Dr Sonia Hines
Senior Research Fellow
School of Public Health
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.
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Sonia Hines is a Senior Research Fellow in the Synthesis Science Division of JBI with a deep interest in evidence-based practice and research methods education. Formerly from Brisbane, she spent 6 years in Alice Springs developing the Mparntwe Centre for Evidence in Health, Flinders University: a JBI Centre of Excellence, leaving as Centre Director and Senior Research Fellow.
Sonia's main area of expertise is systematic reviews and evidence syntheses. She is an experienced trainer in JBI systematic review methods and has conducted a wide range of review types including effectiveness (Cochrane and JBI), risk and aetiology, qualitative, mixed-methods, measurement properties (COSMIN), and scoping reviews. She also has experience in rural and remote, and Indigenous health research.
Sonia's research interests include: research literacy, research pedagogy, evidence-based healthcare, stroke, postoperative nursing care, and systematic review methods.
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Appointments
Date Position Institution name 2024 - ongoing Senior Research Fellow University of Adelaide 2018 - 2024 Senior Research Fellow Flinders University -
Education
Date Institution name Country Title 2014 - 2022 Queensland University of Technology Australia PhD 2013 Murdoch University Australia Graduate Diploma Adult and Tertiary Education 2012 Queensland University of Technology Australia Masters of Applied Science (Research) 1992 - 1994 Griffith University Australia Bachelor of Nursing -
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Journals
Year Citation 2025 Suebkinorn, O., Ramos, J. S., Grace, S. L., Gebremichael, L. G., Bulamu, N. B., Pinero de Plaza, M. A., . . . Beleigoli, A. (2025). Effectiveness of alternative exercises in cardiac rehabilitation on program completion and outcomes in women with or at high risk of cardiovascular disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 23(6), 1041-1076.
2025 Hines, S., & Ho, H. (2025). Protocols for systematic and scoping reviews: Why is my registration not enough?. Jbi Evidence Synthesis, 23(7), 1283-1285.
2025 Pinero de Plaza, M. A., Gulyani, A., Bulto, L. N., Allande-Cussó, R., Pearson, V., Lange, B., . . . Hendriks, J. M. (2025). Telehealth as a Care Solution for Homebound People: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Healthcare Utilization, Quality of Life, and Well-Being Outcomes. Health and Social Care in the Community, 2025(1), 32 pages.
2025 Thompson, K., Ahad, M. A., Di Censo, G., Hines, S., Rich, N., McEntee, A., & Bowden, J. (2025). Present but Overlooked: A Scoping Review of Instruments and Approaches for Measuring Presenteeism Related to Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug Use.. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 1-25.
2025 Hermes, I., Cibich, M., Hines, S., & Woodyatt, L. (2025). Barriers to and facilitators of engagement with support services by pregnant women at risk of child removal: a mixed methods systematic review. Jbi Evidence Synthesis, 23(9), 1698-1769.
Scopus12025 Thompson, K., Ahad, M. A., Di Censo, G., Hines, S., Rich, N., McEntee, A., & Bowden, J. (2025). Correction: Present but Overlooked: A Scoping Review of Instruments and Approaches for Measuring Presenteeism Related to Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug Use.. J Occup Rehabil, 2 pages.
2025 Trigg, J., McEntee, A., Kostadinov, V., Hines, S., Fairweather, A. K., Guillaumier, A., . . . Bowden, J. (2025). Tobacco cessation interventions in high-income countries with Chinese, Vietnamese and Arab people who smoke: a scoping review of outcomes and cultural considerations. BMJ PUBLIC HEALTH, 3(2), 8 pages.
2025 Arkapaw, L., Hines, S., Brand, A., Black, O., Byrne, M., Harvey, G., & Smith, J. A. (2025). Evaluations of clinical practice guidelines, protocols, and pathways used in rural and remote Australia, Canada, and Aotearoa New Zealand: a scoping review protocol.. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 23(7), 1485-1492.
2025 Gould, J. F., Hines, S., Best, K. P., Grzeskowiak, L. E., Jansen, O., & Green, T. J. (2025). Choline During Pregnancy and Child Neurodevelopment: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials and Observational Studies. Nutrients, 17(5), 886-1-886-18.
