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
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/
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
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
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
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
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 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.
Journal - Research Article
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 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
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
Journal - Research Article
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
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
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
Journal - Research Other
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. (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
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]
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
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/
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
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 - 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/
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
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 - 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/
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
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
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.
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.
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 - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)
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.
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.
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.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
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.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
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
Awarded Masters Degree
