MEd, BSc, DipThRad
Senior Lecturer
Contact details
Tel 64 4 806 1804
Email gay.dungey@otago.ac.nz
Gay has been employed by the university since 2001. She teaches radiation therapy and oncology, and treatment planning concepts, and contributes to other papers in the undergraduate programme.
Gay is actively involved within the professional body, the New Zealand Institute of Medical Radiation Technology (NZMIRT). She has a strong affiliation with the Wellington Cancer Society, and is on the Australian and New Zealand Medical Radiations Research Network (ANZMRRN) committee. Gay is on the editorial review board of the Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences.
Research interests and activities
Gay’s field of research is in psycho-oncology and developmental educational psychology with a particular interest in the well being, stress management and job satisfaction initiatives of oncology health care workers and students in New Zealand.
Publications
Chadwick, K., Larsen, P., & Dungey, G. (2023). Planning experience of new graduate radiation therapists in New Zealand. Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1002/jmrs.661
Dungey, G., & Bates, P. (2022). Radiation therapy students' perceptions of peer group supervision: A pilot study. Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute of Medical Radiation Technology (NZIMRT) Annual National Conference. Retrieved from https://regenerate2022.com/
McKinlay, E., Banks, D., Coleman, K., Darlow, B., Dungey, G., Farr, T., Fyfe, R., Gray, B., Kemp, L., … Morris, C., Myers, J., … Perry, M., … Pullon, S. (2021). Keeping it going: The importance of delivering interprofessional education during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Primary Health Care, 13(4), 359-369. doi: 10.1071/HC21070
Dungey, G. M., & Bates, P. H. (2021). Radiation therapy students' perceptions of peer group supervision: A pilot study. Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, 68, 426-434. doi: 10.1002/jmrs.527
Dungey, G. (2021, May). RT burnout. Verbal presentation at the Transforming Radiation Oncology (TRON) Conference, Hamilton, New Zealand.
Maihoff, S. E., & Dungey, G. (2010). Patient assessment. In C. M. Washington & D. T. Leaver (Eds.), Principles and practice of radiation therapy. (3rd revised ed.) (pp. 226-246). St Louis, MO: Elsevier Health Sciences.
Chapter in Book - Other
Chadwick, K., Larsen, P., & Dungey, G. (2023). Planning experience of new graduate radiation therapists in New Zealand. Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1002/jmrs.661
Journal - Research Article
Dungey, G. M., & Bates, P. H. (2021). Radiation therapy students' perceptions of peer group supervision: A pilot study. Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, 68, 426-434. doi: 10.1002/jmrs.527
Journal - Research Article
McKinlay, E., Banks, D., Coleman, K., Darlow, B., Dungey, G., Farr, T., Fyfe, R., Gray, B., Kemp, L., … Morris, C., Myers, J., … Perry, M., … Pullon, S. (2021). Keeping it going: The importance of delivering interprofessional education during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Primary Health Care, 13(4), 359-369. doi: 10.1071/HC21070
Journal - Research Article
Yielder, J., Dungey, G., & Patten, B. (2021). Personality preferences for radiation therapy students in New Zealand. Radiography, 27, 156-161. doi: 10.1016/j.radi.2020.07.010
Journal - Research Article
Dungey, G., Neser, H., & Sim, D. (2020). New Zealand radiation therapists' perceptions of peer group supervision as a tool to reduce burnout symptoms in the clinical setting. Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, 67, 225-232. doi: 10.1002/jmrs.398
Journal - Research Article
Dungey, G., & Gallagher, P. (2018). Radiation therapy students' perceptions of a wiki. Clinical Teacher, 15(5), 413-418. doi: 10.1111/tct.12707
Journal - Research Article
Dungey, G. M., & Neser, H. A. (2017). Radiation therapy students’ perceptions of their learning from participation in communication skills training: An innovative approach. Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, 64(2), 138-145. doi: 10.1002/jmrs.200
Journal - Research Article
Dungey, G., & Yielder, J. (2017). Student personality and learning styles: A comparison between radiation therapy and medical imaging undergraduate students in New Zealand. Radiography, 23(3), 107-111. doi: 10.1016/j.radi.2016.11.005
Journal - Research Article
Jasperse, M., Herst, P., & Dungey, G. (2014). Evaluating stress, burnout and job satisfaction in New Zealand radiation oncology departments. European Journal of Cancer Care, 23(1), 82-88. doi: 10.1111/ecc.12098
Journal - Research Article
Dungey, G. M., & Jasperse, M. L. (2011). A comparison of the frequency of death-related events and their effect on undergraduate radiation therapy and education students. Radiographer, 58(2), 14-18.
Journal - Research Article
Jasperse, M., Herst, P., & Dungey, G. (2011). Workplace challenges and coping strategies in a small cohort of radiation therapists in New Zealand: A pilot study. Shadows, 54(3), 4-9.
Journal - Research Article
Dungey, G. M. (2010). Prior cancer-death events: What impact does this have on radiation therapy students? Radiographer, 57(1), 20-24.
Journal - Research Article
Dungey, G. M. (2009). What effect does treating cancer patients have on radiation therapy students' identity development? Radiographer, 56(1), 10-15.
Journal - Research Article
Dungey, G. (1998). The implications of an investigation into the learning styles of the 1996 stage 1 radiation therapy students at CIT. Shadows, 41(2), 22-23.
Journal - Research Article
Dungey, G. (2001). The implications of an investigation into the learning styles of the 1996 Stage 1 radiation therapy students in New Zealand. International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists; 11th International Teachers Seminar (ISRRT). (pp. 77-81). [Full Paper]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Dungey, G., & Bates, P. (2022). Radiation therapy students' perceptions of peer group supervision: A pilot study. Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute of Medical Radiation Technology (NZIMRT) Annual National Conference. Retrieved from https://regenerate2022.com/
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Dungey, G. (2017). A Wiki: An innovative approach to teaching radiation therapy and oncology in New Zealand. Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, 64(Suppl. 1), (pp. 61). doi: 10.1002/jmrs.1_214
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Dungey, G., & Neser, H. (2017). Reaching beyond the classroom to teach communication skills to radiation therapy students in New Zealand. Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, 64(Suppl. 1), (pp. 9). doi: 10.1002/jmrs.214
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Montgomerie, D., & Dungey, G. (2017). Our attitudes to social media as a tool for continuing professional development. Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, 64(Suppl. 1), (pp. 41). doi: 10.1002/jmrs.1_214
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Dungey, G., & Neser, H. (2014). Communicating is easy, isn't it? Proceedings of the Australian & New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators (ANZAHPE) Conference: Connecting Science and Theory with Learning for Clinical Practice. (pp. 96). Adelaide, Australia: ANZAHPE. [Abstract]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Neser, H., & Dungey, G. (2014). Communication is easy, isn't it ... ?? Proceedings of the Psychosocial Oncology Conference: The Big "C" Communication. Retrieved from http://ponz.org.nz/index.php?page=ponz-conference-2014
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Dungey, G., Jasperse, M., & Herst, P. (2013). Investigating stress, burnout and job satisfaction within New Zealand radiation therapy departments. Radiotherapy & Oncology, 106(Suppl. 2), (pp. S216). [Abstract]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Jasperse, M., & Dungey, G. (2012). Investigating stress, burnout and job satisfaction within the New Zealand oncology care context. Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute of Medical Radiation Technology (NZIMRT) Conference. Retrieved from http://www.nzimrt.co.nz/default.aspx?g=fa92f971-5a88-4b38-a1f8-604f90f1a9e6
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Jasperse, M., & Dungey, G. (2012). Investigating stress, burnout and job satisfaction within the New Zealand oncology care context. Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, 8(Suppl. 3), (pp. 173). doi: 10.1111/ajco.12029
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Dungey, G. (2009). The effects of prior death-related events on radiation therapy students: A secondary analysis. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology. 53(Suppl. 1), (pp. A33). [Abstract]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Neser, H., & Dungey, G. (2009). Integrating the bunker into mind, body and spirit: A radiation therapy and health professional perspective [Workshop]. Proceedings of the Psychosocial Oncology New Zealand Conference. (pp. 20). PONZ. Retrieved from http://ponz.org.nz/index.php?page=2009-abstracts
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Dungey, G. (2004). The effect of death issues and treating cancer patients on the identity development of radiation therapy students in New Zealand. Proceedings of the Australian Institute of Radiography 1st Annual Scientific Meeting of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy. (pp. 194). [Abstract]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Dungey, G. (2001). A conjoint position: Bridging the gap. An academic in the clinical radiation therapy setting. In J. Sim (Ed.), Eighth Australasian Association of Educators in Medical Radiation Sciences, Program and Abstracts 2001. (pp. 26-27). Perth, Western Australia: Medical Imaging Science Depatment, Curtin University of Technology. [Abstract]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Dungey, G. (2021, May). RT burnout. Verbal presentation at the Transforming Radiation Oncology (TRON) Conference, Hamilton, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Dungey, G. (2020, February). New Zealand radiation therapists' perceptions of peer group supervision as a tool to reduce burnout symptoms in the clinic setting. Verbal presentation at the 17th Psychosocial Oncology New Zealand (PONZ) Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Dungey, G. (2017, August). ANZMRRN: Australia and New Zealand Medical Radiations Research Network. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Institute of Medical Radiation Technology (NZIMRT) Conference, Nelson, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Dungey, G. (2017, August). Radiation therapy and medical imaging students' personalities and learning styles. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Institute of Medical Radiation Technology (NZIMRT) Conference, Nelson, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Dungey, G. (2017, March). Radiation therapy students' perceptions of their learning from participation in communication skills training. Verbal presentation at the Australasian Association of Educators in Medical Radiation Science (AAEMRS) Conference, Perth, Australia.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Dungey, G. (2017, March). Wikis as a learning tool in the first year of the Bachelor of Radiation Therapy: The student experience. Verbal presentation at the Australasian Association of Educators in Medical Radiation Science (AAEMRS) Conference, Perth, Australia.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Dungey, G. (2016, August). Australian and NZ Medical Radiation Research Network (ANZMRRN) Report. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Institute of Medical Radiation Technology (NZIMRT) Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Dungey, G. (2016, August). Integrating clinical simulation into radiation therapy. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Institute of Medical Radiation Technology (NZIMRT) Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Dungey, G. (2016, August). Wikis as a learning tool in the first year of the Bachelor of Radiation Therapy: The student experience. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Institute of Medical Radiation Technology (NZIMRT) Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Dungey, G. (2016, November). A Wiki: Innovative learning and coping with gender and diversity in the RT classroom. Verbal presentation at the 14th Psychosocial Oncology New Zealand Conference: aGender Agenda: Conversations in the Silent Spaces, Wellington, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Herst, P., Knight, J., Falkov, A., & Dungey, G. (2016, August). Hypo-fractionated radiation for recurrent high grade glioma: A patient perspective. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Institute of Medical Radiation Technology (NZIMRT) Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Neser, H., & Dungey, G. (2013, July). Communicating is easy, isn't it? Verbal presentation at the Australasian Association of Educators in Medical Radiation Science (AAEMRS) Conference, Wellington, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Dungey, G. (2011, August). Work-force related challenges and coping strategies of radiation therapists in a NZ Radiation Therapy Department. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Institute of Medical Radiation Technology (NZIMRT) Symposium: Lending a Hand, Wellington, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Dungey, G., & Jasperse, M. (2011, April). A comparison of the frequency of death-related events and their effect on undergraduate radiation therapy and education students. Verbal presentation at the 8th Annual Scientific Meeting of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapists (ASMMIRT), Adelaide, Australia.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Dungey, G. (2010, September). The effects of prior death-related events on four cohorts of radiation therapy students. Verbal presentation at the 16th International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists (ISRRT) World Congress, Gold Coast, Australia.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Dungey, G. (2009, February). The effects of prior death-related events on radiation therapy students: A secondary analysis. Verbal presentation at the Australian Institute of Radiography (AIR) Research Symposium: Research Collaboration in Medical Radiation Sciences, Sydney, Australia.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Dungey, G. (2008, August). [Varian Achievement Award Address]. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Institute of Medical Radiation Technology Annual Conference, Queenstown, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Dungey, G. (2008, November). Perceptions of death and the specific effects of death related issues on radiation therapy students: A secondary analysis. Verbal presentation at the Psychosocial Oncology New Zealand Conference, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Dungey, G. (2006, April). An investigation into the effect of treating cancer patients on the identity of the 2004 radiation therapy students. Verbal presentation at the 3rd Annual Scientific Meeting of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy, Hobart, Australia.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Dungey, G. (2006, August). Exposing the 2004 stage two radiation therapy students: The effect of treating cancer patients on the student's identity. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Institute of Medical Radiation Technology Annual Conference, Wellington, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Dungey, G. (2006, November). An investigation into the effect of treating cancer patients on the identity of the 2004 stage two radiation therapy students. Verbal presentation at the 5th National Psycho Oncology Conference, Hamilton, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs