Matthew Stephenson

Dr. Matthew Stephenson is a Research Fellow at the University of Adelaide's School of Public Health within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. He holds dual roles as a member of the Transfer Science team at the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) and serves as a Field Editor for the JBI Evidence Based Practice Database, overseeing fields such as Cancer, Blood Disorders, Palliative Care, Burns, and Wound & Skin Care. Additionally, he manages the JBI External Scientific Writers Program. His expertise spans evidence synthesis, implementation science, and knowledge translation, with a focus on improving healthcare practice through systematic reviews and clinical guideline development.

His research interests include evidence-based healthcare frameworks, point-of-care resources, and strategies to bridge research and clinical practice. He actively contributes to global health initiatives, including multi-site implementation projects in China and Australia. Dr. Stephenson is eligible to supervise Masters and PhD students and collaborates with international teams to develop healthcare quality indicators and assess clinical interventions. He maintains affiliations with the Women’s & Children’s Hospital and works at the Norwich Centre campus.

Notably, his work emphasizes methodological rigor in mixed-methods studies and the application of evidence-based practices to reduce healthcare disparities. He has led projects on fatigue measurement in clinicians, prehospital care quality standards, and robotic rehabilitation economics. Despite his extensive publication record, no formal awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.