Matthew Stephenson

Dr Matthew Stephenson

Grant-Funded Research Fellow

School of Public Health

College of Health


Dr Matthew Stephenson is a Research Fellow within the Transfer Science team at JBI. He is a Field Editor for the JBI Evidence Based Practice Database and manages a range of fields including Cancer, Blood Disorders, Palliative Care, Burns, and Wound & Skin Care. He is Program Manager for JBI External Scientific Writers. Matthew has a background in medical science and is experienced in primary and secondary research. He has expertise in the synthesis and implementation of evidence to facilitate improvements in health care practice and patient outcomes.

My current research interests include:

  • Evidence-based healthcare
  • Evidence-based point-of-care resources
  • Implementation science
  • Knowledge translation
  • Systematic review methodology

Date Position Institution name
2012 - ongoing Research Fellow University of Adelaide
2009 - 2011 Postdoctoral Senior Research Scientist Basil Hetzel Institute, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Date Institution name Country Title
2010 University of Queensland Australia PhD (Medicine)
2003 University of Adelaide Australia Honours Degree of B. Biotechnology
2002 University of Adelaide Australia Bachelor of Biotechnology

Year Citation
2025 Stephenson, M. (2025). Experiences and perceptions of participating in a peer-support intervention for adults with chronic non-cancer pain. NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES, 27(1), 5 pages.
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2025 Stern, C., Loveday, H., Godfrey, C., Pollock, D., Hong, Q. N., Rieger, K., . . . Lizarondo, L. (2025). Tools used to assess methodological quality of primary mixed methods or multi-method studies: a scoping review protocol. Jbi Evidence Synthesis, 23(8), 1609-1615.
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2025 Lai, H., Ooi, E., & Stephenson, M. (2025). Effects of immune check point inhibitors on the quality of life of patients with metastatic or recurrent head and neck cancer: a systematic review protocol. Jbi Evidence Synthesis, 23(8), 1663-1670.
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2024 Walters, S. J., Dizon, J., Stern, C., & Stephenson, M. (2024). The measurement of fatigue in clinicians within hospital settings: A systematic review of measurement properties. Nursing and Health Sciences, 26(1), 15 pages.
DOI Scopus2 WoS2 Europe PMC1
2024 Lai, J., Pilla, B., Stephenson, M., Brettle, A., Zhou, C., Li, W., . . . Wu, Y. (2024). Pre-treatment assessment of chemotherapy for cancer patients: a multi-site evidence implementation project of 74 hospitals in China. BMC Nursing, 23(1), 320.
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2023 Pap, R., Stephenson, M., Simpson, P., & Lockwood, C. (2023). Acceptability of Australian prehospital care quality indicators: An explanatory sequential mixed methods study. Paramedicine, 20(2), 38-50.
DOI Scopus1
2022 Zeng, K., Wang, N., Wang, M., Hu, L., Deng, G., Stephenson, M., & Zhang, L. (2022). Improving symptom-related communication skills among cancer patients in an oncology ward: a best practice implementation project. JBI evidence implementation, 20(1), 87-100.
DOI Scopus1 WoS1 Europe PMC1
2022 Aromataris, E., Stern, C., Lockwood, C., Barker, T. H., Klugar, M., Jadotte, Y., . . . Munn, Z. (2022). JBI Series Paper 2: Tailored evidence synthesis approaches are required to answer diverse questions: a pragmatic evidence synthesis toolkit from JBI. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 150, 196-202.
DOI Scopus66 WoS61 Europe PMC54
2022 Stephenson, M. (2022). Experiences of patients with lysosomal storage disorders receiving enzyme replacement therapy. NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES, 24(3), 4 pages.
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2022 Stephenson, M. (2022). Effectiveness of phosphate binders in adult patients with end stage renal disease receiving hemodialysis. NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES, 24(2), 523-526.
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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 Scopus29 WoS28 Europe PMC23
2021 Pap, R., Lockwood, C., Stephenson, M., & Simpson, P. (2021). Development of prehospital care quality indicators for the Australian setting: a modified RAND/UCLA appropriateness method.. Emerg Med J, 39(1), 57-62.
DOI Scopus5 WoS3 Europe PMC3
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 Scopus9 WoS8 Europe PMC9
