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Kerry Thoirs is the Associate Head of School (Academic) at the School of Health Scieneces (City East Campus). Kerry has held leadership positions in both the clinical and academic sectors; with experience in curriculum development and an interest in flexible delivery. Her extensive past clinical experience translates into a focus that teaching in Health Science programs needs to not only meet students needs and expectations, but also should also meet the expectations of external stakeholders. Kerry's discipline area is in Medical Radiations, in particular medical sonography, and she is eager to encourage research and innovative teaching practices in these areas.
About me
Kerry Thoirs is the Associate Head of School (Academic) at the School of Health Scieneces (City East Campus). Kerry has held leadership positions in both the clinical and academic sectors; with experience in curriculum development and an interest in flexible delivery. Her extensive past clinical experience translates into a focus that teaching in Health Science programs needs to not only meet students needs and expectations, but also should also meet the expectations of external stakeholders. Kerry's discipline area is in Medical Radiations, in particular medical sonography, and she is eager to encourage research and innovative teaching practices in these areas.
About me
Kerry holds membership of The Australian Institute of Radiography,The Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine, Australian Sonographers Association,The Australasian Sonographer Accreditation Registry.
Kerry is currently the chair of the Research Special Interest Group of the Australian Sonographers Association.
About me
Doctor of Philosophy (Health Science) University of South Australia
Master of Applied Science (Medical Radiations) University of South Australia
Associate Diploma of Radiological Technology South Australian Institute of Technology
Diploma of Medical Ultrasonography Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine
Sonography of the ulnar nerve,Online teaching,Ultrasound measurements of muscle,Simulated Learning in Medical Radiations
Research
Research since 2008 is shown below. To see earlier years visit ORCID, ResearcherID or Scopus
Open access indicates that an output is open access.
| Year | Output |
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| 2011 |
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| Year | Output |
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| 2020 |
11
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| 2019 |
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| 2018 |
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4
3
3
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| 2018 |
Open access
2
3
2
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| 2018 |
Open access
3
3
8
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| 2018 |
Open access
3
4
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| 2017 |
Open access
2
2
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| 2017 |
Open access
1
1
2
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| 2017 |
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| 2016 |
Open access
3
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| 2016 |
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| 2016 |
Open access
16
16
2
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| 2015 |
3
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| 2015 |
3
3
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| 2015 |
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| 2015 |
Open access
1
1
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| 2015 |
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| 2015 |
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| 2015 |
Open access
2
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| 2014 |
Open access
3
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| 2014 |
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| 2014 |
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| 2014 |
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| 2014 |
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| 2014 |
Open access
28
28
20
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| 2014 |
2
2
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| 2014 |
Open access
2
2
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| 2013 |
2
1
3
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| 2012 |
2
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| 2012 |
3
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| 2012 |
35
32
1
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| 2012 |
Open access
12
11
1
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| 2012 |
33
29
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| 2012 |
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| 2012 |
Open access
4
2
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| 2011 |
7
7
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| 2011 |
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| 2010 |
Open access
46
37
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| 2010 |
92
87
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| 2010 |
1
2
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| 2010 |
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| 2009 |
2
2
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| 2009 |
2
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| 2009 |
45
44
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| 2008 |
44
16
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Childs J, Thoirs K, Turner R, Esterman A. 2015 'Ultrasound in the assessment of hepatomegaly: A simple technique to determine an enlarged liver using reliable and valid measurements'. Sonography (Currently under consideration)
Childs J, Thoirs K, Esterman A. in press 'The development of a practical and uncomplicated predictive equation to determine liver volume from simple linear ultrasound measurements of the liver' , Radiography
Todd, G, Pearson –Dennett V, Wilcox RA, Chau MT, Thoirs K, Thewlis D, Vogel AP, White JM 2016 Adults with a history of illicit amphetamine use exhibit abnormal substantia nigra morphology and parkinsonism. Journal Parkinsonism & Related Disorders doi:10.1016/j.parkreldis.2016.02.019
Thoirs Kerry, Osborne Brooke, Childs Jessie T, Parange N, Maranna S 2016 Skill development of beginner sonography students using high fidelity simulators: initial experiences Sonography vol 3 (1) pp.5-11.
Osborne B, Parange N, Thoirs K 2015 The effectiveness of the use of high fidelity simulators in obstetric ultrasound training: A systematic review AJUM August 2015 18 (3) pp.101-105.
Research
Sonography of the ulnar nerve,Online teaching,Ultrasound measurements of muscle,Simulated Learning in Medical Radiations
External engagement & recognition
| Organisation | Country |
|---|---|
| Flinders Medical Centre | AUSTRALIA |
| Flinders University | AUSTRALIA |
| Florey Neuroscience Institute | AUSTRALIA |
| Group Scientific Pty Ltd | AUSTRALIA |
| La Trobe University | AUSTRALIA |
| Mitcham Rehab Clinic | AUSTRALIA |
| National Stroke Research Institute | AUSTRALIA |
| University of Adelaide | AUSTRALIA |
| University of Auckland | NEW ZEALAND |
| University of Maryland | UNITED STATES |
| University of Melbourne | AUSTRALIA |
| University of Queensland | AUSTRALIA |
| University of Santo Tomas | PHILIPPINES |
| University of South Australia | AUSTRALIA |
| University of Tasmania | AUSTRALIA |
External engagement & recognition
| Engagement/recognition | Year |
|---|---|
MemberAustralasian Sonographers Association |
2016 |
MemberThe Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine |
2016 |
MemberThe Australasian Sonographer Accreditation Registry |
2016 |
MemberThe Australian Institute of Radiography |
2016 |
Researcher of the YearAustralasian Sonographers Association |
2016 |
The Pru Pratten Memorial AwardAustralasian Sonographers Association |
2016 |
Teaching & student supervision
Supervisions from 2010 shown
| Thesis title | Student status |
|---|---|
| Exploring the diabetic foot with ultrasound imaging: Are there morphological differences in the intrinsic soft tissues of the foot between non-diabetics and diabetics with different chronicity | Current |
| How does an allied health student's self-efficacy relate to clinical scenario performance, subsequent reflection, and preparation for future clinical interactions? | Current |
| Development of a simple technique of measuring liver volume using 2D ultrasound including development of a reference range | Completed |
| Diagnosing lateral epicondylalgia: underpinning pathology and evidence for the use of common provocation test | Completed |
