Dr Cindy Stern
Senior Research Fellow
School of Public Health
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
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.
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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
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Journals
Year Citation 2019 Munn, Z., Dias, M., Tufanaru, C., Porritt, K., Stern, C., Jordan, Z., . . . Pearson, A. (2019). Adherence of meta-aggregative systematic reviews to reporting standards and methodological guidance: a methodological review protocol.. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 17(4), 444-450.
2019 Munn, Z., Aromataris, E., Tufanaru, C., Stern, C., Porritt, K., Farrow, J., . . . Jordan, Z. (2019). The development of software to support multiple systematic review types: the Joanna Briggs Institute System for the Unified Management, Assessment and Review of Information (JBI SUMARI). International journal of evidence-based healthcare, 17(1), 36-43.
Scopus6 WoS22019 Stephenson, M., Lisy, K., Stern, C., Feyer, A., Fisher, L., & Aromataris, E. (2019). The impact of integrated care for people with chronic conditions on hospital and emergency department utilization: a rapid review. International journal of evidence-based healthcare, 17(1), 14-26.
Scopus1 WoS12019 Walters, S., Stern, C., & Stephenson, M. (2019). Fatigue and measurement of fatigue: a scoping review protocol. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 17(3), 261-266.
2019 Stern, C., & Chur-Hansen, A. (2019). An umbrella review of the evidence for equine-assisted interventions. Australian Journal of Psychology.
Scopus22019 Fawcett, R., Porritt, K., Stern, C., & Carson-Chahhoud, K. (2019). Experiences of parents and carers in managing asthma in children: A qualitative systematic review. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 17(5), 793-984.
2019 Leigh, V., Stern, C., Elliott, R., & Tufanaru, C. (2019). Effectiveness and harms of pharmacological interventions for the treatment of delirium in adults in intensive care units after cardiac surgery: A systematic review. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 17(10), 2020-2074.
2019 Karo, S., Lizarondo, L., & Stern, C. (2019). Caregivers' and healthcare workers' experiences in the management of childhood pneumonia in low-and lower middle-income countries: A qualitative systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports.
2019 Munn, Z., Barker, T., Moola, S., Tufanaru, C., Stern, C., McArthur, A., . . . Aromataris, E. (2019). Methodological quality of case series studies: An introduction to the JBI critical appraisal tool. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports.
2018 Munn, Z., Peters, M., Stern, C., Tufanaru, C., McArthur, A., & Aromataris, E. (2018). Systematic review or scoping review? Guidance for authors when choosing between a systematic or scoping review approach. BMC Medical Research Methodology, 18(1), 7 pages.
Scopus46 WoS29 Europe PMC132018 Stern, C. (2018). Systematic review reporting: how can we do better?. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 16(10), 1904-1905.
2018 Wang, N., Yang, Z., Miao, J., Mi, X., Liu, S., Stern, C., . . . Zhang, L. (2018). Clinical management of cancer-related fatigue in hospitalized adult patients: a best practice implementation project. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 16(10), 2038-2049.
Scopus12018 Dias, M., Munn, Z., Porritt, K., Tufanaru, C., Stern, C., Aromataris, E., . . . Schünemann, H. (2018). Use of GRADE in Australian clinical practice guidelines: A methodological review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 16(11), 2092-2096.
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.
Scopus30 WoS33 Europe PMC92018 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, 16(2), 83-89.
Scopus2 WoS1 Europe PMC12018 Stern, C., Munn, Z., Porritt, K., Lockwood, C., Peters, M., Bellman, S., . . . Jordan, Z. (2018). An International Educational Training Course for Conducting Systematic Reviews in Health Care: The Joanna Briggs Institute's Comprehensive Systematic Review Training Program. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 15(5), 401-408.
Scopus1 WoS2 Europe PMC12018 Stern, C. (2018). Cataract surgery in patients with age-related macular degeneration. American Journal of Nursing, 118(8), 70.
2018 Stern, C. (2018). Dietary supplementation with myo-inositol in women during pregnancy for treating gestational diabetes. International Journal of Nursing Practice, 24(6), 2 pages.
2017 Munn, Z., Tufanaru, C., Lockwood, C., & Stern, C. (2017). Rinse-free hand wash for reducing absenteeism among school- and preschool-aged children (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2017(2).
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.
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.
Scopus8 Europe PMC22016 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.
Scopus9 Europe PMC42016 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.
