- Room 405, Rolle Building, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8AA
- +44 1752 586501
- bridie.kent@plymouth.ac.uk
Profiles
Professor Bridie Kent
Head of School / Associate Dean of Nursing and Midwifery
Faculty of Health & Human Sciences
Role
Head of the School of Nursing and Midwifery,
Professorial lead for the Clinical School at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Director of the Centre for Innovations in Health and Social Care (Plymouth University): a Joanna Briggs Affiliate Centre
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing, University of Wales Bangor, Faculty of Health Studies, 1999
Thesis title: ‘Organ and tissue donation: factors influencing nurses’ willingness to discuss post-mortem wishes.’ - Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education, University of Wales Bangor, 2001
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nursing Studies (2:1), University of Surrey, UK, 1991
- Registered Nurse Teacher, NMC (UK), 2000
- Registered Practitioner of the Higher Education Academy 2000;
Fellow status awarded 9th March 2007 - ENB 100: Certificate in Clinical Studies - Intensive Care - West Thames School of Nursing, London, 1986
- Registered General Nurse UK PIN: 81A1729E - St. Bartholomew's School of Nursing, London, 1984
Professional membership
- Fellow of Higher Education Academy (UK)
- Member of Sigma Theta Tau International
- Member of Royal College of Nursing (UK)
- Member of the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses
Roles on external bodies
- Editor ‘Implementation Science’ 2009 to date
- NIHR RfPB review panel member South West region 2013 - to date
- RCN Research Society Committee member 2015 to date
- “Worldviews on Evidence Based Nursing”: Education section editor 2002 to 2012
- Chair, Eastern Health Human Research Ethics Committee, Melbourne, Australia 2010 to 2012
- Australian Research Council (ARC) ERA Research Evaluation Committee member 2012
- NH&MRC Project Grant Panel Member 2010, 2011
- Expert evaluator for the European Commission FP7 Health-2010 call
- New Zealand Guidelines Group Advisory Board Member 2008-2011
- New Zealand Branch of Australasian Cochrane Centre – advisory board member, 2004 to 2009
Teaching interests
| Undergraduate | Postgraduate/Post-Registration |
| BSc (Hons) Nursing NRS203 Knowledge and Skills for Evidence-Informed Decision Making NRS302 Knowledge and Skills for Evidence-Informed Decision Making ADN301 NRS403 | Intensive Care Nursing (1994-2002) High Dependency Care Nursing (1994 to 2002) Coronary Care Nursing (1994 to 2002) |
| BNursing: lectures include Magnet Hospitals; Evidence Based Practice; Nursing Leadership (2002 to 2008) | Postgraduate M-Level |
| B(Hons) Nursing: Research preparation (2002 to 2008) | Masters in Nursing/Health Sciences: Research Methods for Clinical Practice; Evidence based practice and knowledge utilisation; Clinical Education; Nursing leadership; (2002 to 2008) |
| BSc(Hons) Health Studies: Research Methods for Practitioners (1997 to 2002) | MSc Health Promotion/Health Studies: Research Methods and Statistics (module leader) (1997 to 2002) |
| Diploma in Nursing: (1994-2002) | Masters in Health Science/Nursing: module leader Clinical Project (2006 to 2008) Masters in Clinical Nursing - HNN727 Research in Nursing and Midwifery (Unit Chair) 2008 – 2012 Masters in Contemporary Healthcare Health and Social Care Futures (MCH503); IMS503
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Staff serving as external examiners
- External Examiner, MPhil, Deakin University, 2013
- External examiner, PhD, University of Greenwich, 2013
- External examiner, PhD, University of Auckland, 2012
- External examiner, MPhil, University of Adelaide, 2012
- External examiner, PhD, University of Toronto, 2011
- External examine, MSc, University of Auckland, 2010
- External examiner, MPhil, University of Melbourne, 2008
- External examiner, PhD, University of Adelaide, 2007
- External examiner, PhD, University of Sydney, 2005, 2006
- External examiner, Masters, University of Otago, 2005, 2006
- External examiner Masters, Otago Polytechnic, 206, 2007
- External examiner, Masters, Auckland University of Technology, 2005
- External examiner for the University of Central England (Research Field, Faculty Health), 2001 – 2002
Research interests
My particular research interests are directed primarily toward three main platforms of research:
- Knowledge translation and decision making in clinical nursing including evidence based practice, evidence implementation and utilisation; specific focus – patient safety and quality of care delivery.
