Paul Kane, Research Profile, Radiation Therapy, Our people, University of Otago, Wellington

BSc(Hons), DipJEB, MHealSc (Clinical Ed)Senior Lecturer

Contact details

Tel 64 4 806 1755
Email paul.kane@otago.ac.nz

Paul teaches the first year Anatomy and Imaging paper and also contributes to other papers on the Bachelor of Radiation Therapy (BRT) programme. He has a long standing connection to the Cancer Society of New Zealand as a support group facilitator and contributes to training and education programmes.

Paul serves as the New Zealand Deputy Editor for the Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences

Research interests and activities

Paul is interested in the process of learning and how new knowledge and understanding is acquired. This interest involves research in teaching and learning practice and how education can contribute to the supportive care of cancer patients.

Publications

Kane, P., Gladman, T., Stein, S., & Timmermans, J. A. (2022). Investigating New Zealand radiation therapy student perceptions about their degree curriculum. BMC Medical Education, 22, 892. doi: 10.1186/s12909-022-03973-9 Journal - Research Article

Agustin, C., Goudie, S., & Kane, P. (2022). Supporting authors to publish in gold open access through global institutional transformational agreements: Will this become the new normal in medical radiation sciences? Journal of Medical Imaging & Radiation Sciences, 53(4, Suppl. 1), (pp. S50). doi: 10.1016/j.jmir.2022.10.163 Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Kane, P., Gladman, T., Stein, S., & Timmermans, J. (2022). Exploring the Bachelor of Radiation Therapy curriculum: A student perspective. Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute of Medical Radiation Technology (NZIMRT) Annual National Conference. Retrieved from https://regenerate2022.com/ Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Kane, P., & Agustin, C. (2022). JMRS: Why a scientific journal is key to sustainable growth of medical radiation sciences in Aotearoa New Zealand. Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute of Medical Radiation Technology (NZIMRT) Annual National Conference. Retrieved from https://regenerate2022.com/ Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Kane, P., Poulos, A., & Agustin, C. (2021). Investigating the New Zealand radiation therapy curriculum: How we got here, where are we going? Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, 68, (pp. 31). doi: 10.1002/jmrs.481 Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

2022

Journal - Research Article

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

2021

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

2018

Journal - Research Article

Leong, A., Herst, P., & Kane, P. (2018). VERT, a virtual clinical environment, enhances understanding of radiation therapy planning concepts. Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, 65(2), 97-105. doi: 10.1002/jmrs.272

Journal - Research Other

Kane, P. (2018). Simulation-based education: A narrative review of the use of VERT in radiation therapy education. Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, 65(2), 131-136. doi: 10.1002/jmrs.276

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Kane, P. (2018). Educators, service providers or professional leaders? Proceedings of the Tertiary Education Research in New Zealand (TERNZ) Conference. Retrieved from http://www.herdsa.org.nz/ternz

2017

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Kane, P., Mudie, B., & Neser, H. (2017). Does successful teamwork negate the benefit of competition? In E. Heinrich, C. Mariskind & I. Fuller (Eds.), Proceedings of the Tertiary Education Research in New Zealand (TERNZ) Conference. (pp. 56-57). Wellington, New Zealand: Research on Teaching and Learning Group, Massey University. [Abstract]

2016

Journal - Research Article

Kane, P. (2016). Using a clinical computer system to assess student anatomical knowledge and understanding: A pilot. Focus on Health Professional Education, 17(3), 58-68.

Kane, P., Jasperse, M., Egan, R., McBain, L., McKinlay, E., Pullon, S., & Herst, P. (2016). Continuity of cancer patient care in New Zealand: The general practitioner perspective. New Zealand Medical Journal, 129(1440), 55-63. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Journal - Research Other

Montgomerie, D., Kane, J. P., Leong, A., & Mudie, B. (2016). Enhancing conceptual knowledge: An approach to using Virtual Environment for Radiotherapy Training in the the classroom. Journal of Radiotherapy in Practice, 15(2), 203-206. doi: 10.1017/S1460396916000157

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Kane, P. (2016). How do we make deep learning and learning in groups attractive to students? Proceedings of the Tertiary Education Research in New Zealand (TERNZ) Conference. Retrieved from http://herdsa.org.nz/ternz/2016

