Dr Zachary Munn
Position | NHMRC Ext-Funded Research Fellow E |
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Org Unit | School of Public Health |
zachary.munn@adelaide.edu.au | |
Telephone | +61 8 8313 3642 |
Location |
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WCH - Norwich Centre
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Womens & Childrens Hospital
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Qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy
Graduate Diploma Health Sciences
Bachelor of Medical Radiation (Nuclear Medicine)
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Research Interests
Research Interests:
· Evidence based healthcare and knowledge translation
· Evidence utilisation and clinical audit
· Critical appraisal of research
· The synthesis of research
· Clinical decision support systems
· Research methodology (both qualitative and quantitative)
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Research Funding
RESEARCH GRANTS/COMMISSIONED PROJECTS:
Peters M, Lockwood C, Munn Z, Moola S, Mishra RK. People’s views and experiences of microfinance intervention: a systematic review. UK Department for International Development.
McArthur A, Peters M, Chu V, Munn Z. Safe management of expressed breast milk. Sax institute.
Runciman B, Pearson A, Mandel C, Maddern G, Schultz T, Aromataris E, Munn Z, Giles K. HCF Health and Medical Research Foundation. Use of surgical and interventional radiology checklists in Australian hospitals: uptake, barriers and enablers. ($310,000)
Centre of Research Excellence in Aboriginal Chronic Disease Knowledge Translation and Exchange; chief investigator (Associate Investigator) ($2,482,576)
Tivey D, Tufunaru C, Munn Z, Riitano D, Aromataris E, Pearson A. Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Continuing Professional Development to maintain competency and achieve improvements in practice: a systematic review ($52,500)
Singer Y, Munn Z, Australian & New Zealand Burns Association (ANZBA) Nursing Group 2012. Bridging the Gap Between Burns Evidence and Practice. Julian Burton Burns Trust Clipsal Community Grant. (AU $11,376).
Munn Z, Xue Y, Aromataris E (2012). Proposal to provide up to date evidence for ACORN standards. Australian College of Operating Room nurses. $4,900.
Munn Z, Tufanaru C, Aromataris E, Pearson A. Clinical education and training for allied health assistants. Queensland Health. (AU $55,000)
Jayasekara R.S., Munn, Z. & Lockwood, C. (2008), The effectiveness and appropriateness of educational components and strategies associated with insulin pump therapy (IPT): A comprehensive systematic review. Australian Diabetes Educators Association, Canberra. (AU $ 37,280)
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Publications
Monographs, Books and Research Reports:
Edgar D, Munn Z, Simons M, Li F, Clayton N, Kolmus A, Kurmis R (eds). Burn trauma rehabilitation: allied health practice guidelines. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. Philadelphia.
Munn Z, Pearson A (2013). Implementing evidence using an action research framework. Lippincott-Joanna Briggs Institute Synthesis Science in Healthcare Series. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. Philadelphia.
Tivey D, Tufunaru C, Munn Z, Riitano D, Aromataris E, Pearson A (2012). Continuing Professional Development to maintain competency and achieve improvements in practice: a systematic review. Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. November 2012.
Munn Z, Tufanaru C, Aromataris E and 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. Clinical Education and Training Queensland (ClinEdQ), Queensland Health, Brisbane, Australia.
Aromatris E, Hopp L, Munn Z (2011). Synthesizing evidence of risk. Lippincott-Joanna Briggs Institute Synthesis Science in Healthcare Series: No 5. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. Philadelphia.
Jayasekara R S, Munn Z, Lockwood C. (2008). The effectiveness and appropriateness educational components and strategies associated with insulin pump therapy: a comprehensive systematic review. Australian Diabetes Educators Association. Canberra.
Peer Reviewed Publications:
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 Evidenceâ€ÂBased Nursing.
Lockwood C, Aromataris E, Munn Z. Translating evidence into policy and practice. Nursing Clinics of North America. 2014;49(4):555-566
Scheepers, M. S., Gomersall, J. S., Munn, Z. (2015). The effectiveness of surgical versus conservative treatment for symptomatic unilateral spondylolysis of the lumbar spine in athletes: a systematic review.The JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 13(3), 137-173.
Khalil, H., Chambers, H., Munn, Z., & Porritt, K. (2015). Improving Chronic Diseases Management Through the Development of an Evidenceâ€ÂBased Resource. Worldviews on Evidenceâ€ÂBased Nursing.
Munn, Z., Moola, S., Lisy, K., Riitano, D., & Murphy, F. (2015). Claustrophobia in magnetic resonance imaging: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Radiography.
Munn Z, Pearson A, Jordan Z, Murphy F, Pilkington D, Anderson A. Patient Anxiety and Satisfaction in a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Department: Initial Results from an Action Research Study. Journal of Medical Imagign and Radiation Sciences. 2014: doi:10.1016/j.jmir.2014.07.006 [Epub ahead of print]
Callary SA, Solomon LB, Holubowycz OT, Campbel DA, Munn Z, Howie DW. Wear of highly crosslinked polyethylene ace tabular components: A review of RSA studies. Acta Orthopaedica. 2014 Oct 10:1-10. [Epub ahead of print]
Munn Z, Porritt K, Lockwood C, Aromataris E, Pearson A. Establishing confidence in the output of qualitative research synthesis: the ConQual approach. BMC Med Res Methodol. 2014 Sep 20;14(1):108.
Munn Z, Moola S, Riitano D, Lisy K. The development of a critical appraisal tool for use in systematic reviews addressing questions of prevalence. International Journal of Health Policay and Management. 2014. In Pre
Kurmis R, Heath K, Ooi S, Munn Z, Forbes S, Young V, Rigby P, Wood K, Phillips F, Greenwood J. A prospective multi-center audit of nutrition support parameters following burn injury. Journal of Burn Care and Research. 2014. (Epub ahead of print).
Munn Z, Tafanaru C, Aromataris E. Systematic Reviews, Step by Step; Data extraction and synthesis. American Journal of Nursing. 2014;114(7): 49-54.
Munn Z, Jordan Z, Pearson A, Murphy F, Pilkington D. 'On their side': Focus group findings regarding the role of MRI radiographers and patient care. Radiography. 2014;20:246-250.
Craven D, Munn Z, Moloney C, Talyor M. Malnutrition screening among elderly people in a community setting: a best practice implementation project. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports. 2014;12(3): 433-448
Munn Z, Tufanaru C, Aromataris E, McBride L, Molineux M, Pearson A. Clinical education and training for allied health assistants: A narrative review. Focus on Health Professional Education: A Multi-Disciplinary Journal. 2014;15(3): 81-93.
Costi L, Lockwood C, Munn Z, Jordan Z. Women's experience of diabetes and diabetes management in pregnancy:a systematic review of qualitative literature. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews & Implementation Reports. 2014;12(1) 176-280
Munn Z, Jordan Z. 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. 2014; 45(1): 47-54. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmir.2013.10.006
Munn Z, Jordan Z. 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. 2013;11: 265-274.
Mwita C, Akello W, Sisenda G, Ogoti E, Tivey D, Munn Z, Mbogo D. 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. 2013:11;115-120
Munn Z, Jordan Z. Interventions to Reduce Anxiety, Distress, and the Need for Sedation in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Systematic Review. Journal of Radiology Nursing. 2013;32(2):87-96.
Munn Z, Pearson A, Jordan Z, Murphy F, Pilkington D. Action research in radiography: what it is and how it can be conducted. Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences. 2013; 60(2);47-52. doi: 10.1002/jmrs.8
Munn Z, Tufunaru C, Aromataris E. 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. 2013:11(3-19)
Munn Z, Kavanagh S, Lockwood C, Pearson A, Wood F. The development of an evidence based resource for burns care. Burns. 2013; 39(4): 577-582.
Harvey G, Kitson A, Munn Z. Promoting continence in nursing homes in four European countries: the use of PACES as a mechanism for improving the uptake of evidence-based recommendations. Int J Evid Based Healthc. 2012;10:388-396.
Munn Z, Jordan Z. The effectiveness of itnerventions to reduce anxiety, claustrophobia, sedation and non-completion rates of patients undergoing high technology medicla imaging. JBI Library of Systematic Reviews. 2012l10(19): 1122-1185.
Pearson A, Jordan Z, Munn Z (2011). Translational science and evidence based healthcare: a clarification and reconceptualization of how knowledge is generated and used in healthcare. Nursing Research and Practice. 2012: doi:10.1155/2012/792519
Jayasekara R S, Munn Z, Lockwood C (2011). Effect of educational components and strategies associated with insulin pump therapy: a systematic review. International Journal of Evidence Based Healthcare. 2011 Nov;9(4):346-361.
Munn Z, Jordan Z (2011). The patient experience of high technology medical imaging: A systematic review of the qualitative evidence. Radiography. 2011;17:323-331.
Munn Z, Jordan Z (2011). The patient experience of high technology medical imaging: A systematic review of the qualitative evidence. The Joanna Briggs Institute Library of Systematic Reviews.