Scopus1 WoS1 Europe PMC12025 Jadotte, Y., John, D., Lockwood, S., Bulamu, N., van Mastrigt, G., Vale, L., . . . Hines, S. (2025). Economic evaluation synthesis: time for a methodological update to support equitable decision-making. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 23(10), 1895-1897.
2024 Bulto, L. N., Roseleur, J., Noonan, S., Pinero de Plaza, M. A., Champion, S., Dafny, H. A., . . . Hendriks, J. M. (2024). Effectiveness of nurse-led interventions versus usual care to manage hypertension and lifestyle behaviour: a systematic review and meta-analysis.. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 23(1), 21-32.
Scopus42 WoS40 Europe PMC352024 Suebkinorn, O., Ramos, J. S., Grace, S. L., Gebremichael, L. G., Bulamu, N., Pinero de Plaza, M. A., . . . Beleigoli, A. (2024). Effectiveness of alternative versus traditional exercises on cardiac rehabilitation program utilization in women with or at high risk of cardiovascular disease: a systematic review protocol.. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 22(2), 281-291.
Scopus5 WoS5 Europe PMC32024 Gebremichael, L. G., Champion, S., Nesbitt, K., Pearson, V., Bulamu, N. B., Dafny, H. A., . . . NHMRC CHAP Project Team. (2024). Effectiveness of cardiac rehabilitation programs on medication adherence in patients with cardiovascular disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Cardiology. Cardiovascular Risk and Prevention, 20, 200229-1-200229-8.
Scopus4 WoS3 Europe PMC12024 Stern, C., Hines, S., Leonardi-Bee, J., Slyer, J., Wilson, S., Carrier, J., . . . Aromataris, E. (2024). Attack of zombie reviews? JBI Evidence Synthesis editors discuss the commentary "Definition, harms, and prevention of redundant systematic reviews". JBI Evidence Synthesis, 22(3), 359-363.
Scopus2 WoS1 Europe PMC12024 Dafny, H. A., McCloud, C., Champion, S., Pearson, V., Hines, S., Brown, S., . . . Johnston, S. (2024). Interventions to prevent or manage workplace violence against student nurses during clinical placement: a systematic review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 22(5), 881-888.
Scopus5 WoS5 Europe PMC42024 Bulamu, N. B., Gebremichael, L. G., Hines, S., Mpundu-Kaambwa, C., Pearson, V., Dafny, H. A., . . . Clark, R. A. (2024). Measurement properties of utility-based health-related quality of life measures in cardiac rehabilitation and secondary prevention programs: a systematic review. Quality of Life Research, 33(9), 2299-2320.
Scopus3 WoS4 Europe PMC32023 Moola, S., Munday, J., Kynoch, K., & Hines, S. (2023). Nurses' experiences of patient advocacy in the perioperative department. Nursing and Health Sciences, 25(3), 482-485.
2023 Bulto, L., Roseleur, J., Noonan, S., Pinero de Plaza, M., Champion, S., Dafny, H., . . . Hendriks, J. (2023). Nurse-Led Interventions Versus Usual Care to Manage Hypertension: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Heart Lung and Circulation, 32(Suppl. 3), S330.
2023 Oster, C., Hines, S., Rissel, C., Asante, D., Khadka, J., Seeher, K. M., . . . Isaac, V. (2023). A systematic review of the measurement properties of aspects of psychological capacity in older adults. Age and Ageing, 52(Supplement 4), iv67-iv81.
Scopus5 WoS4 Europe PMC42023 Pinero de Plaza, M. A., Gebremichael, L., Brown, S., Wu, C. -J., Clark, R. A., McBride, K., . . . Morey, K. (2023). Health System Enablers and Barriers to Continuity of Care for First Nations Peoples Living with Chronic Disease. International Journal of Integrated Care, 23(4), 17-1-17-19.
Scopus7 WoS8 Europe PMC62023 Bulto, L., Roseleur, J., Noonan, S., Pinero De Plaza, A., Champion, S., Dafny, H. A., . . . Hendriks, J. (2023). Effectiveness of nurse-led interventions to manage hypertension and lifestyle behaviour effectively: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Europace, 25(Supplement 1), i1247.