2020 Wu, Y., Li, W., Stephenson, M., Cong, W., & Zhou, C. (2020). Pre-treatment assessment for patients with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy: a best practice implementation project.. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 18(1), 212-223.
DOI Scopus3 WoS4 Europe PMC3
2020 Pap, R., McKeown, R., Lockwood, C., Stephenson, M., & Simpson, P. (2020). Pelvic circumferential compression devices for prehospital management of suspected pelvic fractures: a rapid review and evidence summary for quality indicator evaluation.. Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med, 28(1), 1-13.
DOI Scopus12 WoS9 Europe PMC8
2020 Pap, R., Lockwood, C., Stephenson, M., & Simpson, P. (2020). Development and testing of Australian prehospital care quality indicators: study protocol.. BMJ open, 10(7), e038310.
DOI Scopus6 WoS4 Europe PMC3
2020 Lowe, J. R., Briggs, A. M., Whittle, S., & Stephenson, M. D. (2020). A systematic review of the effects of probiotic administration in inflammatory arthritis. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 40, 101207-1-101207-13.
DOI Scopus24 WoS18 Europe PMC13
2020 Munn, Z., Barker, T. H., Moola, S., Tufanaru, C., Stern, C., McArthur, A., . . . Aromataris, E. (2020). Methodological quality of case series studies: an introduction to the JBI critical appraisal tool. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 18(10), 2127-2133.
DOI Scopus1523 WoS1505 Europe PMC1306
2020 Walters, S. J., Stern, C., & Stephenson, M. (2020). The measurement of fatigue in clinicians within hospital settings: a systematic review protocol of measurement properties of instruments.. JBI Evid Synth, 19(2), 404-411.
DOI Scopus1 WoS1 Europe PMC1
2020 Lo, K., Stephenson, M., & Lockwood, C. (2020). Adoption of robotic stroke rehabilitation into clinical settings: a qualitative descriptive analysis. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 18(4), 376-390.
DOI Scopus19 WoS20 Europe PMC2
2020 Lo, K., Stephenson, M., & Lockwood, C. (2020). Extending the hierarchical decision matrix to incorporate a dominance ranking score for economic systematic reviews. MethodsX, 7, 11 pages.
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2020 Stephenson, M. D., & Bradshaw, W. (2020). Kidney transplantation: interventions to improve medication adherence. Renal Society of Australasia Journal, 16(1), 8-12.
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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 Scopus766 WoS756 Europe PMC608
2019 Stephenson, M. D., Lisy, K., Stern, C. J., Feyer, A. M., Fisher, L., & Aromataris, E. C. (2019). The impact of integrated care for people with chronic conditions on hospital and emergency department utilization: a rapid review. International journal of evidence-based healthcare, 17(1), 14-26.
DOI Scopus22 WoS21 Europe PMC16
2019 Walters, S. J., Stern, C., & Stephenson, M. (2019). Fatigue and measurement of fatigue: a scoping review protocol. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 17(3), 261-266.
DOI Scopus13 Europe PMC8
2019 Kinuthia, K., Stephenson, M., & Maogoto, E. (2019). Management of postpartum hemorrhage in a rural hospital in Kenya: A best practice implementation project. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 17(2), 248-258.
DOI Scopus5 Europe PMC4
2019 Lai, X. B., Huang, Z., Chen, C. Y., & Stephenson, M. (2019). Delirium screening in patients in a palliative care ward: a best practice implementation project. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 17(3), 429-441.
DOI Scopus4 Europe PMC3
2019 Lo, K., Stephenson, M., & Lockwood, C. (2019). The economic cost of robotic rehabilitation for adult stroke patients: a systematic review.. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 17(4), 520-547.
DOI Scopus52 Europe PMC28
2019 He, Y., Stephenson, M., Gu, Y., Hu, X., Zhang, M., & Jin, J. (2019). Asthma self-management in children: A best practice implementation project. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 17(5), 985-1002.
DOI Scopus5 Europe PMC3
2019 Lo, K., Stephenson, M., & Lockwood, C. (2019). Analysis of heterogeneity in a systematic review using meta-regression technique. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 17(2), 131-142.
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2018 Pap, R., Lockwood, C., Stephenson, M., & Simpson, P. (2018). Indicators to measure prehospital care quality: a scoping review. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 16(11), 2192-2223.
DOI Scopus22 Europe PMC10
2018 Lo, K., Stephenson, M., & Lockwood, C. (2018). The economic cost of robotic rehabilitation for adult stroke patients: A systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 16(8), 1593-1598.
