Dr Lynne Williams
Head of School / Reader in Healthcare Sciences
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With over 30 years’ experience in nursing practice, research and education, my current role is Head of School and Reader, School of Health Sciences, Bangor University. Key interests are implementation research and realist methodology. My PhD study was in Nursing (The role of Intermediaries to Promote Best Practice in Infection Prevention -a Realist Evaluation). I am a member of RCBC Wales Alumni, IPONS, and was awarded the status of HEA Principal Fellow in 2015.
I am panel member for HCRW PhD Health Studentship Committee, and member of RCN Nurse of the Year alumni.
Qualifications
- MSc: Health Science
2008
Postgraduate Project Opportunities
PhD Opportunities
Realist methodology
Infection prevention
Nursing
Publications
2021
- PublishedCan dental therapists maintain the oral health of routine low risk dental recall patients in high-street dental practices? A pilot study
Brocklehurst, P., Hoare, Z., Woods, C., Williams, L., Brand, A., Shen, J., Breckons, M., Ashley, J., Jenkins, A., Gough, L., Preshaw, P., Burton, C., Shepherd, K. & Bhattarai, N., Feb 2021, In : Health Services and Delivery Research (HS&DR). 9, 3
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
2020
- Published'Function First - Be Active, Stay Independent' - Promoting physical activity and physical function in people with long-term conditions by primary care: A protocol for a realist synthesis with embedded co-production and co-design.
Law, R-J., Williams, L., Langley, J., Burton, C., Hall, B., Hiscock, J., Morrison, V., Lemmey, A., Partridge, R., Lovell-Smith, C., Gallanders, J. & Williams, N., 9 Feb 2020, In : BMJ Open. 10, 2, e035686.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article - PublishedBrief smoking cessation in acute Welsh hospitals: a realist approach
Davies, S., Burton, C., Williams, L. & Tinkler, A., Apr 2020, In : Health Promotion International. 35, 2, p. 244-254 11 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article - Accepted/In pressPromoting physical activity and physical function in people with long-term conditions by primary care: Realist synthesis with co-design (Function First)
Law, B., Langley, J., Hall, B., Burton, C., Hiscock, J., Williams, L., Morrison, V., Lemmey, A., Gallanders, J., Lovell-Smith, C., Cooney, J. & Williams, N., Sep 2020, (Accepted/In press) NIHR Journals Library. (NIHR Monograph Series; vol. HS&DR Reference: 17/45/22 )
Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
2019
- PublishedAn evaluation of an Infection Prevention Link Nurse Programme in Community Hospitals and development of an implementation model
Williams, L., Cooper, T., Bradford, L., Cooledge, B., Elner, F., Fisher, D., Huws, J. C., Jones, L., Morris, S., Rowe, N., Sengwe, R., Roberts, C., Roberts, K., Wright, J. & Owen Griffiths, H., 1 Jan 2019, In : Journal of Infection Prevention. 20, 1, p. 37-45
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article - PublishedThe development and theoretical application of an implementation framework for dialectical behaviour therapy: a critical literature review
Toms, G., Williams, L., Rycroft-Malone, J., Swales, M. & Feigenbaum, J., 12 Feb 2019, In : Borderline Personality Disorder and Emotion Dysregulation. 6, 2, 16 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article - PublishedUnderstanding how and why de-implementation works in health and care: research protocol for a realist synthesis of evidence
Burton, C., Williams, L., Bucknall, T., Edwards, S., Fisher, D., Hall, B., Harris, G., Jones, P., Makin, M., McBride, A., Meacock, R., Parkinson, J., Rycroft-Malone, J. & Waring, J., 5 Aug 2019, In : Systematic Reviews. 8, 1, 194.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
2018
- PublishedExploring the use of Soft Systems Methodology with realist approaches: A novel way to map programme complexity and develop and refine programme theory
Dalkin, S., Lhussier, M., Williams, L., Burton, C. & Rycroft-Malone, J., Jan 2018, In : Evaluation. 24, 1, p. 84-97
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article - PublishedHow and why does capitation affect General Dental Practitioner behaviour? A Rapid Realist Review
Lloyd- Godwin, T., Brocklehurst, P., Williams, L. & Hall, H., Oct 2018, In : British Journal of Health Care Management. 24, 10, p. 505-513
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article - PublishedNHS managers' use of nursing workforce planning and deployment technologies: a realist synthesis
Burton, C., Rycroft-Malone, J., Williams, L., Davies, S., McBride, A., Hall, B., Rowlands, A-M., Jones, A., Fisher, D., Jones, M. & Caulfield, M., 15 Nov 2018, In : Health Services and Delivery Research. 6, 36
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article - PublishedSut i wneud rhaglenni Pontio’r Cenedlaethau yn fwy hygyrch a chynaliadwy. How to make intergenerational programmes more accessible and sustainable.
Roberts, M., Jones, C. & Williams, L., 15 Jan 2018.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster - PublishedThe knowledge mobilisation challenge: does producing evidence lead to its adoption within dentistry? Does producing evidence lead to its adoption and sustainability within dentistry?
Lloyd Goodwin, T., Brocklehurst, P. & Williams, L., 2018, In : British Dental Journal. 224, p. 136-139
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
2017
- PublishedArts-based palliative care training, education and staff development: A scoping review
Turton, B., Williams, S., Burton, C. & Williams, L., 2017, In : Palliative Medicine.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article - PublishedCommentary: Is it possible to bring the emancipatory practice development and evidence-based practice agendas together in nursing and midwifery?
Roberts, D. & Williams, L., 30 May 2017, In : International Practice Development Journal. 7, 1, 13.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article - PublishedHow to design implementation into your trial from the outset
Brocklehurst, P., Rycroft-Malone, J., Burton, C., Bower, P., Treweek, S. & Williams, L., 10 May 2017.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - PublishedImplementation and trial evidence: A plea for fore-thought
Brocklehurst, P., Williams, L., Burton, C., Goodwin, T. & Rycroft-Malone, J., 10 Mar 2017, In : British Dental Journal. 222, p. 331-335
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article - PublishedNew Welsh link nurse programme on infection prevention
Williams, L., 16 Jan 2017, Nursing Times.
Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
2016
- PublishedBringing critical realism to Nursing Practice: Roy Bhaskar's Contribution
Williams, L., Rycroft-Malone, J. & Burton, C., 6 Jul 2016, In : Nursing Philosophy.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article - PublishedCollective action for implementation: a realist evaluation of organisational collaboration in healthcare
Rycroft-Malone, J., Burton, C. R., Wilkinson, J., Harvey, G., McCormack, B., Baker, R., Dopson, S., Graham, I. D., Staniszewska, S., Thompson, C., Ariss, S., Melville-Richards, L. A. & Williams, L., 9 Feb 2016, In : Implementation Science. 11, 17
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article - PublishedImplementing best practice in infection prevention and control: A realist evaluation of the role of intermediaries
Williams, L., Rycroft-Malone, J. & Burton, C., Aug 2016, In : International Journal of Nursing Studies. 60, p. 156-167
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article - PublishedImproving Skills and Care Standards in the Support Workforce for Older People: A Realist Synthesis of Workforce Development Interventions
Williams, L., Rycroft-Malone, J., Burton, C., Edwards, S., Fisher, D., Hall, H., McCormack, B., Nutley, S., Seddon, D. & Williams, R., 30 Apr 2016, In : Health Services and Delivery Research. 4.12
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article - PublishedImproving skills and care standards in the support workforce for older people: a realist synthesis of workforce development interventions
Williams, L., Rycroft-Malone, J., Burton, C. R., Edwards, S., Fisher, D., Hall, B., McCormack, B., Nutley, S. M., Seddon, D. & Williams, R., 31 Jul 2016, In : BMJ Open. 6, 8
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article - PublishedManagers' use of nursing workforce planning and deployment technologies: protocol for a realist synthesis of implementation and impact.
Burton, C., Rycroft-Malone, J., Williams, L., Davies, S., Hall, B., McBride, A., Rowlands, A-M. & Jones, A., 26 Aug 2016, In : BMJ Open. 6, 8, 24 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article - PublishedStrategies to prevent oral disease in dependent older people
Brocklehurst, P., Williams, L., Hoare, Z., Goodwin, T., McKenna, G., Tsakos, G., Chestnutt, I., Pretty, I., Wassell, R., Jerkovic-Cosic, K., Hayes, M., Watt, R. & Burton, C., 26 Oct 2016, In : Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2016, 10, CD012402.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
2015
- PublishedA realist evaluation of intermediaries' role in implementing best practice in infection and control
Williams, L., Burton, C. R. & Rycroft-Malone, J., 9 Sep 2015.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - PublishedCollective action for knowledge mobilisation: a realist evaluation of the Collaborations for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care
Rycroft-Malone, J., Burton, C. R., Wilkinson, J. E., Harvey, G., McCormack, B., Baker, R., Dopson, S., Graham, I., Staniszewska, S., Thompson, C., Ariss, S., Melville-Richards, L. A. & Williams, L., 1 Dec 2015, In : Health Services and Delivery Research. 3, 44
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article - PublishedImproving skills and care standards for the support workforce in health and social care services for older people: a realist synthesis of evidence
Rycroft-Malone, J., Burton, C. R., McCormack, B., Nutley, S., Seddon, D. & Williams, L., 30 Mar 2015.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - PublishedImproving skills and care standards in the support workforce: a realist synthesis of workforce development interventions
