marie Baxter, Teresa Williams, Heather Kidd, Annette Sweetman, Judith Finn, Sudhakar Rao.
Funding: Foundation for Nursing Research (RPH)
2004: $3,619.70
15)A population based study of the use of acute hospital services by elderly people living in residential care.
Chief Investigators: J Finn, D Holman, L Flicker, I Jacobs, G Jelinek.
Funding: NH&MRC Project Grant 254559.
2003; $60,000 2004: $60,000
16)The prevention of venous thromboembolism in hospital practice.
Chief Investigators: M Hobbs, J Finn, D Fletcher, M Knuiman, D Holman, J Semmens.
Funding: National Institute of Clinical Studies (NICS)
2003-2004: $240,000
17)A randomised double blinded placebo controlled trial of adrenaline in cardiac arrest.
Chief Investigators: I Jacobs, J Finn, P Thompson, H Oxer, G Jelinek.
Funding: NH&MRC Project grant 254537
2003: $72,000; 2004: $60,000;; 2005: $60,000

Languages

English

Memberships

Fellow of the Royal College of Nursing Australia (FRCNA)
Member of the Australian College of Midwives (ACM)
Member of the Public Health Association of Australia (MPHAA)
Member of the Australian Epidemiological Association (AEA)
Member of the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Council of Cardiovascular Nursing
Member of the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses (ACCCN)
Member of the Australian Nurses Federation (ANF)
Member of the “Heart Group” of the Cochrane Collaboration
Member of the Cochrane Nursing Care Network
Member of Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia. (HERSDA)
Affiliate member of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSANZ).
Affiliate member of the Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society (ANZICS)

Honours and awards

2009 The University of Western Australia Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Science Teaching Excellence Award for Postgraduate Coursework Teaching

2009 National Heart Foundation Research Award – “in recognition of your contribution to research in the field of heart, stroke and blood vessel disease in Australia” – presented by the Governor of WA, 26th March 2009

2007 WA Department of Health’s "New Independent Researcher Infrastructure Support (NIRIS) Award" in recognition of “outstanding new independent medical and health researchers in WA.”

2005 The University of Western Australia School of Population Health Citizenship Award

Previous positions

Nurse Coordinator – Nursing Research
Royal Perth Hospital 2000-2002

Research Associate
Department of Public Health The University of Western Australia 1997-2000

Senior Research Officer
Epidemiology & Analytical Services
Health Information Centre
Health Department of Western Australia 1996-1997

Lecturer (Nursing)
School of Nursing
University of South Australia 1995

Teaching

PUBH8757 Clinical Epidemiology 2002-2009
PUBH8750 Epidemiology 2003-2008
NURS8813 Evidence-based nursing practice (2009- )
NURS8819 Nursing Research Methods (2010- )
Introduction to Data Management and Analysis using SPSS: 2-day course in the SPH Summer School (2003-2005 and 2006-2009)

Current external positions

Member of the SCGH Scientific Review Committee
Member of the SCGH Human Research Ethics Committee.
Member of the SCGH Research Advisory Committee.
Member of the SCGH Research Grants Review Panel.

Member of the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) “Education, Implementation and Technology (EIT)” Taskforce.
Editorial Board member for the Journal “Resuscitation” Journal (Journal of the European Resuscitation Council).
Associate member on the Australian Resuscitation Council WA Branch Committee.
Member of the National Heart Foundation Australia’s “Patient response to Chest Pain” Working Party.
Peer Reviewer : “Resuscitation” Journal (Journal of the European Resuscitation Council).
Peer Reviewer : “Australian Critical Care”, (Official Journal of the Australian Confederation of Critical Care Nurses).
Peer Reviewer: “Emergenc1y Medicine Australasia”.
Peer Reviewer: “BMJ – British Medical Journal”.

Useful links

Australian Resuscitation Council http://www.resus.org.au/

Research profile

Research profile and publications