WRITER: THE AU LIBRARY
Congratulations to Asst. Prof. Dr. Onouma Thummapol for being appointed as Associate Dean of Bernadette de Lourdes School of Nursing Science
Assumption University of Thailand (AU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Assistant Professor Dr. Onouma Thummapolas as the new Associate Dean of the Bernadette de Lourdes School of Nursing Science. This appointment comes in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the field of nursing and her commitment to excellence in education and research.
Dr. Thummapolas has been a vital part of the Assumption University faculty since 2009. She holds a Ph.D. in Nursing from the University of Alberta, Canada, and has focused her research on the health of older adults and vulnerable populations, especially those affected by gender, cultural beliefs, and social status.
As Associate Dean, Dr. Thummapolas will play a crucial role in advancing the school's mission to provide high-quality nursing education and to prepare students for the challenges of the healthcare industry. Her leadership and expertise will undoubtedly contribute to the continued success and growth of the Bernadette de Lourdes School of Nursing Science.
AU President Bro. Bancha Saenghiran expressed his confidence in Dr. Thummapolas's appointment, saying, "Dr. Onouma's dedication to nursing education and research aligns perfectly with our University's values and vision. I am confident that her leadership will inspire our students and faculty to achieve new heights in the field of nursing."
Please join us in congratulating Assistant Professor Dr. Onouma Thummapolas on her well-deserved appointment as Associate Dean. We look forward to her contributions and leadership in this new role.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Onouma Thummapol
Associate Dean of Bernadette de Lourdes School of Nursing Science
SUMMARY:
| Asst. Prof. Dr. Onouma Thummapol is a lecturer at the Bernadette de Lourdes School of Nursing Science, Assumption University of Thailand, joining the nursing school in 2009. She holds a PhD in Nursing from the University of Alberta, Canada. Her area of interest includes the health of older adults and vulnerable populations, in particular those whose gender, cultural beliefs and social conditions limit their access to proper healthcare resources and the best possible health outcomes. |
EDUCATION:
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Doctor of Philosophy, Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Canada |
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Master of Nursing (Aging Specialization), Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Canada |
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Bachelor of Nursing Science (Second Class Honor), Faculty of Nursing Science, Assumption University, Thailand |
CREDENTIALS: |
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Registered Nurse, Thailand Nursing and Midwifery Council |
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
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Chair of Research Committee Faculty of Nursing Science, Assumption University of Thailand |
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Faculty Lecturer Faculty of Nursing Science, Assumption University of Thailand |
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Domain Expert Medical Alarm Project, Program Management Unit for Competitiveness (PMUC) Research Grant |
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Research Coordinator ePRO Kidney Realist Synthesis funded by Kidney Foundation of Canada, Allied Health Research Grant, Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Canada |
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Research Assistant Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Canada |
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Registered Nurse, Chulabhorn Hospital, Thailand |
OTHER EXPERIENCES:
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Curriculum Development Committee (International Program) Faculty of Nursing, Burapha University |
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External Examination Verification Committee (Aging) Faculty of Nursing, North Bangkok University |
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Mentor of Health-Related Business Project for Undergraduate Students of the Design and Digital Innovation Program, Martin de Tours School of Management and Economics, Assumption University of Thailand |
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Trainee Advisory Committee, Women and Children’s Health Research Institute (WCHRI), Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
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Interpreter and Cultural Broker of Multicultural Health Brokers Co-op, Edmonton, Canada |
HONORS:
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Mu Sigma Chapter Education Scholarship, Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Canada |
