Dr Zachary Munn
Associate Professor Zachary Munn is an advocate for evidence-based healthcare and for ensuring patients receive the best care possible based on the best available evidence.
Associate Professor Zachary Munn is the director of the Transfer Science program of the Joanna Briggs Institute. In this role he leads the development and coordination of the Institute’s educational courses, the development of systematic review and implementation software tools, and the promotion and publication of the collaboration’s methodologies. Assoc Prof Munn is the current Chair of the international JBI Scientific Committee. Assoc Prof Munn has been involved in the conduct of dozens of systematic reviews, evidence implementation and health services research projects.
Associate Professor Munn is the Director of the JBI Adelaide GRADE Center, the first in Australia. http://grade.joannabriggs.org/
Associate Professor Munn conducts projects investigating:
- Effective and efficient health practices
- Evidence-based healthcare
- Systematic review methodology
- Clinical guideline development methods
- Grading and evaluating evidence and developing recommendations
- Evidence implementation
- Evidence transfer and knowledge translation
Appointments
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Associate Professor | The University of Adelaide |
| 2007 | Senior Research Fellow | The Joanna Briggs Institute, The University of Adelaide |
Education
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of South Australia | Australia | Bachelor of Medical Radiation (Nuclear Medicine) | |
| The University of Adelaide | Australia | PhD | |
| The University of South Australia | Australia | Graduate Diploma of Health Sciences |
Research Interests
Health Information Systems, Medical and Health Sciences, Public Health and Health Services
Journals
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 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. 10.11124/jbisrir-2016-002941 |
| 2017 | Munn, Z., Giles, K., Aromataris, E., Deakin, A., Schultz, T., Mandel, C. ... Runciman, W. (2017). Mixed methods study on the use of and attitudes towards safety checklists in interventional radiology. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology, -. 10.1111/1754-9485.12633 |
| 2017 | Campbell, J., Kavanagh, S., Kurmis, R. & Munn, Z. (2017). Systematic Reviews in Burns Care: Poor Quality and Getting Worse. Journal of Burn Care and Research, 38, 2, e552-e567. 10.1097/BCR.0000000000000409 |
| 2017 | Gomersall, J., Gibson, O., Dwyer, J., O'Donnell, K., Stephenson, M., Carter, D. ... 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. 10.1111/1753-6405.12687 |
| 2017 | Klotz, T., Munn, Z., Aromataris, E. & Greenwood, J. (2017). The effect of moisturizers or creams on scars: a systematic review protocol.. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 15, 1, 15-19. 10.11124/jbisrir-2016-002975 |
| 2017 | Tučková, D., Klugar, M., Lasota, T., Lasák, J., Campbell, J. M. & Munn, Z. (2017). Alternative tests versus measurement of fasting plasma glucose and oral glucose tolerance test for diagnosis of pediatric type 2 pre-diabetes: a systematic review protocol.. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 15, 8, 2028-2032. 10.11124/jbisrir-2016-003205 |
| 2017 | Munn, Z., Tufanaru, C., Lockwood, C. & Stern, C. J. (2017). Rinse-free hand wash for reducing absenteeism among school- and preschool-aged children (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2017, 2, -. 10.1002/14651858.CD012566 |
| 2017 | Basso, A., Munn, Z., Lizarondo, L. & Laver, K. (2017). Perceived barriers and facilitators to implementation of allied health physical activity programs in residential aged care facilities: a systematic review protocol.. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 15, 3, 676-685. 10.11124/jbisrir-2016-002976 |
| 2017 | Klotz, T., Kurmis, R., Munn, Z., Heath, K. & Greenwood, J. (2017). Moisturisers in scar management following burn: A survey report. Burns, 43, 5, 965-972. 10.1016/j.burns.2017.01.021 |
| 2016 | Munn, Z. (2016). Software to support the systematic review process: the Joanna Briggs Institute System for the Unified Management, Assessment and Review of Information (JBI-SUMARI).. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 14, 10, 1-. 10.11124/JBISRIR-2016-002421 |
| 2016 | Lizarondo, L., Pham, C., Aromataris, E., Munn, Z., Gibb, C. & Karnon, J. (2016). Strategies for implementing shared decision making in elective surgery by healthcare practitioners: a systematic review protocol.. JBI Database System Rev Implement Rep, 14, 12, 100-108. 10.11124/JBISRIR-2016-002959 |
| 2016 | Munn, Z., Pearson, A., Jordan, Z., Murphy, F., Pilkington, D. & Anderson, A. (2016). Addressing the Patient Experience in a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Department: Final Results from an Action Research Study. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 47, 4, 329-336. 10.1016/j.jmir.2016.04.007 |
| 2016 | Gieroba, T. J., Munn, Z., Cundy, P. J. & Eardley-Harris, N. (2016). Fixation methods for acute injuries of the ankle syndesmosis: a systematic review protocol.. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 14, 8, 43-51. 10.11124/jbisrir-2016-003060 |
| 2016 | Giles, K., Munn, Z., Aromataris, E., Deakin, A., Schultz, T., Mandel, C. ... Runciman, W. (2016). Use of surgical safety checklists in Australian operating theatres: an observational study.. ANZ journal of surgery, -. 10.1111/ans.13638 |
| 2016 | Davy, C., Harfield, S., McArthur, A., Munn, Z. & Brown, A. (2016). Access to primary health care services for Indigenous peoples: a framework synthesis. International Journal for Equity in Health, 15, 1, 163-1-163-9. 10.1186/s12939-016-0450-5 |
| 2016 | Munn, Z. (2016). Educating health professionals about evidence-based practice: Still as important today as it was 20 years ago. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 14, 1, 1-2. 10.1097/xeb.0000000000000076 |
| 2016 | Peters, M., McArthur, A. & Munn, Z. (2016). Safe management of expressed breast milk: a systematic review. Women and Birth, 29, 6, 473-481. 10.1016/j.wombi.2016.05.007 |
| 2015 | Callary, S., Solomon, L., Holubowycz, O., Campbell, D., Munn, Z. & Howie, D. (2015). Wear of highly crosslinked polyethylene acetabular components: a review of RSA studies. Acta Orthopaedica, 86, 2, 159-168. 10.3109/17453674.2014.972890 |
| 2015 | Klotz, T., Kurmis, R., Munn, Z., Heath, K. & Greenwood, J. (2015). The effectiveness of moisturizers in the management of burn scars following burn injury: a systematic review.. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 13, 10, 291-315. 10.11124/jbisrir-2015-2450 |
| 2015 | Munn, Z., Lockwood, C. & Moola, S. (2015). The development and use of evidence summaries for point of care information systems: a streamlined rapid review approach. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 12, 3, 131-138. 10.1111/wvn.12094 |
| 2015 | Feyissa, G., Lockwood, C. & Munn, Z. (2015). The effectiveness of home-based HIV counseling and testing on reducing stigma and risky sexual behavior among adults and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analyses. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 13, 6, 318-372. 10.11124/jbisrir-2015-2235 |
| 2015 | Munn, Z., Pearson, A. & Jordan, Z. (2015). Response to letter. Radiography, 21, 1, 101-102. 10.1016/j.radi.2014.07.007 |
| 2015 | Munn, Z. (2015). Implications for Practice: should recommendations be recommended in systematic reviews?. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 13, 7, 1-3. 10.11124/jbisrir-2015-2488 |
| 2015 | Jordan, Z., Munn, Z., Aromataris, E. & Lockwood, C. (2015). Now that we're here, where are we? The JBI approach to evidence-based healthcare 20 years on. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 13, 3, 117-120. 10.1097/XEB.0000000000000053 |
| 2015 | Munn, Z., MClinSc, S., Lisy, K., Riitano, D. & Tufanaru, C. (2015). Methodological guidance for systematic reviews of observational epidemiological studies reporting prevalence and cumulative incidence data. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 13, 3, 147-153. 10.1097/XEB.0000000000000054 |
| 2015 | Munn, Z., Pearson, A., Jordan, Z., Murphy, F., Pilkington, D. & Anderson, A. (2015). Patient anxiety and satisfaction in a magnetic resonance imaging department: Initial results from an action research study. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 46, 1, 23-29. 10.1016/j.jmir.2014.07.006 |
| 2015 | Harfield, S., Davy, C., Kite, E., McArthur, A., Munn, Z., Brown, N. & Brown, A. (2015). Characteristics of Indigenous primary health care models of service delivery: a scoping review protocol.. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 13, 11, 43-51. 10.11124/jbisrir-2015-2474 |
