
Dr Kylie Porritt
Research Fellow
School of Public Health
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.
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.
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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 role in the development of qualitative findings as evidence for practice and was strategically involved in the development of the methodology for synthesizing qualitative research findings, commonly referred to as meta-aggregation. She was also involved in the development of an approach to establish confidence in the findings of meta-aggregative qualitative synthesis, known as ConQual. Both approaches are adopted by the JBI.
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
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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
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Journals
Year Citation 2020 Collins, J., Lizarondo, L., & Porritt, K. (2020). Adult patient and/or carer experiences of planning for hospital discharge after major trauma: a qualitative systematic review protocol.. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 18(2), 341-347.
2020 Lockwood, C., Stannard, D., Jordan, Z., & Porritt, K. (2020). The Joanna Briggs Institute clinical fellowship program:
a gateway opportunity for evidence-based quality improvement and organizational culture change. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 18(1), 1-4.
Scopus1 WoS12020 Ritchie, B., Porritt, K., Marin, T., & Williams, N. (2020). Diagnostic test accuracy of serum measurement of procalcitonin and C-reactive protein for bone and joint infection in children and adolescents: a systematic review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 18(3), 564-570.
2020 Porritt, K. (2020). Epidural Analgesia for Adult Undergoing Cardiac Surgery With or Without Cardiopulmonary Bypass. Clinical nurse specialist CNS, 34(4), 150-151.
2020 Whitehorn, A., Porritt, K., Lockwood, C., Xing, W., Zhu, Z., & Hu, Y. (2020). Methodological components and quality of evidence summaries: a scoping review protocol.. JBI evidence synthesis, 18(10), 2157-2163.
2020 Porritt, K., & Lockwood, C. (2020). Does facing the challenges of a global pandemic require more than evidence?. JBI evidence synthesis, 18(5), 857-858.
2020 Porritt, K. (2020). Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation for adults with implantable cardioverter defibrillators. British journal of community nursing, 25(9), 460-461.
2020 Borg, C., Porritt, K., & Hotham, E. (2020). Patient, parent/carer, and health care professional experience of medication adherence in children and adolescents with asthma: a qualitative systematic review protocol.. JBI evidence synthesis, Publish Ahead of Print.
2020 Barker, T. H., Dias, M., Stern, C., Porritt, K., Wiechula, R., Aromataris, E., . . . Munn, Z. (2020). Guidelines rarely used GRADE and applied methods inconsistently: a methodological study of Australian guidelines.. Journal of clinical epidemiology.
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.
Scopus12019 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.
Scopus17 WoS11 Europe PMC52019 Porritt, K. (2019). Mechanical vs. manual chest compressions for cardiac arrest. American Journal of Nursing, 119(5), 21.
2019 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.
Scopus22019 Gaston, S., Porritt, K., & Jordan, Z. (2019). Correctional nurse education and training for the care and support of prisoners with dementia: A systematic review of text and opinion protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 17(6), 1043-1050.
2019 Lockwood, C., Stannard, D., Bjerrum, M., Carrier, J., Evans, C., Hannes, K., . . . Salmond, S. W. (2019). A situated philosophical perspective would make some of the paradigm wars in qualitative evidence synthesis redundant: A commentary on Bergdahl’s critique of the meta-aggregative approach. Nursing Inquiry, 26(4), 3 pages.
Scopus1 WoS12018 Porritt, K. (2018). The effects of high perioperative inspiratory oxygen fraction for adult surgical patients. Journal of Perioperative Practice, 28(10), 254-255.
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.
Scopus3 Europe PMC12018 Dias, M. 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 Porritt, K. (2018). Yoga versus Non-Standard Care for Schizophrenia. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 39(11), 1-2.
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.
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.
2018 Martin, K., Porritt, K., & Aromataris, E. (2018). Effectiveness of interventions to control screen use and children's sleep, cognitive and behavioral outcomes: A systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 16(6), 1338-1345.
Scopus22018 Stern, C., Munn, Z., Porritt, K., Lockwood, C., Peters, M. D. J., 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.
Scopus5 WoS4 Europe PMC32018 Porritt, K. (2018). The Effects of Lateral Positioning in Critically Ill Adults. American Journal of Nursing, 118(1), 66.