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Helen E Penhale Graduate Research Travel Award, Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta |
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Dr. Christine Newburn-Cook International Graduate Award in Nursing |
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Graduate Tuition Remission Award Winner, Faculty of Nursing |
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Graduate Travel Award, Graduate Student Association, University of Alberta |
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Graduate Travel Award, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Alberta |
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Mu Sigma Research Award |
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Graduate Travel Award, Graduate Student Association, University of Alberta |
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South Edmonton Lioness Club Scholarship in Nursing, University of Alberta |
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International Student Award, Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta |
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Outstanding Performance on Academic and University Activities Award, Assumption University |
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Graduation with Second Class Honor, Assumption University |
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Assumption University Scholarship Award (bachelor’s degree) |
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
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Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (Mu Chapter) |
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International Institute for Qualitative Methodology (IIQM) Member Scholar |
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Alberta Association on Gerontology |
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The Nurses’ Association of Thailand |
PRESENTATIONS:
| Schick-Makaroff, K., Levay, A., Thompson, S., Flynn, R., Sawatzky, R., Thummapol, O., |
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Klarenbach, S., Karimi-Dehkordi, M., & Greenhalgh, J. (2019). The current state of the field on patient-reported outcomes in chronic kidney disease (PRO Kidney): A realist synthesis. Poster to be presented at the Canadian Society of Nephrology, Annual General Meeting, Montreal, QC, May 3 & 4, 2019 (Schick-Makaroff presented). |
| Thummapol, O., Park, T., & Barton, S. (2018). Reflections from Fieldwork Experiences in Rural and Northern |
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Thailand: Methodological Challenges. Qualitative Methods Conference, May 1-3, 2018, Banff, Alberta, Canada. Oral (Thummapol presented). |
| Thummapol, O., Park, T., & Barton, S. (2017). Making a Difference: A Scoping Review of Indigenous Women’s Access to |
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Health Care Services in Asia. The 31st Margaret Scott Wright Research Day, November 3, 2017, Edmonton, Canada. Oral presentation (Thummapol presented). |
| Thummapol, O., Barton, S., & Park, T. (2017). Perspectives of Thai Indigenous Women on Health Service Accessibility: |
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What Did the Data Reveal? WCHRI (Women and Children Health Research Institute)'s 10th Annual Research Day, October 25, 2017. Poster (Thummapol presented). |
| Thummapol, O., Barton, S., & Park, T. (2017). The Healthcare Access Experiences of Indigenous Women Living in |
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Northern and Rural Thailand. The 23rd Annual Qualitative Health Research (QHR) Conference, October 17-19, 2017, Quebec, Canada. Poster (Thummapol presented). |
| Barton, S., Milford, K., McBride, D., Letourneau, N., Mallioux, & Thummapol, O. (2016). Cultural Transitions in Rural and |
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Northern Canada: Finding Solutions through New Care Directions for Women Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence. International Collaboration for Community Health Nursing Research (ICCHNR) International Symposium, Sept 15 & 16, 2016, Canterbury, UK. Poster (Barton presented, Awarded Best Poster out of 58 posters). |
| Thummapol, O. (2014). The Selected Review and Analysis of Older Adult Community Programs: A Focus on Determinant |
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of Active Aging as an Outcomes. The second International Physical Therapy Conference& the 2nd Physical Therapy Mahidol University Research Symposium 2014, Bangkok Thailand. Oral presentation |
| Barton, S., Hungler, K., Brochu, B., McBride, D., Letourneau, N., & Thummapol, O. (2013). Creating a Rural and Northern |
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Community Response Action Plan for Intimate Partner Violence across Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and NWT. The 27th Annual Margaret Scott Wright Research Day, Nov 2013, Edmonton, AB (Poster presented by Barton) |
| Barton, S., Hungler, K., & Thummapol, O. (2013). Locating Qualitative Analysis in a Community University Research |
