Dr Kylie Porritt
Dr Kylie Porritt is a Senior Research Fellow for the Implementation Science program of the Joanna Briggs Institute. She has been an active contributor to the field of evidence based health care for over a decade. In her current role she is the Program Manager of the Implementation Science team, Academic lead for the Cardiovascular Care specialty and the Emergency and Trauma specialty and chair of the Implementation Science Methods Group.
Dr Kylie Porritt is an experienced, published researcher having been involved in the conduct of multiple systematic reviews and various health related research projects. She has a particular interest in developing methodology for the synthesis of qualitative evidence.
Dr Kylie Porritt currently supervisor's Masters and PhD students’. She is the Receiving Editor for the International Journal of Nursing Practice and an active, contributing member to various methodology and evidence based practice committees.
✓ Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD — email supervisor to discuss availability.
Dr Kylie Porritt has a long standing interest in evidence-based health and improving clinical and patient outcomes through the implementation of evidence-based practice. She has played a pivotal in the development of qualitative findings as evidence for practice and was strategically involved in the development of the methodology for synthesising qualitative research findings, commonly referred to as meta-aggregation. She was also involved in the development of ConQual, an approach to establish confidence in the findings of meta-aggregative qualitative synthesis. Both approaches are adopted by the Joanna Briggs Institute.
She has been involved in a variety of research projects investigating:
- Evidence-based healthcare
- Systematic review methodology
- Grading and evaluating evidence and developing recommendations
- Evidence implementation
- Evidence transfer and knowledge translation
Appointments
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Senior Research Fellow | Joanna Briggs Institute |
| 2014 - 2015 | Acting Editor | International Journal of Nursing Practice |
| 2011 | Receiving Editor | International Journal of Nursing Practice |
| 2011 - 2018 | Research Fellow | Univeristy of Adelaide |
| 2006 - 2010 | Full time PhD Candidate | The University of Adelaide |
| 2003 - 2005 | Senior Project Officer | Joanna Briggs Institute |
| 1998 - 2003 | Registered Nurse | Royal Adelaide Hospital |
Education
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | The University of Adelaide | Australia | PhD |
| — | The University of Adelaide | Australia | Master of Nursing Science |
| — | The University of Adelaide | Australia | Graduate Diploma Nursing Science |
| — | Flinders University | Australia | Bachelor of Nursing |
Research Interests
Journals
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Porritt, K. (2018). The Effects of Lateral Positioning in Critically Ill Adults. American Journal of Nursing, 118(1), 66. 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, 16(2), 83-89. DOI |
| 2018 | Lockwood, C., Stannard, D., Munn, Z., Porritt, K., Carrier, J., Rittenmeyer, L., . . . Salmond, S. (2018). The patient/significant other experience of physical restraint in acute care settings: a qualitative systematic review protocol.. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 16(3), 622-627. DOI |
| 2018 | Lockwood, C., Stannard, D., Munn, Z., Porritt, K., Carrier, J., Rittenmeyer, L., . . . Salmond, S. (2018). Experiences and perceptions of physical restraint policies and practices by health professionals in the acute care sector: a qualitative systematic review protocol.. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 16(5), 1103-1108. DOI |
| 2017 | Fawcett, R., Porritt, K., Campbell, J., & Carson, K. (2017). Experiences of parents and carers in managing asthma in children: a qualitative systematic review protocol.. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 15(3), 657-665. 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 | Gaffey, A., Slater, H., Porritt, K., & Campbell, J. (2017). The effects of curcuminoids on musculoskeletal pain: a systematic review. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 15(2), 486-516. DOI |
| 2016 | Lisy, K., & Porritt, K. (2016). Narrative synthesis: considerations and challenges. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 14(4), 201. DOI |
