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BA (Hons) Psychology, PhD (Psychology)
Dr Ryan McMullan joined the Centre for Health Systems and Safety Research (CHSSR) at the Australian Institute of Health Innovation (AIHI) in 2018. Since joining CHSSR, he has applied his experience with experimental and observational research methods to health services research projects. The overall goal of Dr McMullan's work is to improve hospital staff experience and patient safety.
He is presently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow working on several projects, including an evaluation of a professional accountability culture change program across 8 hospitals, a simulation study investigating the effectiveness of double-checking for medication administration, and an evaluation of the usability of a new electronic record for intensive care in neonatal and paediatric intensive care units.
He has experience with both quantitative and qualitative research, including cross-sectional surveys, observational studies, experimental studies, simulation studies, and interviews.
Dr McMullan's interests also include non-technical skills in operating theatres, distractions and interruptions, and medication safety.
Education/Academic qualification
Psychology, Doctor of Philosophy, Western Sydney University
2012 → 2016
Psychology, Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Western Sydney University
2011
Psychology, Bachelor of Arts, Western Sydney University
2008 → 2010
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Projects
- 1 Finished
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Medication Safety Evidence Briefings
Raban, M., Gates, P., McMullan, R. & Westbrook, J.
1/06/21 → 30/06/21
Project: Research
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Are two-person checks more effective than one-person checks for safety critical tasks in high-consequence industries outside of healthcare? A systematic review
McMullan, R. D., Urwin, R., Wiggins, M. & Westbrook, J. I., Jan 2023, In: Applied Ergonomics. 106, p. 1-7 7 p., 103906.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Experiences of peer messengers as part of a professional accountability culture change program to reduce unprofessional behaviour: a cross-sectional study across eight hospitals
McMullan, R. D., Urwin, R., Sunderland, N., Churruca, K., Cunningham, N. & Westbrook, J., 1 Jun 2023, In: Australian Health Review. 47, 3, p. 346-353 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Middle manager responses to hospital co-workers’ unprofessional behaviours within the context of a professional accountability culture change program: a qualitative analysis
Bagot, K. L., McInnes, E., Mannion, R., McMullan, R. D., Urwin, R., Churruca, K., Hibbert, P. & Westbrook, J. I., 20 Sep 2023, In: BMC Health Services Research. 23, p. 1-13 13 p., 1012.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Retrospective analysis of factors influencing the implementation of a program to address unprofessional behaviour and improve culture in Australian hospitals
Churruca, K., Westbrook, J., Bagot, K. L., McMullan, R. D., Urwin, R., Cunningham, N., Mitchell, R., Hibbert, P., Sunderland, N., Loh, E. & Taylor, N., 7 Jun 2023, In: BMC Health Services Research. 23, 1, p. 1-16 16 p., 584.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Changes in unprofessional behaviour, teamwork, and co‐operation among hospital staff during the COVID‐19 pandemic
Westbrook, J. I., McMullan, R., Urwin, R., Churruca, K., Metri, J., Loh, E. & Li, L., Oct 2022, In: Internal Medicine Journal. 52, 10, p. 1821-1825 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Travel Award to attend European Association of Social Psychology Summer School
McMullan, Ryan (Recipient), 2014
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Activities
- 1 Membership of committee
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Australian Institute of Health Innovation (Organisational unit)
Elizabeth Austin (Chair), Rae-Anne Hardie (Chair), Amy Nguyen (Chair), Karla Seaman (Chair), Ryan McMullan (Chair) & Tim Badgery-Parker (Chair)
1 Jan 2018 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee