Zoe Jordan

Zoe Jordan

Executive Director, Joanna Briggs Institute

School of Public Health

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.


Associate Professor Zoe Jordan is interested in the relationship between communication theory, empathy, engagement and translation science, particularly in a global context.

Professor Zoe Jordan is interested in the relationship between communication theory, engagement and translation science, particularly in an increasingly global context.  She is also interested in international, cross cultural collaboration, including but not limited to discursive competence, cultural brokering and relational empathy.

Professor Jordan is PI on an international Cat 3 research translation agreement worth in excess of $3M AUD annually. This program facilitates the translation of research into clinical practice globally via JBI and its international collaboration in partnership with Wolters Kluwer Health.

  • Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)

    Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
    2019 Principal Supervisor Impacts of severe paediatric illness on health professionals and families: Health professional grief, family partnership and parental stress Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Ms Shannon Barnes
    2018 Co-Supervisor Nurses experiences caring for prisoners with dementia, and development of a framework for early identification and best practice management Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Ms Sherryl Ann Gaston
  • Past Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)

    Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
    2020 - 2022 Principal Supervisor Use of Electrocardiogram Monitoring in Adult Patients Taking High-Risk QT Interval Prolonging Drugs in Clinical Practice: A Systematic Review Master of Clinical Science Master Part Time Ms Marijana Putnikovic
    2017 - 2021 Principal Supervisor Experiences of learning, development and preparedness for clinical practice among undergraduate paramedicine students, graduate/intern paramedics and their preceptors: a qualitative systematic review Master of Clinical Science Master Part Time Mr Hilding Hanna
    2015 - 2019 Principal Supervisor Evolving Emotions: Critically Analysing the Associations between Mindful Parenting and Affect Regulation Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Ms Kishani Samantha Townshend
    2013 - 2015 Principal 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
    2012 - 2013 Principal Supervisor The Effect of Early Oral Feeding Compared to Standard Oral Feeding Following Total Laryngectomy: A Systematic Review Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Ms Stephanie Kay Martin
    2012 - 2014 Co-Supervisor Women's experience of diabetes and diabetes management in pregnancy: A systematic review of qualitative literature Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Mrs Lynn Costi
    2012 - 2013 Principal Supervisor Carers' Experiences of Seeking Help for Relatives with First-Episode Psychosis: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Evidence Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Dr Suzanne Kaye Dawson
    2012 - 2014 Principal Supervisor The Experiences of Aboriginal Health Workers and Non Aboriginal Health Professionals Working Collaboratively in the Delivery of Health Care to Aboriginal Australians: a systematic review of qualitative evidence. Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Ms Carmel Anne Mercer
    2011 - 2011 Co-Supervisor Effectiveness of Music Interventions in Reducing Dental Anxiety in Paediatric and Adult Patients Master of Philosophy (Clinical Science) Master Full Time Dr Sandeep Moola
    2011 - 2013 Co-Supervisor Addressing the patient experience in medical imaging Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Prof Zachary Munn
    2011 - 2012 Co-Supervisor A Systematic Review of Evidence on the Effectiveness of Video Laryngoscopes in Acute Care Facilities Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Mr Scott Andrew Mitchell
    2010 - 2011 Co-Supervisor The Experiences of Overseas-Trained Medical Doctors in Adjusting to the Australian Rural Context Master of Philosophy (Clinical Science) Master Full Time Dr Aye Gyi
    2009 - 2011 Co-Supervisor The Best Evidence for Assisted Bathing of Older Adults with Dementia: A Comprehensive Systematic Review Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Dr Rie Konno
  • Committee Memberships

    Date Role Committee Institution Country
    2021 - ongoing Member SPOR Evidence Alliance International Advisory Committee SPOR Evidence Alliance Canada
    2014 - ongoing Chair JBI Collaboration Committee of Directors JBI Australia
    2014 - 2020 Member JBI Advisory Committee JBI Australia
    2013 - ongoing Member Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences KT Collaborative University of Adelaide Australia
  • Editorial Boards

    Date Role Editorial Board Name Institution Country
    2014 - ongoing Board Member Journal of Nursing Referência (Revista de Enfermagem Referência) - -
  • Position: Executive Director, Joanna Briggs Institute
  • Phone: 83132926
  • Email: zoe.jordan@adelaide.edu.au
  • Campus: Womens & Childrens Hospital
  • Building: WCH - Norwich Centre, floor 3
  • Org Unit: JBI

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