2023 Bulamu, N. B., Hines, S., Gebremichael, L. G., Mpundu-Kaambwa, C., Pinero de Plaza, M. A., Dafny, H. A., . . . Clark, R. A. (2023). Measurement properties of utility-based health-related quality of life measures in cardiac rehabilitation: a systematic review protocol.. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 21(10), 2082-2091.
Scopus2 WoS2 Europe PMC22023 Oster, C., Skelton, C., Leibbrandt, R., Hines, S., & Bonevski, B. (2023). Models of social prescribing to address non-medical needs in adults: a scoping review. BMC Health Services Research, 23(1), 642-1-642-20.
Scopus33 WoS33 Europe PMC242023 Bhatta, M., Field, E., Cass, M., Zander, K., Guthridge, S., Brearley, M., . . . Mathew, S. (2023). Examining the Heat Health Burden in Australia: A Rapid Review. Climate, 11(12), 246-1-246-18.
Scopus6 WoS52023 Dinh, T. T. H., Tori, K., & Hines, S. (2023). Interprofessional disaster exercises in nursing curricula: a necessary inclusion. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 21(12), 2279-2280.
Scopus2 WoS1 Europe PMC12023 Dinh, T. T. H., Tori, K., & Hines, S. (2023). Interprofessional disaster exercises for undergraduate nursing students: a scoping review. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 21(12), 2281-2308.
Scopus3 WoS3 Europe PMC22023 Carey, T. A., Cibich, M., Carey, M., & Hines, S. (2023). Meet us where we are: non-Indigenous young peoples’ ideas on how to reduce alcohol-related harm in Mparntwe (Alice Springs). Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 47(6), 100100-1-100100-7.
2023 Cibich, M., Hines, S., & Carey, T. A. (2023). Effectiveness of strategies to reduce risky alcohol consumption among youth living in rural or remote areas: a systematic review. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 21(10), 1971-2021.
Scopus2 WoS2 Europe PMC22023 Griffits, S., Hines, S., & Moloney, C. (2023). Characteristics and processes of registered nurses' clinical reasoning and factors relating to the use of clinical reasoning in practice: A scoping review. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 21(4), 713-743.
Scopus11 WoS10 Europe PMC72023 Dafny, H. A., Champion, S., Gebremichael, L. G., Pearson, V., Hendriks, J. M., Clark, R. A., . . . NHMRC CHAP Project Team. (2023). Cardiac rehabilitation, physical activity, and the effectiveness of activity monitoring devices on cardiovascular patients: an umbrella review of systematic reviews. European Heart Journal - Quality of Care and Clinical Outcomes, 9(4), 323-330.
Scopus13 WoS14 Europe PMC102022 Hines, S., Carey, T. A., & Cibich, M. (2022). Association between alcohol restriction policies and rates of alcohol-related harms in remote Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities: A systematic review. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 20(7), 1610-1637.
Scopus5 WoS7 Europe PMC42022 Martin, K., Hines, S., & Carey, T. A. (2022). Alcohol restrictions in Australia: Why are we not listening to the people who matter?. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 20(7), 1608-1609.
Scopus1 WoS12022 Hermes, I., Cibich, M., Woodyatt, L., Finan, S., & Hines, S. (2022). Barriers to and facilitators of engagement with early-intervention services by pregnant people at risk of child removal: a mixed methods systematic review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 20(3), 867-873.
Scopus1 WoS12022 Hines, S., Ramsbotham, J., & Coyer, F. (2022). A theory-based research literacy intervention for nurses: A pilot study. Nursing Forum, 57(6), 1052-1058.
Scopus6 WoS4 Europe PMC62022 Hines, S., Ramsbotham, J., & Coyer, F. (2022). Registered Nurses' experiences of reading and using research for work and education: a qualitative research study. BMC Nursing, 21(1), 114-1-114-14.
Scopus12 WoS11 Europe PMC82022 Argent, J., Lenthall, S., Hines, S., & Rissel, C. (2022). Perceptions of Australian remote area nurses about why they stay or leave: A qualitative study. Journal of Nursing Management, 30(5), 1243-1251.
Scopus11 WoS10 Europe PMC122022 Charles-Britton, C., Woodyatt, L., Bowen-Salter, H., Hines, S., & Lane, J. (2022). Causal theoretical frameworks that explain veteran mental health help-seeking behavior: A scoping review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 20(7), 1861-1868.
