Doctor Ritin Fernandez

Journal Articles

• Salamonson, Y., Ramjan, L., Lombardo, L., Lanser, L., Fernandez, R. and Griffiths, R. (2012), 'Diversity and demographic heterogeneity of Australian nursing students: a closer look', International Nursing Review, 7.
• Fernandez, R., Salamonson, Y. and Griffiths, R. (2012), 'Emotional intelligence as a predictor of academic performance in firstyear accelerated graduate entry nursing students', Journal of Clinical Nursing, 8.
• Salamonson, Y., Lombardo, L., Lanser, L., Fernandez, R. and Griffiths, R. (2012), 'Diversity and demographic heterogeneity of Australian nursing students : a closer look', International Nursing Review, 7.
• Fernandez, R., Johnson, M., Tran, D. and Miranda, C. (2012), 'Models of care in nursing : a systematic review', International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 14.
• Fernandez, R., Rowe, A., Redfern, J., Neubeck, L. and Briffa, T. (2011), 'Knowledge Dissemination Resulting from the Australian Cardiac Rehabilitation Association Annual Scientific Meetings', Heart Lung and Circulation, 5.
• Fernandez, R., Davidson, P., Griffiths, R. and Salamonson, Y. (2011), 'Improving cardiac rehabilitation services - Challenges for cardiac rehabilitation coordinators', European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 7.
• Chau, J., Lo, S., Thompson, D., Fernandez, R. and Griffiths, R. (2011), 'Use of end-tidal carbon dioxide detection to determine correct placement of nasogastric tube: A meta-analysis', International Journal of Nursing Studies, 9.
• Connell, T., Griffiths, R., Fernandez, R., Tran, D., Tran, D., Agar, M. and Harlum, J. (2011), 'Quality-of-life trajectory of clients and carers referred to a community palliative care service', International Journal of Palliative Nursing, 6.
• Davidson, P., Salamonson, Y., Rolley, J., Everett, B., Fernandez, R., Andrew, S., Newton, P., Frost, S. and Denniss, R. (2011), 'Perception of cardiovascular risk following a percutaneous coronary intervention: A cross sectional study', International Journal of Nursing Studies, 6.
• Fernandez, R., Pak-Chun Chau, J., Thompson, D., Griffiths, R. and Lo, H. (2010), 'Accuracy of biochemical markers for predicting nasogastric tube placement in adults?A systematic review of diagnostic studies', International Journal of Nursing Studies, 11.
• Fernandez, R., Tran, D., Tran, D., Johnson, M. and Jones, S. (2010), 'Interdisciplinary communication in general medical and surgical wards using two different models of nursing care delivery', Journal of Nursing Management, 10.
• Tran, D., Tran, D., Johnson, M., Fernandez, R. and Jones, S. (2010), 'A shared care model vs. a patient allocation model of nursing care delivery: Comparing nursing staff satisfaction and stress outcomes', International Journal of Nursing Practice, 11.
• Connell, T., Fernandez, R., Griffiths, R., Tran, D., Tran, D., Agar, M., Harlum, J. and Langdon, R. (2010), 'Perceptions of the impact of health-care services provided to palliative care clients and their carers', International Journal of Palliative Nursing, 11.
• Lapkin, S., Levett-Jones, T., Bellchambers, H. and Fernandez, R. (2010), 'Effectiveness of patient simulation manikins in teaching clinical reasoning skills to undergraduate nursing students: A systematic review', Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 16.
• Fernandez, R., Davidson, P., Griffiths, R. and Salamonson, Y. (2010), 'Overcoming barriers to guideline implementation: The case of cardiac rehabilitation', Quality and Safety in Health Care, .
• Tran, D., Tran, D., Stone, A., Fernandez, R., Griffiths, R. and Johnson, M. (2009), 'Changes in General Nurses' Knowledge of Alcohol and Substance use and misuse after education', Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, 12.
• Fernandez, R., Davidson, P., Griffiths, R., Juergens, C., Stafford, B. and Salamonson, Y. (2009), 'A pilot randomised controlled trial comparing a health-related lifestyle self-management intervention with standard cardiac rehabilitation following an acute cardiac event: implications for a larger clinical trial', Australian Critical Care, 11.
• Fernandez, R., Tran, D. and Tran, D. (2009), 'The Meta-Analysis Graph: Clearing the Haze', Clinical Nurse Specialist, 4.
• Rolley, J., Davidson, P., Salamonson, Y., Fernandez, R. and Dennison, C. (2009), 'Review of nursing care for patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention: a patient journey approach', Journal of Clinical Nursing, 12.
• Fernandez, R., Davidson, P., Griffiths, R., Juergens, C. and Salamonson, Y. (2009), 'Development of a health-related lifestyle self-management intervention for patients with coronary heart disease', Heart and Lung: The Journal of Acute and Critical Care, 8.
• Tran, D., Tran, D., Stone, A., Griffiths, R., Fernandez, R. and Johnson, M. (2009), 'Does implementation of clinical practice guidelines change nurses' screening for alcohol and other substance use', Contemporary Nurse, 7.
• Neubeck, L., Redfern, J., Fernandez, R., Briffa, T., Bauman, A. and Freedman, S. (2009), 'Telehealth interventions for the secondary prevention of coronary heart disease: a systematic review', European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention, 9.
• Fernandez, R., Salamonson, Y., Griffiths, R., Juergens, C. and Davidson, P. (2008), 'Sociodemographic predictors and reasons for participation in an outpatient cardiac rehabilitation programme following percutaneous coronary intervention', International Journal of Nursing Practice, 6.
• Halcomb, E., Griffiths, R. and Fernandez, R. (2008), 'The role of patient isolation and compliance with isolation practices in the control of nosocomial MRSA in acute care hospitals', International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 19.
• Halcomb, E., Fernandez, R., Griffiths, R., Newton, P. and Hickman, L. (2008), 'The infection control management of MRSA in acute care', International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 28.
• Fernandez, R., Salamonson, Y., Griffiths, R., Juergens, C. and Davidson, P. (2008), 'Awareness of risk factors for coronary heart disease following interventional cardiology procedures: A key concern for nursing practice', International Journal of Nursing Practice, 8.
• Chair, S., Fernandez, R., Lui, M., Lopez, V. and Thompson, D. (2008), 'The clinical effectiveness of length of bed rest for patients recovering from trans-femoral diagnostic cardiac catheterisation', International Journal of Evidence Based Healthcare, 39.
• Halcomb, E., Griffiths, R. and Fernandez, R. (2008), 'Role of MRSA reservoirs in the acute care setting', International Journal of Evidence Based Health care, 28.
• Middleton, S., Griffiths, R., Fernandez, R. and Smith, B. (2008), 'Nursing practice environment: How does one Australian hospital compare with magnet hospitals', International Journal of Nursing Practice, 7.
• Fernandez, R., Davidson, P. and Griffiths, R. (2008), 'Cardiac Rehabilitation Coordinators' Perceptions of Patient-related Barriers to Implementing Cardiac Evidence-Based Guidelines', The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 9.
• Fernandez, R., Salamonson, Y., Juergens, C., Griffiths, R. and Davidson, P. (2008), 'Development and preliminary testing of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Enrolment Obstacles (CREO) scale: Implications for service development', European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 7.
• Griffiths, R. and Fernandez, R. (2008), 'Water for Wound Cleansing', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, .
• Fernandez, R., Griffiths, R., Aguilar, V., Tran, D., Tran, D. and Chester, R. (2008), 'Administration of medications by enrolled nurses: perceptions of metropolitan and non-metropolitan registered nurses and nursing unit managers', Contemporary Nurse, 9.
• Fernandez, R., Davidson, P., Griffiths, R., Juergens, C. and Salamonson, Y. (2007), 'What do we know about the long term medication adherence in patients following percutaneous coronary intervention', Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing, 9.
• Fernandez, R., Salamonson, Y., Juergens, C., Griffiths, R. and Davidson, P. (2007), 'Validation of the Revised Cardiac Rehabilitation Preference Form in Patients With Post-Percutaneous Coronary Intervention', Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention, 5.
• Fernandez, R., Davidson, P., Salamonson, Y., Griffiths, R. and Juergens, C. (2007), 'The Health-Related Quality of Life Trajectory in Patients After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention', Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention, 4.
• Fernandez, R. and Griffiths, R. (2007), 'Portable MP3 players: Innovative devices for recording qualitative interviews', Nurse Researcher, 9.
• Fernandez, R., Griffiths, R., Everett, B., Davidson, P., Salamonson, Y. and Andrew, S. (2007), 'Effectiveness of brief structured interventions on risk factor modification for patients with coronary heart disease: a systematic review', International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 36.
• Fernandez, R., Griffiths, R. and Ussia, C. (2007), 'Water for wound cleansing', International Journal of Evidence based Healthcare, 19.
• Mansah, M., Fernandez, R., Griffiths, R. and Chang, E. (2007), 'Effectiveness of strategies to promote safe transition of elderly people across care settings', The Joanna Briggs Institute JBI Review Protocols, .
