Professor Rhonda Griffiths

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.
• Fernandez, R., Salamonson, Y. and Griffiths, R. (2012), 'Emotional intelligence as a predictor of academic performance in first-year 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., Salamonson, Y. and Griffiths, R. (2012), 'Emotional intelligence as a predictor of academic performance in first-year accelerated graduate entry nursing students', Journal of Clinical Nursing, 8.
• 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.
• Hardaker, L., Halcomb, E., Griffiths, R., Bolzan, N. and Arblaster, K. (2011), 'A survey of 63 Australian occupational therapists working in youth mental health', Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 15.
• Griffiths, R. (2011), 'Improving cardiac rehabilitation services- Challenges for Cardiac rehabilitation coordinators.', European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 7.
• Griffiths, R. (2011), 'Implementation of evidence-based treatment protocols to manage fever, hyperglycaemia, and swallowing dysfunction in acute stroke (QASC): A cluster randomised controlled trial', The Lancet, 8.
• Middleton, S., Cadilhac, D., McElduff, P., Levi, C., Ward, J., Grimshaw, J., Griffiths, R., Griffiths, R., DEste, C., Dale, S., Quinn, C. and Evans, M. (2011), 'Death, dependency and health status 90days following hospital admission for acute stroke in NSW', Internal Medicine Journal, 8.
• Griffiths, R., Middleton, S., Quinn, C., Evans, M., Cadilhac, D., Levi, C., McElduff, P., Ward, J., Grimshaw, J., Dale, S., D'Este, C., Drury, P., Griffiths, R. and Chueng, N. (2011), 'Implementation of evidence-based treatment protocols to manage fever, hyperglycaemia, and swollowing dysfunction in acute storkc(QASC): a cluster randomised controlled trial', The Lancet, 8.
• Griffiths, R., Middleton, S., Quinn, C., Evans, M., Cadilhac, D., Levi, C., McElduff, P., Ward, J., Grimshaw, J., Dale, S., D'Este, C., Drury, P., Griffiths, R. and Chueng, N. (2011), 'Implementation of evidence-based treatment protocols to manage fever, hyperglycaemia, and swollowing dysfunction in acute storkc(QASC): a cluster randomised controlled trial', The Lancet, 8.
• Jefferies, D., Johnson, M. and Griffiths, R. (2010), 'A meta-study of the essentials of quality nursing documentation', International Journal of Nursing Practice, 13.
• 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.
• 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.
• Jefferies, D., Linten, K., Maddox, J., McCaul, D., Robson, K., Scott, S., Zarkos, T., Johnson, M., Griffiths, R., Arthurs, K., Beard, D., Chen, T., Edgetton-Win, M., Hecimovic, T. and Hughes, M. (2010), 'Engaging clinicians in evidence based policy development: the case of nursing documentation', Contemporary Nurse, 11.
• 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, .
• Oupra, R., Griffiths, R., Pryor, J. and Mott, S. (2010), 'Effectiveness of Supportive Educative Learning programme on the level of strain experienced by caregivers of stroke patients in Thailand', Health and Social Care in the Community, 11.
• 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.
• Middleton, S., Evans, M., Cadilhac, D., Levi, C., Ward, J., Grimshaw, J., Griffiths, R., D'Este, C., Dale, S., Cheung, N. and Quinn, C. (2009), 'Fever, hyperglycaemia and swallowing dysfunction management in acute stroke: A cluster randomised controlled trial of knowledge transfer', Implementation Science, .
• 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.
• Griffiths, R., Horsfall, J., Moore, M., Lane, D., Kroon, V. and Langdon, R. (2009), 'Building Social Capital with Women in a Socially Disadvantaged Community', International Journal of Nursing Practice, 13.
• Halcomb, E., Shepherd, B. and Griffiths, R. (2009), 'Perceptions of multidisciplinary case conferencing in residential aged care facilities', Australian Health Review, 6.
• Blythe, S., Chang, E., Johnson, A. and Griffiths, R. (2009), 'The efficacy of nurse implemented non-pharmacological strategies for the symptom management of agitation in persons with advanced dementia living in residential aged care facilities.', JBI Library of Systematic Reviews, 29.
• Blythe, S., Chang, E., Johnson, A. and Griffiths, R. (2009), 'The efficacy of nurse implemented non-pharmacological strategies for the symptom management of agitation in persons with advanced dementia living in residential aged care facilities: a systematic review', JBI Library of Systematic Reviews, 29.
• 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.
• Halcomb, E., Davidson, P., Salamonson, Y., Ollerton, R. and Griffiths, R. (2008), 'Nurses in Australian general practice: Implications for chronic disease management', Journal of Nursing and Healthcare of Chronic Illness in association with Journal of Clinical Nursing, 10.