2022 Pinero de Plaza, M. A., Beleigoli, A., Brown, S., Bulto, L. N., Gebremichael, L. G., Nesbitt, K., . . . Hendriks, J. M. (2022). Effectiveness of telehealth versus standard care on health care utilization, health-related quality of life, and well-being in homebound populations: a systematic review protocol.. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 20(11), 2734-2742.
Scopus4 WoS4 Europe PMC22022 Dafny, H. A., Champion, S., Gebremichael, L. G., Pearson, V., Nesbitt, K., de Plaza, M. A. P., . . . Beleigoli, A. (2022). Effectiveness of using activity-monitoring devices on patients with cardiovascular disease participating in cardiac rehabilitation programs: an umbrella review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 20(11), 2806-2814.
Scopus2 WoS1 Europe PMC22022 Gebremichael, L. G., Beleigoli, A., Champion, S., Nesbitt, K., Bulto, L. N., Pinero de Plaza, M. A., . . . Clark, R. A. (2022). Effectiveness of cardiac rehabilitation programs versus standard care on medication adherence in patients with cardiovascular disease: a systematic review protocol.. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 20(11), 2986-2994.
Scopus5 WoS5 Europe PMC52021 Dinh, T. T. H., Tori, K., Francis, K., & Hines, S. (2021). Interprofessional team coordination in disaster exercises for undergraduate nursing students: a scoping review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 19(11), 3088-3095.
Scopus2 WoS2 Europe PMC12021 Hines, S., Ramsbotham, J., & Coyer, F. (2021). The Experiences and Perceptions of Nurses Interacting With Research Literature: A Qualitative Systematic Review to Guide Evidence-Based Practice. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 18(6), 371-378.
Scopus13 WoS9 Europe PMC62021 Millerick, J., Barton, E., Quinn, D., Hines, S., & Lim, D. (2021). Factors that sustain Indigenous youth mentoring programs: A qualitative systematic review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 19(6), 1472-1480.
Scopus2 Europe PMC22021 Pho, J. N. Q., Tan, A. C., Chaudhary, K., Hines, S., Ellison, C., Isaac, V., & Lim, D. (2021). Health and support service needs of individuals with disability from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds: a scoping review protocol. Systematic Reviews, 10(1), 34-1-34-7.
Scopus7 WoS5 Europe PMC52020 Hines, S., Carey, T. A., Hirvonen, T., Martin, K., & Cibich, M. (2020). Effectiveness and appropriateness of culturally adapted approaches to treating alcohol use disorders in Indigenous people: A mixed methods systematic review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 18(5), 1100-1107.
Scopus1 WoS1 Europe PMC22020 Carey, T. A., Griffiths, R., Dixon, J. E., & Hines, S. (2020). Identifying functional mechanisms in psychotherapy: A scoping systematic review. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 11, 291-1-291-9.
Scopus35 WoS31 Europe PMC252020 Cibich, M., Hines, S., & Carey, T. A. (2020). Effectiveness of strategies for reducing risky alcohol consumption among youth living in rural or remote areas: A systematic review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 18(3), 523-533.
Scopus1 WoS1 Europe PMC12020 Hines, S., Wakerman, J., Carey, T. A., Russell, D., & Humphreys, J. (2020). Retention strategies and interventions for health workers in rural and remote areas: A systematic review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 18(1), 87-96.
Scopus13 WoS11 Europe PMC82020 Khalil, H., Kynoch, K., & Hines, S. (2020). Interventions to ensure medication safety in acute care: an umbrella review. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 18(2), 188-211.
Scopus14 WoS13 Europe PMC122019 Burgess, L., Kynoch, K., & Hines, S. (2019). Implementing best practice into the emergency department triage process. International Journal of Evidence Based Healthcare, 17(1), 27-35.
Scopus19 WoS18 Europe PMC122019 Hines, S., Carey, T. A., Martin, K., & Cibich, M. (2019). Association between restriction policies and rate of alcohol-related harm in Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities: A systematic review protocol. The JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 17(12), 2476-2482.
Scopus2 Europe PMC22018 Burgess, L., Hines, S., & Kynoch, K. (2018). Association between emergency department length of stay and patient outcomes: A systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 16(6), 1361-1366.
