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Personal profile
Biography
Samantha Dix (SD) is a senior lecturer and Director of Simulation at Monash University, Nursing & Midwifery (MNM). Samantha has extensive experience in simulation-based education pedagogy, including the design and implementation of simulation-based education (SBE) across a variety of health service and education settings. Samantha has a high understanding of, and experience in, the application of key SBE concepts to teaching, learning & research.
Samantha’s research is focussed on using SBE to bridge the learning gap between knowledge development and clinical practice, focused on development of healthcare professionals capable of providing high quality care for patients. She has previously demonstrated research experience both individually and within research teams, including as lead CI , preparation of research protocols and ethics applications and as a team member conducting SBE related research within MNM. Samantha has been part of research teams who have been successful in obtaining funding and led to publications related to SBE in health professions education.
Research interests
Nursing, Simulation based education, Simulation for assessment, Enhancing clinical practice using simulation
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):
Education/Academic qualification
Graduate Certificate in Health Professional Education, MONASH UNIVERSITY
Award Date: 1 Dec 2014
Master of Nursing (Emergency Care) , La Trobe University
Award Date: 1 Dec 2010
Bachelor of Nursing (Post-registration) , Queensland University of Technology
Award Date: 1 Dec 1996
Diploma of Applied Science (Nursing), MONASH UNIVERSITY
Award Date: 1 Dec 1990
Research area keywords
- Simulation based education
- Simulation in assessment
- Enhancing clinical practice with simulation
- Nursing
Network
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Implementing consumer and workforce empowerment and engagement strategies to enhance safety and quality by building capacity to prevent and manage infections in residential aged care homes
Rawson, H., Russo, P., Morphet, J., Griffiths, D., Brand, G., Dix, S., Shimoinaba, K., Team, V., Sevenhuysen, S., Mitchell, B., Stewardson, A., Long, K., Russell, G. & Lynch, C.
3/10/22 → 28/03/25
Project: Research
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Monash University Practical Infection Control Program for WorkSafe Victoria
Griffiths, D., Dix, S., Russo, P. & Morphet, J.
11/11/20 → 30/06/21
Project: Research
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Practical Infection Control Training for Victoria's Aged Care Workforce
Griffiths, D., Rawson, H., Dix, S., Russo, P., Morphet, J. & Watson, S.
3/08/20 → 31/12/20
Project: Research
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Development of an Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) for internationally qualified nurses
Griffiths, D., Brooks, I., Endacott, R., Dix, S., Rees-Sidhu, C., Barton, P., Hall, H., Gibson, S., Harrison, J., Ilic, D., Maloney, S., Leech, M., Adams, K., Merriman, C., Fuller, R., Homer, M. & Vance, S.
20/12/17 → 30/06/19
Project: Research
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This project investigates midwifery and medical students’ knowledge, self-efficacy and satisfaction following simulation of inter-professional management of primary postpartum haemorrhage.
McLelland, G., Hall, H., Plummer, V., Dix, S., Tremayne, A., Kumar, A., East, C., Carr, B., Buttigieg, H. & Fernando, S.
Monash University – Internal Faculty Contribution
1/07/17 → 30/06/18
Project: Research
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Belonging in high acuity settings: What is needed for newly graduated registered nurses to successfully transition? A qualitative systematic review
Wakefield, E., Innes, K., Dix, S. & Brand, G., Feb 2023, In: Nurse Education Today. 121, 7 p., 105686.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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Impact of art and reflective practice on medical education in the emergency department
Kovach, N., Dix, S., Brand, G., Siddiqui, Z. S., Celenza, A., Fatovich, D. M. & Innes, K., Jun 2023, In: EMA - Emergency Medicine Australasia. 35, 3, p. 450-455 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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The role of indoor positioning analytics in assessment of simulation-based learning
Yan, L., Martinez-Maldonado, R., Zhao, L., Dix, S., Jaggard, H., Wotherspoon, R., Li, X. & Gašević, D., Jan 2023, In: British Journal of Educational Technology. 54, 1, p. 267-292 26 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile3 Citations (Scopus) -
Fit-Tested N95 Masks Combined With Portable High-Efficiency Particulate Air Filtration Can Protect Against High Aerosolized Viral Loads Over Prolonged Periods at Close Range
Landry, S. A., Subedi, D., Barr, J. J., MacDonald, M. I., Dix, S., Kutey, D. M., Mansfield, D., Hamilton, G. S., Edwards, B. A. & Joosten, S. A., 15 Jul 2022, In: The Journal of Infectious Diseases. 226, 2, p. 199-207 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access5 Citations (Scopus) -
Modelling co-located team communication from voice detection and positioning data in healthcare simulation
Zhao, L., Yan, L., Gasevic, D., Dix, S., Jaggard, H., Wotherspoon, R., Alfredo, R., Li, X. & Martinez-Maldonado, R., 2022, LAK 2022 Conference Proceedings. Khosravi, H. & Barthakur, A. (eds.). New York NY USA: Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), p. 370-380 11 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Research › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Midwifery and medical students’ knowledge, self-efficacy and satisfaction following simulation of inter-professional management of primary postpartum haemorrhage
McLelland, G. (Recipient), Hall, H. (Recipient), Plummer, Virginia (Recipient), Dix, Samantha (Recipient), Tremayne, Anne (Recipient), Kumar, Arunaz (Recipient), East, C. (Recipient), Carr, Bethany (Recipient), Buttigieg, H. (Recipient) & Fernando, Shavi (Recipient), 7 Jun 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Experiences of undergraduate nursing students using virtual simulation to learn
Samantha Dix (Supervisor), Gabrielle Brand (Supervisor) & Andree Gamble (Supervisor)
2021Activity: Other Teaching Engagements and non-HDR Supervisions › Non-HDR Supervisions
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Supporting novice nurses’ transition to the Emergency Department
Samantha Dix (Supervisor) & Julia Morphet (Supervisor)
2020Activity: Other Teaching Engagements and non-HDR Supervisions › Non-HDR Supervisions
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Impact of 3D simulation on cultural empathy education of nursing students
Samantha Dix (Supervisor) & Katrina Recoche (Supervisor)
2019Activity: Other Teaching Engagements and non-HDR Supervisions › Non-HDR Supervisions
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Pre-COVID - Does observer led debrief lead to improved engagement in undergraduate nursing students during simulation? Post COVID - The Art of ED.
Samantha Dix (Supervisor) & Kelli Innes (Supervisor)
2019Activity: Other Teaching Engagements and non-HDR Supervisions › Non-HDR Supervisions
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Nurse educator knowledge, attitude and skills towards using high fidelity simulation: A study in the vocational education sector
Samantha Dix (Examiner)
Dec 2019Activity: Examination types › Thesis Examination