Dr Micah Peters is a Research Fellow based in the Rosemary Bryant AO Research Centre (RBRC), UniSA Clinical and Health Sciences and the Director of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) National Policy Research Unit (Federal Office). Micah began in this inaugural role in 2018.
The Rosemary Bryant AO Research Centre is a partnership between the University of South Australia and the Rosemary Bryant Foundation, which aims to strengthen the nursing and midwifery workforce across the health and aged care system through the support and development of evidence-based healthcare.
The RBRC has developed a comprehensive research program focused on advancing the discipline of nursing and midwifery and patient care... Read more
About me
Dr Micah Peters is a Research Fellow based in the Rosemary Bryant AO Research Centre (RBRC), UniSA Clinical and Health Sciences and the Director of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) National Policy Research Unit (Federal Office). Micah began in this inaugural role in 2018.
The Rosemary Bryant AO Research Centre is a partnership between the University of South Australia and the Rosemary Bryant Foundation, which aims to strengthen the nursing and midwifery workforce across the health and aged care system through the support and development of evidence-based healthcare.
The RBRC has developed a comprehensive research program focused on advancing the discipline of nursing and midwifery and patient care related to population and public health, workforce reform, safety and quality, clinical practice, patient outcomes, and integration into education. Its objective is to enhance innovative partnerships for healthcare research, to inform strategies for;
Micah's role is to provide evidence-based research that supports the objectives of the ANMF’s Strategic Plan 2018-2023 and the ANMF’s mission to empower nurses, midwives, and carers to improve the health and well-being of all Australians. This includes developing and leading a coherent and coordinated policy research programme supporting the Federal Office to contribute to the continued growth and success of the ANMF and its branches.
Micah's aim is to develop and lead an effective federal-level policy and research program through the coordination of policy research activities and collaborations to attain;
Micah's work contributes to the achievement of the objectives of the ANMF’s Strategic Plan 2018-2023 by:
Micah has a background of over 12 years in research and teaching in health and social sciences and post-doctoral expertise in evidence synthesis, implementation science, and policy research. Micah has experience leading high-profile research projects funded by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), Stillbirth Foundation Australia, and the United Kingdom Department for International Development as well as rapid reviews for the New South Wales and Victorian Health Departments, NSW Cancer Institute, and the Australian Commission on Quality and Safety in Health and has developed over 200 evidence-based recommended clinical practice resources and policy documents for clinicians and knowledge users. On behalf of the ANMF, Micah has led and contributed to many submissions including to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, the Senate Select Committee Inquiry into COVID-19, and the Productivity Commission's Mental Health Inquiry.
Micah has also taught courses in the conduct of systematic reviews as well as the implementation of evidence-based practice in clinical settings around Australia and internationally and supervises higher degree students at UniSA Clinical and Health Sciences.
Selected roles and achievements:
About me
Doctor of Philosophy in Humanities and Social Science The University of Adelaide
Bachelor of Health Sciences The University of Adelaide
Current Research/Projects:
Research
Excludes commercial-in-confidence projects.
Evaluation of the BreastScreen Australia Accreditation System, Cwth Dept of Health, 01/11/2017 - 30/06/2021
COVID-19 front of house proactive screening, Central Adelaide Local Health Network Incorporated, 01/06/2020 - 31/08/2020
Telehealth Services Review and Environmental Scan, Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, 25/06/2020 - 01/08/2020
Evidence Check: Cancer Control plans, Sax Institute, 18/03/2020 - 24/07/2020
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2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
Higher Degree Research Supervision
2012 - 13 Master of Nursing Science (University of Adelaide)
2014 - 18 PhD and Master of Clinical Science (University of Adelaide)
2018 - PhD, Masters of Research (Nursing and Midwifery), Nursing or Midwifery Minor Thesis (UniSA)
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Research since 2008 is shown below. To see earlier years visit ORCID, ResearcherID or Scopus
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989
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Research
Current Research/Projects:
2020 - The Australia Institute Centre for Future Work (Advisory Committee Alternate Member)
2019 - Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (Editor-in-Chief)
2018 - Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) Federal Office (National Policy Research Adviser)
2014 - Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) International Scoping Review Methodology Working Group (Member, Immediate Past Chair)
External engagement & recognition
Organisation | Country |
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Aalborg University | DENMARK |