Scopus12 Europe PMC62018 Hines, S., Steels, E., Chang, A., & Gibbons, K. (2018). Aromatherapy for treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2018(3), CD007598.
Scopus39 Europe PMC502018 Brooks, D., Fielding, E., Beattie, E., Edwards, H., & Hines, S. (2018). Effectiveness of psychosocial interventions on the psychological health and emotional well-being of family carers of people with dementia following residential care placement: a systematic review. Jbi Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 16(5), 1240-1268.
Scopus27 Europe PMC162018 Hines, S., Kynoch, K., & Khalil, H. (2018). Effectiveness of interventions to prevent medication errors: an umbrella systematic review protocol. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 16(2), 291-296.
Scopus15 Europe PMC82017 Hines, S., Kynoch, K., Munday, J., & McArdle, A. (2017). Evidence-based practice education for better knowledge, attitudes, and practices in nurses and midwives. Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 48(6), 256-262.
Scopus2 WoS22017 Griffits, S., Hines, S., Moloney, C., & Ralph, N. (2017). Characteristics and processes of clinical reasoning in nurses and factors related to its use: a scoping review protocol. Jbi Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 15(12), 2832-2836.
Scopus12 Europe PMC82017 Pather, P., Hines, S., Kynoch, K., & Coyer, F. (2017). Effectiveness of topical skin products in the treatment and prevention of incontinence-associated dermatitis: A systematic review. Jbi Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 15(5), 1473-1496.
Scopus27 Europe PMC142017 Brooks, D., Fielding, E., Beattie, E., Edwards, H., & Hines, S. (2017). Effectiveness of psychosocial interventions on the psychological health and wellbeing of family carers of people with dementia following residential care placement: A systematic review protocol. Jbi Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 15(5), 1228-1235.
Scopus12017 Nguyen, M., Beattie, E., Fielding, E., Hines, S., & Pachana, N. A. (2017). Experiences of family-staff relationships in the care of people with dementia in residential aged care: A qualitative systematic review protocol. Jbi Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 15(3), 586-593.
Scopus4 Europe PMC32017 Cabilan, C. J., & Hines, S. (2017). The short-term impact of colorectal cancer treatment on physical activity, functional status and quality of life: A systematic review. Jbi Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 15(2), 517-566.
Scopus54 Europe PMC392017 Kynoch, K., Crowe, L., McArdle, A., Munday, J., Cabilan, C. J., & Hines, S. (2017). Structured communication intervention to reduce anxiety of family members waiting for relatives undergoing surgical procedures. Acorn, 30(1), 29-35.
Scopus122016 Travers, C., Brooks, D., Hines, S., O'Reilly, M., McMaster, M., He, W., . . . Beattie, E. (2016). Effectiveness of meaningful occupation interventions for people living with dementia in residential aged care: a systematic review.. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 14(12), 163-225.
Europe PMC532016 Peters, S., Johnston, V., Hines, S., Ross, M., & Coppieters, M. (2016). Prognostic factors for return-to-work following surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome: a systematic review. Jbi Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 14(9), 135-216.
Scopus44 Europe PMC332016 Hines, S., Ramsbotham, J., & Coyer, F. (2016). Interventions for improving the research literacy of nurses: a systematic review. Jbi Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 14(2), 256-294.
Scopus11 Europe PMC92016 Ha Dinh, T. T., Bonner, A., Clark, R., Ramsbotham, J., & Hines, S. (2016). The effectiveness of the teach-back method on adherence and self-management in health education for people with chronic disease: a systematic review. Jbi Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 14(1), 210-247.
Scopus363 Europe PMC2412016 Cabilan, C. J., Hines, S., & Munday, J. (2016). The impact of prehabilitation on postoperative functional status, healthcare utilization, pain, and quality of life a systematic review. Orthopaedic Nursing, 35(4), 224-237.
Scopus36 WoS34 Europe PMC232016 Hines, S., Kynoch, K., & Munday, J. (2016). Nursing Interventions for Identifying and Managing Acute Dysphagia are Effective for Improving Patient Outcomes: A Systematic Review Update. Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 48(4), 215-223.
Scopus59 WoS48 Europe PMC362016 Pather, P., & Hines, S. (2016). Best practice nursing care for ICU patients with incontinence-associated dermatitis and skin complications resulting from faecal incontinence and diarrhoea. International Journal of Evidence Based Healthcare, 14(1), 15-23.
Scopus21 WoS17 Europe PMC162016 De-Bellis, L., Mohammadi, J. J. Y., & Hines, S. (2016). Experiences of oral health students in interpersonal skills learning and development: a systematic review protocol of qualitative evidence. Jbi Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 14(7), 110-116.
Scopus12016 Hines, S. (2016). Driving nails without a hammer: Are we trying to construct evidence-based practice without ensuring nurses have the right tools?. Jbi Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 14(3), 1-2.
Scopus1 Europe PMC12016 Kelly, J., Khalesi, S., Dickinson, K., Hines, S., Coombes, J. S., & Todd, A. S. (2016). The effect of dietary sodium modification on blood pressure in adults with systolic blood pressure less than 140 mmHg: a systematic review. Jbi Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 14(6), 196-237.
Scopus10 Europe PMC92016 Schultz, T., Roupas, P., Wiechula, R., Krause, D., Gravier, S., Tuckett, A., . . . Kitson, A. (2016). Nutritional interventions for optimizing healthy body composition in older adults in the community: an umbrella review of systematic reviews. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 14(8), 257-308.
Scopus18 Europe PMC132015 Travers, C., MacAndrew, M., Hines, S., O'Reilly, M., Fielding, E., Beattie, E., & Brooks, D. (2015). The effectiveness of meaningful occupation interventions for people living with dementia in residential aged care: a systematic review protocol. Jbi Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 13(4), 87-99.
Scopus7 Europe PMC12015 Hines, S., Ramsbotham, J., & Coyer, F. (2015). The Effectiveness of Interventions for Improving the Research Literacy of Nurses: A Systematic Review. Worldviews on Evidence Based Nursing, 12(5), 265-272.
Scopus34 WoS31 Europe PMC262015 Yi Mohammadi, J. J., Franks, K., & Hines, S. (2015). Effectiveness of professional oral health care intervention on the oral health of residents with dementia in residential aged care facilities: a systematic review protocol. Jbi Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 13(10), 110-122.
Scopus32 Europe PMC222015 Munday, J., Kynoch, K., & Hines, S. (2015). Nurses' experiences of advocacy in the perioperative department: a systematic review. Jbi Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 13(8), 146-189.
Scopus23 Europe PMC82015 Hines, S., Munday, J., & Kynoch, K. (2015). Effectiveness of nurse-led preoperative assessment services for elective surgery: a systematic review update. Jbi Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 13(6), 279-317.
Scopus21 Europe PMC132015 Pather, P., Hines, S., Kynoch, K., & Coyer, F. (2015). The effectiveness of topical skin products in the treatment and prevention of incontinence-associated dermatitis: a systematic review protocol. Jbi Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 13(5), 36-52.
Scopus5 Europe PMC32015 Cabilan, C. J., Hines, S., & McCarthy, A. (2015). The short-term impact of curative colorectal cancer treatment on physical activity, functional status and quality of life: a systematic review protocol. Jbi Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 13(5), 74-86.
Scopus12015 Cabilan, C. J., Hines, S., & Munday, J. (2015). The effectiveness of prehabilitation or preoperative exercise for surgical patients: a systematic review. Jbi Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 13(1), 146-187.
Scopus120 Europe PMC842014 Munday, J., Hines, S., Wallace, K., Chang, A. M., Gibbons, K., & Yates, P. (2014). A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Warming Interventions for Women Undergoing Cesarean Section. Worldviews on Evidence Based Nursing, 11(6), 383-393.
Scopus38 WoS29 Europe PMC212014 Hines, S., Ramis, M. A., Pike, S., & Chang, A. M. (2014). The effectiveness of psychosocial interventions for cognitive dysfunction in cancer patients who have received chemotherapy: A systematic review. Worldviews on Evidence Based Nursing, 11(3), 187-193.
Scopus17 WoS12 Europe PMC92014 Cabilan, C. J., Hines, S. J., & Chang, A. (2014). Managing peripheral intravenous devices in the adults' general surgical setting: A best practice implementation report. International Journal of Evidence Based Healthcare, 12(1), 25-30.
Scopus4 WoS4 Europe PMC32014 Munday, J., Kynoch, K., & Hines, S. (2014). Nursesʼ experiences of advocacy in the perioperative department: a systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 12(5), 42-53.
