Craig Lockwood

Dr Craig Lockwood

Associate Professor

School of Public Health

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.


Dr Craig Lockwood, RN, BN, GradDip, MNSc, PhD is Associate Professor Implementation Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Adelaide; and Adjunct Associate Professor, Queen's School of Nursing, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. He is the Director of Implementation Science, responsible for JBI education, training, software, methods and methodology for evidence implementation. Craig is also Co-Chair of the JBI Implementation Science Methods Group, with core interests in evidence implementation and qualitative synthesis, both from a theoretical and pragmatic perspective.

My program of research encompasses three core domains: Qualitative Systematic Reviews, Implementation Science in healthcare policy and practice and Models of Healthcare/Health Service Delivery.  PhD ready applicants only.

Systematic Reviews:

Qualitative synthesis is my core program of investigation, and includes philosophy, epistemology, methodology and methods for synthesis of qualitative data. While open to new projects in this field, I have existing work on all aspects of qualitative synthesis, including protocol development, searching, critical appraisal, data extraction and synthesis, evaluation of confidence in qualitative findings, and reporting standards.

Implementation Science:

Methodology, method and frameworks for implementation and implementation science, including the study of:
behaviour change models and mechanisms,
barriers, facilitators and implementation strategies
Context analysis, Facilitation of Change and Evaluation of process and outcome in Implementation Science

Models of Nursing and Healthcare/Health Service Delivery:

To establish evidence-based models and frameworks for delivery of healthcare and health services, particularly nurse-led services across specialties and sectors.

2022               $AUD 71,235.319 Co-PI Ministry of Health Welfare, Taiwan. The holistic and evidence-based palliative care education center of incubation and development of home care nurses. Taiwan.

2022               $80,000USD Co-PI China Medical Board Open Competition Grant Program (OC2). A Task-Sharing Model for Prevention of Rural Perinatal Depression: A Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation RCT. Professor Sun Mei, Community Nursing Professor, Xiangya School of Central South University, China.

2020               $30,000, 000. Co-CI JBI and Wolters Kluwer Health Research Translation Agreement.

2019               $3,000 CI Health Translation SA: Health Research Translation: A rapid review of terms used in Knowledge Translation and their meaning.

2019               $20,000CI Royal Commission into Safety and Quality in Aged Care: Elements of good care in aged care.

2018               $51,425 CI Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation, Melbourne. Systematic Review ‘Assessing the effectiveness of one on one therapeutic and non-therapeutic interventions to reduce gambling harm.’

2014-16         $292,000 CI World Health Organisation ‘Systematic Reviews Non-communicable Disease-related disability: implications for policy and practice”.

2014-15         $42,080 CI The Evidence for Policy and Practice Information and Co-ordinating Centre ‘A Systematic Review of the views and experiences of delivering or participating in microfinance: A Scoping and Qualitative Synthesis

2013-19        $2,482,576.00 AI NHMRC Centre for Research Excellence, Innovation in the synthesis and translation of research evidence to inform the prevention, management and treatment of chronic disease in Indigenous populations,– Associate Investigator (5 year grant)

2013               $265,000 AI HCF Health and Medical Research Foundation, Multi-site audit of current in-hospital falls prevention practices,– Analysis of qualitative data from Focus Group Interviews.

2013               $18,700 CI Australian College of Operating Room Nurses (ACORN), Development of an evidence base for standards and clinical practice guidelines.

2012               $26,000 CI South Australian Burns Society, Development of an evidence-base for burns care.

2012               $7,000 CI Australian College of Operating Room Nurses (ACORN), Development of an evidence base for standards and clinical practice guidelines.

2011               $83,000 AI Cancer Australia, Risk factors for Lung Cancer: a systematic review.

2011-12        $15,000 AI Australian Centre for Education Research, What are the impacts of standardized national assessments (for example, of reading and numeracy) on policy, resource allocation and learning achievement for primary and secondary schools in developing countries? - Senior Consultant advising on project methods and methodology.

2010               $22,506 AI Southern Adelaide Health Service, Australia, Improving clinical practice in early psychosis management based on development and implementation of Evidence-based criteria.

2010               $10,560 AI Government of South Australia, Central Northern Adelaide Health Service, Royal Adelaide Hospital: ‘Comprehensive literature review on the “Four Hour Rule Implementation” in Emergency Departments’.