DOI Scopus11 Europe PMC7
2018 Nganga, M., Lizarondo, L., Krishnan, J., & Stephenson, M. (2018). Management of full thickness rotator cuff tears in the elderly: A systematic review protocol. Jbi Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 16(8), 1628-1633.
DOI Scopus1 Europe PMC3
2018 Stephenson, M., & Bradshaw, W. (2018). Shared decision making in chronic kidney disease. Renal Society of Australasia Journal, 14(1), 26-32.
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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 Scopus26 WoS26 Europe PMC23
2018 Campbell, J. M., Stephenson, M. D., de Courten, B., Chapman, I., Bellman, S. M., & Aromataris, E. C. (2018). Metformin Use Associated with Reduced Risk of Dementia in Patients with Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, 65(4), 1225-1236.
DOI Scopus237 WoS216 Europe PMC190
2018 Nganga, M., Lizarondo, L., Krishnan, J., & Stephenson, M. (2018). Management of full thickness rotator cuff tears in the elderly: a systematic review protocol.. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 16(8), 1628-1633.
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2018 Lowe, J., Briggs, A., Whittle, S., Hoon, E., & Stephenson, M. (2018). Effectiveness of probiotics in the management of inflammatory arthritis: a systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Report, 16(12), 2295-2303.
DOI Scopus6 Europe PMC3
2018 Poh, E. W., McArthur, A., Stephenson, M., & Roughead, E. E. (2018). Effects of pharmacist prescribing on patient outcomes in the hospital setting: A systematic review. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 16(9), 1823-1873.
DOI Scopus27 Europe PMC22
2017 Lo, K., Stephenson, M., & Lockwood, C. (2017). Effectiveness of robotic assisted rehabilitation for mobility and functional ability in adult stroke patients: A systematic review protocol. Jbi Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 15(1), 39-48.
DOI Scopus30 Europe PMC9
2017 Ianunzio, J. R., Munn, Z., Mandziak, D., Stephenson, M., & Cain, M. E. (2017). Effectiveness of operative interventions for hemi or total hip arthroplasty patients who sustain a Vancouver B2 peri-prosthetic femoral fracture: A systematic review protocol. Jbi Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 15(2), 245-258.
DOI Scopus1 Europe PMC1
2017 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.
DOI Scopus70 WoS67 Europe PMC51
2017 Stephenson, M., Oliver, V., & Bradshaw, W. (2017). Evidence-based strategies for improving dialysis recovery time and managing post-dialysis fatigue. Renal Society of Australasia Journal, 13(1), 9-13.
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2017 Lapkin, S., & Stephenson, M. (2017). Not all measurement instruments are created equal. Jbi Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 15(5), 1220-1221.
DOI Scopus1 Europe PMC1
2017 Pap, R., Lockwood, C., Stephenson, M., & Simpson, P. (2017). Indicators to measure pre-hospital care quality: A scoping review protocol. Jbi Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 15(6), 1537-1542.
DOI Scopus5 Europe PMC3
2017 Stephenson, M., Campbell, J., Lisy, K., & Aromataris, E. (2017). Assessing healthcare professionals' experiences of integrated care: do surveys tell the full story?. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 15(3), 90-101.
DOI Scopus6 WoS6 Europe PMC6
2017 Campbell, J. M., Stephenson, M. D., de Courten, B., Chapman, I., Bellman, S. M., & Aromataris, E. (2017). Metformin and Alzheimer's disease, dementia and cognitive impairment: a systematic review protocol. Jbi Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 15(8), 2055-2059.
DOI Scopus23 Europe PMC19
2017 Campbell, J., Bellman, S., Stephenson, M., & Lisy, K. (2017). Metformin reduces all-cause mortality and diseases of ageing independent of its effect on diabetes control: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Ageing Research Reviews, 40, 31-44.
DOI Scopus366 WoS324 Europe PMC297
2017 Sugiharto, S., Stephenson, M., Hsu, Y., & Fajriyah, N. (2017). Diabetes self-management education training for community health center nurses in Indonesia: a best practice implementation project. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 15(9), 2390-2397.
DOI Scopus15 Europe PMC6
2017 Stephenson, M., & Bradshaw, W. (2017). Pre-dialysis education for patents with chronic kidney disease. Renal Society of Australasia Journal, 13(2), 53-57.