| 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. 10.1111/wvn.12087 |
| 2015 | Kurmis, R., Heath, K., Ooi, S., Munn, Z., Forbes, S., Young, V. ... Greenwood, J. (2015). A prospective multi-center audit of nutrition support parameters following burn injury. Journal of Burn Care & Research, 36, 4, 471-477. 10.1097/bcr.0000000000000125 |
| 2015 | Moola, S., Munn, Z., Sears, K., Sfetcu, R., Currie, M., Lisy, K. ... Mu, P. -. F. (2015). Conducting systematic reviews of association: The Joanna Briggs Institute's Approach. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 13, 3, 163-169. 10.1097/XEB.0000000000000064 |
| 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. 10.1097/XEB.0000000000000062 |
| 2015 | McArthur, L. & Munn, Z. (2015). The effectiveness of interventions on the self-efficacy of clinical teachers: a systematic review protocol. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 13, 5, 118-130. 10.11124/jbisrir-2015-1819 |
| 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. 10.1097/xeb.0000000000000065 |
| 2015 | Munn, Z., Scarborough, A., Pearce, S., McArthur, A., Kavanagh, S., Girdler, M. ... Kitson, A. (2015). 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-. 10.11124/jbisrir-2015-2779 |
| 2015 | Munn, Z., Scarborough, A., Pearce, S., McArthur, A., Kavanagh, S., Girdler, M. ... McBeth, H. (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. 10.11124/jbisrir-2015-2315 |
| 2015 | Scheepers, M., Streak Gomersall, J. & Munn, Z. (2015). The effectiveness of surgical versus conservative treatment for symptomatic unilateral spondylolysis of the lumbar spine in athletes: a systematic review. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 13, 3, 137-173. 10.11124/jbisrir-2015-1926 |
| 2015 | Campbell, J., Klugar, M., Ding, S., Carmody, D., Hakonsen, S., Jadotte, Y. ... Munn, Z. (2015). Diagnostic test accuracy: Methods for systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 13, 3, 154-162. 10.1097/XEB.0000000000000061 |
| 2015 | Eardley-Harris, N., Munn, Z., Cundy, P. & Gieroba, T. (2015). The effectiveness of selective thoracic fusion for treating adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a systematic review protocol.. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 13, 11, 4-16. 10.11124/jbisrir-2015-2338 |
| 2014 | Craven, D., Munn, Z. R., Moloney, C. & Taylor, M. (2014). Malnutrition screening among elderly people in a community setting: a best practice implementation project. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 12, 3, 433-448. 10.11124/jbisrir-2014-1454 |
| 2014 | Munn, Z., Tufanaru, C., Aromataris, E., McBride, L., Molineux, M. & Pearson, A. (2014). Clinical education and training for allied health assistants: a narrative review. Focus on Health Professional Education, 15, 3, 81-93. |
| 2014 | Costi, L., Lockwood, C., Munn, Z. & Jordan, Z. (2014). Women's experience of diabetes and diabetes management in pregnancy: a systematic review of qualitative literature. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 12, 1, 176-280. 10.11124/jbisrir-2014-1304 |
| 2014 | Lockwood, C., Aromataris, E. & Munn, Z. (2014). Translating evidence into policy and practice. Nursing Clinics of North America, 49, 4, 555-566. 10.1016/j.cnur.2014.08.010 |
| 2014 | Munn, Z., Jordan, Z., Pearson, A., Murphy, F. & Pilkington, D. (2014). 'On their side': focus group findings regarding the role of MRI radiographers and patient care. Radiography, 20, 3, 246-250. 10.1016/j.radi.2014.03.011 |
| 2014 | Munn, Z. (2014). GRADEing the evidence in systematic reviews. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 12, 8, 1-2. 10.11124/jbisrir-2014-1913 |
| 2014 | Munn, Z. & Jordan, Z. (2014). The effectiveness of nonpharmacologic interventions to reduce anxiety and increase patient satisfaction and comfort during nuclear medicine imaging. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 45, 1, 47-54. 10.1016/j.jmir.2013.10.006 |
| 2014 | Munn, Z., Tufanaru, C. & Aromataris, E. (2014). Data extraction and synthesis: the steps following study selection in a systematic review. American Journal of Nursing, 114, 7, 49-54. 10.1097/01.NAJ.0000451683.66447.89 |
| 2014 | Munn, Z., Moola, S., Riitano, D. & Lisy, K. (2014). The development of a critical appraisal tool for use in systematic reviews addressing questions of prevalence. International Journal of Health Policy and Management, 3, 3, 123-128. 10.15171/ijhpm.2014.71 |
| 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. 10.1186/1471-2288-14-108 |
| 2014 | Munn, Z., Moola, S., Lisy, K., Riitano, D. & Murphy, F. (2014). Claustrophobia in magnetic resonance imaging: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Radiography, 21, 2, e59-e63. 10.1016/j.radi.2014.12.004 |
| 2013 | Munn, Z. & Jordan, Z. (2013). Interventions to reduce anxiety, distress, and the need for sedation in pediatric patients undergoing magnetic resonance imaging: a systematic review. Journal of Radiology Nursing, 32, 2, 87-96. 10.1016/j.jradnu.2012.08.003 |
| 2013 | Munn, Z., Kavanagh, S., Lockwood, C., Pearson, A. & Wood, F. (2013). The development of an evidence based resource for burns care. Burns, 39, 4, 577-582. 10.1016/j.burns.2012.11.005 |
| 2013 | Munn, Z., Tufanaru, C. & Aromataris, E. (2013). Recognition of the health assistant as a delegated clinical role and their inclusion in models of care: A systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative evidence. International Journal of Evidence-based Healthcare, 11, 1, 3-19. 10.1111/j.1744-1609.2012.00304.x |
| 2013 | Munn, Z. (2013). The Cochran collaboration: 20 years of improving access to evidence for cardiovascular nursing. Canadian Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 23, 4, 26-26. |
| 2013 | Munn, Z. & Jordan, Z. (2013). Interventions to reduce anxiety, distress and the need for sedation in adult patients undergoing magnetic resonance imaging: a systematic review. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 11, 4, 265-274. 10.1111/1744-1609.12045 |
| 2013 | Mwita, C., Akello, W., Sisenda, G., Ogoti, E., Tivey, D., Munn, Z. & Mbogo, D. (2013). Assessment of cardiovascular risk and target organ damage among adult patients with primary hypertension in Thika Level 5 Hospital, Kenya: a criteria-based clinical audit. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 11, 2, 115-120. 10.1111/1744-1609.12014 |
| 2013 | McArthur, A. & Munn, Z. (2013). The development of an evidence based resource for midwifery care. WOMEN AND BIRTH, 26, 1, S34-S34. 10.1016/j.wombi.2013.08.198 |
| 2013 | Munn, Z., Pearson, A., Jordan, Z., Murphy, F. & Pilkington, D. (2013). Action research in radiography: what it is and how it can be conducted. Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, 60, 2, 47-52. 10.1002/jmrs.8 |
| 2012 | Pearson, A., Jordan, Z. & Munn, Z. (2012). Translational science and evidence-based healthcare: a clarification and reconceptualisation of how knowledge is generated and used in healthcare. Nursing Research and Practice, 2012, 1-6. 10.1155/2012/792519 |
| 2012 | Munn, Z. & Jordan, Z. (2012). The effectiveness of interventions to reduce anxiety, claustrophobia, sedation and non-completion rates of patients undergoing high technology medical imaging. JBI Library of Systematic Reviews, 10, 19, 1122-1185. |
| 2012 | Harvey, G., Kitson, A. & Munn, Z. (2012). Promoting continence in nursing homes in four European countries: the use of PACES as a mechanism for improving the uptake of evidence-based recommendations. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 10, 4, 388-396. 10.1111/j.1744-1609.2012.00296 |
| 2011 | Jayasekara Gangoda Arachchilag, R., Munn, Z. & Lockwood, C. (2011). Effect of educational components and strategies associated with insulun pump therapy: a systematic review. International Journal of Evidence-based Healthcare, 9, 4, 346-361. 10.1111/j.1744-1609.2011.00228.x |
| 2011 | Munn, Z. & Jordan, Z. (2011). The patient experience of high technology medical imaging: A systematic review of the qualitative evidence. Radiography, 17, 4, 323-331. 10.1016/j.radi.2011.06.004 |
| 2011 | Munn, Z. & Jordan, Z. (2011). The patient experience of high technology medical imaging: a systematic review of the qualitative evidence.. JBI library of systematic reviews, 9, 19, 631-678. |
| 2011 | Munn, Z. & Jordan, Z. (2011). The effectiveness of interventions to reduce fear, anxiety and claustrophobia of patients undergoing imaging with high technology modalities: a systematic review.. JBI library of systematic reviews, 9, 48 Suppl, 1-15. |
| 2010 | McArthur, A., Munn, Z. & Xue, Y. (2010). Review summaries: evidence for nursing practice.. Journal of advanced nursing, 66, 4, 738-742. 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2009.05219.x |
| 2010 | Munn, Z. (2010). The socioeconomic value of nursing and midwifery. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 66, 10, 2157-2158. 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2010.05415.x |
| 2010 | Stern, C. & Munn, Z. (2010). Cognitive leisure activities and their role in preventing dementia: a systematic review. International Journal of Evidence-based Healthcare, 8, 1, 2-17. 10.1111/j.1744-1609.2010.00150.x |
| 2010 | Munn, Z., McArthur, A. & Moola, S. (2010). Summaries of systematic reviews on nursing-related issues from the Cochrane Library, Joanna Briggs Institute and other evidence review, organizations: prepared by Joanna Briggs Institute.. Journal of advanced nursing, 66, 1, 16-21. 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2009.05187.x |
| 2010 | Xue, Y., McArthur, A. & Munn, Z. (2010). Roles and systems for routine medication administration to prevent medication errors in hospital-based, acute care settings: a systematic review. JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING, 66, 10, 2154-2159. |
| 2009 | Stern, C. & Munn, Z. (2009). Cognitive leisure activities and their role in preventing dementia: a systematic review.. JBI library of systematic reviews, 7, 29, 1292-1332. |
| 2008 | Munn, Z. (2008). Care delivery and self-management strategies for adults with epilepsy. JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING, 64, 5, 455-456. 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2008.04791.x |
| 2008 | Munn, Z. (2008). Home vs. inpatient treatment for deep vein thrombosis. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 64, 6, 576-577. 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2008.04887.x |
| 2008 | Munn, Z. (2008). Psychosocial interventions for smoking cessation in patients with coronary heart disease. JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING, 64, 5, 457-458. 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2008.04792.x |
| 2008 | Munn, Z. (2008). Percutaneous central venous catheters versus peripheral cannulae for delivery of parenteral nutrition in neonates. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 64, 6, 574-575. 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2008.04886.x |
| 2008 | Munn, Z. (2008). Follow-up strategies for patients treated for non-metastatic colorectal cancer. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 63, 5, 453-454. 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2008.04682.x |
Books
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2014 | Moola, S., Munn, Z., Lisy, K. & Riitano, D. (2014). The Synthesis of Prevalence and Incidence Data. A. Pearson (Ed.) United States: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins/ Joanna Briggs Institute. |
| 2013 | Munn, Z. & Pearson, A. (2013). Implementing evidence using an action research framework. United States: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. |
| 2011 | Aromataris, E., Hopp, L. & Munn, Z. (2011). Synthesizing Evidence of Risk. United States: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. |
Book Chapters
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2014 | Munn, Z. R., Moola, S., Lisy, K. & Riitano, D. (2014). The systematic review and synthesis of prevalence and incidence data. In A. Pearson (Ed.), The Joanna Briggs Institute Reviewers’ Manual 2014: The Systematic Review of Prevalence and Incidence Data (pp. 16-31). |
Conference Papers
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Munn, Z. R. (2008). Evidence based practice – changing the delivery of care practice (Invited Speaker). Aged Care Association Australia 27th Annual Congress. Hobart, Australia. |
Conference Items
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Stern, C. J., Munn, Z. & Porritt, K. (2016). The JBI Transfer Science Scholarly Framework. 5th Annual NHMRC Symposium on Research Translation: Embedding research into health care: Buidling a culture of quality. Melbourne, Australia. |
| 2016 | Moola, S., Peters, M. D., Lockwood, C. & Munn, Z. (2016). People’s views and experiences of participating in microfinance programmes: A systematic review of qualitative evidence. Department for International Development South Asia Research Hub Microfinance Systematic Review Symposium. Chennai, India. |
| 2016 | Munn, Z. R. (2016). The evolution of evidence based healthcare: the JBI model and systematic reviews. JBI European Region Best Practices Symposium 2016. Madrid. |