2010               $32,780 AI Government of South Australia, Central Northern Adelaide Health Service, Royal Adelaide Hospital: ‘Comprehensive literature review on “Recognising and Responding to the Deteriorating Patient in Acute Hospitals’.

2010               $23,080 AI Government of South Australia, Central Northern Adelaide Health Service, Royal Adelaide Hospital: ‘Systematic Literature Review on Insertion of Surgical Tracheostomy’.

2010               $60,742 AI Operations Division of the South Australia Department of Health: ‘Comprehensive literature review on Emergency Surgery’.

2010               $20,000 AI Australia-Korea Foundation, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The Australian Government: “Joanna Briggs Institute Clinical Fellowship Program”.

  • Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)

    Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
    2024 Principal Supervisor In adult post-operative ENT and dental patients, is virtual reality effective in decreasing patient-reported pain scores and opiate use in comparison to the non-intervention group? Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Dr Rohan Modi
    2023 Principal Supervisor The effectiveness of fibrin sealants in head and neck surgery Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Miss Marie Nguyen
    2020 Principal Supervisor What is the perception of sexuality and body image among adults with a bowel or bladder stoma: A systematic review Master of Clinical Science Master Part Time Ms Bronwyn Helen Overall
  • Past Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)

    Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
    2021 - 2023 Principal Supervisor The effectiveness of short-term ventilation tube insertion versus surveillance in the management of chronic otitis media with effusion in children with non-syndromic cleft lip and palate Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Miss Grace Wambui Maina
    2020 - 2022 Co-Supervisor Use of Electrocardiogram Monitoring in Adult Patients Taking High-Risk QT Interval Prolonging Drugs in Clinical Practice: A Systematic Review Master of Clinical Science Master Part Time Ms Marijana Putnikovic
    2019 - 2020 Principal Supervisor Accuracy of core needle biopsy compared to fine needle biopsy for the diagnosis of malignancy in patients with suspected head and neck cancers: A systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic test accuracy and comparison of adverse effects Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Miss Soumya .
    2017 - 2020 Co-Supervisor The Effectiveness, Economic Cost and Adoption of Robotic Rehabilitation for Mobility and Functional Ability in Adult Stroke Patients Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr Kenneth Lo
    2016 - 2022 Principal Supervisor The Development and Testing of Australian Prehospital Care Quality Indicators Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Mr Robin Pap
    2016 - 2018 Co-Supervisor Reducing HIV-related stigma and discrimination in healthcare settings through the development of an evidence-informed guideline Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Garumma Tolu Feyissa
    2015 - 2019 Principal Supervisor The Effectiveness and Safety of Neurally Adjusted Ventilatory Assist Mechanical Ventilation Compared to Pressure Support Ventilation in Optimizing Patient Ventilator Synchrony in Critically ill Patients: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Master of Clinical Science Master Part Time Ms Arisara Patthum
    2015 - 2017 Principal Supervisor Oncological and survival outcomes following transoral robotic surgery versus transoral laser microsurgery for the treatment of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma: A systematic review of case series Master of Clinical Science Master Part Time Dr Giri Krishnan
    2015 - 2018 Principal Supervisor Identifying the predictors of change in severity of untreated lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in men: a systematic review Master of Clinical Science Master Part Time Dr Simon Harley
    2015 - 2019 Principal Supervisor The Neurological Impact of Specific Nutrients on Female Stress: A Two-Phase, Sequential, Mixed Methods Study Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mrs Delia McCabe
    2015 - 2018 Principal Supervisor Health technology assessment of online eLearning for post-registration health professionals’ education Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr Pradeep Paul George Gunapal
    2014 - 2017 Principal Supervisor The Patient Experience of Partnering with Healthcare Professionals for Hand Hygiene Compliance: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Literature Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Mrs Samantha Jane Butenko
    2014 - 2016 Co-Supervisor Effectiveness of tight glycaemic control on mortality and morbidity in patients undergoing cardiac surgery in hospital: a systematic review Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Mr Ali Azam Mohammad Morshed
    2014 - 2016 Co-Supervisor Theoretical Foundations of Meta-Aggregation: Insights from Husserlian Phenomenology and American Pragmatism Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr Catalin Tufanaru
    2014 - 2014 Principal Supervisor Chikungunya Virus: Evidence for Global Policy, Practice and Research in Disease Management, Surveillance and Mosquito Control Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Zhili Chen
    2013 - 2014 Principal Supervisor The effectiveness of laser treatments for onychomycosis in adults in the community: a systematic review thesis Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Mrs Heather Joy Glaser
    2013 - 2018 Principal Supervisor The Effectiveness of Magnesium for Neuroprotection during Global Cerebral Ischemia Associated with Cardiac Arrest or Cardiac Surgery Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Dr Anna Catherine Mauri Pearce
    2012 - 2014 Principal Supervisor Effectiveness of Follow-up Care provided by Stomal Therapy Nurses for Quality of Life among Adolescents and Adults: A Systematic Review Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Mrs Lynda Anne Staruchowicz
    2012 - 2016 Principal Supervisor The impact of findings from grey literature on the outcomes of systematic reviews on interventions to prevent obesity among children Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Ms Jessica Dorothy Tyndall
    2012 - 2014 Principal Supervisor Women's experience of diabetes and diabetes management in pregnancy: A systematic review of qualitative literature Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Mrs Lynn Costi
    2011 - 2015 Co-Supervisor The Experience and Effectiveness of Nurse Practitioners in Orthopaedic Settings: A Comprehensive Systematic Review Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Ms Anita Carol Taylor
    2010 - 2012 Co-Supervisor Prevention of Oral Mucositis in Head and Neck Cancer Patients A Systematic Review Master of Philosophy (Clinical Science) Master Full Time Prof Joanne Bowen
    2010 - 2011 Co-Supervisor Predictive Risk Factors for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus MRSA Colonisation among Adults in Acute Care Settings: A Systematic Review Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Dr Yifan Xue
    2009 - 2011 Co-Supervisor Maternal Mortality in Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Sri Lanka: a Review of Practice and Policy Strategies Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Ms Alexa McArthur
    2009 - 2011 Co-Supervisor The Effects of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Major Depression in Older Adults Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Dr Rasika Jayasekara Gangoda Arachchilag
  • Committee Memberships