• Griffiths, R., Stone, A., Tran, D., Tran, D., Fernandez, R. and Ford, K. (2007), 'Drink a little, take a few drugs: do nurses have knowledge to identify and manage in-patients at risk of drugs and alcohol', Drug and Alcohol Review, 8.
• Fernandez, R., Griffiths, R., Juergens, C., Davidson, P. and Salamonson, Y. (2006), 'Persistence of coronary risk factor status in participants 12-18 months following percutaneous coronary intervention', Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 9.
• Fernandez, R. and Griffiths, R. (2006), 'Duration of short-term indwelling catheters - A systematic review of the evidence', Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing, 9.
• Fernandez, R., Evans, V., Griffiths, R. and Mostacchi, M. (2006), 'Educational interventions for mental health consumers receiving psychotropic medication : A review of the article.', International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 11.
• Fernandez, R. and Griffiths, R. (2005), 'A comparison of an evidence based regime with standard ptrotocol for monitoring post operative observations: A randomised control trial.', Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing, 7.
• Griffiths, R. and Fernandez, R. (2005), 'Policies for the removal of short-term indwelling urethral catheters.', The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, .
• Fernandez, R., Griffiths, R. and Ussia, C. (2005), 'Water for wound cleansing', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, .
• Griffiths, R. and Fernandez, R. (2005), 'Clamping Short-term Indwelling Catheters', Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing, 8.
• Griffiths, R., Fernandez, R. and Ussia, C. (2004), 'Effectiveness of solutions, techniques and pressure in wound cleansing', The Joanna Briggs Institute JBI Reports, 270.
• Griffiths, R., Fernandez, R., Mostacchi, M. and Evans, V. (2004), 'Comparison of educational interventions for mental health consumers receiving psychotropic medication - Systematic Review', The Joanna Briggs Institute JBI Reports, 44.
• Griffiths, R., Fernandez, R. and Murie, P. (2004), 'Removal of short-term indwelling urethral catheters - The Evidence', Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing, 10.
• Griffiths, R., Naylor, C. and Fernandez, R. (2004), 'Does a multidisciplinary total parenteral nutrition team improve patient outcomes? A systematic review', Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, 8.
• Griffiths, R. and Fernandez, R. (2003), 'Water for Wound Cleansing', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, .
• Fernandez, R. and Griffiths, R. (2003), 'Solutions, Techniques and Pressure for Wound Cleansing.', Evidence Based Practice Information Sheets for Health Professionals., 6.
• Griffiths, R., Fernandez, R. and Halcomb, E. (2002), 'MRSA management strategies in acute care hospitals: a systematic review', Australian Infection, 8.
• Griffiths, R., Holcomb, L. and Fernandez, R. (2002), 'Identification of MRSA Reservoirs in the Acute Hospital Setting. A Systematic Review', Identification of Staphylococcal Aures Reservoirs in the Acute Hospital Setting. A Systematic Review., .
• Griffiths, R., Fernandez, R., Halcomb, E. and Chow, J. (2002), 'The Infection Control Management of MRSA within the Acute Care Hospital. A Systematic Review', The Infection Control Management of MRSA within the Acute Care Hospital. A Systematic Review., .
• Griffiths, R., Fernandez, R. and Halcomb, E. (2002), 'The Efficacy of Patient Isolation for the Control of Nosocomial MRSA in Acture Care Hospitals. A Systematic Review. Joanna Briggs Institute for Evidence Based Nursing and Midwifery. Adelaide', The Efficacy of Patient Isolation for the Control of Nosocomial MRSA in Acture Care Hospitals., .
• Griffiths, R., Fernandez, R. and Ussia, C. (2002), 'The Effectiveness of Solutions, Techniques and Pressure in Wound Cleansing. A systematic Review. Joanna Briggs Institute for Evidence Based Nursing and Midwifery. Adelaide.', The Effectiveness of Solutions, Techniques and Pressure in Wound Cleansing., .
• Griffiths, R., Fernandez, R. and Halcomb, E. (2002), 'Reservoirs of MRSA in Acute Hospital Settings - A Systematic Review', Contemporary Nurse, 12.
• Griffiths, R., Fernandez, R. and Halcomb, E. (2002), 'Efficacy of patient isolation for the control of MRSA in the acute hospital setting. A systematic review', Australian Infection, 6.
• Griffiths, R., Fernandez, R. and Ussia, C. (2001), 'Is tap water a safe alternative to normal saline for wound irrigation in the community setting?', Journal of wound care, 5.