| 2016 | Lisy, K., & Porritt, K. (2016). Narrative synthesis: considerations and challenges. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 14(4), 201. DOI |
| 2016 | Morkunas, B., Porritt, K., & Stephenson, M. (2016). The experiences of mental health professionals and patients in the use of pro re nata medication in acute adult mental health care settings: a systematic review protocol of qualitative evidence.. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 14(1), 99-107. DOI Europe PMC1 |
| 2016 | Morkunas, B., Porritt, K., & Stephenson, M. (2016). Experiences of mental health professionals and patients in the use of pro re nata medication in acute adult mental healthcare settings: a systematic review. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 14(10), 209-250. DOI |
| 2015 | Lockwood, C., Munn, Z., & Porritt, K. (2015). Qualitative research synthesis: Methodological guidance for systematic reviewers utilizing meta-aggregation. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 13(3), 179-187. DOI Scopus25 Europe PMC12 |
| 2015 | Morkunas, B., Porritt, K., & Stephenson, M. (2015). Retraction notice: The experiences of mental health professionals' and patients' use of pro re nata (PRN) medication in acute adult mental health care settings: a systematic review protocol of qualitative evidence.. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 13(7), 2494. DOI |
| 2015 | Gaffey, A., Campbell, J., Porritt, K., & Slater, H. (2015). The effects of curcumin on musculoskeletal pain: a systematic review protocol. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 13(2), 59-73. DOI Scopus1 Europe PMC1 |
| 2015 | McMillan, M., Porritt, K., Kralik, D., Costi, L., & Marshall, H. (2015). Influenza vaccination during pregnancy: a systematic review of fetal death, spontaneous abortion, and congenital malformation safety outcomes. Vaccine, 33(18), 2108-2117. DOI Scopus44 WoS38 Europe PMC28 |
| 2015 | Khalil, H., Chambers, H., Munn, Z., & Porritt, K. (2015). Improving chronic diseases management through the development of an evidence-based resource. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 12(3), 139-144. DOI |
| 2014 | Morkunas, B., Porritt, K., & Stephenson, M. (2014). The experiences of mental health professionals' and patients' use of pro re nata (PRN) medication in acute adult mental health care settings: a systematic review protocol of qualitative evidence. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 12(7), 164-172. DOI |
| 2014 | Porritt, K. (2014). Greatness and quiet determination: tribute to Professor Alan Pearson. International Journal of Nursing Practice, 20(6), 561. DOI |
| 2014 | McMillan, M., Kralik, D., Porritt, K., & Marshall, H. (2014). Influenza vaccination during pregnancy: A systematic review of effectiveness and safety. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 12(6), 281-381. DOI Scopus4 |
| 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. DOI Scopus11 WoS11 Europe PMC11 |
| 2014 | Walker, M., Kralik, D., & Porritt, K. (2014). Fasciotomy wounds associated with acute compartment syndrome: A systematic review of effective treatment. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 12(1), 101-175. DOI |
| 2014 | Munn, Z., Porritt, K., Lockwood, C., Aromataris, E., & Pearson, A. (2014). Establishing confidence in the output of qualitative research synthesis: the ConQual approach. BMC Medical Research Methodology, 14(1), 108-1-108-7. DOI Scopus21 WoS20 Europe PMC12 |
| 2012 | McMillan, M., Kralik, D., Porritt, K., & Marshall, H. (2012). Influenza vaccination during pregnancy: A systematic review of effectiveness and adverse effects. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 10(56 Suppl), S216-S226. Scopus1 |
| 2012 | Isam, C., Kralik, D., & Porritt, K. (2012). Patient-clinician satisfaction with shared decision making: a comprehensive systematic review protocol.. JBI library of systematic reviews, 10(14 Suppl), 1-15. DOI |
| 2007 | Pearson, A., Srivastava, R., Craig, D., Tucker, D., Grinspun, D., Bajnok, I., . . . Gyi, A. (2007). Systematic review on embracing cultural diversity for developing and sustaining a healthy work environment in healthcare. JBI Reports, 5(1), 54-91. DOI Europe PMC10 |
| 2006 | Pearson, A., O'Brien Pallas, L., Thomson, D., Doucette, E., Tucker, D., Wiechula, R., . . . Jordan, Z. (2006). Systematic review of evidence on the impact of nursing workload and staffing on establishing healthy work environments. International Journal of Evidence-based Healthcare, 4(4), 337-384. DOI Europe PMC19 |
