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.
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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
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Journals
Year Citation 2024 Hilditch, C., Rumbold, A. R., Keir, A., Middleton, P., & Gomersall, J. (2024). Effect of Neonatal Unit Interventions Designed to Increase Breastfeeding in Preterm Infants: An Overview of Systematic Reviews. Neonatology, 10 pages.
Scopus12021 Grace, E., Hilditch, C., Gomersall, J., Collins, C. T., Rumbold, A., & Keir, A. K. (2021). Safety and efficacy of human milk-based fortifier in enterally fed preterm and/or low birthweight infants: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Archives of disease in childhood. Fetal and neonatal edition, 106(2), 142-137.
Scopus17 WoS13 Europe PMC62021 Best, K., Gomersall, J., & Makrides, M. (2021). Prenatal Nutritional Strategies to Reduce the Risk of Preterm Birth. Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism, 76(Suppl. 3), 31-39.
Scopus7 WoS4 Europe PMC32021 Gomersall, J., Berber, S., Middleton, P., McDonald, S. J., Niermeyer, S., El-Naggar, W., . . . Soll, R. F. (2021). Umbilical Cord Management at Term and Late Preterm Birth: A Meta-analysis. Pediatrics, 147(3), 1-17.
Scopus44 Europe PMC142021 Middleton, P., Shepherd, E., & Gomersall, J. C. (2021). Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis for women at risk during pregnancy and the early postnatal period. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2021(3), 148 pages.
Scopus50 WoS28 Europe PMC182021 Hilditch, C., Keir, A., Collins, C. T., Middleton, P., & Gomersall, J. (2021). Early versus delayed introduction of human milk fortification in enterally fed preterm infants: a systematic review and meta-analysis. ournal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 6(1), 445-453.
Scopus5 WoS2 Europe PMC32020 Best, K. P., Gibson, R. A., Yelland, L. N., Leemaqz, S., Gomersall, J., Liu, G., & Makrides, M. (2020). Effect of omega-3 lcpufa supplementation on maternal fatty acid and oxylipin concentrations during pregnancy. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids, 162, 102181-1-102181-9.
Scopus7 WoS6 Europe PMC42020 Middleton, P., Shepherd, E., Morris, J., Crowther, C. A., & Gomersall, J. C. (2020). Induction of tabour at or beyond 37 weeks' gestation. COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS, (7), 161 pages.
WoS772020 Tessema, G. A., Mahmood, M. A., Gomersall, J., Assefa, Y., Zemedu, T. G., Kifle, M., & Laurence, C. O. (2020). Structural quality of services and use of family planning services in primary health care facilities in Ethiopia. How do public and private facilities compare?. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(12), 4201-1-4201-12.
Scopus6 WoS7 Europe PMC82020 Middleton, P., Shepherd, E., Morris, J., Crowther, C. A., & Gomersall, J. C. (2020). Induction of labour at or beyond 37 weeks' gestation.. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 7(7), CD004945.
Scopus113 Europe PMC532020 Harfield, S., Pearson, O., Morey, K., Kite, E., Canuto, K., Glover, K., . . . Braunack-Mayer, A. (2020). Assessing the quality of health research from an Indigenous perspective: the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander quality appraisal tool. BMC Medical Research Methodology, 20(1), 79-1-79-9.
Scopus134 WoS99 Europe PMC752019 Tessema, G. A., Gomersall, J. S., Laurence, C. O., & Mahmood, M. A. (2019). Healthcare providers' perspectives on use of the national guideline for family planning services in Amhara Region, Ethiopia: A qualitative study. BMJ Open, 9(2), e023403.
Scopus5 WoS6 Europe PMC82019 Middleton, P., Gomersall, J. C., Gould, J. F., Shepherd, E., Olsen, S. F., & Makrides, M. (2019). Omega-3 Fatty Acid Addition during Pregnancy. Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey, 74(4), 189-191.
Scopus72019 Riggs, E., Kilpatrick, N., Slack-Smith, L., Chadwick, B., Yelland, J., Muthu, M. S., & Gomersall, J. C. (2019). Interventions with pregnant women, new mothers and other primary caregivers for preventing early childhood caries.. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2019(11), 111 pages.
Scopus32 WoS41 Europe PMC252018 Middleton, P., Gomersall, J. C., Gould, J. F., Shepherd, E., Olsen, S. F., & Makrides, M. (2018). Omega-3 fatty acid addition during pregnancy. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2018(11), 573 pages.
