Dr Tari Turner - Researcher Profile

Biography

Tari’s research investigates how to support evidence-based decision-making, and she is currently involved in CIPHER (the Centre for Informing Policy in Health with Evidence from Research) exploring how to support use of research by policymakers; and SEA-URCHIN (South East Asia – Using Research for Change in Hospital-acquired Infection in Neonates) investigating whether implementation of research evidence can improve prevention and treatment of neonatal infection in nine hospitals in South East Asia.

Tari’s PhD work examined how best to provide support evidence-based decision-making in areas of high need, including summaries of systematic reviews in the aftermath of natural disasters, and clinical guidelines in maternal and neonatal health in low and middle income countries.

Before joining the ACC, Tari worked at the National Trauma Research Institute where she managed the Global Evidence Mapping Initiative. Tari was also previously a Senior Consultant at the Centre for Clinical Effectiveness, Southern Health where she managed the Evidence Service which provided systematic reviews to support decision-making.

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Keywords

evidence-based practice, evidence-based policy, systematic reviews, knowledge translation

Qualifications

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

Institution: Monash University

Year awarded: 2010

POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF BIOSTATISTICS

Institution: University of Melbourne

Year awarded: 2005

MASTER OF BUSINESS (EBUSINESS & COMMUNICATION)

Institution: Swinburne University

Year awarded: 2003

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BIOMEDICAL)

Institution: Monash University

Year awarded: 1999

Publications

Journal Articles

Goergen, S.K., Pool, F., Turner, T.J., Grimm, J.E., Appleyard, M.N., Crock, C., Fahey, M.C., Fay, M.F., Ferris, N., Liew, S., Perry, R.D., Revell, A., Russell, G.M., Wang, S.S., Wriedt, C.J., 2013, Evidence-based guideline for the written radiology report: Methods, recommendations and implementation challenges, Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology [P], vol 57, issue 1, WILEY-BLACKWELL, AUSTRALIA, pp. 1-7.

Clavisi, O.M., Bragge, P., Tavender, E.J., Turner, T.J., Gruen, R.L., 2012, Effective Stakeholder participation in setting research priorities using global evidence mapping approach, Journal of Clinical Epidemiology [P], vol epub, Elsevier Inc., United States, pp. 1-8.

Turner, T., Short, J., 2011, Barriers to and enablers of evidence-based practice in perinatal care in the SEA-ORCHID project, Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice [P], vol E, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd., United Kingdom, pp. 1-7.

Lumbiganon, P., Festin, M., Ho, J., Mohammad, H., Henderson-Smart, D., Green, S., Crowther, C., McDonald, S., Laopaiboon, M., Murano, M., Narash, N., Poombankor, R., Pattanittum, P., Short, J., Turner, T., Martis, R., Buppasiri, P., Komvilaisak, P., Thinkhamrop, J., Deesrikaew, S., Ussahgij, B., Khianman, B., Suwannachat, B., Siriwachirachai, T., Swadpanich, U., Chang, A., Koh, C., Peter, J., Sidi, Z., Subramaniam, S., Anuar, C., Geok, T., Hassan, N., Van Rostenberghe, H., Bautista, R., Torralba, G., Guinto, V., Crisologo, C., Andal, M., Anzures, C., Canceran, G., Nurdiati, D., Emilia, O., Hadiati, D., Wibowo, T., Wandita, S., Basuki, F., Purwanti, N., 2011, Impact of increasing capacity for generating and using research on maternal and perinatal health practices in South East Asia (SEA-ORCHID Project), PLoS ONE [P], vol 6, issue 9 (Art. No: e23994), Public Library of Science, United States, pp. 1-11.

Parkhill, A., Clavisi, O., Pattuwage, L., Chau, M., Turner, T.J., Bragge, P., Gruen, R., 2011, Searches for evidence mapping: Effective, shorter, cheaper, Journal Of The Medical Library Association [P], vol 99, issue 2, Medical Library Association, United States, pp. 157-160.

Ko, H., Turner, T., Finnigan, M.A., 2011, Systematic review of safety checklists for use by medical care teams in acute hospital settings - limited evidence of effectiveness, BMC Health Services Research [E], vol 11, issue 211, BioMed Central Ltd., United Kingdom, pp. 1-9.

Bragge, P., Clavisi, O., Turner, T., Tavender, E., Collie, A., Gruen, R., 2011, The Global Evidence Mapping Initiative: Scoping research in broad topic areas, BMC Medical Research Methodology [P], vol 11, issue Art. No: 92, BioMed Central Ltd, United Kingdom, pp. 1-12.

Turner, T., Harris, C., Green, S.E., 2010, A pragmatic model for evidence-based guideline development in hospitals, Clinical Governance [P], vol 15, issue 4, Emerald Group Publishing Ltd, United Kindom, pp. 255-265.

McDonald, S., Turner, T., Chamberlain, C.R., Lumbiganon, P., Thinkhamrop, J., Festin, M.R., Ho, J., Mohammad, H., Henderson-Smart, D., Short, J., Crowther, C., Martis, R., Green, S.E., 2010, Building capacity for evidence generation, synthesis and implementation to improve the care of mothers and babies in South East Asia: Methods and design of the SEA-ORCHID Project using a logical framework approach, BMC Medical Research Methodology [P], vol 10, issue Art. No. 61, BioMed Central Ltd, United Kingdom, pp. 1-10.

Turner, T.J., Barnes, H., Reid, J., Garrubba, M., 2010, Evidence for perinatal and child health care guidelines in crisis settings: can Cochrane help?, BMC Public Health [P], vol 10, Biomed Central Ltd., UK, pp. 1-12.