Aarhus University | DENMARK |
Anglicare | AUSTRALIA |
ANMF Federal Office | AUSTRALIA |
Australian Catholic University | AUSTRALIA |
Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (SA Branch) | AUSTRALIA |
Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute | AUSTRALIA |
Cancer Council of South Australia | AUSTRALIA |
Curtin University | AUSTRALIA |
Danish National Clearing House | DENMARK |
Flinders Medical Centre | AUSTRALIA |
Flinders University | AUSTRALIA |
Fudan University | CHINA |
James Cook University | AUSTRALIA |
Kibong'oto National Infectious Disease Hospital | TANZANIA |
La Trobe University | AUSTRALIA |
Lyell McEwin Hospital | AUSTRALIA |
Menzies School of Health Research | AUSTRALIA |
Metropolitan University | VENEZUELA |
Monash University | AUSTRALIA |
National University Hospital | SINGAPORE |
Osmania University | INDIA |
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre | AUSTRALIA |
Private Individual | AUSTRALIA |
Psychiatric Clinic | UNITED STATES |
Queen Margaret University | UNITED KINGDOM |
Queen's University | CANADA |
Queen's University, Kingston | CANADA |
Robert Gordon University | UNITED KINGDOM |
SA Health | AUSTRALIA |
South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) | AUSTRALIA |
St Charles Hospital | UNITED STATES |
St. Michael's Hospital | CANADA |
Swinburne University of Technology | AUSTRALIA |
University of Adelaide | AUSTRALIA |
University of Melbourne | AUSTRALIA |
University of Queensland | AUSTRALIA |
University of Sao Paulo | BRAZIL |
University of South Australia | AUSTRALIA |
University of Southern Queensland | AUSTRALIA |
University of Sydney | AUSTRALIA |
University of the Witwatersrand | SOUTH AFRICA |
University of Toronto | CANADA |
Walden University | UNITED STATES |
External engagement & recognition
Engagement/recognition | Year |
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Adjunct AppointmentUniversity of Adelaide |
2020 |
Advisory Board MemberMultinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) |
2020 |
Associate EditorBMC Medical Research Methodology |
2020 |
Associate EditorJBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports |
2020 |
Associate EditorInternational Journal of Nursing Studies |
2020 |
Contribution to Australian and Midwifery Federation Aged Care PoliciesAustralian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) |
2020 |
Contribution to Australian and Midwifery Federation International Engagement and Collaboration PolicyAustralian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) |
2020 |
Editor-in-Chief and ChairAustralian Nursing and Midwifery Federation |
2020 |
National Policy Research Adviser - Federal OfficeAustralian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) |
2020 |
Research Expert Advisory PanelAustralian Automobile Association (AAA) |
2020 |
Adjunct AppointmentUniversity of Adelaide |
2019 |
Advisory Board MemberMultinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) |
2019 |
Advisory Board Member - Stakeholder Reference Group, Road Safety Research ProgramAustralian Automobile Association (AAA) |
2019 |
Associate EditorInternational Journal of Nursing Studies |
2019 |
Associate EditorBMC Medical Research Methodology |
2019 |
Associate EditorJBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports |
2019 |
Contribution to Australian and Midwifery Federation Aged Care PoliciesAustralian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) |
2019 |
Contribution to Australian and Midwifery Federation International Engagement and Collaboration PolicyAustralian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) |
2019 |
Editor-in-Chief and ChairAustralian Nursing and Midwifery Federation |
2019 |
Invited SpeakerClinical Oncological Society of Australia 46th Annual Scientific Meeting |
2019 |
Invited Speaker, Cancer SurvivorshipClinical Oncological Society of Australia |
2019 |
National Policy Research Adviser - Federal OfficeAustralian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) |
2019 |
Adjunct AppointmentUniversity of Adelaide |
2018 |
Advisory Board MemberMultinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) |
2018 |
Associate EditorThe JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports |
2018 |
Associate EditorBMC Medical Research Methodology |
2018 |
Associate EditorInternational Journal of Nursing Studies |
2018 |
Best Paper AwardMultinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) Rehabilitation, Survivorship and Quality of Life Study Group |
2018 |
Contribution to Australian and Midwifery Federation Aged Care PoliciesAustralian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) |
2018 |
Contribution to Australian and Midwifery Federation International Engagement and Collaboration PolicyAustralian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) |
2018 |
National Policy Research Adviser - Federal OfficeAustralian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) |
2018 |
Plenary SpeakerVictorian Association of Research Nurses (VARN), Professional Study Day |
2018 |
Associate EditorThe JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports |
2017 |
ChairpersonRapid Reviews Methodology International Network, Joanna Briggs Institute, University of Adelaide |
2017 |
ChairpersonCochrane Global Evidence Summit, Cape Town, South Africa |
2017 |
Chairperson9th Biennial International Colloquium, Joanna Briggs Institute, Singapore |
2017 |
Chairperson, Systematic Scoping Review Methodology International Working GroupJoanna Briggs Institute, University of Adelaide |
2017 |
Invited SpeakerMultinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) Annual Meeting |
2017 |
JBI Award for InnovationJoanna Briggs Institute (JBI) |
2017 |
MemberAustralasian GRADE Centre |
2017 |
MemberGRADE Working Group |
2017 |
MemberMultinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) |
2017 |
MemberCochrane Nursing Care Field |
2017 |
MemberLevels of Evidence and Grades of Recommendation Working Party, Joanna Briggs Institute, University of Adelaide |
2017 |
MemberResearch Committee, Joanna Briggs Institute, University of Adelaide |
2017 |
MemberScientific Committee, Joanna Briggs Institute, University of Adelaide |
2017 |
MemberInternational Engagement Committee, Joanna Briggs Institute, University of Adelaide |
2017 |
Member, Family Forum Expert Advisory PanelRelationships Australia |
2017 |
Panel Member (Health Technology Assessment Panel)Department of Health, Australian Government |
2017 |
Post Doctorate Research Fellow: Implementation ScienceJoanna Briggs Institute, University of Adelaide |
2017 |
Adjunct AppointmentUniversity of Adelaide |
2016 |
Associate EditorThe JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports |
2016 |
Chairperson, Systematic Scoping Review Methodology International Working GroupJoanna Briggs Institute, University of Adelaide |
2016 |
MemberMultinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) |
2016 |
MemberCochrane Nursing Care Field |
2016 |
MemberLevels of Evidence and Grades of Recommendation Working Party, Joanna Briggs Institute, University of Adelaide |
2016 |
MemberResearch Committee, Joanna Briggs Institute, University of Adelaide |
2016 |
MemberScientific Committee, Joanna Briggs Institute, University of Adelaide |
2016 |
MemberInternational Engagement Committee, Joanna Briggs Institute, University of Adelaide |
2016 |
Member, Family Forum Expert Advisory PanelRelationships Australia |
2016 |
Panel Member (Health Technology Assessment Panel)Department of Health, Australian Government |
2016 |
Post Doctorate Research Fellow: Implementation ScienceJoanna Briggs Institute, University of Adelaide |
2016 |
Adjunct AppointmentUniversity of Adelaide |
2015 |
Associate EditorThe JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports |
2015 |
Chairperson, Systematic Scoping Review Methodology International Working GroupJoanna Briggs Institute, University of Adelaide |
2015 |
MemberMultinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) |
2015 |
MemberCochrane Nursing Care Field |
2015 |
MemberLevels of Evidence and Grades of Recommendation Working Party, Joanna Briggs Institute, University of Adelaide |
2015 |
MemberResearch Committee, Joanna Briggs Institute, University of Adelaide |
2015 |
MemberScientific Committee, Joanna Briggs Institute, University of Adelaide |
2015 |
MemberInternational Engagement Committee, Joanna Briggs Institute, University of Adelaide |
2015 |
Member, Family Forum Expert Advisory PanelRelationships Australia |
2015 |
Panel Member (Health Technology Assessment Panel)Department of Health, Australian Government |
2015 |
Post Doctorate Research Fellow: Implementation ScienceJoanna Briggs Institute, University of Adelaide |
2015 |
Receiving EditorThe JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports |
2015 |
Chairperson, Systematic Scoping Review Methodology International Working GroupJoanna Briggs Institute, University of Adelaide |
2014 |
Managing EditorThe JBI Database of Best Practice Information Sheets and Technical Reports |
2014 |
MemberCochrane Nursing Care Field |
2014 |
MemberLevels of Evidence and Grades of Recommendation Working Party, Joanna Briggs Institute, University of Adelaide |
2014 |
MemberResearch Committee, Joanna Briggs Institute, University of Adelaide |
2014 |
MemberScientific Committee, Joanna Briggs Institute, University of Adelaide |
2014 |
MemberInternational Engagement Committee, Joanna Briggs Institute, University of Adelaide |
2014 |
Post Doctorate Research Fellow: Implementation ScienceJoanna Briggs Institute, University of Adelaide |
2014 |
Receiving EditorThe JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports |
2014 |
Managing EditorThe JBI Database of Best Practice Information Sheets and Technical Reports |
2013 |
MemberCochrane Nursing Care Field |
2013 |
MemberResearch Committee, Joanna Briggs Institute, University of Adelaide |
2013 |
MemberScientific Committee, Joanna Briggs Institute, University of Adelaide |
2013 |
MemberInternational Engagement Committee, Joanna Briggs Institute, University of Adelaide |
2013 |
Post Doctorate Research Fellow: Implementation ScienceJoanna Briggs Institute, University of Adelaide |
2013 |
2020 - Australian Automobile Association (AAA) Research Expert Reference Group (Member)
2019 - Australian Automobile Association (AAA) Stakeholder Reference Group (Member)
2019 - Spinifex Rural Health and Medical Research Network (ANMF Representative)
2019 - ANMF Professional Advisory Committee (Federal Office Adviser)
2019 - ANMF Occupational Health and Safety Committee (Federal Office Adviser)
2019 - International Journal of Nursing Studies (Associate Editor)
2018 - Multinational Association for Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) (Membership Committee Member)
Teaching & student supervision
Teaching & student supervision
Supervisions from 2010 shown
Thesis title | Student status |
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Enhancing the workplace transition of newly graduated nurses | Current |
Establishment of specialist palliative care needs rounds in residential aged care facilities | Current |