- Nursing and Midwifery workforce issues, including role development
- Chronic Illness with a particular interest in organ donation and transplantation
Grants & contracts
2014
Kimpton N, Kent B. Using Pressure Mapping to Facilitate Patients’ and Carers’ in Their Decision Making Related to Pressure Ulcer Prevention in the Community Setting. NHS England Regional Innovation Fund. £50,000
Taylor N, Harding K, Leggat S, Watts J, Kent B, Karimi L. Improving access for community health and sub-acute outpatient services. NHMRC, APP1076777, 2013 Partnerships Projects Third Call Funding Commencing 2014 $626,291.50
Kent B. Diabetes Education and Prevention event evaluation. AHSN/Astra Zenica. £11,000
2013
Kent B, Carroll B. Optimal End of Life Care? Determining discharge location. IHC, Plymouth University. £1958.40.
2012
Bennett P, Kerr P, Kent B, Holt s, Sinclair P, Schoch M, Linehan L, Lynn F, Terrill B, Paton P, Wilson C, Howard J. Home Dialysis Therapies E-Learning Project (HD-TEL). $171,890
Hutchinson A, Nagle C, Kent B, Bick D, Teale G. The influence of organisational interventions on the quality of maternity care. QPS. $32,085
Kent, B., Botti, M.,. Evaluating the development and implementation of SmartWard: A novel CDSS. SmartWard. $250,00.
Nagle C, Bucknall T, Kent B. Improving clinical outcomes in maternity care: recognition and response to clinical deterioration in the maternity patient. Nurse Board of Victoria Legacy ltd $48,203.85.
Street M, Phillips N, Kent B, Whitfield A. Minimising post-operative risk through PACT (Post-Anaesthetics Care Tool): a pilot study and cost benefit analysis. HCF Foundation. $122,820
2011
Coleman, S., Kent, B., Mumford, S. ‘Sharing the Wisdom’. Department of Health (Victoria), $80,000.
Considine J, Botti M, O’Connell B, Kent B, Dunning T, Street M. Detailed analysis of unplanned transfer from subacute to acute care. Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research, Deakin University, $60,000
Kent, B., Botti, M., Johnstone, MJ. Exploring the essential elements for CDSS in acute nursing care delivery. Sage Health. $76,437.
Kent, B, Chaboyer W, Bucknall T, Hutchinson A, Rickard C. Development of the Pressure Injury Prevention Research (PIPR) group; Stage One. Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research, Deakin University. $39,999.
2010
Kent, B., Radford, S., Sidhu, J., Brean, S. Raising awareness of organ and tissue donation among tertiary education students: doing it their way. Organ and Tissue Authority Community Awareness grant. $28,930.
Livingston, PM., Salmon, J., Courneya, KS., Gaskin,CJ., Botti MA., Broadbent, S., Kent, B. The Effectiveness of a Referral and Physical Activity Program to increase Physical Activity among Survivors of Prostate Cancer. ARC Linkage Grant. $382,000
Skouteris, H., McCabe, M., Milgrom, J., Kent, B. A Randomised Controlled Trial to Prevent Primigravid Excessive Gestational Weight Gain and Postpartum Weight Retention. NHMRC $ 488,385.00.