Scopus3 Europe PMC12015 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.
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.
Scopus2 Europe PMC22015 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.
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.
Scopus12015 Stern, C. (2015). Q is for Question….. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 13(9), 1-2.
Europe PMC12014 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.
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.
WoS34 Europe PMC202014 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.
2014 Fowler, S., & Stern, C. (2014). Evidence-based practice: The Cochrane nursing care corner. Clinical Nurse Specialist, 28(1), 4-6.
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.
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.
Scopus1 Europe PMC22014 Sutherland, J., Robertson-Malt, S., Stern, C., & 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.
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.
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.
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.
2013 Stern, C. (2013). Music interventions for preoperative anxiety. International Journal of Evidence-based Healthcare, 11(3), 208-209.
Scopus12013 Stern, C., & Chur-Hansen, A. (2013). Methodological considerations in designing and evaluating animal-assisted interventions. Animals, 3(1), 127-141.
Scopus25 Europe PMC92012 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.
Scopus5 WoS5 Europe PMC32012 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.
Europe PMC12011 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.
2010 Stern, C. (2010). Advance provision of emergency contraception for pregnancy prevention. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 8(4), 228-229.
2010 Stern, C. (2010). Interventions for preventing mastitis after childbirth. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 8(4), 290.
Europe PMC12010 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.
2010 Stern, C. (2010). NEWS: The CNCN Nursing News. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING PRACTICE, 16(2), 220-221.
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.
Scopus72 Europe PMC472010 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.
Scopus44 Europe PMC192010 Stern, C. (2010). NEWS: Nursing news. International Journal of Nursing Practice, 16(4), 419-420.
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.
Scopus2 Europe PMC22009 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.
Scopus18 Europe PMC82009 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.
Scopus12009 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.
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 PMC12009 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.
Scopus6 Europe PMC52008 Stern, C. (2008). Effects of music listening on adult patients' preprocedural state anxiety in hospital. JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING, 63(6), 563-564.
WoS52 Europe PMC242005 Stern, C., & Lockwood, C. (2005). Knowledge retention from preoperative patient information. International Journal of Evidence-based Healthcare, 3(3), 45-63.
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Book Chapters
Year Citation 2019 Lizarondo, L., Stern, C., Carrier, J., Godfrey, C., Rieger, K., Salmond, S., . . . Loveday, H. (2019). Chapter 8: Mixed methods systematic review. In E. Aromataris, & Z. Munn (Eds.), Joanna Briggs Institute Reviewer's Manual. -
Conference Papers
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. In Global Evidence Summit. Cape Town, South Africa. 2016 Stern, C., Munn, Z., & Porritt, K. (2016). The JBI Transfer Science Scholarly Framework. In JBI 20th Anniversary Conference. Adelaide, Australia. 2016 Stern, C., Munn, Z., & Porritt, K. (2016). The JBI Transfer Science Scholarly Framework. In 5th Annual NHMRC Symposium on Research Translation: Embedding research into health care: Buidling a culture of quality. Melbourne, Australia. -
Conference Items
Year Citation 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 2018 Barker, T., Campbell, J., Stern, C., Munn, Z., & Aromataris, E. (2018). Smoking Cessation Guideline Update: Technical report of evidence review and Summary of Findings. 2018 Barker, T., Stern, C., Aromataris, E. C., & Munn, Z. (2018). Smoking Cessation Guideline Update: Evidence to Decision Framework and Recommendations for Practice. 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.
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Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name 2019 Principal Supervisor Patients Access to Psychosocial Supports in Rural Areas After Sustaining a Spinal Cord Injury Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Ms Georgina Elizabeth Wire 2018 Co-Supervisor Caregivers' and health workers' experiences in the management of childhood pneumonia in low - and lower middle - income countries Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Mrs Sylvia John 2018 Co-Supervisor Measuring Learning in Ambulance Practice Master of Clinical Science Master Part Time Mr Hilding Hanna 2017 Principal Supervisor The measurement of fatigue within occupational settings Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Mr Stephen John Walters 2017 Co-Supervisor Experiences of Parents and Carers in Managing Asthma in Children Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Ms Robyn Jane Fawcett -
Past Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name 2018 - 2019 Principal Supervisor The effectiveness and harms of pharmacological interventions for the treatment of delirium in adults admitted into the intensive care unit after cardiac surgery: a systematic review Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Ms Vivienne Margaret Leigh 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
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