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Alliance Focused on Intimate Partner Violence. Oct 2013, Halifax, Nova Scotia. (Oral paper presented by Barton). |
INVITED PRESENTATIONS:
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The 1st SIRCOP International Annual Conference, Faculty of Nursing Science and Allied Health, Phetchaburi Rajabhat University “The Diversity Amongst Nursing Students: How to Maximize Learners’ Outcomes within Simulation-Based Education?” Guest Speaker |
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Annual General Meeting, Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (Mu Sigma Chapter), Edmonton, Canada “Reflections on a PhD Journey and Research Experience” Award Recipient |
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Tenure Track and Faculty Lecturer Caucuses, Edmonton, Canada “The value of doing a PhD in nursing” Student Voice Representative |
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The 31st Margaret Scott Wright Research Day, Edmonton, Canada “Who or what inspires your research?” Panelist |
PUBLICATIONS:
Journal articles
| Thummapol, O., Chareansri, S., Namboonsri, N., & Prapawichar, P. (2022). The Underserving Sick: Preparing for the Next |
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Wave of Challenges in the Care of Older Adults with Dementia after COVID-19 Pandemic in Thailand. Journal of Community Development Research (Humanities and Social Sciences), 15(4), 1-13. doi:10.14456/jcdr-hs.2022.31 |
| Thummapol, O., Sanitnarathorn, P., Thongma, S., Srithumsuk, W., & Tunthanongsakkul, D. (2022). |
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What Influences Thai Community-Dwelling Older Adults to Undertake Health Protective Behaviors in the Time of COVID-19 Pandemic? A Structural Equation Modeling Analysis. Naresuan University Journal: Science and Technology (NUJST), 30(2), p. 87-98. |
| Schick-Makaroff, K., Levay, A., Thompson, S., Flynnn, R., Sawatzky, R. Thummapol, O., Klarenbach, S., |
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Karimi- Dehkordi, M., Greenhalgh, J. (2021). An Evidence- Based Theory About PRO Use in Kidney Care: A Realist Synthesis. The Patient - Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, doi.org/10.1007/s40271-021-00530-2. |
| Srithumsuk, W., Prachusilpa, G., Thummapol, O., Kasemsuk, W. (2021). A study of home health care nursing outcomes |
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quality indicators for older persons in Thailand using Delphi technique. Home Healthcare Now, 9(3), 154–159. doi.org/10.1097/NHH.0000000000000956 |
| Srithumsuk, W., & Thummapol, O. (2020). Home blood pressure monitoring: nurses’ role for hypertension control |
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management in patients’ receiving antihypertensive medication. Journal of The Royal Thai Army Nurses, 21(1), 35-45. |
| Schick-Makaroff, K., Thummapol, O., Thompson, S., Flynn, R., Karimi-Dehkordi, M., Klarenbach, S., Sawatzky, R., & |
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Greenhalgh, J. (2019). Strategies for incorporating patient-reported outcomes in the care of people with chronic kidney disease (PRO kidney): Protocol for a realist synthesis. BMC Systematic Review, 8(20), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-018-0911-6 |
| Thummapol, O., Park, T., Jackson, M., & Barton, S. (2019). Methodological challenges faced in doing research with |
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vulnerable women: Reflections from fieldwork experiences. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 18, 1-10. doi: 10.1177/1609406919843022 |
| Thummapol, O., Barton, S., & Park, T. (2018). Healthcare access experiences among Indigenous women in northern |
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rural Thailand: A focused ethnography study. Central Asian Journal of Global Health, 7(1), doi: 10.5195/cajgh.2018.328 |
| Thummapol, O., Park, T., & Barton, S. (2018). Exploring health services accessibility by Indigenous women in Asia and |
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identifying actions to improve it: A scoping review. Ethnicity & Health, 1-20. doi:10.1080/13557858.2018.1470607 |
COURSE TAUGHT:
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Introduction to Nursing and Design Thinking |
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Health and Wellness Promotion through the Lifespan |
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Gerontology Nursing |
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Alteration in Adult Health Nursing II |
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Clinical Practicum for Professional Nursing Foundation |
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Clinical Practicum in Adult Health Nursing I |
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Clinical Practicum in Adult Health Nursing II |
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Gerontology Nursing Practicum |