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2017 Campbell, J., Stephenson, M., Bateman, E., Peters, M., Keefe, D., & Bowen, J. (2017). Irinotecan-induced toxicity pharmacogenetics: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Pharmacogenomics Journal, 17(1), 21-28.
DOI Scopus57 WoS49 Europe PMC39
2017 Lo, K., Stephenson, M., & Lockwood, C. (2017). Effectiveness of robotic assisted rehabilitation for mobility and functional ability in adult stroke patients: a systematic review. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 15(12), 3049-3091.
DOI Scopus60 Europe PMC42
2016 Stephenson, M., Mcarthur, A., Giles, K., Lockwood, C., Aromataris, E., & Pearson, A. (2016). Prevention of falls in acute hospital settings: A multi-site audit and best practice implementation project. International Journal for Quality in Health Care, 28(1), 92-98.
DOI Scopus36 WoS32 Europe PMC28
2016 Munn, Z., Scarborough, A., Pearce, S., McArthur, A., Kavanagh, S., Girdler, M., . . . Kitson, A. (2016). Errata: The implementation of best practice in medication administration across a health network: a multisite evidence-based audit and feedback project.. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 13(12), 335.
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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 Stephenson, M. D., & Sinclair, P. M. (2016). Haemodialysis in patients at high risk of bleeding. Renal Society of Australasia Journal, 12(2), 62-71.
2016 Whiteford, C., White, S., & Stephenson, M. (2016). Effectiveness of nurse-led clinics on service delivery and clinical outcomes in adults with chronic ear, nose and throat complaints: a systematic review. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 14(4), 229-256.
DOI Scopus12 Europe PMC8
2016 Eddy, K., Jordan, Z., & Stephenson, M. (2016). Health professionals' experience of teamwork education in acute hospital settings: a systematic review of qualitative literature. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 14(4), 96-137.
DOI Scopus124 Europe PMC93
2016 Townshend, K., Jordan, Z., Stephenson, M., & Tsey, K. (2016). The effectiveness of mindful parenting programs in promoting parents' and children's wellbeing: a systematic review. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 14(3), 139-180.
DOI Scopus99 Europe PMC47
2016 Davis, K., White, S., & Stephenson, M. (2016). The influence of workplace culture on nurses' learning experiences: a systematic review of qualitative evidence. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 14(6), 274-346.
DOI Scopus36 Europe PMC23
2016 Lockwood, C., Stephenson, M., Lizarondo, L., van Den Hoek, J., & Harrison, M. (2016). Evidence implementation: Development of an online methodology from the knowledge-to-action model of knowledge translation. International Journal of Nursing Practice, 22(4), 322-329.
DOI Scopus10 WoS9 Europe PMC7
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 PMC5
2016 Oliver, V., & Stephenson, M. (2016). Prevention, assessment and management of post-dialysis fatigue in patients attending in-center hemodialysis: a best practice implementation project. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 14(11), 278-288.
DOI Scopus5 Europe PMC4
2016 Cain, M., Stephenson, M., Umapathysivam, K., Williams, N., & Ianunzio, J. (2016). Effectiveness of different minimally invasive epiphysiodesis techniques in the management of pediatric leg length discrepancies: a systematic review protocol.. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 14(12), 14-24.
DOI Europe PMC4
2015 Campbell, J., Bateman, E., Stephenson, M., Bowen, J., Keefe, D., & Peters, M. D. (2015). Methotrexate-induced Toxicity Pharmacogenetics; an Umbrella Review of Systematic reviews and Meta-analyses. Tumor Biology: from basic science to clinical application, 78(1), 27-39.
DOI Scopus58 WoS51 Europe PMC30
2015 Campbell, J., Bateman, E., Peters, M. D., Bowen, J., Keefe, D., & Stephenson, M. (2015). Fluoropyrimidine and Platinum Toxicity Pharmacogenetics: an Umbrella Review of Systematic reviews and Meta-analyses. FutureMedicine Pharmacogenomics, 17(4), 435-451.
DOI Scopus35 WoS23 Europe PMC26
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.
DOI Scopus1 Europe PMC1
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 Munn, Z., Scarborough, A., Pearce, S., McArthur, A., Kavanagh, S., Girdler, M., . . . Kitson, A. (2015). The implementation of best practice in medication administration across a health network: a multisite evidence-based audit and feedback project. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 13(8), 338-352.
DOI Scopus12 Europe PMC3
2015 Turner, A., & Stephenson, M. (2015). Documentation of chemotherapy administration by nursing staff in inpatient and outpatient oncology/hematology settings: a best practice implementation project. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 13(10), 316-334.
DOI Scopus4 Europe PMC2
2015 Giles, K., Stephenson, M., McArthur, A., & Aromataris, E. (2015). Prevention of in-hospital falls: Development of criteria for the conduct of a multi-site audit. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 13(2), 104-111.
DOI Scopus3 WoS3 Europe PMC2
2015 Tufanaru, C., Munn, Z., Stephenson, M., & Aromataris, E. (2015). Fixed or random effects meta-analysis? Common methodological issues in systematic reviews of effectiveness. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 13(3), 196-207.
DOI Scopus854 WoS800 Europe PMC666
2014 Stephenson, M. (2014). EDITORIAL. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 12(10), 1-2.
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2014 Eddy, K., Jordan, Z., & Stephenson, M. (2014). Health professionals’ experiences of teamwork education in acute hospital settings: A systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 12(8), 90-105.
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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.
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2014 Stephenson, M., Slyer, J., & Ferrara, L. (2014). The effectiveness of group visits for patients with heart failure on knowledge, quality of life, self-care, and hospitalizations. The Joanna Briggs Institute Database of Best Practice Information Sheets and Technical Reports, 18(1), 1-5.
2014 Hallett, P., Pearson, A., & Stephenson, M. (2014). Adult cancer survivors' experiences of health care interactions and unmet needs in health care services: a systematic review protocol. The JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 12(9), 36-44.
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2013 Whiteford, C. L., White, S., & Stephenson, M. (2013). Effectiveness of nurse-led clinics on service delivery and clinical outcomes in adults with chronic ear, nose and throat complaints: a systematic review protocol. The JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 11(8), 23-37.
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2013 Davis, K. M., White, S., & Stephenson, M. (2013). The influence of workplace culture on nurses' learning experiences: a systematic review protocol of qualitative evidence. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews & Implementation Reports, 11(12), 45-58.
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2012 Rogers, N., Stephenson, M., Kitching, A., Horowitz, J., & Coates, P. (2012). Amelioration of renal ischaemia-reperfusion injury by liposomal delivery of curcumin to renal tubular epithelial and antigen-presenting cells. British Journal of Pharmacology, 166(1), 194-209.
DOI Scopus47 WoS46 Europe PMC39
2012 Stephenson, M., Lim, S. H., He, H., & Mackey, S. (2012). Parental involvement in their children’s postoperative pain management in hospital. The JBI Database of Best Practice Information Sheets and Technical Reports, 16(3), 1-4.
2010 Richards, A. A., Colgrave, M. L., Zhang, J., Webster, J., Simpson, F., Preston, E., . . . Whitehead, J. P. (2010). Sialic acid modification of adiponectin is not required for multimerization or secretion but determines half-life in circulation. Molecular Endocrinology, 24(1), 229-239.
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Year Citation
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 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.
2011 Kireta, S., Stephenson, M., Rojas, D. M., Bennett, G., & Coates, P. T. (2011). EFFECT OF ALLOANTIBODIES ON HUMAN MESANGIAL CELLS: IMPLICATION FOR TRANSPLANT GLOMERULOPATHY. In NEPHROLOGY Vol. 16 (pp. 54). WILEY-BLACKWELL.
2010 Stephenson, M., Chen, J., Russell, C., Bennett, G., & Coates, P. (2010). SUCCESSFUL KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION IN A HIGHLY SENSITISED RECIPIENT: ABILITY OF COMBINED LIVER TRANSPLANT TO DEPLETE DONOR-SPECIFIC ANTI-HLA ANTIBODIES. In NEPHROLOGY Vol. 15 (pp. 41). WILEY-BLACKWELL.
2010 Stephenson, M., Cooke, D., Kireta, S., Drogemuller, C., Kitching, A., & Coates, P. (2010). DO URINARY DENDRITIC CELL MARKERS CD209 AND CD83 CORRELATE WITH RENAL ALLOGRAFT REJECTION?: A PILOT STUDY. In NEPHROLOGY Vol. 15 (pp. 40). WILEY-BLACKWELL.
2010 Rogers, N., Stephenson, M., & Coates, T. (2010). LIPOSOMAL CURCUMIN AMELIORATES RENAL ISCHAEMIA-REPERFUSION INJURY BY INHIBITING NFκB AND REDUCING OXIDATIVE STRESS. In NEPHROLOGY Vol. 15 (pp. 27). WILEY-BLACKWELL.