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.
Scopus5 WoS3 Europe PMC12017 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.
Scopus6 Europe PMC12017 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.
Scopus22017 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.
2016 Lisy, K., & Porritt, K. (2016). Narrative synthesis: considerations and challenges. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 14(4), 201.
2016 Lisy, K., & Porritt, K. (2016). Narrative synthesis: considerations and challenges. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 14(4), 201.
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.
Europe PMC12016 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.
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.
Scopus174 Europe PMC562015 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.
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.
Scopus8 Europe PMC32015 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.
Scopus82 WoS78 Europe PMC592015 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.
Scopus2 WoS2 Europe PMC12014 Porritt, K. (2014). Greatness and quiet determination: tribute to Professor Alan Pearson. International Journal of Nursing Practice, 20(6), 561.
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.
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.
Scopus61 WoS55 Europe PMC332014 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.
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.
Scopus118 WoS66 Europe PMC352014 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.
Scopus42012 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.
Scopus12012 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.
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.
Europe PMC142006 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.
Europe PMC222006 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.
Europe PMC172006 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.
Europe PMC52004 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.
Scopus12004 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
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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 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. 2017 Lockwood, C., Munn, Z. R., Stannard, D., Salmond, S., Bjerrum, M., Carrier, J., & Porritt, K. (2017). Qualitative synthesis with meta-aggregation: A practicum. 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. 2016 Munn, Z., Lockwood, C., Porritt, K., Aromataris, E., & Jordan, Z. (2016). Meta-aggregation as a method to synthesise qualitative evidence: history and development. In Cochrane Colloquium. Seoul, South Korea. 2013 Munn, Z. R., Porritt, K., Aromataris, E., & Lockwood, C. (2013). Levels of Evidence, Grades of Recommendation and the GRADE Approach. In The Joanna Briggs Institute International Convention 2013. Adelaide, Australia. -
Conference Items
Year Citation 2015 Khalil, H., Chambers, H., Munn, Z., & 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. -
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; Associate Investigator
2017 Evidence appraisal to inform guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation. Heart Foundation; Associate Investigator
2016 The University of Adelaide, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences e-Learning Grant, “Developing engaging resources for the e-learning environment”; Chief Investigator
2013 VIC Health, Alcohol Cultural Change: A Literature Review; Associate Investigator
2012 VIC Health, Effectiveness of smoking cessation and prevention strategies to reduce social disparities: a rapid review; Associate Investigator
2012 Australian College of Operating Room Nurses (ACORN), Development and update of six standards, a nursing role and guideline; Associate Investigator
2004 Department of Health, South Australia, ‘Key Learnings from the National Palliative Care Program’; Associate Investigator
2004 Department of Health, South Australia, ‘Best Practice Models in Mental Health Nursing Education and Training’; Associate Investigator
2003/4 Health Canada and Department of Health, South Australia, ‘Healthy Work Environment Study’; Associate Investigator
Dr Kylie Porritt is a Senior Research Fellow and Program Manager of Implementation Science at JBI.
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Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name 2020 Principal Supervisor Effectiveness of preoperative nutritional supplementation on postoperative outcomes for patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy for cancer Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Dr Jordyn Kate Dangen 2019 Principal Supervisor The diagnostic test accuracy of serum measurement of procalcitonin and C-reactive protein for bone and joint infection in children and adolescents. A systemic review protocol. Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Dr Brett Kingsley Ritchie 2019 Co-Supervisor Adult Patient and/or Their Carer Experiences of Hospital Discharges After Major Trauma Event: A Qualitative Systematic Review Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Ms Jeanette Marie Collins 2018 Principal Supervisor Patient, parent/carer and healthcare professional experience of medication adherence in children and adolescents with asthma Master of Clinical Science Master Part Time Mr Corey Cal Borg 2017 Co-Supervisor Effectiveness of interventions to reduce screen time in children Master of Clinical Science Master Part Time Ms Katie Bianca Martin 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 -
Past Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name 2016 - 2019 Principal Supervisor Experiences of Parents and Carers Managing Asthma in Children Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Ms Robyn Jane Fawcett 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
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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 — —
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