Personal profile
Research Biography
I am an epidemiologist and mixed methods researcher. My background is in clinical intensive care.
My PhD focused on the epidemiology and clinical management of patients with severe sepsis in Australia. I have interests and projects in critical care practice, epidemiology, workforce, policy, and patient outcome.
Current research projects:
1. Wellbeing and Burnout in Critical Care Health Professionals - now at Phase three - a pilot and feasibility RCT of individualised program to manage and prevent burnout in Critical Care Health Professionals.
2..Sepsis mortality across the lifespan, differences in sex, using CORE big data - The new ACSQH Sepsis Standards - I was a consultant member of the development team.
Research Interests
Sepsis, Mixed methods research design, Patient Outcome analysis, Traumatic brain injury; epidemiology; public health; health policy; learning theory.
Member of the International Consortium of Occupational Wellbeing
Critical Care Nursing Policy and Professional position statements and standards
Supervised Students Successes
- Apr 2022 Omar Smadi - PhD
- Aug 2020 Shuanglan Lin - PhD
- Nov 2019 Lourenco Camanas - PhD
- Sep 2017 Sowha Jeong - Master
- Feb 2017 Sarah Doherty - Master
- Sep 2015 Zakyah Basri - Master
- Dec 2013 Dwi Prihatiningsih - PhD
- Apr 2011 Salizar Binti Mohamed Ludin - PhD
- Mette Adams - PhD (May 2023)
- Clinton Fildes - Master (December 2022)
Supervision
- Registered
Research Areas
- Fundamental care
- Nursing
Supervisory Interests
- Workforce development
- Critical care health policy and care processes
- Severe sepsis and infection
- Delphi technique
- Workforce recruitment and retention
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Clinical practice guideline for nonpharmacological prevention and management of patient agitation in the adult intensive care unit (CALM ICU)
Adams, A. M. N., Chamberlain, D., Maiden, M. J., Thorup, C. B., Nørgaard, M. W., Laugesen, B., Grønkjær, M., Bruce, K., Waite, C., Lamprecht, C. & Conroy, T., Feb 2026, In: Australian Critical Care. 39, 1, 19 p., 101466.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Delayed Admission to the Intensive Care Unit Is Associated With Increased Mortality Risk in Critically Ill Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study
Anagi, S., Chamberlain, D., Barr, N., Mehdi, A., Perez, W. P., Pusapati, R., Shaw, D. T., Jennings, C. & Lin, F., 13 Mar 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Advanced Nursing. 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Patient Agitation in the Intensive Care Unit: A Concept Analysis
Adams, A. M. N., Chamberlain, D., Brun Thorup, C., Maiden, M. J., Waite, C., Dafny, H. A., Bruce, K. & Conroy, T., Feb 2026, In: Journal of Advanced Nursing. 82, 2, p. 1737-1749 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Patients’ and Family Members’ Perspectives on Family Presence During Adult Resuscitation in Asian Hospital Settings: A Scoping Review
Sangkala, M. S., Chamberlain, D., Sivertsen, N. & Mulhaeriah, M., Jan 2026, In: Journal of Emergency Nursing. 52, 1, p. 193-204 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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CALM ICU guidelines: Preliminary guidelines on non-pharmacological strategies for agitation in the ICU − A Delphi study
Adams, A. M. N., Chamberlain, D., Thorup, C. B., Gronkjaer, M., Rourke, S. & Conroy, T., 1 Oct 2025, In: Intensive and Critical Care Nursing. 90, 15 p., 104135.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile2 Citations (Scopus)148 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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Flinders University CNHS Publication Award scheme (MCR category)
Chamberlain, D. (Recipient), 2018
Prize
Activities
- 3 Invited talk
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Burnout
Nicholls, M. (Speaker), Chamberlain, D. (Speaker), Corke, C. (Speaker), Stewart, P. (Speaker), McKenzie, K. (Speaker) & Levkoivch, B. (Speaker)
22 Oct 2016Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Nursing debate: Part time workers are the backbone of ICU
Chamberlain, D. (Speaker) & Murphy, N. (Speaker)
24 Oct 2016Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Access nurse ratios in the ICU
Chamberlain, D. (Speaker) & McKenzie, K. (Speaker)
22 Oct 2016Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk