Dr Joanna Smith

Senior Lecturer in Children and Young People's Nursing

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• E: j.smith3@salford.ac.uk
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I have over 15 years experience nursing children with complex needs including neurological conditions, which included developing and implementing clinical care standards, and have worked in higher education for 12 years. I am now able to combine my clinical experiences with undergraduate and post graduate nurse education and research.

My main research interests relate to Health professional engagement and collaboration with children and their families as part of the Children, Young People and Families research programme (CYP@Salford). Although I have used a range of research methods, both quantitative and qualitative, I am particularly skilled in the application of thematic analysis and framework approach. I am an ardent supporter of promoting and developing research skills amongst children’s nurses and since 1999 have been an active member of the Royal College of Nursing Research in Child Health (RiCH) Community and currently co-chair the Manchester RiCH group. 

I am a member of the College Research Ethics Committee.

Key presence

• Review articles for Journal of Advanced Nursing (since 1997), Journal of Nursing Management (since 2003), Journal Child Health Nursing (since 2007), Paediatric Nursing (since 2007);
• External peer review research proposals:
  • Families’ perceptions of their needs during acute stages of severe traumatic brain injury in childhood (University of Manchester) (2012);
  • Does motivational interviewing and shared decision making increase uptake of self care and home therapy in haemodialysis patients in a socio-economically diverse renal unit? British Kidney Patient Association (2012)
  • External validation of qualitative data in a study exploring the judgments and decisions made by nurses and podiatrists managing patients with foot ulceration. University of Leeds (2011)
• Chair Royal College of Nursing (RCN) National Research in Child Health (RiCH) Community, April 2012:
  • Co-coordinate the Manchester RCN RiCH group since September 2010;
  • Co-coordinated North and West Yorkshire RCN RiCH group 2000-2005;
  • Co-hosted the first national RiCH networking day, Leeds, October 2001;
  • Contribute to Nursing Children and Young People RiCH publications (research and commentary, research digest, web site reviews);
• Invited to chair the local organising committee for the 2^nd Paediatric Nurses Association of Europe Congress to be held in Glasgow 2013;
• Invited member of the steering group for the National Confidential Enquiry Patient Outcomes and Deaths (NCEPOD) relating to the outcomes and deaths in children during the peri-operative care period (2008-2011);
• Invited speaker (2008 and 2009) at the Association for Peri-operative Practice Annual Congress;
• Co-chair of the steering committee for the Royal College of Nursing Children’s Surgical Nurses Forum 2004 - 2008, represent nursing at the Royal College of Surgeons Child Forum;
• Review pain management distance learning modules (Kingston University London 2011);
• Peer review clinical skills manual relating to the neurological assessment of children (Great Ormond Street 2009);
• Review child SONIC scenarios, Central Lancaster, Northumbria, Salford, Liverpool John Moores Universities (2005);
• Review neurological chapter of the Great Ormond Street Manual of Paediatrics (2007);
• Visiting lecturer, Institute health and behavioral sciences, University of Leeds (2010- present);

Visiting lecturer, University of Coventry (Oct 2010- present)..

Module management responsibilities:

• Developed and manage ‘Developing the evidence’ module (40 credits, Level 6 pre-registration nursing dissertation);

Developed and manage ‘Supporting individuals with long term conditions’ module (20 credit, Level 6 post qualifying module).

Currently developing a research programme relating to in Health professional engagement and collaboration with children and their families as part of the Children, Young People and Families research programme (CYP@Salford).

Current funded projects:

1. Long, T. (Principal Investigator) (50%), Livesley, J. (25%), Smith, J. (25%); Survivors of medulloblastoma. NHS North West SHA, £14,353.00.

Applications under review

1. Long, T., Smith J., et al The impact of early intervention & prevention services for families in Salford. Leverhulme Trust, £247,361.

Current PhD student projects:

• Parent-child shared-decision making in asthma- V Garnett, full-time student, university graduate teaching scheme (projected completion December 2013);
• Engaging and collaborating with marginalised young people’s in health consultations - J Vickers, full-time student, university graduate teaching (projected scheme completion December 2014);
• Parents’ experiences during and following the death of their baby - MPhil student, M Barnard (projected completion December 2015).

