Kylie Porritt

Dr Kylie Porritt

Grant-Funded Researcher (C)

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 the Director of the Transfer Science Division at JBI and the Editor-in-Chief of the JBI EBP Database. She has been an active contributor to the field of evidence-based healthcare for nearly two decades. She leads a team of dedicated, passionate researchers, and together, collaborating with local and international stakeholders, they develop rigorous, trustworthy evidence-based resources to inform and guide clinical decision-making and practice

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 advancing the methodology underpinning the development of evidence-based point-of-care resources and has had a critical contribution in developing the methodology for the synthesis of qualitative evidence.

Dr Kylie Porritt currently supervises Masters and Ph.D. students. She is an active, contributing member to several methodologies and evidence-based practice committees, a core staff member of JBI Adelaide GRADE, and peer reviews for several nursing and evidence synthesis, and implementation journals.

Dr. Kylie Porritt has a long-standing interest in evidence-based healthcare 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

  • Appointments
    Date Position Institution name
    2021 - ongoing Director Transfer Science Division JBI
    2018 - 2021 Senior Research Fellow Joanna Briggs Institute
    2014 - 2015 Acting Editor International Journal of Nursing Practice
    2011 - ongoing 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
    Medical and Health Sciences Medicine, Nursing and Health Curriculum and Pedagogy Public Health and Health Services