2014 Kelly, J., Khalesi, S., Dickinson, K., Hines, S., Coombes, J., & Todd, A. (2014). The effect of dietary sodium modification on blood pressure in studies of subjects with systolic blood pressure less than 140mmHg: a systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 12(8), 20-26.
2014 Hines, S., Ramsbotham, J., & Coyer, F. (2014). Effectiveness of educational interventions on the research literacy of post-registration nurses: a systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 12(9), 90-101.
2014 Hines, S., Kynoch, K., & Munday, J. (2014). Identification and nursing management of dysphagia in individuals with acute neurological impairment: a systematic review (new update). JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 12(5), 195-236.
2014 Munday, J., Kynoch, K., & Hines, S. (2014). The effectiveness of information-sharing interventions to reduce anxiety in families waiting for surgical patients undergoing an elective surgical procedure: a systematic review. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 12(3), 234-273.
2013 Munday, J., Kynoch, K., & Hines, S. (2013). The effectiveness of information-sharing interventions as a means to reduce anxiety in families waiting for surgical patients undergoing an elective surgical procedure: a systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 11(7), 283-298.
2013 Munday, J., Hines, S., Wallace, K., Chang, A. M., Gibbons, K., & Yates, P. (2013). The clinical effectiveness of interventions to assist perioperative temperature management for women undergoing cesarean section: a systematic review. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 11(6), 45-111.
2013 Dinh, T. T. H., Clark, R., Bonner, A., & Hines, S. (2013). The effectiveness of health education using the teach-back method on adherence and self-management in chronic disease: a systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 11(10), 30-41.
2013 Munday, J., Kynoch, K., & Hines, S. (2013). The effectiveness of information sharing interventions as a means to reduce anxiety in families waiting for surgical patients undergoing an elective surgical procedure: a systematic review protocol. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 11(3), 237-238.
2013 Hines, S., Munday, J., & Kynoch, K. (2013). Effectiveness of nurse-led preoperative assessment services for elective surgery: a systematic review update protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 11(9), 73-83.
2013 Munday, J., Hines, S. J., & Chang, A. M. (2013). Evidence utilisation project: Management of inadvertent perioperative hypothermia. The challenges of implementing best practice recommendations in the perioperative environment. International Journal of Evidence Based Healthcare, 11(4), 305-311.
Scopus24 WoS18 Europe PMC122013 Smyth, W., Fielding, E., Beattie, E., Gardner, A., Moyle, W., Franklin, S., . . . MacAndrew, M. (2013). A survey-based study of knowledge of Alzheimer's disease among health care staff. BMC Geriatrics, 13(1), 2-1-2-8.
Scopus126 WoS109 Europe PMC852012 Hines, S., Steels, E., Chang, A., & Gibbons, K. (2012). Aromatherapy for treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting. COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS, (4), 54 pages.
WoS37 Europe PMC162012 Hines, S., Steels, E., Chang, A., & Gibbons, K. (2012). Aromatherapy for treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting.. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews Online, 4(3), CD007598.
Scopus39 WoS722011 Hines, S., Wallace, K., Crowe, L., Finlayson, K., Chang, A., & Pattie, M. (2011). Identification and nursing management of dysphagia in individuals with acute neurological impairment (update). International Journal of Evidence Based Healthcare, 9(2), 148-150.
Scopus24 WoS19 Europe PMC162011 Hines, S., McCrow, J., Abbey, J., & Gledhill, S. (2011). Thickened fluids for people with dementia in residential aged care facilities. Dysphagia, 26(3), 328.
2010 Hines, S., McCrow, J., Abbey, J., & Gledhill, S. (2010). Thickened fluids for people with dementia in residential aged care facilities.. International Journal of Evidence Based Healthcare, 8(4), 252-255.
Scopus19 WoS18 Europe PMC172010 Hines, S., Wilson, J., McCrow, J., Abbey, J., & Sacre, S. (2010). Oral liquid nutritional supplements for people with dementia in residential aged care facilities.. International Journal of Evidence Based Healthcare, 8(4), 248-251.
Scopus7 WoS6 Europe PMC42010 Hines, S., Abbey, J., Wilson, J., & Sacre, S. (2010). Appropriateness of using a symbol to identify dementia and/or delirium.. International Journal of Evidence Based Healthcare, 8(3), 126-128.
Scopus2 WoS2 Europe PMC12009 Hines, S., Steels, E., Chang, A., & Gilshenan, K. (2009). Aromatherapy for treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (1).
Scopus68- Petric, J., Kollias, V., Hines, S., Ahmed, M., Navidi, M., Bright, T., . . . Bulamu, N. (2025). Health state utility values in esophageal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. ANNALS OF ESOPHAGUS, 8, 15 pages.
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Conference Papers
Year Citation 2024 Morick, N., Hines, S., & Hills, C. (2024). RISK ASSESSMENT - DOES IT HINDER CARE IN THE ICU?. In AUSTRALIAN CRITICAL CARE Vol. 37 (pp. S10). ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. 2023 McEntee, A., Hines, S., Trigg, J., Fairweather, K., Guillaumier, A., Fischer, J., . . . Bowden, J. A. (2023). Tobacco cessation interventions with culturally and linguistically diverse people: Rapid review. In DRUG AND ALCOHOL REVIEW Vol. 42 (pp. S115). WILEY. -
Report for External Bodies
Year Citation 2022 McEntee, A., Hines, S., Trigg, J., Fairweather, K., Guillaumier, A., Fischer, J., . . . Bowden, J. (2022). Tobacco cessation and screening in CALD communities. The Sax Institute.
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2024 Preventative Health South Australia. Review of evidence-based action for preventive health action. Bowden, J., Bonevski, B., Golley, R., Karnon, J., Schultz, T., Hines, S., Fairweather, K., Trigg, J., Guillaumier, A. & Bartram, A. $111,373.53
2023 NSW Ministry of Health. Effective clinical interventions for management of nicotine dependent patients in clinical settings. Guillaumier, A., McCarter, K. L., Trigg, J., Hines, S., Ishaque, S., Rich, J., Harrison, N., Dowling, A., Jackson, M., Bowden, J., Dunlop, A., Passey, M., Baker, A. L. & Bonevski, B. $45 000.00
2022 The Sax Institute for NSW Cancer Council. Tobacco cessation and screening in culturally and linguistically diverse communities, a rapid review. Bowden, J., Bonevski, B., Smith, J., Wilson, C., McEntee, A., Trigg, J., Fairweather, K., Hines, S. & Guillaumier, A. $22 500.00
2021 Medical Research Future Fund Rapid Applied Research Translation grant. Better health and social outcomes through culturally responsive research and knowledge translation for Aboriginal people of Central Australia and Barkly regions. $ 9 760 245.00 (in collaboration with Central Australian Aboriginal Congress).
2014: Dementia Collaborative Research Centres Systematic Review Grant. $30000 (in collaboration with DCRC-QUT)
2008: JP Kelly Foundation Grant $5000AUD Sonia Hines. Patient Journey Board Project. (A two-part clinical study of the effectiveness of a patient flow system in acute hospital medical and surgical units).
2008: Queensland Health Nursing and Midwifery Research Grant $5906AUD (Sonia Hines) Aromatherapy for treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting.
Sonia leads JBI's synthesis education program and delivers JBI Comprehensive Systematic Review Training and Scoping Review workshops.
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Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name 2025 Co-Supervisor Sentimag (magtrace and magseed localization) in the management of early breast cancer: A systematic review Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Dr William Rumble 2025 Co-Supervisor Creating Inclusive Evidence Reviews: Developing guidelines through understanding the barriers and enablers to integrating lived experience in systematic reviews. Master of Philosophy (Clinical Science) Master Full Time Dr Sophie Catherine Pointer -
Other Supervision Activities
Date Role Research Topic Location Program Supervision Type Student Load Student Name 2025 - ongoing Co-Supervisor Improving retention of nurses working in rural practice Flinders University Doctor of Philosophy - Nursing - 106270H Doctorate Part Time Jessie Anderson
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Memberships
Date Role Membership Country 2014 - ongoing Member Australian College of Nursing Australia -
Review, Assessment, Editorial and Advice
Date Title Type Institution Country 2018 - ongoing Senior Associate Editor Editorial JBI Evidence Synthesis Australia
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