Short, J., McDonald, S., Turner, T., Martis, R., 2010, Improving capacity for evidence-based practice in South East Asia: Evaluating the role of research fellowships in the SEA-ORCHID Project, BMC Medical Education [P], vol 10, issue Art. No. 37, BioMed Central Ltd, United Kingdom, pp. 1-8.

Ho, J., Pattanittum, P., Japaraj, R., Turner, T., Swadpanich, U., Crowther, C., 2010, Influence of training in the use and generation of evidence on episiotomy practice and perineal trauma, International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics [P], vol 111, issue 1, Elsevier Ireland Ltd, Ireland, pp. 13-18.

Ko, H., Turner, T., Jones, C., Hill, C., 2010, Patient-held medical records for patients with chronic disease: a systematic review, BMJ Quality & Safety [P], vol 19, B M J Group, United Kingdom, pp. 1-7.

Turner, T., Green, S.E., Harris, C., 2010, Supporting evidence-based health care in crises: What information do humanitarian organizations need?, Journal of the American Medical Association [P], vol E, American Medical Association, United States, pp. E1-E4.

Turner, T., 2009, Developing evidence-based clinical practice guidelines in hospitals in Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand: Values, requirements and barriers, BMC Health Services Research [E], vol 9, issue 235, BioMed Central Ltd, UK, pp. 1-7.

Thinkhamrop, J., Turner, T., Subramaniam, S., 2009, Maternal and perinatal guideline development in hospitals in South East Asia: The experience of the SEA-ORCHID project, Health Research Policy and Systems [P], vol 7, issue 9, BioMed Central Ltd, UK, pp. 1-5.

Turner, T., Short, J., 2009, Maternal and perinatal guideline development in hospitals in South East Asia: the experience of the SEA-ORCHID project, Health Research Policy and Systems [P], vol 7, issue 10, BioMed Central Ltd, UK, pp. 1-9.

Garruba, M., Turner, T., Grieveson, C., 2009, Multidisciplinary care for tracheostomy patients: A systematic review, Critical Care [E], vol 13, issue 6, BioMed Central Ltd., United Kingdom, pp. 1-6.

Turner, T.J., Misso, M.L., Harris, C., Green, S.E., 2008, Development of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines (CPGs): Comparing approaches, Implementation Science, vol 3, issue 45, BioMed Central, UK, pp. 1-8.

Turner, T., Wilkinson, F., Harris, C., Mazza, D., 2008, Evidence based guideline for the management of bronchiolitis, Australian Family Physician, vol 37, issue 6, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, Australia, pp. 6-13.

Turner, T., Wilkinson, F., Harris, C., Mazza, D., 2008, Evidence based guideline for the management of bronchiolitis., Australian Family Physician [P], vol 37, issue 6, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, Australia, pp. 6-13.

Mazza, D., Wilkinson, F., Turner, T., Harris, C., 2008, Evidence based guideline for the management of croup, Australian Family Physician, vol 37, issue 6, RACGP, Australia, pp. 14-20.

Mazza, D., Wilkinson, F., Turner, T., Harris, C., 2008, Evidence based guideline for the management of croup., Australian Family Physician [P], vol 37, issue 6, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, Australia, pp. 14-20.

Harris, C., Wilkinson, F., Mazza, D., Turner, T., 2008, Evidence based guideline for the management of diarrhoea with or without vomiting in children, Australian Family Physician, vol 37, issue 6, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, Australia, pp. 22-29.

Harris, C., Wilkinson, F., Mazza, D., Turner, T., 2008, Evidence based guideline for the management of diarrhoea with or without vomiting in children., Australian Family Physician [P], vol 37, issue 6, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, Australia, pp. 22-29.

Harris, C., Turner, T., Mazza, D., Wilkinson, F., 2008, Guideline development process for the Health for Kids in the South East project., Australian Family Physician, vol 37, issue 6, RACGP, Australia, pp. 2-5.

Turner, T., Harris, C., 2006, EBM teaching tip: using lollies to show (non) concealment of allocation, Evidence - Based Medicine, vol 11, BMJ Publishing Group, UK, p. 5.

Turner, T., Cassano, A., 2004, Subcutaneous dextrose for rehydration of elderly patients - an evidence-based review, BMC Geriatrics, vol 4, issue 2, BioMed Central Ltd, UK, pp. 1-6.

Conference Proceedings

Turner, T.J., Green, S.E., Harris, C., 2008, Barriers to developing evidence-based guidelines in hospitals in South East Asia and Australia, Implementation in Practice, 1 October to 3 October 2008, The Finnish Medical Society Duodecim, Finland, p. 48.

Turner, T.J., Clarke, M.J., Green, S.E., Tharyan, P., Lumbiganon, P., Garner, P., Smith, H., Clark, K., 2008, Evaluating Evidence Aid, Evidence in the Era of Globalisation, 3 October to 7 October 2008, Urban and Fischer, Germany, p. 32.

Pattanittum, P., Short, J., Turner, T.J., Martis, R., McDonald, S., 2008, Supporting Evidence-based practice and Cochrane reviews: the SEA-ORCHID fellowships programme, Evidence in the Era of Globalisation, 3 October to 7 October 2008, Urban and Fischer, Germany, p. 66.

Turner, T.J., 2007, Pragmatic evidence-based guideline development: A research protocol, Collaboration in Clinical Practice Guidelines, 22 August to 25 August 2007, Continuing Education and Professional Development, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Canada, p. 70.

Consulting

 

Facilitation of the Institute for Safety, Compensation and Recovery Research (ISCRR) Neurotrauma Research Agenda Setting Workshops 2011

Facilitation and methodological expertise for development of the Radiology Written Report Guideline for The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists, 2010-2011

Facilitation of the National Trauma Research Institute (NTRI) Global Evidence Mapping Initiative Clinical Question Generation and Prioritisation Workshops 2008-2010