  • Journals
    Year Citation
    2025 Whitehorn, A., Lockwood, C., Hu, Y., Xing, W., Zhu, Z., & Porritt, K. (2025). Methodological components, structure, and quality assessment tools for evidence summaries: a scoping review. Jbi Evidence Synthesis, 23(3), 493-516.
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    2025 Evans, C., Hassanein, Z. M., Bains, M., Bennett, C., Bjerrum, M., Edgley, A., . . . Salmond, S. (2025). Addressing equity, diversity, and inclusion in JBI qualitative systematic reviews: a methodological scoping review. Jbi Evidence Synthesis, 23(3), 454-479.
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    2024 McArthur, C., & Porritt, K. (2024). Effectiveness of physical rehabilitation for physical functioning and quality of life in long-term care residents with dementia. NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES, 26(4), 5 pages.
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    2024 Stern, C., Munn, Z., Barker, T. H., Porritt, K., Stone, J., Pap, R., . . . Aromataris, E. (2024). Implementing the GRADE approach in systematic reviews that adhere to JBI methodological conduct. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 22(3), 351-358.
    DOI Scopus11 Europe PMC8
    2024 Porritt, K. (2024). Experiences of adults living with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator for cardiovascular disease. NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES, 26(2), 4 pages.
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    2023 Jordan, Z., Pilla, B., Porritt, K., Munn, Z., Aromataris, E., & Lockwood, C. (2023). Turning the flywheel: mobilizing the JBI model of evidence-based healthcare. Jbi Evidence Implementation, 21(1), 96-100.
    DOI Scopus6 Europe PMC2
    2023 Porritt, K., McArthur, A., Lockwood, C., Munn, Z., & and the JBI Implementation Methodology Group. (2023). JBI's approach to evidence implementation: a 7-phase process model to support and guide getting evidence into practice.. JBI evidence implementation, 21(1), 3-13.
    DOI Scopus53 WoS2 Europe PMC40
    2023 Jordan, Z., Lockwood, C., Aromataris, E., Pilla, B., Porritt, K., Klugar, M., . . . Munn, Z. (2023). Corrigendum to "JBI series paper 1: introducing JBI and the JBI model of EHBC" [Journal of Clinical Epidemiology 150 (2022) 191-195/10807]. . Journal of clinical epidemiology, 162, S0895-4356(23)00178-6.
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    2023 Gaston, S., Porritt, K., & Jordan, Z. (2023). Dementia care behind prison walls: A descriptive study understanding nurse's knowledge and educational needs.. Nurse Educ Pract, 72, 103787.
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    2023 Munn, Z., McArthur, A., Klugar, M., Stannard, D., Cooper, A. S., Enuameh, Y., & Porritt, K. (2023). Providing a scaffold for considering theoretical frameworks in evidence implementation projects: the JBI approach to evidence implementation. JBI Evidence Implementation, 21(4), 386-393.
    DOI Scopus3 WoS1 Europe PMC3
    2022 Porritt, K. (2022). Experience of parents and carers in managing asthma in children. NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES, 24(4), 892-896.
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    2022 Jordan, Z., Lockwood, C., Aromataris, E., Pilla, B., Porritt, K., Klugar, M., . . . Munn, Z. (2022). JBI Series Paper 1: Introducing JBI and the JBI Model of EHBC.. J Clin Epidemiol, 150, 191-195.
    DOI Scopus17 Europe PMC10
    2022 Pilla, B., Jordan, Z., Christian, R., Kynoch, K., McInerney, P., Cooper, K., . . . Munn, Z. (2022). JBI Series Paper 4: The role of collaborative evidence networks in promoting and supporting evidence-based healthcare globally: reflections from 25 years across 38 countries.. Journal of clinical epidemiology, 150, 210-215.
    DOI Scopus16 WoS6 Europe PMC11
    2022 Lockwood, C., Munn, Z., Jordan, Z., Pilla, B., Alves de Araújo Püschel, V., Borges Dos Santos, K., . . . Lizarondo, L. (2022). JBI Series Paper 3: The importance of people, process, evidence, and technology in pragmatic, healthcare provider-led evidence implementation. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 150, 203-209.
    DOI Scopus8 WoS3 Europe PMC4
    2022 Grinspun, D., Perry, L., Abu-Qamar, M. Z., Stannard, D., & Porritt, K. (2022). Nursing crisis: Challenges and opportunities for our profession after COVID-19. International Journal of Nursing Practice, 28(3), e13075.
    DOI Scopus5 Europe PMC3
    2022 Collins, J., Lizarondo, L., Taylor, S., & Porritt, K. (2022). Adult patient and carer experiences of planning for hospital discharge after a major trauma event: a qualitative systematic review.. Disabil Rehabil, 45(21), 1-21.
    DOI Scopus2 Europe PMC1
    2022 Gaston, S., Porritt, K., & Jordan, Z. (2022). Correctional nurse education and training to care for and support prisoners with dementia: a systematic review of text and opinion. JBI Evid Synth, 20(5), 1275-1323.
    DOI Scopus7 WoS1 Europe PMC6
    2021 Whitehorn, A., Fu, L., Porritt, K., Lizarondo, L., Stephenson, M., Marin, T., . . . Lockwood, C. (2021). Mapping Clinical Barriers and Evidence-Based Implementation Strategies in Low-to-Middle Income Countries (LMICs). WORLDVIEWS ON EVIDENCE-BASED NURSING, 18(3), 190-200.
    DOI Scopus19 WoS6 Europe PMC17
    2021 Munn, Z., Dias, M., Tufanaru, C., Porritt, K., Stern, C., Jordan, Z., . . . Pearson, A. (2021). The "quality" of JBI qualitative research synthesis: a methodological investigation into the adherence of meta-aggregative systematic reviews to reporting standards and methodological guidance.. JBI Evid Synth, 19(5), 1119-1139.