• Halcomb, E., Davidson, P., Griffiths, R. and Daly, J. (2008), 'Cardiovascular disease management: Time to advance the practice nurse role', Australian Health Review, 12.
• 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.
• Griffiths, R. and Daly, J. (2008), 'Editorial: Towards a culturally competent nurse workforce', Advances in Contemporary Nursing, 3.
• Parsons, M. and Griffiths, R. (2007), 'The Effect of Professional Socialisation on Midwives' Practice', Women and Birth, 4.
• Parsons, M., Bidewell, J. and Griffiths, R. (2007), 'A comparative study of the effect of food consumption on labour and birth outcomes in Australia', Midwifery, 8.
• 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.
• Hardaker, L., Halcomb, E., Griffiths, R., Bolzan, N. and Arblaster, K. (2007), 'The role of the occupational therapist in adolescent mental health: A critical review of the literature', Australian e-Journal for the Advancement of Mental Health, .
• Griffiths, R., Horsfall, J., Moore, M., Lane, D., Kroon, V. and Langdon, R. (2007), 'Assessment of health, well-being and social connections: A survey of women living in Western Sydney', International Journal of Nursing Practice, 11.
• Halcomb, E., Moujalli, S., Griffiths, R. and Davidson, P. (2007), 'Effectiveness of general practice nurse interventions in cardiac risk factor reduction among adults', International Journal of Evidence based Healthcare, 27.
• 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.
• Blythe, S., Chang, E., Johnson, A. and Griffiths, R. (2007), 'The efficacy of nurse implemented non-pharmacological strategies for the symptom management of agitation in persons with advanced dementia living in residential aged care facilties', The Joanna Briggs Institute JBI Review Protocols, .
• 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.
• Halcomb, E., Davidson, P., Yallop, J., Griffiths, R. and Daly, J. (2007), 'Strategic directions for developing the Australian general practice nurse role in cardiovascular disease management', Advances in Contemporary Nursing, 11.
• 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.
• Middleton, S., Allnutt, J., Griffiths, R., Mcmaster, R., O'Connell, J. and Hillege, S. (2007), 'Identifying measures for evaluating new models of nursing care: a survey of NSW Nurse Practitioners', International Journal of Nursing Practice., 11.
• Middleton, S., Chapman, B., Griffiths, R. and Chester, R. (2007), 'Reviewing recommendations of root cause analyses', Australian Health Review, 8.
• Middleton, S., Levi, C., D'Este, C., Griffiths, R., Grimshaw, J. and Ward, J. (2007), 'Death, dependency and health status 90 days following stroke in NSW', Internal Medicine Journal, .
• 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.
• Halcomb, E., Davidson, P., Daly, J., Elliott, D. and Griffiths, R. (2005), 'Life beyond severe traumatic injury: An integrative review of the literature', Australian Critical Care, 8.
• Halcomb, E., Davidson, P., Daly, J., Griffiths, R., Yallop, J. and Tofler, G. (2005), 'Nursing In Australian General Practice: Directions And Perspectives.', Australian Health Review, 11.
• Johnson, M., Piper, M., Griffiths, R. and Langdon, R. (2005), 'Risk factors for an untoward medication event among elders in community-based nursing caseloads in Australia', Public Health Nursing, 9.
• 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.
• Parker, M., Handoll, H. and Griffiths, R. (2005), 'Anaethesia for hip fracture surgery in adults', The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, .
• Parker, M., Griffiths, R. and Appadu, B. (2005), 'Nerves Blocks (subcostal, Lateral, cutaneous, femoral, triple, psoas) for hip fractures', The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, .
• 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. (2004), 'Getting Research Evidence in practice. Leading Opinions, Collaborating Centre of Joanna Briggs Institute', Journal of Royal College of Nursing, Australia, 2.
• Griffiths, R., Johnson, M., Piper, M. and Langdon, R. (2004), 'A nursing intervention for the quality use of medicines by elderly community clients', International Journal of Nursing Practice, 11.
• 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., Coombs, T., Deane, F. and Lambert, G. (2003), 'What influences patients' medication adherence? Mental health nurse perspectives and a need for education and training. 2003', International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 5.
• Fernandez, R., Griffiths, R. and Murie, P. (2003), 'Peripheral venous catheters: A review of current practices', Journal of Infusion Nursing, 5.
• Griffiths, R., Emrys, E., Lamb, C., Eager, S. and Smith, M. (2003), 'Operation Safe Haven: The needs of nurses caring for refugees', International Journal of Nursing Practice, 8.
• 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.
• Johnson, M. and Griffiths, R. (2001), 'Developing Evidence-Based Clinicians', International Journal of Nursing Practice, 10.