Dr Anne Mette Adams (Mette) is an intensive care nurse, lecturer, and implementation science fellow at Flinders University in the College of Health and Enablement. She is a member of the Caring Futures Research Institute and serves as the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses SA/NT State President. Drawing on extensive clinical experience across diverse critical care settings in Denmark, Norway, and Australia, she brings a rich and practical perspective that continues to shape her teaching and research.

Since joining Flinders University in 2016, Mette has been dedicated to supporting the next generation of nurses. Her teaching interests span evidence-based practice and knowledge translation, person-centred fundamental care, and critical care nursing. Central to her teaching philosophy is the creation of a student‑centred learning environment where content is meaningful and engaging, and where students feel empowered and safe to speak up, ask questions, and challenge ideas.

As a researcher, Mette is committed to improving care for critically ill patients and their families, as well as advancing the wellbeing of ICU clinicians. She has a particular interest in the non‑pharmacological management of challenging behaviours in critical care. Her PhD centred on the development of clinical practice guidelines for the non-pharmacological management of patient agitation in the ICU, a topic that continues to influence her ongoing research.

Mette collaborates closely with clinicians, consumers and the Centre for Clinical Practice Guidelines in Denmark and works across a range of methodologies, including Delphi studies, qualitative approaches, and mixed‑methods designs. Her work contributes to strengthening the evidence base underpinning critical care practice and enhancing the delivery of safe, person‑centred care.

Intensive Care Nursing
Investigating ways to enhance the quality, safety, and person‑centred delivery of care within intensive care environments.

Delirium and Agitation in ICU
Improving the assessment and non‑pharmacological management of delirium and agitation among critically ill patients.

Patient and Family‑Centred Care
Exploring strategies to better support patients and their families throughout the critical care experience.

Fundamentals of Care
Examining how foundational nursing care practices can be strengthened to improve patient outcomes and overall care experiences.

Guideline Development
Developing, evaluating, and translating evidence‑based clinical practice guidelines, particularly in critical care settings.

Systematic Reviews and Evidence Synthesis
Conducting systematic reviews to build robust evidence that informs best practice and supports clinical decision‑making.

Nurse Wellbeing
Exploring the wellbeing, resilience, and professional experiences of ICU nurses to promote healthier and more sustainable work environments.

Nurse Leadership

Developing leadership capabilities among nurses or contributing to leadership within critical care practice.

Awards

2026: Flinders University Implementation Science Fellowship Award

2025: ANZICS/ACCCN ASM Christchurch, Best Nursing Paper 

2023: Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Doctoral Thesis Excellence

2018: First Class Honours

Grants

2025: Flinders Foundation Health Seed Grant

2023 ACCCN Diane Chamberlain Seeding Grant

2023 Impact Seed Funding for Early Career Researchers, Flinders University

2022 Erik Elgaard Sorensen International Travel Grant

2020 ACCCN Diane Chamberlain Seeding Grant

Scholarships

2020 - 2023: Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship

2020 - 2023: Inaugural Erik Elgaard Sørensen International Scholarship

2018 - 2019: Honours Scholarship, School of Nursing, Flinders University

Press/Media

Presenting our clinical practice guidelines in Christchurch New Zealand (Best Nursing Paper)

Centre for Clinical Practice Guidelines in Denmark

Aaborg University through an Erik Elgaard Sorensen Scholarship

Dr Adams has experience with systematic reviews, guideline development, Delphi, qualitative and mixed-methods designs.

Receiving the Vice-Chancellor's Award for Doctoral Thesis Excellence