    DOI Scopus23 WoS7 Europe PMC13
    2021 Ritchie, B., Porritt, K., Marin, T., & Williams, N. (2021). Diagnostic test accuracy of serum procalcitonin compared with C-reactive protein for bone and joint infection in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 19(12), 3209-3237.
    DOI Scopus6 WoS2 Europe PMC2
    2020 Dangen, J., Porritt, K., & Abbas, S. (2020). Effect of preoperative nutritional supplementation on postoperative outcomes for patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy for cancer: a systematic review protocol.. JBI evidence synthesis, Publish Ahead of Print(7), 1675-1681.
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    2020 McArthur, A. (2020). The ripple effect of evidence implementation: a descriptive evaluation of JBI's Evidence-based Clinical Fellowship Program. JBI Evidence Implementation, 19(2), 142-148.
    DOI Scopus8 WoS4 Europe PMC5
    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.
    DOI Scopus2 WoS2 Europe PMC1
    2020 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.
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    2020 Lockwood, C. S., 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.
    DOI Scopus12 WoS11 Europe PMC8
    2020 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.
    DOI Scopus5 Europe PMC5
    2020 Porritt, K. (2020). Epidural Analgesia for Adult Undergoing Cardiac Surgery With or Without Cardiopulmonary Bypass. Clinical nurse specialist CNS, 34(4), 150-151.
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    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.
    DOI Scopus5 WoS2 Europe PMC1
    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.
    DOI Scopus1 WoS1
    2020 Porritt, K. (2020). Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation for adults with implantable cardioverter defibrillators. British journal of community nursing, 25(9), 460-461.
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    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, 18(12), 2714-2720.
    DOI Scopus2 WoS1
    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, 130, 125-134.
    DOI Scopus15 WoS8 Europe PMC9
    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.
    DOI Scopus5 Europe PMC2
    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.
    DOI Scopus679 WoS368 Europe PMC513
    2019 Porritt, K. (2019). Mechanical vs. manual chest compressions for cardiac arrest. American Journal of Nursing, 119(5), 21.
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    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.
    DOI Scopus30 Europe PMC19
    2019 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.
    DOI Scopus2 Europe PMC2
    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.
    DOI Scopus8 WoS5 Europe PMC3
    2018 Porritt, K. (2018). The effects of high perioperative inspiratory oxygen fraction for adult surgical patients. Journal of Perioperative Practice, 28(10), 254-255.
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    2018 Wang, N., Yang, Z., Miao, J., Mi, X., Liu, S., Stern, C. J., . . . 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.
    DOI Scopus7 Europe PMC4
    2018 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.
    DOI Scopus1
    2018 Porritt, K. (2018). Yoga versus Non-Standard Care for Schizophrenia. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 39(11), 1-2.
    DOI Scopus3 WoS2 Europe PMC2
    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 Scopus1 Europe PMC1
    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 Scopus2 Europe PMC2
    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.
    DOI Scopus5 Europe PMC2
    2018 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.
    DOI Scopus25 WoS20 Europe PMC17
    2018 Porritt, K. (2018). The Effects of Lateral Positioning in Critically Ill Adults. American Journal of Nursing, 118(1), 66.
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    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 Scopus22 WoS9 Europe PMC8
    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 Scopus13 Europe PMC10
    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 Scopus3
    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.
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    2016 Lisy, K., & Porritt, K. A. (2016). Narrative synthesis: considerations and challenges. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 14(4), 201.
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    2016 Lisy, K., & Porritt, K. A. (2016). Narrative synthesis: considerations and challenges. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 14(4), 201.
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    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 PMC3
    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 Scopus6 Europe PMC4
    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 Scopus1467 WoS691 Europe PMC814
    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.
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    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 Scopus9 Europe PMC6
    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 Scopus127 WoS106 Europe PMC94
    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 Scopus3 WoS3 Europe PMC2
    2014 Porritt, K. (2014). Greatness and quiet determination: tribute to Professor Alan Pearson. International Journal of Nursing Practice, 20(6), 561.