Stern C, Munn Z (2010), Cognitive leisure activities and their role in preventing dementia: a systematic review, International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 2010 Mar;8(1):2-17.
Stern C, Munn Z (2009), Cognitive leisure activities and their role in preventing dementia: a systematic review, JBI Library of Systematic Reviews 7(29):1291-1331.
Other Publications:
Munn Z, Pearson A, Jordan Z. Response to letter: 'Focus Group Research Articles.' Radiography. 2014.
Munn Z. Research Column: The Cochrane Collaboration: 20 years of improving access to evidence for cardiovascular nursing. Canadian Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 2013:3 (4): 26
MUNN Z. (2011) Review Summaries: Medves J., Godfrey C., Turner C., Paterson M., Harrison M., MacKenzie L. & Durando P. (2010) Practice guideline dissemination and implementation strategies for healthcare teams and team-based practice. Journal of Advanced Nursing67(6), 1206–1212.
MUNN Z. (2011) Review Summaries: Rees R., Oliver K., Woodman J. & Thomas J. (2009) Children’s views about obesity, body size, shape and weight: a systematic review. Journal of Advanced Nursing 67(5), 954–960.
MUNN Z. (2011) Review Summaries: Castillo-Bueno M.D., Moreno-Pina J.P., Martínez-Puente M.V., Artiles-Suárez M.M., Company-Sancho M.C., García-Andrés (2010) et al. Effectiveness of nursing intervention for adult patients experiencing chronic pain: a systematic review. Journal of Advanced Nursing67(4), 722–727.
MUNN Z. (2011) Review Summaries: Hodgkinson B., Tuckett A., Hegney D., Paterson J. & Kralik D. (2010) Effectiveness of educational interventions to raise menós awareness of bladder and bowel health. Journal of Advanced Nursing67(3), 484–490.
MUNN Z. (2011) Review Summaries: Haesler E., Bauer M. & Nay R. (2010) Recent evidence on the development and maintenance of constructive staff–family relationships in the care of older people – a report on a systematic review update. Journal of Advanced Nursing 67(1), 19–25.
MUNN Z. (2011) Review Summaries: Ching L.C., Devi M.K. & Emily A.N.K. (2010) Anxiety in patients with breast cancer undergoing treatment: a systematic review. Journal of Advanced Nursing 67(1), 19–25.
MUNN Z. (2010) Review Summaries: Godfrey C.M., Harrison M.B., Graham I.D. & Ross-White A. (2010) Utilization of theoretical models and frameworks in the process of evidence synthesis. Journal of Advanced Nursing 66(12), 2620–2626.
MUNN Z. (2010) Review Summaries: Chau J.P.C., Lee D.T.F. & Lo S.H.S. (2010) Eye irrigation for patients with ocular chemical burns: a systematic review. Journal of Advanced Nursing 66(11), 2391–2397.
MUNN Z. (2010) Review Summaries: Caird J., Rees R., Kavanagh J., Sutcliffe K., Oliver K., Dickson K., Woodman J., Barnett-Page E. & Thomas J. (2010) The Socioeconomic Value of Nursing and Midwifery: A Rapid Systematic Review of Reviews. Journal of Advanced Nursing 66(10), 2154–2159.
MUNN Z. (2010) Review Summaries: Wilson A., Zwart E., Everett I. & Kernick J. (2009) The clinical effectiveness of nurse practitioners’ management of minor injuries in an adult emergency department: a systematic review. Journal of Advanced Nursing 66(3), 1683–1688.
MUNN Z. (2010) Review Summaries: Chen Y.-C. & Li I.-C. (2009) Effectiveness of interventions using empowerment concept for patients with chronic disease: a systematic review. Journal of Advanced Nursing 66(7), 1446–1451.
MUNN Z. (2010) Review Summaries: Stern C. & Munn Z. (2009) Cognitive leisure activities and their role in preventing dementia: a systematic review. Journal of Advanced Nursing 66(6), 1207–1212.
MUNN Z. (2010) Review Summaries: Hopp L. & Walker J. (2009) Effectiveness of arm exercise on dyspnoea in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review. Journal of Advanced Nursing 66(6), 1207–1212.
MUNN Z. (2010) Review Summaries: Fransen M., McConnell S., Hernandez-Molina G. & Reichenbach S. (2009) Exercise for osteoarthritis of the hip. Journal of Advanced Nursing 66(4), 738–742.
MUNN Z. (2010) Review Summaries: McGowan J.L., Grad R., Pluye P., Hannes K., Deane K., Labrecque M., Welch V. & Tugwell P. (2009) Electronic retrieval of health information by healthcare providers to improve practice and patient care. Journal of Advanced Nursing 66(3), 495–499.
