Judith Gomersall

Dr Judith Gomersall

Grant-Funded Researcher (B)

Adelaide Medical School

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

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


Evidence synthesis and evaluation to prevent disease, support equity, and promote inter-generational health.

Research Interests

My current research interests are:

  • systematic and rapid reviews to translate evidence into enhanced health practice and policy;
  • evidence implementation projects, including participatory action research and evidence based audit to promote evidence based health practice; and
  • enablers to enhance funding arrangement for the community controlled primary health care sector in Australia.
  • Appointments

    Date Position Institution name
    2022 - ongoing Research Fellow, Life Course and Intergenerational Health Research Group The University of Adelaide
    2016 - ongoing Research Fellow South Australian Medical Research Institute
    2016 - ongoing Senior Adjunct Lecturer The University of Adelaide
    2015 - 2016 Gender Equity and Diversity Officer University of Adelaide
    2013 - 2016 Post Doctoral Research Fellow, NHMRC CREATE CRE University of Adelaide
  • Language Competencies

    Language Competency
    English Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review
  • Education

    Date Institution name Country Title
    2006 - 2010 Stellenbosch Univeristy South Africa PhD
    1995 University of Witwatersrand South Africa MCom (Economics Cum Laude 1995)
    1992 University of Natal South Africa Hons (Economics distinction)
    1991 University of Natal South Africa Hons (History distinction)
    1990 University of Natal South Africa BA (Economics and History)
  • Postgraduate Training

    Date Title Institution Country
    PhD Stelllenbosch University South Africa
    PhD Stellenbosch University South Africa
  • Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)

    Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
    2021 Co-Supervisor Systematically reviewing the literature and implementing methods to reducing unnecessary early life antibiotics using quality improvement methodology Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Dr Erin Grace
  • Past Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)

    Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
    2019 - 2023 Co-Supervisor Optimising breastmilk feeding in preterm infants to improve clinical outcomes. Master of Clinical Science Master Part Time Dr Catherine Hilditch
    2018 - 2019 Co-Supervisor Methods of breastmilk expression: An evidence review to inform guidelines and research priorities Master of Philosophy (Clinical Science) Master Full Time Mrs Tegan Renee Chapman
    2015 - 2018 Co-Supervisor Quality of Care in Family Planning Services in Ethiopia Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr Gizachew Assefa Tessema
    2014 - 2015 Principal Supervisor The Effectiveness of Surgical versus Conservative Treatment for Symptomatic Unilateral Spondylolysis of the Lumbar Spine in Athletes. Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Dr Morné Stephan Scheepers
    2014 - 2017 Principal Supervisor Effectiveness, Cost Effectiveness, Acceptability and Implementation Barriers/Facilitators of Chronic Kidney Disease Management Programs for Indigenous People in Australia, New Zealand and Canada: A Systematic Review of Mixed Evidence Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time APrf Rachel Elizabeth Reilly
    2013 - 2016 Principal Supervisor The effectiveness of methods of offloading to prevent primary diabetic foot ulcers in adults with diabetes: A Systematic Review Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Mrs Lisa Mary Heuch
    2013 - 2016 Principal Supervisor The effectiveness of Ayurvedic oil based nasal instillation (Nasya) medicines in the treatment of facial paralysis (Aridata) Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Mr Manuel Joseph Vivera
    2013 - 2015 Principal Supervisor Carers' Experiences when the Person they have been Caring for Enters a Residential Aged Care Facility Permanently: A Systematic Review Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Mrs Janelle Robyn Jacobson
    2012 - 2013 Co-Supervisor Effectiveness of Mealtime Interventions to Improve Nutritional Intake of Adult Patients in the Acute Care Setting: A Systematic Review Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Mrs Gail Whitelock
    2012 - 2014 Co-Supervisor The effectiveness of total surface bearing compared to specific surface bearing prosthetic socket design on health outcomes of adults with a trans-tibial amputation: a systematic review Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Ms Sally Jane Cavenett

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