Personal profile
Research Biography
Sonia Hines is a Senior Research Fellow with a deep interest in evidence-based practice and research methods education. Formerly from Brisbane, she is now in Alice Springs as the Director of the Mparntwe Centre for Evidence in Health, Flinders University: a JBI Centre of Excellence.
Research Expertise
Sonia's main area of expertise is systematic reviews and evidence syntheses. She is an experienced trainer in JBI systematic review methods and has conducted a wide range of review types including effectiveness (Cochrane and JBI), risk and aetiology, qualitative, mixed-methods, measurement properties (COSMIN), and scoping reviews. She also is deeply involved in rural and remote health research.
Research Interests
Sonia's research interests include: research literacy, research pedagogy, evidence-based healthcare, stroke, postoperative nausea and vomiting, postoperative nursing care, and systematic review methods.
Education/Academic qualification
Graduate Diploma in Education (Tertiary and Adult), Murdoch University
Jul 2012 → Dec 2013
Award Date: 29 Jan 2014
Master of Applied Science (Research), Queensland University of Technology
Mar 2009 → Dec 2011
Award Date: 12 Dec 2012
PhD, A multi-methods exploration of nurses' research literacy
1 Mar 2014 → 26 Apr 2022
Bachelor of Nursing, Griffith University
1992 → 1994
Research Areas
- Clinical
Supervisory Interests
- Evidence based clinical practice
- Evidence based implementation
- Rural and remote health
- Rural and remote nursing practice
- Rural and remote health care
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Aromatherapy for treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting
Hines, S., Steels, E., Chang, A. & Gibbons, K., 10 Mar 2018, In: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2018, 3, 78 p., CD007598.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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A systematic review of the measurement properties of aspects of psychological capacity in older adults
Oster, C., Hines, S., Rissel, C., Asante, D., Khadka, J., Seeher, K. M., Jotheeswaran, A. T., Mikton, C., Diaz, T. & Isaac, V., Oct 2023, In: Age and Ageing. 52, Supplement_4, p. iv67-iv81 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Nursing Interventions for Identifying and Managing Acute Dysphagia are Effective for Improving Patient Outcomes: A Systematic Review Update.
Hines, S., Kynoch, K. & Munday, J., 1 Jul 2016, In: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing. 48, 4, p. 215-223 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Registered Nurses' experiences of reading and using research for work and education: a qualitative research study
Hines, S., Ramsbotham, J. & Coyer, F., 12 May 2022, In: BMC NURSING. 21, 1, 14 p., 114.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Correction: Present but Overlooked: A Scoping Review of Instruments and Approaches for Measuring Presenteeism Related to Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug Use (Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, (2025), 10.1007/s10926-025-10317-z)
Thompson, K., Ahad, M. A., Di Censo, G., Hines, S., Rich, N., McEntee, A. & Bowden, J., 1 Mar 2026, In: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation. 36, 1, p. 329-330 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate
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Projects
- 1 Finished
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The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network and Yorke and Northern Local Health Network Early Career Metro / Rural Nursing Exchange Pilot Evaluation
Anderson, J. (Chief Investigator (Project Lead)), Conroy, T. (Associate Investigator), Dymmott, A. (Associate Investigator), Hines, S. (Associate Investigator), Russell, D. (Associate Investigator), McGuire, L. (Associate Investigator), Clarke, M. (Associate Investigator), Coleman, Z. (Associate Investigator) & Orchard, K. (Associate Investigator)
19/09/24 → 31/07/25
Project: Research
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Prizes
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Recognition for the Most Downloaded Paper in the European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing
Bulto, L. (Recipient), Roseleur, J. (Recipient), Noonan, S. (Recipient), Pinero de Plaza, M. A. (Recipient), Champion, S. (Recipient), Dafny, H. (Recipient), Pearson, V. (Recipient), Nesbitt, K. (Recipient), Gebremichael, L. (Recipient), Beleigoli, A. (Recipient), Gulyani, A. (Recipient), Schultz, T. (Recipient), Hines, S. (Recipient), Clark, R. (Recipient) & Hendriks, J. (Recipient), 4 Jun 2024
Prize: Honorary award
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Evaluation of a Metro Rural Exchange Program
Anderson, J. (Author), Coleman, Z. (Author), Orchard, K. (Author), McGuire, L. (Author), Clarke, M. (Author), Conroy, T. (Author), Dymmott, A. (Author), Hines, S. (Author) & Russell, D. (Author)
24 Jul 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Wolters Kluwer (Publisher)
Hines, S. (Editor)
2017 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial work