Dr Judith Carrier
Reader: Primary Care and Public Health Nursing
- carrierja@cardiff.ac.uk
- +44 (0)29 206 88690
- 12.07, 12th Floor, EastGate House, 35-43 Newport Road, Cardiff CF24 0AB
- Available for postgraduate supervision
I am a Reader in Primary Care/Public Health Nursing at the School of Healthcare Sciences and Director of the Wales Centre for Evidence Based Care, a Joanna Briggs Institute Centre of Excellence https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/research/explore/research-units/wales-centre-for-evidence-based-care
I took up my first University post in 2001 in the School of Nursing and Midwifery Studies, University of Wales College of Medicine, prior to this I worked clinically as a practice nurse, contributing to practice nurse education.
Throughout my academic career I have held a number of senior positions within the school including Professional Head Primary Care/Public Health Nursing, Director of Postgraduate Taught Studies(PGT) and Chair Undergraduate Exam Board. I participate in a range of international activities in my capacity as Director WCEBC and as an academic. I am an experienced nurse educator and have developed and delivered modules and curricula at BSc, MSc and doctoral level and I have taught at home and overseas. My teaching, research, scholarship and innovation and engagement activities focus on evidence-based practice, specifically systematic reviews, long-term conditions, and primary/community nursing.
2019
- Lockwood, C.et al. 2019. A situated philosophical perspective would make some of the paradigm wars in qualitative evidence synthesis redundant: A commentary on Bergdahl's critique of the meta-ggregative approach. Nursing Inquiry 26(4), article number: e12317. (10.1111/nin.12317)
- Evans, N., Edwards, D. J. and Carrier, J. 2019. Admission and discharge criteria for adolescents requiring inpatient or residential mental health care. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports (10.11124/JBISRIR-2017-004020)
- Carrier, J. 2019. Implementing evidence in local and global contexts. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare 17, pp. S22-S23. (10.1097/XEB.0000000000000182)
- Lockwood, C.et al. 2019. The patient/significant other experience of physical restraint in acute care settings-a qualitative systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports 16(3), pp. 622-627. (10.11124/JBISRIR-2017-003457)
2018
- Carrier, J. 2018. The challenges of evidence implementation in the global healthcare arena-its all about the context. Presented at: Health Care from Practice to Research, Bucharest, Romania, 13 September 2018.
- Edwards, D., Carrier, J. and Hawker, C. 2018. The effectiveness of strategies and interventions that aim to assist the transition from student to newly qualified nurse. An update protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports 16, pp. 1-7. (10.11124/JBISRIR-2017-003755)
- Carrier, J. 2018. Implementing evidence in local and global contexts. Presented at: European JBI Symposium of Evidence-Based Healthcare in Clinical Practice Guidelines,Decision making process and Evidence synthesis in the Czech Republic, Brno, Czech Repuiblic, 13-14 December 2018.
- Bennett, C.et al. 2018. Health-related quality of life of young people and adults with primary or recurrent episodes of genital herpes. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports 16(5), pp. 1087-1094. (10.11124/JBISRIR-2017-003478)
- Lockwood, C.et al. 2018. Experiences and perceptions of physical restraint policies and practices by health professionals in the acute care sector: A qualitative systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports 16(5), pp. 1103-1108. (10.11124/JBISRIR-2017-003460)
- Carrier, J. 2018. Mindlines or bricolage - an ethnographic study of the social organisation of practice nurses' knowledge use. Presented at: RCN International Nursing Research Conference and Exhibition, Birmingham, UK, 16- 18 April 2018.
- Carrier, J., Edwards, D. and Harden, J. 2018. Men's perceptions of the impact of the physical consequences of a radical prostatectomy on their quality of life. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports 16(4), article number: 892. (10.11124/JBISRIR-2017-003566)
- Rebafka, A.et al. 2018. Lung transplant recipients’ experiences of and attitudes towards self-management: a qualitative systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports 16(4), pp. 831-837. (10.11124/JBISRIR-2017-003524)
2017
- Carrier, J. 2017. The challenges of evidence implementation. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports 15(12), pp. 2830-2831. (10.11124/JBISRIR-2017-003652)
- Fritz, N.et al. 2017. Physical therapy and exercise interventions in Huntington's disease: a mixed methods systematic review. Journal of Huntington's Disease 6(3), pp. 217-235. (10.3233/JHD-170260)
- Quinn, L.et al. 2017. Physical therapy and exercise interventions in Huntington's disease: a mixed methods systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports 15(7), pp. 1783-4433. (10.11124/JBISRIR-2016-003274)
- Edwards, D., Carrier, J. and Hopkinson, J. 2017. Assistance at mealtimes in hospital settings and rehabilitation units for older adults (>65 years) from the perspective of patients, families and healthcare professionals: a mixed methods systematic review. International Journal of Nursing Studies. 69, pp. 100-118. (10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2017.01.013)
- Courtenay, M.et al. 2017. Early adopters' perceptions of a new diabetes medication system: A questionnaire survey. Diabetes and Primary Care 18(6), pp. 274-278.
- Lizarondo, L.et al. 2017. Mixed methods systematic reviews. In: Aromataris, E. and Munn, Z. eds. JBI Reviewer's Manual. The Joanna Briggs Institute
- Carrier, J., Edwards, D. and Harden, J. 2017. Men's perceptions of the physical consequences of a radical prostatectomy on their quality of life: A qualitative systematic review. Presented at: Global Evidence Summit, Cape Town, South Africa, 13-16 September 2017.
- Lockwood, C., Munn, Z. and Carrier, J. 2017. Qualitative synthesis with meta-aggregation: A practicum. Presented at: Global Evidence Summit, Cape Town, South Africa, 14 September 2017.
- Carrier, J. 2017. LTC management: challenges and opportunities for nurses now and in the future. Presented at: Long-term conditions conference, Nottingham, 8 May 2017.
- Carrier, J. 2017. Rapid and rigour cannot co-exist; rapid reviews vs full-systematic reviews. Presented at: JBI European Region Best Practices Symposium, Aberdeen, 19 May 2017.
- Carrier, J. 2017. 'Mindlines' or 'Bricolage' - an ethnographic study of the social organisation of practice nurses' knowledge use. Presented at: Global Evidence Summit, Cape Town, South Africa, 13-16 September 2017.
2016
- Carrier, J. and Newbury, G. 2016. Managing long-term conditions in primary and community care. British Journal of Community Nursing 21(10), pp. 504-507. (10.12968/bjcn.2016.21.10.504)
- Edwards, D., Carrier, J. and Hopkinson, J. 2016. Mealtime assistance for older adults in hospital settings and rehabilitation units from the perspective of patients, families and healthcare professionals: a mixed methods systematic review. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports 14(9), pp. 261-357. (10.11124/JBISRIR-2016-003100)
- Carrier, J. 2016. The need for good evidence for future care. Presented at: PRIME Centre Wales-Long term Conditions consensus meeting, Abergavenny, 10 November 2015.
- Carrier, J. 2016. Scoping reviews. Presented at: JBI European Region Best Practices Symposium, Madrid, 28 April 2016.
- Carrier, J. 2016. Education for evidence-based healthcare. Presented at: JBI 20th Anniversary Conference, Adelaide, Australia, 9-10 November 2016.
2015
- Morgan, L., Carrier, J. A. K. and Edwards, D. J. 2015. Men's perceptions of the impact of the physical consequences of radical prostatectomy on their quality of life: a qualitative systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews & Implementation Reports 13(12), pp. 37-46. (10.11124/jbisrir-2015-2408)
- Edwards, D. J.et al. 2015. A systematic review of the effectiveness of strategies and interventions to improve the transition from student to newly qualified nurse. International Journal of Nursing Studies. 52(7), pp. 1254-1268. (10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2015.03.007)
- Carrier, J. 2015. Managing long-term conditions and chronic illness in primary care-a guide to good practice 2nd edition. Routledge.
- Courtenay, M., Carrier, J. A. K. and Bodman, S. 2015. Medicines adherence in people with diabetes and disability, and the role of insulin delivery devices. Journal of Diabetes Nursing 19(8), pp. 294-299.
- Carrier, J. 2015. Managing long-term conditions in primary care. Presented at: Tackling Long-Term conditions conference, London, 27 October 2015.
- Edwards, D. J., Carrier, J. A. K. and Hopkinson, J. B. 2015. Assistance at mealtimes in hospital settings and rehabilitation units for older adults from the perspective of patients, families and healthcare professionals: a mixed methods systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports 13(11), pp. 17-32. (10.11124/jbisrir-2015-2425)
2014
- Carrier, J. A. K. 2014. The Cochrane Collaboration, a twenty year celebration [Editorial]. Contemporary Nurse 46(2), pp. 152-153. (10.5172/conu.2014.46.2.148)
- Majamanda, J.et al. 2014. The effectiveness of community-based nutrition education on the nutrition status of under-five children in developing countries. A systematic review. Malawi Medical Journal 26(4), pp. 115-118.
- Edwards, D. J.et al. 2014. Factors influencing the provision of end-of-life care for adolescents and young adults with advanced cancer: a scoping review. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports 12(7), pp. 405-447. (10.11124/jbisrir-2014-1622)
- Carrier, J. 2014. The social organisation of practice nurses' knowledge utilisation-an ethnographic study. PhD Thesis, Cardiff University.
2013
- Edwards, D. J.et al. 2013. Factors influencing the provision of End of Life care for adolescents and young adults with advanced cancer: a scoping review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports 11(7), pp. 386-399. (10.11124/jbisrir-2013-630)
2012
- Eynon, J.et al. 2012. Mothers and health visitors' perceptions of the support provided to mothers who have experienced domestic violence: a systematic review. Joanna Briggs Institute Library of Systematic Reviews 10(42), pp. 2711-2784.
- Carrier, J. 2012. International collaboration to enhance partnership in policy formulation based on evidence. Presented at: 8th Biennial Joanna Briggs International Colloquium, Chiang Mai ,Thailand, 14 November 2012.
2011
- Edwards, D. J.et al. 2011. The effectiveness of strategies and interventions that aim to assist the transition from student to newly qualified nurse. JBI Library of Systematic Reviews 9(53), pp. 2215-2323.
- Carrier, J. 2011. Effectiveness of strategies and interventions to improve the transition from student to newly qualified nurse. Presented at: Joanna Briggs Institute Convention, Adelaide, Australia, 9 September 2011.
2010
- Carrier, J. A. K. 2010. Practice nursing. In: Watkins, S. and Cousins, J. eds. Public Health and Community Health Nursing - Frameworks for Practice (3rd ed.).. Elsevier, pp. 177-189.
2009
- Carrier, J. A. K. and Rees, S. 2009. Integrating systematic reviews into masters education. International Journal of Evidence Based Health Care : Supplement 7(3), pp. 201-229. (10.1111/j.1744-1609.2009.00141.x)
- Carrier, J. A. K. 2009. Managing long-term conditions and chronic illness in primary care: a guide to good practice. Oxford: Routledge.
- Carrier, J. A. K. and Prosser, M. E. 2009. Physical, psychological and psychosocial impact of living with a long-term condition and social influences on health. In: Carrier, J. A. K. ed. Managing long-term conditions and chronic illness in primary care: a guide to good practice. Oxford: Routledge, pp. 19-38.
- Carrier, J. A. K. 2009. Community-based multidisciplinary screening and intervention by pharmacists and nurses reduced BP in diabetes [Commentary]. Evidence Based Nursing 12(3), article number: 77. (10.1136/ebn.12.3.77)
- Carrier, J. A. K. 2009. Review: exercise plus diet prevents type 2 diabetes [Commentary]. Evidence Based Nursing 12(1), article number: 11. (10.1136/ebn.12.1.11)
- Carrier, J. 2009. Integrating systematic reviews into masters education. Presented at: Joanna Briggs Institute Convention, Adelaide, Australia, 19 November 2009.
2008
- Carrier, J. A. K. 2008. Aerobic plus resistance training was more effective than either alone for glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes [Commentary]. Evidence Based Nursing 11(2), article number: 48. (10.1136/ebn.11.2.48)
2007
- Carrier, J. A. K. 2007. Review: exercise improves glycaemic control and reduces plasma triglycerides and visceral adipose tissue in type 2 diabetes. Evidence Based Nursing 10(1), article number: 11. (10.1136/ebn.10.1.11)
2006
- Carrier, J. A. K. and Brassey, J. 2006. How to find evidence to reliably inform practice.. Practice Nursing 17(1), pp. 40-43.
- Carrier, J. A. K. and Brassey, J. 2006. Clinical Questions and Answers. Practice Nursing 17(2), pp. 62.
- Carrier, J. A. K. 2006. Educational outreach visits to primary care nurses improved tuberculosis detection and treatment of obstructive lung disease [Commentary]. Evidence Based Nursing 9(2), article number: 58. (10.1136/ebn.9.2.58)
2005
- Carrier, J. A. K. and Brassey, J. 2005. Clinical Q & A. Practice Nursing 16(10), pp. 477.
- Carrier, J. A. K. 2005. Clinical Q & A.. Practice Nursing 16(11), pp. 530.
- Carrier, J. A. K. and Brassey, J. 2005. Clinical Q & A. Practice Nursing 16(12), pp. 581.
- Carrier, J. A. K. 2005. Review: fever and cough are the most accurate single tests for diagnosing influenza [Commentary]. Evidence Based Nursing 8(4), article number: 121. (10.1136/ebn.8.4.121)
2004
- Carrier, J. A. K. 2004. Routine childhood vaccinations did not increase the risk of type 1 diabetes in Danish children [Commentary]. Evidence Based Nursing 7(4), article number: 121. (10.1136/ebn.7.4.121)
- Carrier, J. A. K. 2004. Nurse led clinics controlled hypertension and hyperlipidaemia better than usual care in diabetes [Commentary]. Evidence Based Nursing 7(2), article number: 48. (10.1136/ebn.7.2.48)
2003
- Oates-Whitehead, R. M., Haas, D. M. and Carrier, J. A. K. 2003. Progesterone for preventing miscarriage. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 4, article number: CD003511. (10.1002/14651858.CD003511)
Teach on a range of programmes including undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes. I supervise undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students. I have specific expertise in long-term conditions and evidence synthesis, particularly systematic reviews. I am module lead for:
- Research methods and health improvement in health and social care for community nurses and specialist community public health nurses
- MSc Dissertation Module: Systematic Review of the Literature
- Doctorate in Advanced Healthcare Practice: Systematic Reviewing of Evidence
I have experience in curriculum design, module and programme management at home and overseas, and have participated in, and led numerous validation events including programmes for NMC validation. I developed and managed a BSc in Community Health Nursing Practice in Oman.
As Director of PGT I had substantial involvement in planning, governance and academic management of PGT within the school, including chairing approval panels, improving international recruitment, overseeing quality, leading on the first stage of a review of the school’s PGT provision and supporting revalidation of the MSc Community Health Studies programme.
I have been an external examiner for the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing, King’s College, London and have participated as a panel member for external curriculum events for the Open University and Liverpool John Moores University.
Research interests
- Evidence synthesis and implementation and long term condition management.
- My PhD, completed in 2014, focused on the social mobilisation of practice nurses' knowledge use.
Conference presentations
- Presented at national and international conferences including RCN International Research conference and Tackling Long-Term Conditions conference, UK.
- International presentations: Chiang Mai, Thailand; Madrid, Spain; Aberdeen, Scotland; Adelaide, Australia and the inaugural Global Evidence Summit in South Africa where I presented on systematic review methodologies as a recognised specialist. Conference presentations include plenaries and invited keynotes.
- Invited Keynote Speaker to The Order of Nurses, Midwives and Medical Assistants in Romania National Conference 2018
Systematic review methodologies
- Member of the JBI qualitative and mixed methods review groups, contributing to the international development of these methodologies.
- Associate Editor JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports.
International engagement
- Participated in a successful bid for ERASMUS+ funding in 2017 working with Kamuzu College of Nursing, Malawi, co-applicant on a further successful ERASMUS + bid in 2018 to extend this work.
- Visited University of Zambia (UNZA) in 2018 as part of an ERASMUS plus exchange and secured Global Challenges Research Funding to work with the School of Nursing, UNZA on an evidence implementation project.