| 2016 | Munn, Z. R. (2016). Systematic review methods workshop (Invited Speaker). JBI European Region Best Practices Symposium 2016. Madrid. |
| 2016 | Lockwood, C., Aromataris, E., McArthur, A. & Munn, Z. R. (2016). The ripple effect: JBI making an impact for 20 years. JBI 20th Anniversary Conference. Adelaide. |
| 2016 | Kujipers, T., Robinson, K. & Munn, Z. R. (2016). G-I-N Tech Workshop: What pieces of content of a systematic review is included in a guideline. G-I-N Conference. Philadelphia. |
| 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. Primary Health Care Research Conference. Canberra. |
| 2016 | Stern, C. J., Munn, Z. & Porritt, K. (2016). The JBI Transfer Science Scholarly Framework. JBI 20th Anniversary Conference. Adelaide, Australia. |
| 2016 | Munn, Z. R. & Karge, T. (2016). G-I-N Tech Workshop: Author collaboration using online tools. G-I-N Conference. Philadelphia. |
| 2016 | Munn, Z. R. (2016). Nancy Donaldson Implementation Science Keynote: The evolution of evidence-based healthcare (Invited Speaker). 3rd Annual Clinical InQuERI Conference. San Francisco. |
| 2015 | Munn, Z. R. (2015). Levels of evidence and grades of recommendation. JBI International Methodology Symposium. Adelaide. |
| 2015 | Munn, Z. R., Farrow, J. & Atkinson, G. (2015). Systematic review software and JBI-SUMARI Workshop (Invited speaker). JBI International Methodology Symposium. Adelaide. |
| 2014 | Munn, Z. R. (2014). Clinical practice guideline development. National Burns Nursing Seminar. Alfred Hospital, Melbourne. |
| 2014 | Munn, Z. R., Kavanagh, S. & Kurmis, R. (2014). The evolution of an evidence-based resource for burns care. 17th Congress of the International Society for Burn Injuries. Hilton Sydney Hotel, Sydney. |
| 2014 | Munn, Z. R. (2014). Debate: The use of social media in healthcare (Invited Speaker). 9th Biennial Joanna Briggs International Colloquium. Singapore. |
| 2014 | Munn, Z. R. (2014). Evidence-based healthcare and the JBI Burns node (Invited Speaker). National Burns Nursing Seminar. Alfred Hospital, Melbourne. |
| 2014 | Munn, Z. R. (2014). Getting research into practice (Invited Speaker). Australian Institute of Radiography National Research Symposium. South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide. |
| 2014 | Munn, Z. R. (2014). Malnutrition screening among elderly people in a community setting: a best practice implementation project. Dietitians Association of Australia 31st National Conference. Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. |
| 2014 | Kitson, A., Munn, Z. R., McArthur, A., Hutchinson, S. & Li, J. (2014). Implementing the use of JBI resources across a health organisation: the Central Adelaide Local Health network JBI demonstration project. 9th Biennial Joanna Briggs International Colloquium. Singapore. |
| 2014 | Munn, Z. R., Singer, Y. & Kornhaber, R. (2014). Journal Clubs in burns: how they can contribute to evidence-based practice. 17th Congress of the International Society for Burn Injuries. Hilton Sydney Hotel, Sydney. |
| 2013 | Munn, Z., Lisy, K., Moola, S. & Riitano, D. (2013). Synthesis of Prevalence, Incidence and Correlational Data. The Joanna Briggs International Convention: The campaign to get evidence into practice. Adelaide, Australia. |
| 2013 | Munn, Z. R. & Kowald, M. (2013). JBI: The Unexpected Journey. Better Practice Conference. Hilton, Adelaide. |
| 2013 | Callary, S., Solomon, L., Holubowycz, O., Campbell, D., Munn, Z. R. & Howie, D. (2013). Wear of highly cross linked polyethylene liners: A review of RSA studies. 3rd International RSA conference. Lund, Sweden. |
| 2013 | Munn, Z. R. (2013). Evidence-Based Wound Care Resources (Invited Speaker). Plastic Surgery Congress, Wound Management Forum. Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne. |
| 2013 | Munn, Z. R. (2013). Evidence-based burns care. National Burns Nursing Seminar. Alfred Hospital, Melbourne. |
| 2013 | Munn, Z. R., Porritt, K., Aromataris, E. & Lockwood, C. (2013). Levels of Evidence, Grades of Recommendation and the GRADE Approach. The Joanna Briggs Institute International Convention 2013. Adelaide, Australia. |
| 2013 | Lockwood, C., Rittenmeyer, L., Mu, P., Tuckett, A. & Munn, Z. R. (2013). Synthesis of Qualitative Evidence. The Joanna Briggs Institute International Convention. Adelaide, Australia. |
| 2013 | McArthur, A. & Munn, Z. R. (2013). The development of an evidence based resource for midwifery care (poster). Australian College of Midwives, ‘Life, Art & Science in Midwifery'. Hobart, Tasmania. |
| 2012 | Munn, Z. R. (2012). Journal Clubs (Invited Speaker). National Burns Nursing Seminar. Adelaide, Australia. |
| 2012 | Munn, Z. R., Singer, Y. & Kavanagh, S. (2012). Bridging the gap between burns evidence and practice. 36th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian and New Zealand Burn Association. Hobart, Tasmania. |
| 2012 | Munn, Z. R. (2012). Implementing evidence based guidance into a high technology medical imaging department: an action research study, part 1 findings (Invited Speaker). Imaging and Treating the Southern Vales: Australian Institute of Radiography South Australian Branch Seminar Day. McLaren Vale, Australia. |
| 2011 | Munn, Z. R., Kitson, A. & Harvey, G. (2011). Promoting continence in nursing homes in four European countries: the use of PACES as a mechanism for improving continence care. The Joanna Briggs Institute International Convention. Adelaide, Australia. |
| 2011 | Munn, Z. R. (2011). The Joanna Briggs Institute Burns Node. Australian and New Zealand Burns Association (ANZBA) Burns Forum. Brisbane, Queensland. |
| 2011 | Munn, Z. R. (2011). The Development of an Evidence Based Resource for Burns Care. Australian and New Zealand Burns Association Conference. Brisbane, Queensland. |
| 2009 | Munn, Z. R. (2009). Connecting evidence and implementation: a workshop on clinical audit overview. National Australian Conference on Evidence Based Clinical Leadership. Adelaide, Australia. |
| 2009 | Munn, Z. R. (2009). Evidence Utilisation: Using Clinical Audit and Feedback to Implement Evidence (Invited Speaker). International Conference Veteran General Hospital. Taipei, Taiwan. |
Report for External Bodies
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Peters, M. D., Lockwood, C., Munn, Z., Moola, S. & Mishra, R. K., (2016). People’s views and experiences of delivering and participating in microfinance interventions: a systematic review of qualitative evidence, EPPI-Centre, Social Science Research Unit, UCL Institute of Education, University College London, London, |
| 2014 | Giles, K, , Munn, Z, , Schultz, T, , Deakin, A, , Aromataris, E. C., Mandel, C, ... Runciman, B,, (2014). Use of surgical and radiology checklists in Australian hospitals: uptake, barriers and enablers, |
| 2012 | Tivey, D, , Tufanaru, C, , Munn Z, , Riitano, D, , Aromataris, E. C. & Pearson, A,, (2012). Continuing Professional Development to maintain competency and achieve improvements in practice: a systematic review, |
| 2011 | Munn, Z, , Tufanaru, C, , Aromataris, E. C. & Pearson A,, (2011). Clinical education and training for health assistants: A systematic review to support an external evaluation of clinical education and training for allied health assistants., |
Associate Professor Munn is available for supervision for Masters and PhD students, particularly for projects investigating:
- Effective and efficient health practices
- Evidence-based healthcare
- Systematic review methodology
- Clinical guideline development methods
- Grading and evaluating evidence and developing recommendations
- Evidence implementation
- Evidence transfer and translation
Memberships
| Date | Role | Membership | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 - ongoing | Member | GRADE Working Group |
Committee Memberships
| Date | Role | Committee | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 - ongoing | Member | Guidelines International Network Australia and New Zealand Regional Steering Committee | ||
| 2014 - ongoing | Chair | The Joanna Briggs Institute Scientific Committee |
Board Memberships
| Date | Role | Board name | Institution name | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 - ongoing | Director | JBI Adelaide GRADE Center | The Joanna Briggs Institute | Australia |
Editorial Boards
| Date | Role | Editorial Board Name | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 - ongoing | Associate Editor | BMC Medical Research Methodology | |
| 2014 - 2015 | Editor | JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports | |
| 2014 - ongoing | Board Member | The International Journal of Evidence-based Healthcare |
Position
Director - Transfer Science
Phone
83133642
Campus
Womens & Childrens Hospital
Building
WCH - Norwich Centre
Room Number
3 08
Org Unit
Joanna Briggs Institute