Dr Cindy Stern
Dr Cindy Stern is a Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow for the Synthesis Science program of the Joanna Briggs Institute within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. She has contributed to the field of evidence-based health care for over a decade in the areas of evidence synthesis, evidence implementation and evidence transfer. Dr Stern is the Associate Editor of the JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports and a member of the JBI Adelaide GRADE Center. She is also a member of the JBI Mixed Methods Methodology Group.
Dr Stern is an experienced researcher having been involved in the conduct of multiple systematic reviews and various health-related consultancy projects. Her interests are in aged care, animal-assisted interventions, evidence synthesis, and evidence dissemination.
✓ Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD — email supervisor to discuss availability.
Appointments
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Senior Research Fellow - Synthesis Science | Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences |
| 2016 | Associate Editor, JBI Database of Systematic Reviews & Implementation Reports | The Joanna Briggs Institute |
| 2015 - 2017 | Senior Research Fellow - Transfer Science | The Joanna Briggs Institute |
| 2013 - 2014 | Senior Research Fellow - Communication Science | The Joanna Briggs Institute |
| 2010 - 2013 | Research Fellow - Communication Science | The Joanna Briggs Institute |
Education
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Adelaide | Australia | B HSc (Hons) | |
| University of Adelaide | Australia | PhD |
Journals
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Munn, Z., Stern, C., Aromataris, E., Lockwood, C., & Jordan, Z. (2018). What kind of systematic review should i conduct? A proposed typology and guidance for systematic reviewers in the medical and health sciences. BMC Medical Research Methodology, 18(1), 9 pages. DOI |
| 2018 | Munn, Z., Stern, C., Porritt, K., Lockwood, C., Aromataris, E., & Jordan, Z. (2018). Evidence transfer: ensuring end users are aware of, have access to, and understand the evidence.. International journal of evidence-based healthcare. DOI |
| 2017 | Munn, Z., Tufanaru, C., Lockwood, C., & Stern, C. J. (2017). Rinse-free hand wash for reducing absenteeism among school- and preschool-aged children (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2017(2). DOI |
| 2017 | Weckert, C., Stern, C., & Porritt, K. (2017). Experiences and expectations of return-to-work programs for nurses and midwives who have acquired a musculoskeletal disorder in the workplace: a qualitative systemic review protocol. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 15(5), 1280-1287. DOI |
| 2017 | Jimmy, R., Stern, C., Lisy, K., & White, S. (2017). Effectiveness of mifamurtide in addition to standard chemotherapy for high-grade osteosarcoma: a systematic review.. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 15(8), 2113-2152. DOI |
| 2016 | Walters, S., Stern, C., & Robertson-Malt, S. (2016). The measurement of collaboration within healthcare settings: a systematic review of measurement properties of instruments. The JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 14(4), 138-197. DOI Europe PMC1 |
| 2016 | Tilley,, E., McLoughlin,, J., Koblar, S., Doeltgen, S., Stern, C., White, S., & Peters, M. (2016). Effectiveness of allied health therapy in the symptomatic management of progressive supranuclear palsy: a systematic review. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 14(6), 148-195. DOI Europe PMC1 |
| 2015 | Walters, S., Robertson-Malt, S., & Stern, C. (2015). The measurement of collaboration within healthcare settings: A systematic review protocol of measurement properties of instruments. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 13(7), 24-43. DOI Scopus1 |
| 2015 | Stern, C. (2015). Q is for Question….. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 13(9), 1-2. DOI |
| 2015 | Gall, D., Jordan, Z., & Stern, C. (2015). Effectiveness and meaningfulness of art therapy as a tool for healthy aging: a comprehensive systematic review protocol. The JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 13(3), 3-17. DOI |
| 2015 | Stern, C., & Kennedy, C. (2015). Psychosocial interventions for patients with head and neck cancer. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 13(1), 37-38. DOI Scopus1 Europe PMC1 |
| 2015 | Stern, C., & Newsom, C. (2015). Infraclavicular brachial plexus block for regional anaesthesia of the lower arm. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 13(1), 35-36. DOI |
| 2014 | Stern, C. J. (2014). Closing the knowledge gap one review at a time. The JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 12(5), 1. |