| 2006 | Pearson, A., Porritt, K., Vincent, L., Craig, D., Tucker, D., Long, L., & Henstridge, V. (2006). A comprehensive systematic review of evidence on the structure, process, characteristics and composition of a nursing team that fosters a healthy work environment. International Journal of Evidence-based Healthcare, 4(2), 118-159. DOI Europe PMC15 |
| 2006 | Pearson, A., Porritt, K., Doran, D., Vincent, L., Craig, D., Tucker, D., & Long, L. (2006). A systematic review of evidence on the professional practice of the nurse and developing and sustaining a healthy work environment in healthcare. International Journal of Evidence-based Healthcare, 4(3), 221-261. DOI Europe PMC3 |
| 2004 | Jordan, Z., & Porritt, K. (2004). Evidence-based health information provision: development of an online consumer 'request for information' service. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 4(4), 237-240. DOI |
| 2004 | Pearson, A., Laschinger, H., Porritt, K., Jordan, Z., Tucker, D., & Long, L. (2004). A comprehensive systematic review of evidence on developing and sustaining nursing leadership that fosters a healthy work environment in health care. Health Care Reports, 2(7), 145-208. |
Books
Book Chapters
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Porritt, K. A. (2016). Nursing care of an individual: cardiovascular and respiratory. In G. Koutoukidis, & K. Stainton (Eds.), Tabbner's Nursing Care Theory and Practice (7 ed., pp. 636-733). Chatswood, NSW: Elsevier Health Sciences. |
| 2012 | Porritt, K. A. (2012). Chapter 23: Oxygenation. In G. Koutoukidis, & K. Stainton (Eds.), Tabbner's Nursing Care Theory and Practice. Elsevier Health Sciences. |
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. |
| 2017 | Lockwood, C., Munn, Z. R., Stannard, D., Salmond, S., Bjerrum, M., Carrier, J., & Porritt, K. (2017). Qualitative synthesis with meta-aggregation: A practicum. 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. |
| 2016 | Munn, Z. R., Lockwood, C., Porritt, K., Aromataris, E., & Jordan, Z. (2016). Meta-aggregation as a method to synthesise qualitative evidence: history and development. Poster session presented at the meeting of Cochrane Colloquium. Seoul, South Korea. |
| 2015 | Khalil, H., Chambers, H., Munn, Z. R., & Porritt, K. (2015). The development of an evidence based chronic diseases management resource for health practitioners to use at the point of care. Poster session presented at the meeting of Cochrane Colloquium. Vienna, Austria. |
| 2013 | Munn, Z. R., Porritt, K., Aromataris, E., & Lockwood, C. (2013). Levels of Evidence, Grades of Recommendation and the GRADE Approach. Poster session presented at the meeting of The Joanna Briggs Institute International Convention 2013. Adelaide, Australia. |
Report for External Bodies
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2017 | Porritt, K. A., Dias, M. M., Giles, K., Moola, S., McArthur, A. L., Munn, Z. R., & Aromataris, E. C. (2017). What is the clinical value of CMR in addition to prior tests in patients or family members in whom echocardiography suggests increased LV wall thickness, and HCM or RCM is suspected, and further diagnostic clarification is required?. |
| 2017 | Dias, M. M., Porritt, K. A., Lizarondo, L., Moola, S., Munn, Z. R., & Aromataris, E. C. (2017). What is the clinical value of CMR in addition to prior tests in patients in whom echocardiography suggests DCM and further diagnostic clarification is required?. |
| 2017 | Porritt, K. A., Tufanaru, C., Munn, Z. R., & Aromataris, E. C. (2017). What is the clinical value of genetic testing in addition to prior tests in patients in whom echocardiography suggests DCM, and further patient characterisation is required?. |
| 2017 | Moola, S., Porritt, K. A., Radisic, G., Munn, Z. R., & Aromataris, E. C. (2017). What evidence is there that treating patients who have received/are receiving chemotherapy associated with cardiotoxicity with ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists, beta blockers, statins and/or antihypertensive therapy improves clinical outcomes?. |
| 2017 | Porritt, K. A., Moola, S., Tufanaru, C., Munn, Z. R., & Aromataris, E. C. (2017). What evidence is there that treating patients with heart failure with nutraceuticals improves or worsens outcomes?. |
| 2013 | Stephenson, M., Porritt, K., Riitano, D., & Aromataris, E. C. (2013). Alcohol cultural change: a literature review. |