Street, M, Livingston, P., Considine, J., Ottman, G., & Kent, B. Identification of factors which contribute to extended length of stay in the Emergency Department from Residential Aged Care versus community settings. Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research, Deakin University, $68,369
2009
Botti,M., Kent,B., Bucknall, T., Johnstone MJ., Duke, M., Considine J.,Watss, R., Redley, B., de Steiger, R. ‘Translation of evidence into pain management practices in acute care environments’ ARC 2009 $140,000
Key publications are highlighted
Journals
Articles
2017
'A framework for transition to specialty practice programmes'
Journal of Advanced Nursing
, DOI
PEARL
2017
'LABOURING TOGETHER - COLLABORATIVE ALLIANCES IN MATERNITY CARE IN VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA: PROTOCOL OF A MIXED METHODS STUDY'
BMJ Open
PEARL
2016
'DISSEMINATION AND IMPLEMENTATION IN DEMENTIA CARE: A MIXED-METHODS SYSTEMATIC REVIEW'
Alzheimer's & Dementia
12,
(7)
P312-P312
, DOI
2016
'Facilitators and barriers to remaining at home for people with dementia who live alone'
JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports
14,
(4)
20-29
, DOI
2016
'Impact case studies submitted to REF 2014: The hidden impact of nursing research'
Journal of Research in Nursing
21,
(4)
256-268
, DOI
PEARL
2016
'Improving access for community health and sub-acute outpatient services: protocol for a stepped wedge cluster randomised controlled trial'
BMC Health Services Research
16,
(1)
, DOI
PEARL
2016
'Sedation protocols to reduce duration of mechanical ventilation in the ICU: a Cochrane Systematic Review'
Journal of advanced nursing
72,
(2)
261-272
PEARL
2016
'The role of peer-assisted learning in enhancing the learning of undergraduate nursing students in clinical practice: a qualitative systematic review protocol'
JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports
, DOI
2016
'Transition to Specialty Practice Program characteristics and professional development outcomes'
Nurse Education Today
44,
109-115
, DOI
PEARL
2015
'Education and training for implementation science: our interest in manuscripts describing education and training materials'
Implementation Science
10,
(1)
, DOI
PEARL
2015
'Effects of a clinician referral and exercise program for men who have completed active treatment for prostate cancer: A multicenter cluster randomized controlled trial (ENGAGE)'
Cancer
121,
(15)
2646-2654
, DOI
PEARL
2015
'Experiencing patient death in clinical practice: Nurses’ recollections of their earliest memorable patient death'
International Journal of Nursing Studies
52,
(3)
695-704
, DOI
2015
'Exploring nurses’ reactions to a novel technology to support acute health care delivery'
Journal of Clinical Nursing
24,
(15-16)
2340-2351
, DOI
PEARL
2015
'Implementation science: a reappraisal of our journal mission and scope'
Implementation Science
10,
(1)
, DOI
PEARL
2015
'Multisite analysis of the timing and outcomes of unplanned transfers from subacute to acute care'
Australian Health Review
39,
(4)
387-387
, DOI
PEARL
2015
'Nurses' perceptions of using an evidence-based care bundle for initial emergency nursing management of patients with severe traumatic brain injury: A qualitative study'
International Emergency Nursing
23,
(4)
299-305
, DOI
PEARL
2015
'The meaning of confidence for older people living with frailty: a systematic review of qualitative evidence protocol'
The JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports
13,
(7)
62-62
, DOI
2014
'Determining criteria to assess patient readiness for discharge from postanaesthetic care: an international Delphi study'
J Clin Nurs
23,
(23-24)
3345-3355
, DOI
2014
'Development of a Management Algorithm for Post-operative Pain (MAPP) after total knee and total hip replacement: study rationale and design'
IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE
9,
, DOI
PEARL
2014
'Increasing home dialysis knowledge through a web‐based e‐learning program'
Nephrology
19,
345-351
2014
'In‐reach nursing services improve older patient outcomes and access to emergency care'
Australasian journal on ageing
, DOI
2014
'Interventions Designed to Promote Exclusive Breastfeeding in High-Income Countries: A Systematic Review'
BREASTFEEDING MEDICINE
9,
(3)
113-127
, DOI
2014
'Renal access coordinators' impact on hemodialysis patient outcomes and associated service delivery: a systematic review'
The JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports
12,
319-353
2014
'Repositioning for pressure ulcer prevention in adults'
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2014 , Issue 4. Art. No.: CD009958. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD009958.pub2.
, DOI
PEARL
2014
'Thai emergency nurses' perceptions of using an evidence-based care bundle for initial nursing management of patients with severe traumatic brain injury'
INTERNATIONAL EMERGENCY NURSING
22,
(4)
274-274
2014
'The clinical effectiveness and personal experience of supported standing for children with cerebral palsy: a comprehensive systematic review protocol'
The JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports
12,
101-118
2014
'The effects of foot and ankle devices on balance, gait and falls in adults with sensory perception loss: a systematic review protocol'
The JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports
12,
74-91
2014
'Transition to specialty practice programs in emergency nursing'
INTERNATIONAL EMERGENCY NURSING
22,
(4)
253-253
2014
'Using an evidence-based care bundle to improve Thai emergency nurses' knowledge of care for patients with severe traumatic brain injury'
International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare
12,
PEARL
2013
'A conceptual model of psychosocial risk and protective factors for excessive gestational weight gain'
Midwifery
29,
(2)
110-114
, DOI
2013
'A realist review of interventions and strategies to promote evidence-informed healthcare: a focus on change agency'
IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE
8,
, DOI
PEARL
2013
'Family and social aspects associated with depression among older persons in a Chinese context'
International Journal of Older People Nursing
8,
(4)
299-308
, DOI
2013
'The impact of an exercise physiologist
coordinated resistance exercise program on the
physical function of people receiving
hemodialysis: a stepped wedge randomised
control study'
BMC Nephrology
204,
(14)
Publisher Site
PEARL
2013
'Using ANT to Uncover the Full Potential of an Intelligent Operational Planning and
Support Tool (IOPST) for Acute Healthcare Contexts'
International Journal of Actor-Network Theory and Technological Innovation
5,
(2)
29-49
, DOI
2012
'A framework to understand depression among older persons'
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
21,
(17-18)
2399-2409
, DOI
2012
'A Steinian approach to an empathic understanding of hope among patients and clinicians in the culture of palliative care'
J Adv Nurs
68,
(3)
686-694
, DOI
2012
'Methodological Challenges to Research Among Chinese: Using Mixed Methods to Investigate Older Persons With Depression in Macau'
JOURNAL OF MIXED METHODS RESEARCH
6,
(3)
154-165
, DOI
2012
'Nurses’ early experiences with patient death: The results of an on-line survey of Registered Nurses in New Zealand'
International Journal of Nursing Studies
49,
(10)
1255-1265
, DOI
2012
'Protocol for a randomized controlled trial of a specialized health coaching intervention to prevent excessive gestational weight gain and postpartum weight retention in women: the HIPP study'
BMC Public Health
12,
, DOI
PEARL
2012
'Realist synthesis: illustrating the method for implementation research'
Implement Sci
7,
, DOI
PEARL
2011
'Communication at the bedside to enhance patient care: A survey of nurses' experience and perspective of handover'
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING PRACTICE
17,
(2)
133-140
, DOI
2011
'Efficacy of a referral and physical activity program for survivors of prostate cancer [ENGAGE]: rationale and design for a cluster randomised controlled trial'
BMC Cancer
11,
, DOI
PEARL
2011
'Pain relief for the removal of femoral sheath after percutaneous coronary intervention'
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008
26,
(4)
, DOI
2010
'Ever decreasing circles: terminal illness, empowerment and decision-making'
J Prim Health Care
2,
(2)
130-135
2010
'Preventing excessive gestational weight gain: a systematic review of interventions'
Obes Rev
11,
(11)
757-768
, DOI
2010
'Stand together and care collaborative project: Enhancing the therapeutic environment through graduate nurses' engagement and implementation of sensory modulation'
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
19,
A30-A30
2009
'Getting Evidence into Practice-Understanding Knowledge Translation to Achieve Practice Change'
Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing
6,
(3)
183-185
, DOI
2009
'Strategies for Translating Knowledge into Practice'
Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing
6,
(4)
246-249
, DOI
2008
'Clinical effectiveness of barrier preparations in the prevention and treatment of nappy dermatitis in infants and preschool children of nappy age'
Int J Evid Based Healthc
6,
(1)
3-23
, DOI
2008
'How Systematic Reviews Can Foster Evidence-Based Clinical Decisions'
Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing
5,
(1)
45-48
, DOI
2008
'How Systematic Reviews can Foster Evidence-Based Clinical Decisions: Part II'
Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing
5,
(2)
102-107
, DOI
2008
'Teaching EBP through Problem-Based Learning'
Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing
5,
(4)
205-207
, DOI
2008
'Using Meta-Synthesis to Facilitate Evidence-Based Practice'
Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing
5,
(3)
160-162
, DOI
2007
'Teaching EBP: part 1. Making sense of clinical practice guidelines'
Worldviews Evid Based Nurs
4,
(2)
106-111
, DOI
2007
'Teaching EBP: Part 2 ? Making Sense of Clinical Practice Guidelines'
Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing
4,
(3)
164-169
, DOI
2005
'Implementing the evidence - How warm is the climate?'
WORLDVIEWS ON EVIDENCE-BASED NURSING
2,
(3)
109-112
, DOI
2004
'Protection behaviour: a phenomenon affecting organ and tissue donation in the 21st century?'
Int J Nurs Stud
41,
(3)
273-284
, DOI
2004
'Resources for Evidence-Based Practice'
Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing
1,
(4)
246-249
, DOI
2004
'Selective decontamination of the digestive tract reduced intensive care unit and hospital mortality in adults'
Evid Based Nurs
7,
(2)
2004
'Short-Term Indwelling Catheters (A Systematic Review): Evidence for a Primarily Nursing Decision'
Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing
1,
(4)
228-228
, DOI
2003
'Describing chronic pain: towards bilingual practice'
Int J Nurs Stud
40,
(8)
889-902
2002
'Psychosocial factors influencing nurses’ involvement with organ and tissue donation'
International Journal of Nursing Studies
39,
(4)
429-440
, DOI
1997
'Understanding attitudes towards tissue donation'
Prof Nurse
12,
(7)
482-484
1995
'Conflicting attitudes to corneal and organ donation: a study of nurses' attitudes to organ donation'
Int J Nurs Stud
32,
(5)
484-492
Books
Kent B; McCormack B
2010
Clinical Context for Evidence-based Nursing Practice.
Wiley-Blackwell
The Evidence-Based Nursing Series
Publisher Site
Chapters
2014
'Using Technology Solutions to Streamline Healthcare Processes for Nursing: The Case of an Intelligent Operational Planning Support Tool (IOPST) Solution'
Lean Thinking for Healthcare
Springer New York
405-430
2013
'Applying research knowledge: evidence-based practice, practice development and knowledge translation'
in Schneider Z; Whitehead D; LoBiondo-Wood G; Haber J
Nursing and Midwifery Research: Methods and Appraisal for Evidence-Based Practice
2010
'Context in context'
in Kent B; McCormack B
Clinical Context for Evidence-based Nursing Practice
2010
'Context: overview and application'
in Kent B; McCormack B
Clinical Context for Evidence-based Nursing Practice.
2008
'Evidence use and evidence generation in practice development'
in Manley K; McCormack B; Wilson V
International practice development in Nursing and Healthcare
2007
'Nursing assessment: respiratory system'
in Edwards B; Brown DBHEBEEL
Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing 2e
Mosby
2007
'Nursing management: obstructive pulmonary diseases'
in Edwards B; Brown DBHEBEEL
Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing 2e
Mosby
Conference Papers
2014
'EFFECTS OF A CLINICIAN'S REFERRAL AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAM FOR MEN WHO HAVE COMPLETED TREATMENT FOR PROSTATE CANCER: A MULTICENTRE CLUSTER RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL [ENGAGE]'
ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
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36-36
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'Entry to care: Positive choice or fait accompli? Developing a more proactive nursing response to the needs of older people and their carers'
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265-274
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