| 2014 | Stern, C. (2014). Hip protectors for preventing hip fractures in older people. Orthopaedic Nursing, 33(5), 297. DOI |
| 2014 | Stern, C. J. (2014). Intermittent and daily therapy for tuberculosis in children. Nursing times, 110(21), 19. |
| 2014 | Stern, C. J. (2014). In honour of Archie Cochrane: Twenty years of providing high-quality information based on the evidence.. Journal of Stomal Therapy Australia, 34(1), 28. |
| 2014 | Stern, C., Jordan, Z., & McArthur, A. (2014). Developing the review question and inclusion criteria. American Journal of Nursing, 114(4), 53-56. DOI WoS13 Europe PMC11 |
| 2014 | Stern, C., Young, C., & Skorga, P. (2014). Vitamin D supplementation for prevention of mortality in adults. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 12(4), 269-271. DOI |
| 2014 | Fowler, S., & Stern, C. (2014). Evidence-based practice: The Cochrane nursing care corner. Clinical Nurse Specialist, 28(1), 4-6. DOI |
| 2014 | Stern, C., Blanchard, D., & Bourgeois, S. (2014). Respite care for people with dementia and their carers. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 12(4), 267-268. DOI |
| 2014 | Stern, C. (2014). Flexible sigmoidoscopy versus fecal occult blood testing for colorectal cancer screening in asymptomatic individuals. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 18(4), 471-472. DOI Scopus1 Europe PMC1 |
| 2014 | Sutherland, J., Robertson-Malt, S., Stern, C. J., & Engel, A. (2014). All-cause 30-day postoperative mortality for older patients in highly developed countries having elective colorectal surgery: a systematic review. The JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 12(7), 448-504. DOI |
| 2014 | Lockwood, C., & Stern, C. (2014). Interventions for the treatment of trachoma: an overview of Cochrane systematic reviews. International Journal of Nursing Practice, 20(6), 709-721. DOI |
| 2013 | Hwu, Y. J., & Stern, C. J. (2013). The Journey of Evidence Synthesis. Hoitotiede, 25(4), 314. |
| 2013 | Stern, C. J. (2013). Florida nurse editorial: the evidence based practice movement and the Cochrane Collaboration.. The Florida nurse, 61(3), 8. |
| 2013 | Sutherland, J., Roberston-Malt, S., & Stern, C. J. (2013). All-cause 30-day postoperative mortality for older patients in developed countries presenting for elective colorectal surgery: a systematic review protocol. The JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 11(8), 159-169. DOI |
| 2013 | Konno, R., Stern, C., & Gibb, H. (2013). The best evidence for assisted bathing of older poeple with dementia: a comprehensive systematic review. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 11(1), 123-212. DOI |
| 2013 | Stern, C. (2013). Music interventions for preoperative anxiety. International Journal of Evidence-based Healthcare, 11(3), 208-209. DOI Scopus1 |
| 2013 | Stern, C., & Chur-Hansen, A. (2013). Methodological considerations in designing and evaluating animal-assisted interventions. Animals, 3(1), 127-141. DOI Scopus16 Europe PMC6 |
| 2012 | Geurden, B., Stern, C., Piron, C., & Gobert, M. (2012). How relevant is the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews to nursing care?. International Journal of Nursing Practice, 18(6), 519-526. DOI Scopus5 WoS4 Europe PMC3 |
| 2012 | Mercer, C., Byrth, J., Jordan, Z., & Stern, C. (2012). The Experiences of Aboriginal Health Workers and Non Aboriginal Health Professionals Working Collaboratively in the Delivery of Health Care to Aboriginal Australians: a systematic review of qualitative evidence.. JBI library of systematic reviews, 10(56 Suppl), 1-12. |
| 2011 | Konno, R., & Stern, C. (2011). The effectiveness and meaningfulness of strategies for assisted bathing of older adults with dementia: A comprehensive systematic review.. JBI library of systematic reviews, 9(32 Suppl), 1-28. |
| 2011 | Stern, C. (2011). The appropriateness of canine-assisted interventions (CAIs) on the health and social care of older people residing in long term care: A systematic review. JBI Library of Systematic Reviews, 9(33), 1367-1392. |
| 2011 | Stern, C. (2011). The economic feasibility of canine-assisted interventions (CAIs) on the health and social care of older people residing in long term care: a systematic review. JBI Library of Systematic Reviews, 9(32), 1341-1366. |
| 2011 | Stern, C., & Gibb, H. (2011). The use of behavioural reinforcement in the management of behaviours of concern associated with dementia. JBI Library of Systematic Reviews, 9(5), 122-145. |
| 2011 | Stern, C., & Gibb, H. (2011). The use of memory recall strategies in the management of behaviours associated with dementia. JBI Library of Systematic Reviews, 9(7), 207-230. |