Theses
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2014 | McMillan, M. (2014). Influenza vaccination during pregnancy: a systematic review of effectiveness and safety.. (Master's Thesis). |
2017 Evidence appraisal to inform guidelines for the management of heart failure. Heart Foundation ($115,000); Associate Investigator
2017 Evidence appraisal to inform guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation. Heart Foundation ($96,800); Associate Investigator
2016 The University of Adelaide, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences e-Learning Grant, “Developing engaging resources for the e-learning environment” ($5,000); Chief Investigator
2013 VIC Health, Alcohol Cultural Change: A Literature Review ($10,000); Associate Investigator
2012 VIC Health, Effectiveness of smoking cessation and prevention strategies to reduce social disparities: a rapid review ($21, 450); Associate Investigator
2012 Australian College of Operating Room Nurses (ACORN), Development and update of six standards, a nursing role and guideline ($18,700); Associate Investigator
2004 Department of Health, South Australia, ‘Key Learnings from the National Palliative Care Program’ ($80,000); Associate Investigator
2004 Department of Health, South Australia, ‘Best Practice Models in Mental Health Nursing Education and Training’ - ($85,000); Associate Investigator
2003/4 Health Canada and Department of Health, South Australia, ‘Healthy Work Environment Study’ - ($182,000); Associate Investigator
Dr Kylie Porritt is the Course Coordinator for the Master of Public Health, Evidence-based Healthcare Specialisation, University of Adelaide.
Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
| Date | Role | Research Topic | Program | Degree Type | Student Load | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Principal Supervisor | Excretion of Antihypertensive Medications into Breast Milk: A Systematic Review | Master of Clinical Science | Master | Full Time | Mr Corey Cal Borg |
| 2017 | Principal Supervisor | Nurses experiences caring for prisoners with dementia, and development of a framework for early identification and best practice management | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Part Time | Ms Sherryl Ann Gaston |
| 2017 | Co-Supervisor | Effectiveness of interventions to reduce screen time in children | Master of Clinical Science | Master | Full Time | Ms Katie Bianca Martin |
| 2016 | Co-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 |
| 2016 | Principal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 - 2016 | Principal Supervisor | The Experiences of Mental Health Professionals and Patients in the use of Pro Re Nata Medication in Acute Adult Mental Health Care Settings: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Evidence | Master of Clinical Science | Master | Full Time | Mrs Bernadette Morkunas |
| 2014 - 2017 | Co-Supervisor | The Effects of Curcuminoids on Musculoskeletal Pain: A Systematic Review | Master of Clinical Science | Master | Full Time | Mr Andrew Benedict Gaffey |
| 2012 - 2014 | Co-Supervisor | Influenza vaccination during pregnancy: A systematic review of effectiveness and safety | Master of Clinical Science | Master | Full Time | Mr Mark McMillan |
| 2012 - 2015 | Principal 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 |
| 2011 - 2013 | Co-Supervisor | Fasciotomy Wounds Associated with Acute Compartment Syndrome - A Systematic Review of Effective Management | Master of Clinical Science | Master | Full Time | Ms Margaret Livingstone Walker |
Committee Memberships
| Date | Role | Committee | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 - ongoing | Chair | Implementation Science Methods Group | Joanna Briggs Institute | Australia |
| 2017 - ongoing | Board Member | Qualitative Synthesis Group | Joanna Briggs institute | Australia |
| 2016 - ongoing | Member | GRADE Working Party | — | — |
| 2011 - ongoing | Member | JBI Qualitative Methods Group | — | — |
Memberships
| Date | Role | Membership | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 - ongoing | Member | Cochrane Nursing Care Field | — |
Editorial Boards
| Date | Role | Editorial Board Name | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 - ongoing | Associate Editor | International Journal of Nursing Practice | — | — |
Position
Research Fellow
Phone
83137581
Campus
Womens & Childrens Hospital
Building
WCH - Norwich Centre, floor 3
Org Unit
Joanna Briggs Institute