Year Citation
2022 Lo, K., Stephenson, M., & Lockwood, C. (2022). EXTENDING THE HIERARCHICAL DECISION MATRIX TO INCORPORATE A DOMINANCE RANKING SCORE FOR ECONOMIC SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS. Poster session presented at the meeting of VALUE IN HEALTH. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC.
2021 Barker, T., Munn, Z., Stern, C., McArthur, A., Stephenson, M., & Pilla, B. (2021). The JBI Comprehensive Systematic Review Training Program: Improves Participant Knowledge of the SR Process. Poster session presented at the meeting of Engaging Evidence 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.
2014 Stephenson, M. D. (2014). Prevention of in-hospital falls: a multi-site audit and best practice implementation project. Poster session presented at the meeting of 6th Biennial Australian and New Zealand Falls Prevention Conference. Luna Park, Syndey NSW AUSTRALIA.
2014 McArthur, A. L. (2014). Barriers and implementation of evidence-based falls prevention strategies: the clinical perspective. Poster session presented at the meeting of 6th Biennial Australian and New Zealand Falls Prevention Conference. Luna Park Sydney NSW AUSTRALIA.

Year Citation
2016 Stephenson, M. D., Lisy, K., Stern, C., & Aromataris, E. C. (2016). The impact of integrated care on hospital and emergency department utilisation and patient-reported outcomes.
2015 Stephenson, M., Campbell, J., Lisy, K., Chu, W. H., & Aromataris, E. C. (2015). Providing integrated care: experiences of healthcare providers.
2014 Aromataris, E. C., Moola, S., White, S., Gomersall, J., Riitano, D., Gyi, A. A., . . . Pearson, A. (2014). Risk factors for Lung Cancer.
2014 Stephenson, M., Giles, K., McArthur, A., Lockwood C., Aromataris, E. C., & Pearson, A. (2014). Prevention of in-hospital falls: a multi-site audit and assessment of best practice implementation.
2013 Stephenson, M., Porritt, K., Riitano, D., & Aromataris, E. C. (2013). Alcohol cultural change: a literature review.