PhD - School of Healthcare, University of Leeds

Post Graduate Certificate Research - School of Medicine, University of Leeds

MSc (Hons) Health Professional Education - School of Human and Health Sciences, University of Huddersfield

Post Graduate Certificate Education - School of Human and Health Sciences, University of Huddersfield

BSc (Hons) Biosciences and Health (2.1) - School of Health Sciences, Metropolitan University of Leeds                  

Professional Qualifications:

Registered Nurse Teacher - School of Human and Health Sciences, University of Huddersfield

Registered Sick Children’s Nurse - Leeds School of Nursing, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds

Registered General Nurse - Barnsley School of Nursing, Barnsley DGH Hospital, Barnsley

Awards:

Vice Chancellors Early Career Research Scholarship (2011)

Award of £2000, to develop a research programme relating to parent-professional engagement and collaboration in context of children with long-term condition, University of Salford

Research in Child Health (RiCH) Award (2008)

Personal award of £1000 + conference fees (£500) for research exploring parent- professional interactions when parent seek health advice for their child because of suspected shunt malfunction, Royal College of Nursing

The Grant Memorial Prize (1990)

Personal award of £1000 + conference fees, case study child with Hirschprungs disease, British Association of Paediatric Surgeons 

Memberships:

Member of School: School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work

From September 2011 to present.

Member of School: School of Nursing & Midwifery

From September 2010 to September 2011.

Member of College: College of Health & Social Care

From September 2010 to present.

Books

Smith, J., Martin, C. (2009) Paediatric neurosurgery for nurses: evidence-based care for children and their families. Routledge, Oxon;
Smith, J. (2004) Children’s Surgical Nursing: Principles and practices. Fivepin Publishing, Salisbury, Wiltshire.

Chapters in books

Smith, J., Atkinson, S. (2012) Children who have difficulty communicating Chapter 9. In Lambert, V., Long, T., Kelleher, D. edt. Communication Skills for Child Health Nurses. Open University Press, Maidenhead;

McSherry, W., Smith, J. (2012) Spiritual care. Chapter 8. In McSherry, W., MSherry, R., Watson, R. edt. Care in nursing: principles, values and skills. Oxford University Press. Oxford;

Smith, J., Marin, C. (2010) Caring for the child with neurological disorder. Chapter 33, 473-500.  In Glasper, A., Richardson, J. edt. A textbook of children’s and young people’s nursing, 2nd edn.  Churchill Livingston, London;

Twycross, A., Smith, J., Stinson, J. (2010) The management of acute pain in children. Chapter 17, 235-267.  In Glasper, A., Richardson, J. edt. A textbook of children’s and young people’s nursing, 2nd edt.  Churchill Livingston, London;

Smith, J. (2009) Anatomy and physiology of pain. Chapter 2, 17-28. In Twycross, A. Dowden, S.J., Bruce E.edt. The management of acute pain in children. Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford; 

Smith, J. (2006) Caring for the child with neurological dysfunction. Chapter 33, 535-557.  In Glasper, A., Richardson, J. edt. A textbook of children’s and young people’s nursing.  Churchill Livingston, London;

Twycross, A., Smith, J. (2006) The management of acute pain in children. Chapter 17, 256-277.  In Glasper A, Richardson J. edt. A textbook of children’s and young people’s nursing.  Churchill Livingston, London.

Articles in refereed journals

Smith, J., Bekker, H, Cheater, F. (2011) Theoretical versus pragmatic design challenges in qualitative research. Nurse Researcher 18 (2): 39-51;

Smith, J., Firth, J. (2011) Qualitative data analysis: application of the framework approach. Nurse Researcher 18 (2): 52-62;

Smith, J., Cheater, F., Chatwin, J., Bekker, H. (2009) Parent’s involvement in decisions when their child is admitted to hospital with suspected shunt malfunction: study protocol. Journal of Advanced Nursing 65 (10): 2198-2207;

Fallon, S., Smith, J., Morgan, S., Stoner, M., Austin, C (2008) ‘Pizza, patients and points of view’; involving young people in the design of a post registration module entitled the adolescent with cancer. Nurse Education In Practice 8: 140-147;

Smith, J. (2007) Review of Hutchinson E and Hall C (2007) A phenomenological exploration of the patient learning experiences of 16-19 year old women accessing a young people’s rheumatology service in the UK. Journal of Research in Nursing 12 (5): 535-537;

Smith, J., Truscott J (2006) Commentary on Khorshid et al (2005) Comparing mercury-in-glass, tympanic and disposable thermometers in measuring body temperature in healthy young people. Journal of Clinical Nursing 15: 1343-1345;

Robshaw, M., Smith, J. (2004) Keeping afloat: student nurses’ experiences following assignment referral. Nurse Education Today 24: 511-520;

Smith, J., McSherry, W. (2003) Spirituality and child development: a concept analysis. Journal of Advanced Nursing 45 (3): 307-315;
Smith, J., Long, T. (2002) Confusing rhetoric with reality: achieving a balance skill mix of nurses working with children. Journal of Advanced Nursing 40 (3): 258-266;