Scopus308 WoS200 Europe PMC1522017 Tessema, G., Mahmood, M., Gomersall, J., Assefa, Y., Zemedu, T., Kifle, M., & Laurence, C. (2017). Client and facility level determinants of quality of care in family planning services in Ethiopia: multilevel modelling. PloS one, 12(6), e0179167-1-e0179167-20.
Scopus21 WoS18 Europe PMC162017 Shepherd, E., Gomersall, J., Tieu, J., Han, S., Crowther, C., & Middleton, P. (2017). Combined diet and exercise interventions for preventing gestational diabetes mellitus. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2017(11), CD010443.
Scopus168 WoS116 Europe PMC1002017 Dyer, S., Gomersall, J., Smithers, L., Davy, C., Coleman, D., & Street, J. (2017). Prevalence and characteristics of overweight and obesity in indigenous Australian children: a systematic review. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 57(7), 1365-1376.
Scopus23 WoS19 Europe PMC142017 Gomersall, J., Gibson, O., Dwyer, J., O'Donnell, K., Stephenson, M., Carter, D. A., . . . Aromataris, E. (2017). What Indigenous Australian clients value about primary health care: a systematic review of qualitative evidence. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 41(4), 417-423.
Scopus53 WoS50 Europe PMC252016 Vivera, M. J., & Gomersall, J. (2016). The effectiveness of ayurvedic oil-based nasal instillation (Nasya) medicines in the treatment of facial paralysis (Ardita): a systematic review. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 14(4), 198-228.
Scopus12016 Tessema, G., Laurence, C., Mahmood, M., & Gomersall, J. (2016). Factors determining quality of care in family planning services in Africa: a systematic review protocol. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 14(8), 103-114.
Scopus6 Europe PMC72016 Tessema, G., Gomersall, J., Mahmood, M., & Laurence, C. (2016). Factors determining quality of care in family planning services in Africa: A systematic review of mixed evidence. PLoS ONE, 11(11), 23 pages.
Scopus50 WoS46 Europe PMC372016 Gomersall, J., Canuto, K., Aromataris, E., Braunack-Mayer, A., & Brown, A. (2016). Systematic review to inform prevention and management of chronic disease for Indigenous Australians: overview and priorities. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 40(1), 22-29.
Scopus10 WoS9 Europe PMC92016 Reilly, R., Evans, K., Gomersall, J., Gorham, G., Peters, M., Warren, S., . . . Brown, A. (2016). Effectiveness, cost effectiveness, acceptability and implementation barriers/enablers of chronic kidney disease management programs for Indigenous people in Australia, New Zealand and Canada: a systematic review of mixed evidence. BMC Health Services Research, 16(1), 119-1-119-15.
Scopus37 WoS30 Europe PMC172016 Heuch, L., & Streak Gomersall, J. (2016). Effectiveness of offloading methods in preventing primary diabetic foot ulcers in adults with diabetes: a systematic review. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 14(7), 236-265.
Scopus18 Europe PMC102015 Knight, L., Roberts, B. J., Aber, J. L., Richter, L., Allen, L. R., Dawes, A., . . . Williams, L. (2015). Household shocks and coping strategies in rural and peri-urban South Africa: Baseline data from the size study in kwazulu-natal, South Africa. Journal of International Development, 27(2), 213-233.
Scopus13 WoS122015 Dalgleish, L., Jhattu, H., & Gomersall, J. S. T. (2015). Daily 2% chlorhexidine gluconate bath wash in a tertiary adult intensive care and high dependency units to reduce risk of hospital acquired multi resistant organisms: a best practice implementation project. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 13(6), 434-448.
Scopus2 Europe PMC12015 Reilly, R., Evans, K., Gorham, G., Gomersall, J., Peters, M., Warren, S., . . . Cass, A. (2015). Effectiveness, cost-effectiveness and acceptability of chronic kidney disease management programs and models of care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians: A mixed methods systematic review protocol. The JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 13(4), 65-86. 2015 Gomersall, J. S. T., Aromataris, E., Brown, A., Dwyer, J., Stephenson, M., O'Donnell, K., . . . Gibson, O. (2015). Characteristics and value of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organizations' primary health care and their financing needs: a protocol for systematic evidence reviews. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 13(6), 139-167.
Scopus1 Europe PMC12015 Jacobson, J., Gomersall, J., Campbell, J., & Hughes, M. (2015). Carers' experiences when the person for whom they have been caring enters a residential aged care facility permanently: a systematic review. JBI database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 13(7), 241-317.
Scopus12 Europe PMC82015 Gomersall, J., Jadotte, Y., Xue, Y., Lockwood, S., Riddle, D., & Preda, A. (2015). Conducting systematic reviews of economic evaluations. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 13(3), 170-178.
Scopus111 WoS81 Europe PMC542015 Reilly, R., Evans, K., Gomersall, J., Gorham, G., Warren, S., O'Shea, R., . . . Cass, A. (2015). Effectiveness, cost effectiveness, acceptability and implementation barriers/facilitators of chronic kidney disease management programs and models of care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians: a mixed methods systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 13(4), 65-86.
Scopus1 Europe PMC12015 Scheepers, M. S., Streak Gomersall, J., & Munn, Z. (2015). The effectiveness of surgical versus conservative treatment for symptomatic unilateral spondylolysis of the lumbar spine in athletes: a systematic review. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 13(3), 137-173.
Scopus12 Europe PMC62015 Muhumuza, C., Gomersall, J. S., Fredrick, M. E., Atuyambe, L., Okiira, C., Mukose, A., & Ssempebwa, J. (2015). Health care worker hand hygiene in the pediatric special care unit at Mulago National Referral Hospital in Uganda. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 13(1), 19-27.
Scopus10 WoS9 Europe PMC62014 Jacobson, J., Gomersall, J. S., Hughes, M., & Campbell, J. (2014). Carersʼ experiences when the person they have been caring for enters a residential aged care facility permanently: a systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 12(9), 2-11.
2014 Porritt, K., Gomersall, J., & Lockwood, C. (2014). JBI's systematic reviews: Study selection and critical appraisal. American Journal of Nursing, 114(6), 47-52.
Scopus245 WoS193 Europe PMC1452014 Chibwana, A. I., & Gomersall, J. S. (2014). Management of febrile illness in children less than 5 years of age at Limbe Health Center, Blantyre District in Malawi: a best practice implementation project. The JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 11(12), 256-272.
2014 Feyissa, G., Gomersall, J., & Robertson-Malt, S. (2014). Compliance to hand hygiene practice among nurses in Jimma University Specialized Hospital in Ethiopia: a best practice implementation project. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews & Implementation Reports, 12(1), 318-337.
Scopus12014 Cavenett, S., White, S., & Streak Gomersall, J. (2014). 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. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 12(4), 233-318.
2013 Vivera, M. J., Streak Gomersall, J. C., & Lisy, K. (2013). The effectiveness of Ayurvedic oil based nasal instillation (Nasya) medicines for the treatment of facial paralysis (Ardita): a systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 11(12), 33-44.
2013 Gomersall, J. (2013). The performance of the Child Support Grant: review and research priorities. Development Southern Aftrica, 30(4-5), 525-544.
Scopus6 WoS52013 Gichuhi, M., & Gomersall, J. (2013). Implementation of best practice for dyspepsia management in an outpatient hospital setting in Kenya. International Journal of Evidence-based Healthcare, 11(3), 187-193.
Scopus2 WoS12013 Armstrong, R., White, S., Streak, J., & Tivey, D. (2013). The effect of nasal introduction of anaesthetic in adults undergoing Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES): a systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 11(6), 259-274.
2013 Mossard, J., & Streak, J. (2013). Prevention of extravasation of intravenous computerised tomography contrast media among adult patients in the medical imaging department of an acute tertiary hospital: a best practice implementation project. The JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 11(10), 294-308.
2012 Gomersall, J., CAVENETT, S., White, S., & Ko Ko Aung, E. (2012). 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. The JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Report, 10(56), S26-S38. 2012 Gomersall, J., Tufanaru, C., & White, S. (2012). The cost effectiveness of exercise for preventing falls in older people living in the community: a systematic review. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 10(57), 3949-3959.
2009 Gomersall, J., Yu, D., & Van der Berg, S. (2009). Measuring child poverty in South Africa: Sensitivity to the choice of equivalence scale and an updated profile. Social Indicators Research, 94(2), 183-201.
Scopus30 WoS262004 Streak, J. C. (2004). The gear legacy: did gear fail or move South Africa forward in development?. Development Southern Africa, 21(2), 271-288.
Scopus261997 Streak, J. (1997). The counter-counterrevolution in development theory on the role of the state in development: inferences for South Africa?. Development Southern Africa, 14(3), 307-325.