2017: Department of Health, Australian Government. Health Technology Assessment, PICO confirmation.

2016: NSW Ministry of Health, NSW government. The impact of integrated care on hospital and emergency department utilisation and patient-reported outcomes: a rapid review; Project Lead.

2015: NSW Ministry of Health, NSW Government. Practitioner perspective of integrated care: a rapid review; Project Lead.

2013-18: NHMRC. Centre of Research Excellence in Aboriginal Chronic Disease Knowledge Translation and Exchange (CREATE); Associate Investigator.

2013-14: HCF Health and Medical Research Foundation. Prevention of in-hospital falls; Chief Investigator and Project Lead.

2013: VicHealth. Alcohol cultural change: A literature review; Project Lead.

2012: South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI). Benchmarking cancer researchers in South Australia; Project Lead.

2012: Cancer Australia. Risk factors for Lung Cancer.

2010: TSANZ/Amgen Research Grant. Role of HLA antibodies in transplant glomerulopathy; Associate Investigator.

2009: TQEH Research Foundation Small Grant. Role of mesangial cells in transplant glomerulopathy; Chief Investigator.

Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
2025 Co-Supervisor Outcomes of Sinonasal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SNSCC) – comparison between the neoadjuvant chemotherapy and conventional surgery and adjuvant therapy Master of Clinical Science Master Part Time Ms Mithma Ruvindhi Ekanayake
2025 Co-Supervisor Outcomes of Sinonasal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SNSCC) comparison between the neoadjuvant chemotherapy and conventional surgery and adjuvant therapy - Master Full Time Ms Mithma Ruvindhi Ekanayake
2024 Principal Supervisor The effects of immunotherapy versus standard therapy (chemotherapy and radiation therapy), on quality of life among patients with recurrent head and neck cancer: A systematic review Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Ms Huyen Ngoc Lai
2024 Principal Supervisor Prognostic significance of dysplastic margin for predicting recurrence and survival in patients undergoing curative excision of oral squamous cell carcinoma: a systematic review & meta-analysis Master of Philosophy (Public Health) Master Full Time Dr Belinda Liu
2024 Principal Supervisor Prognostic significance of dysplastic margin for predicting recurrence and survival in patients undergoing curative excision of oral squamous cell carcinoma: a systematic review & meta-analysis - Master Full Time Dr Belinda Liu
2024 Principal Supervisor The effects of immunotherapy versus standard therapy (chemotherapy and radiation therapy), on quality of life among patients with recurrent head and neck cancer: A systematic review - Master Full Time Ms Huyen Ngoc Lai
2017 Co-Supervisor The measurement of fatigue within occupational settings Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Mr Stephen John Walters
2017 Co-Supervisor The measurement of fatigue within occupational settings Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Stephen John Walters

Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
2024 - 2025 Co-Supervisor Effectiveness of air polishing as a method of oral prophylaxis in the orthodontic setting: a systematic review with meta-analysis Master of Clinical Science Master Part Time Deanne Maree Burgess
2017 - 2020 Principal Supervisor The Effectiveness, Economic Cost and Adoption of Robotic Rehabilitation for Mobility and Functional Ability in Adult Stroke Patients Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr Kenneth Lo
2017 - 2018 Co-Supervisor The effects of pharmacist prescribing on patient outcomes in the hospital setting: A systematic review Master of Clinical Science Master Part Time Ms Eng Whui Poh
2017 - 2020 Principal Supervisor The Effectiveness of Probiotics in the Management of Inflammatory Arthritis Master of Clinical Science Master Part Time Mrs Judith Rosemary Lowe
2017 - 2020 Co-Supervisor Management of full-thickness rotator cuff tears in the elderly: a systematic review Master of Clinical Science Master Part Time Mr Michael Nganga
2016 - 2018 Principal Supervisor The Effectiveness of Different Minimally Invasive Epiphysiodesis Techniques in the Management of Paediatric Leg Length Discrepancies: A Systematic Review Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Miss Megan Elizabeth Cain
2016 - 2022 Co-Supervisor The Development and Testing of Australian Prehospital Care Quality Indicators Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Mr Robin Pap
2016 - 2018 Co-Supervisor Effectiveness of operative interventions in individuals with hemi or total hip arthroplasty who sustain a Vancouver B2 peri-prosthetic femoral fracture Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Dr Jamie Raffaele Ianunzio
2015 - 2019 Co-Supervisor Evolving Emotions: Critically Analysing the Associations between Mindful Parenting and Affect Regulation Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Ms Kishani Samantha Townshend
2014 - 2016 Co-Supervisor Adult Cancer Survivors' Experiences of Healthcare Interactions and Unmet Needs in Healthcare Services: A Systematic Review Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Mr Peter Charles Hallett
2014 - 2016 Co-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
2013 - 2015 Co-Supervisor The experiences of health professionals who participate in teamwork education programmes in acute hospital settings: A systematic review of qualitative evidence Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Ms Kylie Jane Eddy
2013 - 2015 Co-Supervisor A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Nurse-led Clinics on Service Delivery and Clinical Outcomes in Adults with Chronic Ear, Nose and Throat Complaints Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Mrs Caroline Louise Whiteford
2013 - 2015 Co-Supervisor The influence of workplace culture on nurses' learning experiences: a systematic review of the qualitative evidence Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Mrs Kate Merice Davis

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