Smith, J., Topping, A. (2001) Unpacking the ‘value added’ impact of continued professional education: a multi-method case study approach.  Nurse Education Today 21 (5): 341-349;

Smith, J, Callaghan, L. (2001) Development of clinical guidelines for the sedation of children. British Journal of Nursing 10 (6): 376-383;
 
Articles in professional journals

Long, T., Smith, J., Estlin, E., Morgan, R., Talbot, L. (20011) Shared decision-making. Contact 53: 10;

Short, J., Brown, H., Smith, J. (2011) Preparing children for the experience of anesthesia. Nursing Children and Young People 23 (52): 7;

Smith, J. (2008) Living with a child with hydrocephalus. Link, Summer: 224;

Fallon, S., Smith, J. (2007) The challenges of involving young people in the planning of a continuing professional development module.  Journal of Children’s and Young People’s Nursing 1 (4): 163-172;

McSherry, W., Smith, J. (2007) How do children express their spiritual needs? Paediatric Nursing 19 (3): 17-20;

Pentin, J., Smith, J. (2006) Drug calculations; are they safer with or without a calculator? British Journal of Nursing 15 (14): 778-781;

Smith, J,, Dearmun, A. (2006) Improving care for children requiring surgery and their families. Paediatric Nursing 18 (9): 30-33;

Robshaw, M., Smith, J. (2004) Concerned about confidentiality? The child protection jigsaw. Paediatric Nursing 16 (5): 36-38;
 
Conference presentations

Smith, J. (2012) Symposium lead, 'the art of decision-making: critical reflexivity when undertaking qualitative data analysis’. Royal College of Nursing (RCN), International Research Conference, April 23-25, London;

Smith, J., Cheater, F., Bekker, H. (2012) Theoretical versus pragmatic design challenges in qualitative research. RCN, International Research Conference, April 23-25, London;

Smith, J. (2011) Parents’ experiences of living with a child with a long-term condition: a rapid structured review of the literature, Pediatric Nurses Association Europe Congress, December 1-2, Istanbul;

Smith, J., Cheater, F, Chatwin, J., Bekker, H. (2011) Parent-professional  engagement and collaborative decision-making in acute care encounters. International Shared-Decision Making Conference, June 19-22 Maastricht;

Smith, J., Cheater, F., Bekker, H (2011) Parent-professional interactions in acute care encounters. RCN, International Research Conference, May 16-19 Harrogate;

Smith, J. (2009) Consent to treatment: children’s rights, legislation and ethical dilemmas. Association for Peri- operative Practice. September 12-16, Harrogate (Invited Speaker);

Smith, J. (2009) Parent participation in the context of diagnosing shunt malfunction in children. RCN, Children and Young People International Conference, Sept 11-12, Liverpool;

Smith, J. (2008) Issues for peri-operative practice. Association for Peri-operative Practice. September 11-15, Harrogate (Invited Speaker);

Smith, J., Cheater, F., Bekker, H. (2008) The challenges of interviewing parents together when exploring their experiences of making decision about illness symptoms in their child. RCN International Research Conference, April 21-25, Liverpool

Smith, J., Cheater, F., Bekker, H. (2008) Using framework analysis to explore parents’ experiences of living with a child with hydrocephalus. RCN International Research Conference, April 21-25, Liverpool;

Smith, J., Cheater, F., Bekker, H. (2007) Living with a child who has shunted hydrocephalus: parents perspectives (poster) European Health Psychology Society International Research Conference, August 15-18, Maastricht;

Smith, J. (2006) A study of parents’ experiences and perceptions of living with a child who has shunted hydrocephalus: preliminary findings. RCN Children and Young People International Conference, Sept 14-16, Bristol;

Pentin, J., Smith, J. (2006) Drug calculations- with or without a calculator? RCN Children and Young People Field of Practice International Conference, Sept 14-16, Bristol;

Smith, J., Cheater, F., Bekker, H (2006) What are parents experiences and perceptions of living with a child who has shunted hydrocephalus? (poster) Royal College of Nursing International Research Conference, March 21-25, York;

Smith, J., Fletcher, S. (2004) Joining the links: evidence, education and practice (poster). RCN Children and Young People International Conference, October 1-2, York;

Robshaw, M., Smith, J. (2004) The child protection jigsaw. RCN Children and Young People International Conference, Oct 1-2, York;

Smith, J., McSherry, W. (2003) The meaning of spirituality within the context of child development: a concept analysis. RCN Children and Young People Field of Practice International Conference, Sep 10-12, Glasgow;

Smith, J. (2001) The development and implementation of clinical guidelines for children requiring sedation.  RCN Children and Young People International Conference, July 4-7, Manchester.