| 2011 | Stern, C. (2011). The meaningfulness of Canine-Assisted Interventions (CAIs) on the health and social care of older people residing in long term care: a systematic review. JBI Library of Systematic Reviews, 9(21), 727-790. |
| 2011 | Stern, C., & Konno, R. (2011). The effects of Canine-Assisted Interventions (CAIs) on the health and social care of older people residing in long term care: a systematic review. JBI Library of Systematic Reviews, 9(6), 146-206. |
| 2011 | Konno, R., & Stern, C. J. (2011). The effectiveness and meaningfulness of strategies for assisted bathing of older adults with dementia: A comprehensive systematic review (Protocol).. JBI Library of Systematic Reviews, 9(32 Supplement), S22-S49. |
| 2011 | Stern, C. (2011). Routine Intracranial Pressure Monitoring in Acute Coma. AUSTRALIAN CRITICAL CARE, 24(3), 186-187. |
| 2010 | Stern, C. (2010). Nursing News. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING PRACTICE, 16(6), 640-641. DOI |
| 2010 | Stern, C. (2010). Advance provision of emergency contraception for pregnancy prevention. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 8(4), 228-229. DOI |
| 2010 | Stern, C. (2010). Interventions for preventing mastitis after childbirth. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 8(4), 290. DOI |
| 2010 | Stern, C. (2010). Summaries of nursing care-related systematic reviews from the Cochrane Library: Bed rest for acute low-back pain and sciatica.. International journal of evidence-based healthcare, 8(3), 153-154. DOI |
| 2010 | Stern, C. (2010). NEWS: The CNCN Nursing News. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING PRACTICE, 16(2), 220-221. DOI |
| 2010 | Stern, C. J., Pearson, A., & Chur-Hansen, A. (2010). The Feasibility, Appropriateness, Meaningfulness and Effectiveness of Canine- Assisted Interventions (CAIs) on the Health and Social Care of the Elderly Residing in Long-Term Care: A Comprehensive Systematic Review (Protocol).. JBI Library of Systematic Reviews, 8(16 Suppl), S171-194. |
| 2010 | Stern, C., & Munn, Z. (2010). Cognitive leisure activities and their role in preventing dementia: a systematic review. International Journal of Evidence-based Healthcare, 8(1), 2-17. DOI Scopus53 Europe PMC34 |
| 2010 | Chur-Hansen, A., Stern, C., & Winefield, H. (2010). Gaps in the evidence about companion animals and human health: some suggestions for progress.. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 8(3), 140-146. DOI Scopus32 Europe PMC13 |
| 2010 | Stern, C. (2010). NEWS: Nursing news. International Journal of Nursing Practice, 16(4), 419-420. DOI |
| 2009 | Pearson, A., Wiechula, R., Jordan, Z., & Stern, C. (2009). Policy related to varicose veins in publicly funded elective surgery programs: a comprehensive systematic review. International Journal of Evidence-based Healthcare, 7(4), 250-269. DOI Scopus1 Europe PMC1 |
| 2009 | Stern, C., & Jayasekara Gangoda Arachchilag, R. (2009). Interventions to reduce the incidence of falls in older adult patients in acute-care hospitals: a systematic review. International Journal of Evidence-based Healthcare, 7(4), 243-249. DOI Scopus13 Europe PMC7 |
| 2009 | Stern, C., & Konno, R. (2009). Physical leisure activities and their role in preventing dementia: A systematic review. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 65(12), 2509-2513. DOI |
| 2009 | Stern, C. J., & Gibb, H. (2009). The Use of Recall on the Management of Behaviours Associated with Dementia (Protocol). JBI Library of Systematic Reviews, 7(16 Suppl), S142-152. |
| 2009 | Stern, C. J., & Gibb, H. (2009). The Use of Reinforcement on the Management of Behaviours Associated with Dementia (Protocol). JBI Library of Systematic Reviews, 7(16 Suppl), S153-163.. |
| 2009 | Stern, C. J., & Gibb, H. (2009). The Use of Reinforcement on the Management of Behaviours Associated with Dementia (Protocol).. JBI Library of Systematic Reviews, 7(16 Suppl), S153-163. |
| 2009 | Stern, C. J., & Konno, R. (2009). Physical Leisure Activities and their Role in Preventing Dementia: A Systematic Review (Protocol). JBI Library of Systematic Reviews, 7(16 Suppl), S216-226. |
| 2009 | Stern, C. J., & Munn, Z. (2009). Cognitive Leisure Activities and their Role in Preventing Dementia: A Systematic Review. JBI Library of Systematic Reviews, 7(29), 1291-1331. |
| 2009 | Stern, C., & Jayasekara, R. (2009). Interventions to reduce the incidence of falls in older adult patients in acute care hospitals: a systematic review.. JBI library of systematic reviews, 7(21), 942-974. DOI |
| 2009 | Stern, C., & Konno, R. (2009). Physical Leisure Activities and their Role in Preventing Dementia: A Systematic Review.. JBI library of systematic reviews, 7(8), 260-308. Europe PMC1 |