2015

Journal - Research Other

Kane, P. (2015). Letter in response to correspondence on ‘Conceptualisation of the characteristics of advanced practitioners in the medical radiation professions’. Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, 62(4), 294. doi: 10.1002/jmrs.148

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Kane, P. (2015). Is anyone there? Transitioning from research consumers to research producers: Radiation therapy as a case study. Proceedings of the Tertiary Education Research in New Zealand (TERNZ) Conference. Retrieved from http://www.herdsa.org.nz/ternz/2015/

Leong, A., Kane, P., & Herst, P. (2015). Development and implementation of a treatment planning teaching module utilising an immersive 3D simulation system. Radiotherapy & Oncology, 115(Suppl. 1), (pp. S614). doi: 10.1016/S0167-8140(15)41122-3

Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)

Leong, A., Kane, P., & Herst, P. (2015, October). Development and implementation of a radiation treatment planning teaching module utilising an immersive 3D simulation system. Poster session presented at the Otago Spotlight Series: Cancer Research, Wellington, New Zealand.

Leong, A., Kane, P., & Herst, P. (2015, April). Development and implementation of a treatment planning teaching module utilising an immersive 3D simulation system. Poster session presented at the 3rd European Society for Radiotherapy & Oncology (ESTRO) Forum, Barcelona, Spain.

2014

Journal - Research Article

Kane, P., Jasperse, M., Boland, P., & Herst, P. (2014). A pathway to empowerment: Evaluating a cancer education and support programme in New Zealand. European Journal of Cancer Care, 23(5), 668-674. doi: 10.1111/ecc.12188

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Kane, P. (2014). VERT: The impact of a virtual reality system on teaching and learning. Proceedings of the Tertiary Education Research in New Zealand (TERNZ) Conference. Retrieved from http://www.herdsa.org.nz/ternz/2014/

Awarded Masters Degree

Kane, P. (2014). The impact of the VERT virtual reality system on teaching and learning associated with radiation therapy planning skills in the second year of the Bachelor of Radiation Therapy (MHealSc). University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/5027

2013

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Kane, P., Jasperse, M., Egan, R., Pullon, S., McBain, L., & McKinlay, E. (2013). An investigation of best ways for New Zealand (NZ) GPs to support and inform those affected by cancer under their care. Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute of Medical Radiation Technology (NZIMRT) Conference. Retrieved from http://www.nzimrt.co.nz/

Kane, J., Jasperse, M., Egan, R., Pullon, S., McBain, L., & McKinlay, E. (2013). The role of general practitioners in supportive care of cancer patients after completion of specialist oncology care. Radiotherapy & Oncology, 106(Suppl. 2), (pp. S417). [Abstract]

Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)

Kane, J., Jasperse, M., Pullon, S., McBain, L., & McKinlay, E. (2013, April). The role of general practitioners in supportive care of cancer patients after completion of specialist oncology care. Poster session presented at the 2nd European Society for Radiotherapy & Oncology (ESTRO) Forum, Geneva, Switzerland.

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Kane, P. (2013, March). Getting the picture? A novel use of a treatment planning system. Verbal presentation at the 10th Annual Scientific Meeting of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMMIRT): State of the Art, Hobart, Australia.

Kane, P. (2013, March). An investigation of best ways for GPs to support and inform those affected by cancer under their care. Verbal presentation at the 10th Annual Scientific Meeting of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMMIRT): State of the Art, Hobart, Australia.

2012

Journal - Research Article

Jasperse, M. L., Herst, P. M., & Kane, J. P. (2012). Evaluation of the training and support received by facilitators of a cancer education and support programme in New Zealand. European Journal of Cancer Care, 21(2), 224-232. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2354.2011.01303.x

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Kane, P. (2012). Getting the picture: A novel use of a treatment planning system. 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

2011

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Kane, P. (2011, August). Living well facilitators: Are we facilitating them? Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Institute of Medical Radiation Technology (NZIMRT) Conference: Lending a hand, Wellington, New Zealand.

Kane, P., Jasperse, M., & Sutcliffe, S. (2011, April). Living well facilitators: Are we facilitating them? Verbal presentation at the 8th Annual Scientific Meeting of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapists (ASMMIRT), Adelaide, Australia.