MUNN Z. (2010) Review Summaries: Shojania K.G., Jennings A., Mayhew A., Ramsay C.R., Eccles M.P. & Grimshaw J. (2009) The effects of on-screen, point of care computer reminders on processes and outcomes of care. Journal of Advanced Nursing 66(1), 16–21.
MUNN Z. (2010) Review Summaries: States R.A., Pappas E. & Salem Y. (2009) Overground physical therapy gait training for chronic stroke patients with mobility deï¬Âcits. Journal of Advanced Nursing 66(1), 16–21.
MUNN Z. (2009) Review Summaries: Stern C. & Konno R. (2009) Physical leisure activities and their role in preventing dementia: a systematic review. Journal of Advanced Nursing 65(12), 2508–2513.
MUNN Z. (2009) Review Summaries: Thomas D. & Elliott E.J. (2009) Low glycaemic index or low glycaemic load, diets for diabetes mellitus. Journal of Advanced Nursing 65(10), 2022–2026.
MUNN Z. (2009) Review Summaries: Forster A., Lambley R., Hardy J., Young J., Smith J., Green J. & Burns E. (2009) Rehabilitation for older people in long-term care. Journal of Advanced Nursing 65(10), 2022–2026.
MUNN Z. (2009) Review Summaries: Mead G.E., Morley W., Campbell P., Greig C.A., McMurdo M. & Lawlor D.A. (2008) Exercise for depression. Journal of Advanced Nursing 65(7), 1365–1369.
MUNN Z. (2009) Review Summaries: Lin C.W.C., Moseley A.M. & Refshauge K.M. (2008) Rehabilitation for ankle fractures in adults. Journal of Advanced Nursing 65(4), 773–778.
MUNN Z. (2009) Review Summaries: Forbes D., Forbes S., Morgan D.G., Markle-Reid M., Wood J. & Culum I. (2008) Physical activity programmes for persons with dementia. Journal of Advanced Nursing 65(4), 773–778.
MUNN Z. (2009) Review Summaries: Gravolin M., Rowell K. & de Groot J. (2007) Interventions to support the decision-making process for older people facing the possibility of long-term residential care. Journal of Advanced Nursing 65(1), 45–46.
MUNN Z. (2008) Review Summaries: Ainsworth S.B., Clerihew L. & McGuire W. (2007) Percutaneous central venous catheters versus peripheral cannulae for delivery of parenteral nutrition in neonates. Journal of Advanced Nursing 64(6), 574–575.
MUNN Z. (2008) Review Summaries: Othieno R., Abu Affan M. & Okpo E. (2007) Home vs. inpatient treatment for deep vein thrombosis. Journal of Advanced Nursing 64(6), 576–577.
MUNN Z. (2008) Review Summaries: Bradley P.M. & Lindsay B. (2008) Care delivery and self-management strategies for adults with epilepsy. Journal of Advanced Nursing 64(5), 455–456.
MUNN Z. (2008) Review Summaries: Barth J., Critchley J. & Bengel J. (2008) Psychosocial interventions for smoking cessation in patients with coronary heart disease. Journal of Advanced Nursing 64(5), 457–458.
MUNN Z. (2008) Review Summaries: Jeffery M., Hickey B.E. & Hider P.N. (2007) Follow-up strategies for patients treated for non-metastatic colorectal cancer. Journal of Advanced Nursing 63(5), 453–454.
MUNN Z. (2008) Review Summaries: Clarkson J.E., Worthington H.V. & Eden O.B. (2007) Interventions for preventing oral candidiasis for patients with cancer receiving treatment. Journal of Advanced Nursing 63(2), 146–147.
MUNN Z. (2008) Review Summaries: Galaal K.A., Deane K., Sangal S. & Lopes A.D. (2007) Interventions for reducing anxiety in women undergoing colposcopy. Journal of Advanced Nursing 63(5), 451–452.
MUNN Z. (2008) Review Summaries: Strong M. & Johnstone P.W. (2007) Interventions for treating scabies. Journal of Advanced Nursing 63(2), 144–145.
MUNN Z. (2008) Review Summaries: Wasiak J. & Cleland H. (2007) Lidocaine for pain relief in burn injured patients. Journal of Advanced Nursing 63(4), 345-346.
MUNN Z. (2008) Review Summaries: Vanderkroft D., Collins C., Fitzgerald M., Lewis S., Neve M. & Capra S. (2007) Minimizing undernutrition in the older inpatient. Journal of Advanced Nursing 63(3), 236–237.
