Deborah Edwards

Research Fellow

School of Healthcare Sciences

Email:: edwardsdj@cardiff.ac.uk
Telephone:: +44 (0)29 225 10703
Location:: Room 701, 7th floor, Eastgate House, 35 - 43 Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 0AB

Current topics of interest include access to cancer services and experiences of cancer care for adults with a physical disability, continence care for people living with dementia in acute, long-term and community healthcare and home settings and end of life care for people with severe mental illness:

Deborah has over 20 years’ experience as a health services researcher with a current focus on producing systematic reviews as part of funded research studies. She is a core member of the Wales Centre for Evidence Based Care: A Joanna Briggs Institute Centre of Excellence. She has published numerous systematic reviews within the JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports and is currently working on an update of her work on interventions that aim to assist the transition from student to newly qualified nurse.

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)
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)
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

Evans, N.et al. 2017. Using the nominal group technique to involve young people in an evidence synthesis which explored 'risk' in inpatient mental healthcare. Research Involvement and Engagement 3, article number: 16.
Edwards, D.et al. 2017. What is important for student nurses to know about cancer treatment and care: a qualitative study of student nurses’ and stakeholder perspectives. Journal of Clinical Nursing 26(13-14), pp. 2045-2054. (10.1111/jocn.13616)
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)
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.

2016

Latter, S.et al. 2016. How can we help family carers manage pain medicines for patients with advanced cancer? A systematic review of intervention studies. BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care 6(3), pp. 263-275. (10.1136/bmjspcare-2015-000958)
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)
Edwards, D. J.et al. 2016. An innovation in curriculum content and delivery of cancer education within undergraduate nurse training in the UK. What impact does this have on the knowledge, attitudes and confidence in delivering cancer care?. European Journal of Oncology Nursing 21, pp. 8-16. (10.1016/j.ejon.2015.12.003)

2015

Edwards, D. J.et al. 2015. What do we know about the risks for young people moving into, through and out of inpatient mental health care? Findings from an evidence synthesis. Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health 9, article number: 55. (10.1186/s13034-015-0087-y)
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)
Hannigan, B.et al. 2015. An evidence synthesis of risk identification, assessment and management for young people using tier 4 inpatient child and adolescent mental health services. Health Services and Delivery Research 3(22) (10.3310/hsdr03220)
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., 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

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)
Edwards, D. J.et al. 2014. An ongoing struggle: a mixed-method systematic review of interventions, barriers and facilitators to achieving optimal self-care by children and young people with Type 1 Diabetes in educational settings. BMC Pediatrics 14(1), article number: 228. (10.1186/1471-2431-14-228)
Edwards, D. J. and Hopkinson, J. B. 2014. Initiatives for improving the provision of assistance at mealtimes for older adults on hospital wards: a mixed methods systematic review [Poster presentation]. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care 4, pp. A26-A27. (10.1136/bmjspcare-2014-000654.73.)
Noyes, J.et al. 2014. Developing and evaluating a child-centred intervention for diabetes medicine management using mixed methods and a multicentre randomised controlled trial. Health Services and Delivery Research 2(8), pp. 1-441. (10.3310/hsdr02080)

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)

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.

2010

Edwards, D. J.et al. 2010. A longitudinal study of stress and self-esteem in student nurses. Nurse Education Today 30(1), pp. 78-84. (10.1016/j.nedt.2009.06.008)

2009

Kitchiner, N. J.et al. 2009. A randomized controlled trial comparing an adult education class using cognitive behavioural therapy ('stress control') anxiety management group treatment and a waiting list for anxiety disorders. Journal of Mental Health 18(4), pp. 307-315. (10.1080/09638230802052153)

2008

Naiyapatana, W., Burnard, P. and Edwards, D. J. 2008. Experience of stress among Thai nursing students: report of a qualitative descriptive study. Asian Journal of Nursing 11(2), pp. 80-88.
Burnard, P.et al. 2008. A comparative, longitudinal study of stress in student nurses in five countries: Albania, Brunei, the Czech Republic, Malta and Wales. Nurse Education Today 28(2), pp. 134-145. (10.1016/j.nedt.2007.04.002)

2007

Burnard, P.et al. 2007. A descriptive study of Bruneian student nurses' perceptions of stress. Nurse Education Today 27(7), pp. 808-818. (10.1016/j.nedt.2006.11.002)

2006

Edwards, D. J.et al. 2006. Clinical supervision and burnout: the influence of clinical supervision for community mental health nurses. Journal of Clinical Nursing. 15(8), pp. 1007-1015. (10.1111/j.1365-2702.2006.01370.x)

2005

Edwards, D. J.et al. 2005. Factors influencing the effectiveness of clinical supervision. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing 12(4), pp. 405-414. (10.1111/j.1365-2850.2005.00851.x)
Coyle, D.et al. 2005. A systematic review of stress among mental health social workers. International Social Work 48(2), pp. 201-211. (10.1177/0020872805050492)

2004

Fothergill, A., Edwards, D. J. and Burnard, P. 2004. Stress, burnout, coping and stress management in psychiatrists: Findings from a systematic review. International Journal of Social Psychiatry 50(1), pp. 54-65. (10.1177/0020764004040953)
Hannigan, B., Edwards, D. J. and Burnard, P. 2004. Stress and stress management in clinical psychology: findings from a systematic review. Journal of Mental Health 13(3), pp. 235-245. (10.1080/09638230410001700871)

2003

Edwards, D. J. and Burnard, P. 2003. Stress and coping for occupational therapists working within mental health: a systematic review. British Journal of Occupational Therapy 66(8), pp. 345-355.
Edwards, D.et al. 2003. A systematic review of the effectiveness of stress-management interventions for mental health professionals. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing 10(3), pp. 370-371. (10.1046/j.1365-2850.2003.00606.x)
Burnard, P.et al. 2003. The effectiveness of clinical supervision on burnout amongst community mental health nurses in Wales. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing 10(2), pp. 231-233. (10.1046/j.1365-2850.2003.00569.x)
Bachmann, M. O.et al. 2003. Influence of specialization on the management and outcome of patients with pancreatic cancer. British Journal of Surgery 90(2), pp. 171-177. (10.1002/bjs.4028)
Edwards, D. J. and Burnard, P. 2003. A systematic review of stress and stress management interventions for mental health nurses. Journal of Advanced Nursing 42(2), pp. 169-200. (10.1046/j.1365-2648.2003.02600.x)

2002

Edwards, D. J.et al. 2002. Stress management for mental health professionals: a review of effective techniques. Stress and Health 18(5), pp. 203-215. (10.1002/smi.947)
Bachmann, M. O.et al. 2002. Cohort study in South and West England of the influence of specialization on the management and outcome of patients with oesophageal and gastric cancers. British Journal of Surgery 89(7), pp. 914-922. (10.1046/j.1365-2168.2002.02135.x)
Edwards, D. J.et al. 2002. Stress among community mental health nurses. Journal of Community Nursing 16(7), pp. 20-27.
Sasat, S.et al. 2002. Self esteem and student nurses: a cross cultural study of nursing students in Thailand and the UK. Nursing and Health Sciences 4(1/2), pp. 9-14. (10.1046/j.1442-2018.2002.00095.x)

2001

Edwards, D. J.et al. 2001. A stepwise multivariate analysis of factors that contribute to stress for mental health nurses working in the community. Journal of Advanced Nursing 36(6), pp. 805-813. (10.1046/j.1365-2648.2001.02035.x)
Hannigan, B.et al. 2001. Specialist practice for UK community mental health nurses: the 1998-99 survey of course leaders. International Journal of Nursing Studies 38(4), pp. 427-435. (10.1016/S0020-7489(00)00088-2)
Burnard, P., Hebden, U. and Edwards, D. J. 2001. Self esteem and student nurses: an account of a descriptive study. Nursing and Health Sciences 3(1), pp. 9-13. (10.1046/j.1442-2018.2001.00061.x)

2000

Burnard, P.et al. 2000. When the pressure's too much. Nursing Times 96(19), pp. 28-30.
Burnard, P.et al. 2000. Community mental health nurses in Wales: self-reported stressors and coping strategies. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing 7(6), pp. 523-528. (10.1046/j.1365-2850.2000.00351.x)
Fothergill, A.et al. 2000. Self-esteem in community mental health nurses: findings from the all-Wales stress study. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing 7(4), pp. 315-321. (10.1046/j.1365-2850.2000.00323.x)
Coyle, D.et al. 2000. An explanation of the coping strategies used by Community Psychiatric Nurses in Wales. Nursing and Health Sciences 2(1), pp. 59-67. (10.1046/j.1442-2018.2000.00040.x)
Edwards, D. J.et al. 2000. Stress and burnout in community mental health nursing: a review of the literature. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing 7(1), pp. 7-14. (10.1046/j.1365-2850.2000.00258.x)
Edwards, D. J.et al. 2000. Stressors, moderators and stress outcomes: findings from the all-Wales community mental health nurse study. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing 7(6), pp. 529-537. (10.1046/j.1365-2850.2000.00359.x)
Hannigan, B.et al. 2000. Mental health nurses feel the strain. Mental Health Nursing 20(3), pp. 10-13.
Hannigan, B.et al. 2000. Burnout in community mental health nurses: findings from the all-Wales stress study. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing 7(2), pp. 127-134. (10.1046/j.1365-2850.2000.00279.x)

1999

Edwards, D. J.et al. 1999. Impact of third molar removal on demands for post-operative care and job disruption: does anaesthetic choice make a difference?. Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England 81(2), pp. 223-227.

1998

Edwards, D. J.et al. 1998. Choice of anaesthetic and health care facility for third molar surgery. British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 36(5), pp. 333-340.

1997

Armstrong, R.et al. 1997. Evaluation of an information leaflet for patients undergoing removal of third molars. Journal of Dental Research 76(5), pp. 1075. (10.1177/00220345970760050101)

I teach on the Comprehensive Systeamtic Review Training Programme (JBI methodology) for the Wales Cenre of Evidenced Based Care and I also teach systematic review methodology across a number on postgraduate courses

I have worked on projects funded by the GNC for England and Wales Trust, the Wales Office of Research and Development for Health and Social Care. Most recently working on the EPIC Project 'Evidence into Practice: Evaluating a Child-Centred Intervention for Diabetes Medicine Management' was commissioned in 2007 by the National Institute for Health Research Service Delivery and Organisation Programme (SDO/211/2007 ISRCTN17551624). I successfully completed a number of systematic reviews using a wide variety of approaches/methodologies. My most recent review has been for The Wales Centre for Evidence-Based Care, a Collaborating Centre of the Joanna Briggs Institute at the Cardiff School of Nursing and Midwifery Studies which looked at the transition experiences of newly graduate nurses.