    Date Role Committee Institution Country
    2022 - ongoing Chair JBI Scientiffic Committee Joanna Briggs Institute Australia
    2018 - 2019 Co-Chair Cochrane Council The Cochrane Collaboration United Kingdom
    2018 - ongoing Member Faculty HSW Committee The University of Adelaide Australia
    2017 - ongoing Member Cochrane Council Cochrane United Kingdom
    2017 - ongoing Chair Implementation Working Group Guidelines International Network United Kingdom
    2016 - ongoing Member SA Centre Implementation and Evaluation Sub-Committee meeting South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute Australia
    2016 - ongoing Member JBI Qualitative Synthesis Methods Group JBI Australia
    2015 - ongoing Member Postgraduate Coordinators Committee The Univesity of Adelaide -
    2014 - ongoing Member Scientific Committee Joanna Briggs Institute Australia
    2014 - ongoing Member Learning and Teaching Committee Joanna Briggs Institute Australia
    2014 - ongoing Chair Higher Degrees by Research Joanna Briggs Institute Australia
    2013 - ongoing Co-Chair Cochrane Fields Executive The Cochrane Collaboration United Kingdom
  • Memberships

    Date Role Membership Country
    2010 - ongoing Member APHRA Australia
  • Consulting/Advisories

    Date Institution Department Organisation Type Country
    2016 - 2017 The Cochrane Collaboration - Health services and related United Kingdom
  • Editorial Boards

    Date Role Editorial Board Name Institution Country
    2019 - ongoing Editor JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports The University of Adelaide Australia
    2017 - ongoing Editor Nursing & Health Sciences Yamaguchi University Japan
    2016 - ongoing Member Asian Nursing Research - -
    2011 - ongoing Editor International Journal of Nursing Practice - -
  • Industry Partnerships

    Date Engagement Type Partner Name
    2012 - ongoing Consultant Lippencott WIllilams and WIlkins
    2012 - ongoing Consultant OVID
  • Position: Associate Professor
  • Phone: 83136157
  • Email: craig.lockwood@adelaide.edu.au
  • Campus: Womens & Childrens Hospital
  • Building: WCH - Norwich Centre, floor 3
  • Org Unit: JBI

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