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    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 Scopus1
    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 Scopus389 WoS193 Europe PMC275
    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.
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    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 Scopus521 WoS313 Europe PMC320
    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.
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    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.
    DOI Scopus1 Europe PMC8
    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.
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    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 WoS29 Europe PMC19
    2007 Pearson, A., Laschinger, H., Porritt, K., Jordan, Z., Tucker, D., & Long, L. (2007). Comprehensive systematic review of evidence on developing and sustaining nursing leadership that fosters a healthy work environment in healthcare. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTHCARE, 5(2), 208-253.
    DOI WoS59 Europe PMC43
    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 WoS44 Europe PMC31
    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 WoS31 Europe PMC20
    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 WoS19 Europe PMC7
    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 Scopus2
    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
    Year Citation
    2013 Porritt, K., & Pearson, A. (2013). The historical emergence of qualitative synthesis (1 ed.). United States: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
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    - Aromataris, E., Lockwood, C., Porritt, K., Pilla, B., & Jordan, Z. (Eds.) (n.d.). JBI Manual for Evidence Synthesis. JBI.
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    - Aromataris, E., Lockwood, C., Porritt, K., Pilla, B., & Jordan, Z. (Eds.) (n.d.). JBI Manual for Evidence Synthesis. JBI.
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    - Porritt, K., McArthur, A., Lockwood, C., & Munn, Z. (Eds.) (n.d.). JBI Manual for Evidence Implementation. JBI.
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  • Book Chapters
    Year Citation
    2025 Porritt, K., Evans, C., Bennett, C., Loveday, H., Bjerrum, M., Salmond, S., . . . Lockwood, C. (2025). Systematic reviews of qualitative evidence. In E. Aromataris, C. Lockwood, K. Porritt, B. Pilla, & Z. Jordan (Eds.), JBI Manual for Evidence Synthesis.
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    2025 Porritt, K., Evans, C., Bennett, C., Loveday, H., Bjerrum, M., Salmond, S., . . . Lockwood, C. (2025). Systematic reviews of qualitative evidence. In E. Aromataris, C. Lockwood, K. Porritt, B. Pilla, & Z. Jordan (Eds.), JBI Manual for Evidence Synthesis.
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    2024 Porritt, K. (2024). Cardiovascular and Respiratory. In G. Koutoukidis (Ed.), Tabbner's Nursing Care 2 Vol Set - E-Book Epub Theory and Practice. Elsevier Health Sciences.
    2020 Porritt, K. (2020). Nursing care of an individual: cardiovascular and respiratory. In G. Koutoukidis, & K. Stainton (Eds.), Tabbner's Nursing Care 2 Vol Set Theory and Practice (8 ed.). Elsevier.
    2020 Munn, Z., McArthur, A., Porritt, K., Porritt, K., Lizarondo, L., Moola, S., & Lockwood, C. (2020). Section 2: Evidence implementation projects using an evidence-based audit and feedback approach: the JBI Implementation Framework. In K. Porritt, A. McArthur, C. Lockwood, & Z. Munn (Eds.), JBI Manual for Evidence Implementation.
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    2020 Munn, Z., McArthur, A., Porritt, K., Porritt, K., Lizarondo, L., Moola, S., & Lockwood, C. (2020). Section 2: Evidence implementation projects using an evidence-based audit and feedback approach: the JBI Implementation Framework. In K. Porritt, A. McArthur, C. Lockwood, & Z. Munn (Eds.), JBI Manual for Evidence Implementation.
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    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.
    - Lockwood, C., Porritt, K., McArthur, A., & Munn, Z. (n.d.). Section 1: An introduction to evidence implementation. In JBI Manual for Evidence Implementation. JBI.
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    - Lockwood, C., Porritt, K., McArthur, A., & Munn, Z. (n.d.). Section 1: An introduction to evidence implementation. In JBI Manual for Evidence Implementation. JBI.
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  • 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
    2021 Barker, T., Munn, Z., Dias, M., Porritt, K., Tufanaru, C., Stern, C., . . . Schunemann, H. (2021). Guidelines rarely used GRADE and applied methods inconsistently. Poster session presented at the meeting of GIN Conference 2021.
    2019 Barker, T., McArthur, A., Stern, C., Porritt, K., Stephenson, M., Pilla, B., & Munn, Z. (2019). Evidence-based learning: design, evaluation and conduct to optimise student outcomes. Poster session presented at the meeting of G-I-N & JBI 2019 Adelaide. Adelaide, South Australia.
    2019 Barker, T., Munn, Z., Dias, M., Porritt, K., Tufanaru, C., Stern, C., . . . Schunemann, H. (2019). Use of GRADE in Australian clinical practice guidelines. Poster session presented at the meeting of G-I-N & JBI 2019 Adelaide.
    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 Director of the Transfer Science Division at JBI, University of Adelaide. 

  • Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
    Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
    2024 Co-Supervisor Building Equitable Global Collaborative Evidence Networks Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Mrs Bianca Pilla
    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
    2023 - 2025 Principal Supervisor Miscarriage and health care professional perceptions of bereavement care within emergency departments in western countries: a qualitative systematic review Master of Clinical Science Master Part Time Ms Sophie Alexandra Porter
    2020 - 2022 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 - 2021 Principal Supervisor The Diagnostic Test accuracy of Serum Procalcitonin compared to C-Reactive Protein for Bone and Joint Infection in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Mr Brett Ritchie
    2019 - 2022 Co-Supervisor Adult patient and carer experiences of planning for hospital discharge after a major trauma event: a qualitative systematic review Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Ms Jeanette Marie Collins
    2017 - 2021 Co-Supervisor Interventions to control children’s screen use and their effect on sleep: a systematic review and meta-analysis Master of Clinical Science Master Part Time Ms Katie Bianca Martin
    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 Dr 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

  • Other Supervision Activities
    Date Role Research Topic Location Program Supervision Type Student Load Student Name
    2024 - ongoing External Supervisor Clinical Utility of Priocalcitonin in Paediatric Osteo-Articular Infections University of South Australia - Doctorate Full Time Brett Ritchie

  • Board Memberships
    Date Role Board name Institution name Country
    2024 - ongoing Board Member Cochrane Rehabilitation University of Adelaide Australia
    2021 - ongoing Board Member Evidence Synthesis Taxonomy Initiative Advisory Board University of Adelaide Australia
    2020 - ongoing Board Member JBI Scientific Committee University of Adelaide Australia

  • Committee Memberships
    Date Role Committee Institution Country
    2025 - ongoing Member Methods Artificial Intelligence: Joint Cochrane, Campbell Collaboration, JBI & Collaboration for Environmental Evidence Methods Group Joint Cochrane, Campbell Collaboration, JBI & Collaboration for Environmental Evidence Australia
    2021 - ongoing Chair Evidence at the Point of Care Methodology Group University of Adelaide Australia
    2020 - 2023 Chair Qualitative Synthesis Methodology Group University of Adelaide Australia
    2019 - ongoing Member National Health and Medical Research Council's (NHMRC) Natural Therapies Working Committee University of Adelaide Australia
    2018 - 2020 Chair Implementation Science Methodology Group University of Adelaide Australia
    2016 - ongoing Member GRADE Working Group - Adelaide University of Adelaide Australia
    2016 - ongoing Member Grade Working Group University of Adelaide Australia
    2016 - ongoing Member Implementation Science Methodology Group University of Adelaide Australia
    2011 - ongoing Member Qualitative Evidence Synthesis Methodology Group JBI, University of Adelaide Australia

  • Memberships
    Date Role Membership Country
    2025 - ongoing Member Sax Institute Australia
    2023 - ongoing Member Australasian Institute of Digital Health Australia
    2018 - ongoing Member Health Services Research Association Australia
    2016 - ongoing Member Guidelines International Network (GIN) Australia
    2010 - ongoing Member Cochrane Nursing Care Field -

  • Editorial Boards
    Date Role Editorial Board Name Institution Country
    2017 - ongoing Associate Editor JBI Evidence Synthesis JBI Australia
    2011 - 2024 Editor International Journal of Nursing Practice University of Adelaide Australia

  • Presentation
    Date Topic Presented at Institution Country
    2024 - ongoing Bridging Qualitative Synthesis with Practice and Policy via online Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham India
    2023 - ongoing Engaging stakeholders, building capacity, developing partnerships 2023 Cochrane Colloquium Cochrane Colloquium, London -
    2023 - ongoing Challenges and Solutions of Getting Evidence to Practice - University of Santo Tomas, Philippines -
    2023 - ongoing Accessing and identifying trustworthy evidence in practice - Fudan University, China -
    2023 - ongoing Promoting and Supporting Evidence-based Healthcare - CALHN, Adelaide -
    2022 - ongoing Dissemination, translation, and promotion of research - Flinders University, South Australia -
    2021 - ongoing Using evidence, providing clinical care: a practical approach to implementation JBI Live Webinar JBI, University of Adeladie -
    2021 - ongoing Evidence implementation: the key challenges 6th Congress on Nursing Research of Ibero American and Portuguese-speaking countries Panel II at the International Symposium on Evidence-Based Health Care UICISA: E Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Coimbra, Portugal -
    2020 - ongoing Past, present and future of evidence-based health care EAFONS 2020 23rd East Asian Forum of Nursing University of Chian Mai, Thailand -

  • Review, Assessment, Editorial and Advice
    Date Title Type Institution Country
    2023 - ongoing Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) (German Research Foundation) Grant Assessment Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft Germany
    2020 - ongoing Journal of Herbal Medicine Peer Review University of Adelaide -
    2020 - ongoing BMC Medical Research Methodology Peer Review University of Adeladie -
    2020 - ongoing Health Research Council of New Zealand Grant Assessment Health Research Council of New Zealand New Zealand
    2020 - ongoing BMC Health Research Peer Review University of Adelaide -
    2020 - ongoing BMC Geriatrics Peer Review University of Adelaide -
    2018 - ongoing BMC Nursing Peer Review University of Adelaide -
    2015 - ongoing JBI Evidence Synthesis Peer Review University of Adelaide -
  • Position: Grant-Funded Researcher (C)
  • Phone: 83137581
  • Email: kylie.porritt@adelaide.edu.au
  • Campus: Womens & Childrens Hospital
  • Building: WCH - Norwich Centre, floor 3
  • Org Unit: JBI
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