| 2009 | Stern, C., & Munn, Z. (2009). Cognitive leisure activities and their role in preventing dementia: a systematic review.. JBI library of systematic reviews, 7(29), 1292-1332. |
| 2009 | Stern, C., & Konno, R. (2009). Physical leisure activities and their role in preventing dementia: A systematic review. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 7(4), 270-282. DOI Scopus6 Europe PMC5 |
| 2008 | Stern, C. (2008). Effects of music listening on adult patients' preprocedural state anxiety in hospital. JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING, 63(6), 563-564. DOI WoS44 Europe PMC20 |
| 2005 | Stern, C., & Lockwood, C. (2005). Knowledge retention from preoperative patient information. International Journal of Evidence-based Healthcare, 3(3), 45-63. DOI Europe PMC8 |
Books
Conference Items
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2017 | Munn, Z. R., McArthur, A., Porritt, K., & Stern, C. (2017). Facilitating the implementation of evidence through a structured programme: the Joanna Briggs Institute Clinical Fellowship programme. Poster session presented at the meeting of Global Evidence Summit. Cape Town, South Africa. |
| 2016 | Stern, C. J., Munn, Z., & Porritt, K. (2016). The JBI Transfer Science Scholarly Framework. Poster session presented at the meeting of JBI 20th Anniversary Conference. Adelaide, Australia. |
| 2016 | Stern, C. J., Munn, Z., & Porritt, K. (2016). The JBI Transfer Science Scholarly Framework. Poster session presented at the meeting of 5th Annual NHMRC Symposium on Research Translation: Embedding research into health care: Buidling a culture of quality. Melbourne, Australia. |
| 2014 | Lockwood, C., Lisy, K., & Stern, C. (2014). ‘Buying’ into Cochrane: How do fields measure success?. Poster session presented at the meeting of The 22nd Cochrane Colloquium. Evidence-Informed Public Health: Opportunities and Challenges. Hyderabad, India. |
Report for External Bodies
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Stephenson, M. D., Lisy, K., Stern, C., & Aromataris, E. C. (2016). The impact of integrated care on hospital and emergency department utilisation and patient-reported outcomes. |
| 2013 | Peters, M. D., Jordan, Z., Stern, C., Giles, K., & Aromataris, E. (2013). Community grant programs targeting reduction of risk factors for lifestyle-related chronic disease: An evidence review to identify factors related to their effectiveness. |
Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
| Date | Role | Research Topic | Program | Degree Type | Student Load | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Co-Supervisor | Measuring Learning in Ambulance Practice | Master of Clinical Science | Master | Part Time | Mr Hilding Hanna |
| 2017 | Co-Supervisor | Experiences of Parents and Carers in Managing Asthma in Children | Master of Clinical Science | Master | Full Time | Ms Robyn Jane Fawcett |
| 2017 | Principal Supervisor | The measurement of fatigue within occupational settings | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Part Time | Mr Stephen John Walters |
| 2016 | Principal Supervisor | Are we practising 'Best Practice' for retuning staff back from work injury to their word. | Master of Clinical Science | Master | Full Time | Ms Christine Weckert |
Past Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
| Date | Role | Research Topic | Program | Degree Type | Student Load | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 - 2017 | Principal Supervisor | Effectiveness of Mifamurtide in Addition to Standard Chemotherapy for High-grade Osteosarcoma: A Systematic Review | Master of Clinical Science | Master | Full Time | Mrs Rincy Jimmy . |
| 2015 - 2016 | Co-Supervisor | The Effectiveness of Allied Health Therapy in the Symptomatic Management of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy: A Systematic Review | Master of Clinical Science | Master | Full Time | Erica Tilley |
| 2013 - 2014 | Co-Supervisor | The Experiences of Aboriginal Health Workers and Non Aboriginal Health Professionals Working Collaboratively in the Delivery of Health Care to Aboriginal Australians: a systematic review of qualitative evidence. | Master of Clinical Science | Master | Full Time | Ms Carmel Anne Mercer |
| 2013 - 2014 | Co-Supervisor | Postoperative Mortality for Elderly Patients Undergoing Elective Colorectal Surgery: A Systematic Review | Master of Clinical Science | Master | Full Time | Dr Joanna Rae Sutherland |
| 2013 - 2016 | Principal Supervisor | The Measurement of Collaboration within Healthcare Settings | Master of Clinical Science | Master | Full Time | Mr Stephen John Walters |
Position
Senior Research Fellow
Phone
83136380
Campus
Womens & Childrens Hospital
Building
WCH - Norwich Centre, floor 3
Org Unit
Joanna Briggs Institute