MUNN Z. (2008) Review Summaries: Handoll H.H.G. & Sherrington C. (2007) Mobilization strategies after hip fracture surgery in adults. Journal of Advanced Nursing 63(4), 343-344.
MUNN Z. (2008) Review Summaries: Phillips N.M. & Nay R. (2007) Nursing administration of medication via enteral tubes in adults: a systematic review. Journal of Advanced Nursing 63(3), 238–239.
Conference Presentations:
Munn Z. Clinical practice guideline development. National Burns Nursing Seminar. Alfred Hospital. 24th May, 2014. Invited Speaker.
Munn Z. Evidence-based healthcare and the JBI Burn node. National Burns Nursing Seminar. Alfred Hospital. 23rd May, 2014. Invited Speaker.
Craven D, Munn Z, Moloney C, Taylor M. Malnutrition screenign among elderly people in a community setting: a best practice implementation project. Dietitians Association of Australia 31st National Conference. Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. 15-17th May, 2014. Poster Presentation.
Munn Z. Getting research into practice. Australian Institute of Radiography National Research Symposium. South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute. Adelaide. 5-6th April, 2014. Invited Speaker.
Munn Z. Evidence-based Burns Care. Burns Education Seminar. Robson Theatre, Royal Adelaide Hospital. Invited Speaker. 6th December 2013.
Munn Z, Porritt K, Aromataris E, Lockwood C. Levels of Evidence, Grades of Recommendation and the GRADE Approach. The Joanna Briggs Institute International Convention 2013. Intercontinental Adelaide, Australia, 21-23 October 2013. Invited Speaker.
Munn Z, Moola S, Lisy K, Riitano D. Systematic Reviews of Prevalence, Incidence and Correlational Data. The Joanna Briggs Institute International Convention 2013. Intercontinental Adelaide, Australia, 21-23 October 2013. Invited Speaker.
Lockwood C, Rittenmeyer L, Tuckett A, Mu P, Munn Z. Synthesis of Qualitative Evidence. The Joanna Briggs Institute International Convention 2013. Intercontinental Adelaide, Australia, 21-23 October 2013. Invited Speaker.
Munn Z, Kowald M. JBI: The Unexpected Journey. Better Practice Conference. Hilton, Adelaide. 2013. 15th-16th August. Oral presentation.
Callary SA, Solomon LB, Holubowycz OT, Campbell DG, Munn ZR, Howie DW. Wear of highly cross linked polyethylene liners: A review of RSA studies 3rd International RSA conference, Lund, Sweden, March, 2013.Oral Presentation.
Munn Z. Evidence-Based Wound Care Resources. Plastic Surgery Congress, Wound Management Forum. Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne, 22nd-23rd April, 2013. Invited Speaker.
Munn Z. Evidence-based burns care. National Burns Nursing Seminar. Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, 22nd-23rd March, 2013. Invited Speaker.
Munn Z, Singer Y, Kavanagh S. Bridging the gap between burns evidence and practice. 36th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian and New Zealand Burn Association. Hobart, Tasmania. October 2012. Plenary Session.
Munn Z. Implementing evidence based guidance into a high technology medical imaging department: an action research study, part 1 findings. Imaging and Treating the Southern Vales: Australian Institute of Radiography South Australian Branch Seminar Day, McLaren Vale, Australia, 11th August 2012. Invited Speaker.
Munn Z. Journal Clubs. National Burns Nursing Seminar. Robson Theatre, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, Australia, 11th May 2012. Invited Speaker
Kitson A, Harvey G, Munn Z, 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, 7th-9th November, 2011
Munn Z, The Development of an Evidence Based Resource for Burns Care, Oral Poster (2 minute presentation to full conference), Australian and New Zealand Burns Asssociation, Brisbane, Australia 5th-8th October, 2011
Munn Z, The Joanna Briggs Institute Burns Node, Nursing Forum Presentation, Australian and New Zealand Burns Asssociation, Brisbane, Australia 5th-8th October, 2011
Munn Z, Evidence Utilisation: Using Clinical Audit and Feedback to Implement Evidence, International Conference Veteran General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, 23 August, 2009. Invited Speaker.
Munn Z, Connecting evidence and implementation: a workshop on clinical audit overview, National Australian Conference on Evidence Based Clinical Leadership, Adelaide, Australia 27th-29th May 2009.
Munn Z, Aged Care Association Australia 27th Annual Congress, ‘Evidence based practice – changing the delivery of care practice’, Hobart, Australia, 18th November 2008. Invited Speaker.
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