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Book Chapters
Year Citation 2013 Streak, J. (2013). An analysis of the cocoa frontier in the Indian Ocean Rim region. In G. Campbell (Ed.), The Indian Ocean Rim: Southern Africa and Regional Co-Operation (pp. 64-76). Routledge.
Scopus12012 Dawes, A., Gomersall, J., Levine, S., & Ewing, D. (2012). Child agricultural work in South Africa: a contested space. In J. Boyden, & M. Bourdillon (Eds.), Childhood Poverty: Multidisciplinary Approaches (1 ed., pp. 283-297). United Kingdom: Palgrave MacMillan. -
Conference Papers
Year Citation 2017 Harfield, S., Gibson, O., Morey, K., Kite, E., Canuto, K., Glover, K., . . . Braunack-Mayer, A. (2017). The CREATE Critical Appraisal Tool: Establishing The Validity, Reliability And Feasibility Of A Tool To Appraise Research From Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Perspectives. In 15th World Congress on Public Health (pp. 1-3). Melbourne, Australia. 2017 Gibson, O., Harfield, S., Morey, K., Kite, E., Canuto, K., Gomersall, J., . . . Braunack-Mayer, A. (2017). The CREATE Critical Appraisal Tool: A Tool To Appraise Research From Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives. In The Global Evidence Summit. Cape Town, South Africa. 2016 Gomersall, J., Gibson, O., Dwyer, J., O’Donnell, K., Stephenson, M., Carter, D., . . . Brown, A. (2016). Clients’ perceptions of the characteristics and value of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations: A systematic review of qualitative evidence. In [ ]. Canberra. 2015 Morey, K., Canuto, K., Kite, E., Gibson, O., Brown, A., Harfield, S., . . . Braunack-Mayer, A. (2015). The Development of an Appraisal Tool for Assessing Research Involving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. In [ ]. Melbourne. 2015 Gomersall, J., Aromataris, E., Brown, A., Dwyer, J., Carter, D. A., O'Donnell, K., . . . Gibson, O. (2015). Characteristics and Value of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations Primary Health Care. In [ ]. Melbourne. 2015 Gomersall, J. C., Riddle, D., Lockwood, S., Jadotte, Y., Preda, A., & Xue, Y. (2015). Conducting systematic review of economic evaluations. In nil. Adelaide SA. -
Conference Items
Year Citation 2017 Harfield, S., Gibson, O., Morey, K., Kite, E., Canuto, K., Glover, K., . . . Braunack-Mayer, A. (2017). The CREATE Critical Appraisal Tool: A Tool To Appraise Research From Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives [Poster]. Poster session presented at the meeting of 6th Annual National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Symposium on Research Translation. Brisbane. 2016 Morey, K., Gibson, O., Harfield, S., Canuto, K., Kite, E., Glover, K., . . . Braunack-Mayer, A. (2016). Developing a tool to assess research involving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspective [Poster]. Poster session presented at the meeting of The Lowitja Institute International Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Conference 2016. Melbourne, Australia. 2015 Reilly, R., Harfield, S., Evans, K., Warren, S., O'Shea, R., Gorham, G., . . . Gomersall, J. (2015). Systematic review using the JBI mixed methods approach: An application using diverse evidence from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healthcare. Poster session presented at the meeting of nil. Adelaide. 2015 Gomersall, J. C., Canuto, K., Aromataris., Braunack-Mayer., & Brown, A. (2015). Systematic review to inform prevention and management of chronic disease for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. Poster session presented at the meeting of Primary Helath Care Research Conference. Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide Australia. -
Report for External Bodies
Year Citation 2014 Aromataris, E. C., Moola, S., White, S., Gomersall, J., Riitano, D., Gyi, A. A., . . . Pearson, A. (2014). Risk factors for Lung Cancer. -
Theses
Year Citation 2015 Gomersall, J. C. (2015). Child Poverty in South Africa and the Performance of the Child Support Grant Programme. (Stellenbosch University).
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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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Memberships
Date Role Membership Country 2015 - ongoing Member Health Services Research Association AU. NZ - -
Industry Partnerships
Date Engagement Type Partner Name 2013 - 2018 Consultant SAHMRI Wardliparingga -
Offices Held
Date Office Name Institution Country 2015 - ongoing Gender Equity and Diversity Officer School of Public Health University of Adelaide Australia
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