Seddon, D., Rycroft-Malone, J., Burton, C. R., Williams, L., Edwards, S., Fisher, D., Hall, H. E., McCormack, B., Nutley, S. & Seddon, D. W., 9 Sep 2015.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - PublishedWhat Worked? A Realist Evaluation of Intermediaries in Infection Prevention and Control
Williams, L., Rycroft-Malone, J. & Burton, C. R., 20 Apr 2015.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
2014
- PublishedFrom here to Realism: Choosing realist methodology for your PhD study
Jones, P., Williams, L., Burton, C. R. & Rycroft-Malone, J., 27 Oct 2014.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - PublishedFrom rhetoric to reality: stakeholders’ involvement in realist synthesis
Burton, C. R., Rycroft-Malone, J., Hall, H. E., McCormack, B., Nutley, S., Seddon, D. & Williams, L., 27 Oct 2014.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - PublishedFundamentals of Care –Behind the Image
Williams, L., 1 Jan 2014, In : Clinical Times. 2, 2, p. 3
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article - PublishedImproving skills and care standards in the support workforce for older people: a realist review
Rycroft-Malone, J., Burton, C. R., Hall, B., McCormack, B., Nutley, S., Seddon, D. & Williams, L., 30 May 2014, In : BMJ Open. 2014, 4, p. e005356
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article - PublishedSurveillance and the looking glass: a Foucaldian perspective on changing behaviours to promote best practice in nursing
Williams, L., Rycroft-Malone, J. & Burton, C. R., 8 Sep 2014.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - PublishedThe Future for Nursing Leadership: rethinking what works at the core of primary and community nursing
Williams, L., Burton, C. R. & Rycroft-Malone, J., 5 Nov 2014.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - PublishedWatching me, watching you: interpreting findings from a realist evaluation study
Williams, L., Rycroft-Malone, J. & Burton, C. R., 27 Oct 2014.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
2012
- PublishedWhat works: a realist evaluation case study of intermediaries in infection control practice
Williams, L., Burton, C. R. & Rycroft-Malone, J., 5 Jul 2012, In : Journal of Advanced Nursing. 69, 4, p. 915-926
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
2011
- Published“Going Fishing! Uncovering Mechanisms in a Realistic Evaluation Study”
Williams, L., Rycroft-Malone, J. & Burton, C. R., 14 Jun 2011.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
2010
- PublishedA Realistic Evaluation of Intermediaries in Infection Control Practice: Investigating and Understanding Context
Williams, L., Rycroft-Malone, J. & Burton, C. R., 10 Jun 2010.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - PublishedUsing Realist Synthesis to Review the Literature in Infection Control: A Welcome Approach for the Real World of Nursing?
Williams, L., Rycroft-Malone, J. & Burton, C. R., 12 May 2010.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
2009
- PublishedHow can the clinical supervisor role be facilitated in nursing: a phenomenological exploration.
Williams, L. & Irvine, F., 1 May 2009, In : Journal of Nursing Management. 17, 4, p. 474-483
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
2008
- PublishedUsing the critical incident technique to explore student nurses' perceptions of language awareness.
Irvine, F., Roberts, G., Tranter, S., Williams, L. & Jones, P., 1 Jan 2008, In : Nurse Education Today. 28, 1, p. 39-47
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
2006
- PublishedAccessing clinical supervision.
Williams, L., 14 Feb 2006, In : Nursing Times. 102, 7, p. 64-65
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article - PublishedTen ways to study success.
Williams, L., 12 Sep 2006, In : Nursing Times. 102, 37, p. 24-25
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
2005
- PublishedMaking jobshares work for everyone.
Williams, L., 22 Nov 2005, In : Nursing Times. 101, 47, p. 72-73
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article - PublishedWorking together; an educational initiative for social care staff.
Williams, L., 1 Jan 2005.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
2004
- PublishedFacilitating evidence-based practice in ear irrigation for district nurses.
Williams, L., 1 Jan 2004.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
Activities
2018
- UK KMB Forum (Event)
UK KMb Forum
2018 →
Links:
Activity: Membership of committee (Member)
2016
- Knowledge to Practice global network core group member
I am am core group member for the newly formed Knowledge to Practice network
2016
Links:
Activity: Types of External academic engagement - Contribution to the work of national or international committees and working groups (Member) - National Institute Health Research (Publisher)
2016
Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)
Projects
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01/09/2020 – 15/03/2022 (Active)
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KESS II PhD Upgrade with Cartefi Conwy- BUK2155
01/09/2018 – 01/02/2022 (Active)
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01/09/2018 – 30/09/2020 (Finished)
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Evaluation of a Public Health Wales’ national physical activity hour initiative
01/06/2018 – 15/01/2022 (Active)
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Public Health Research, Evaluation and Development Hot House
01/01/2017 – 15/06/2022 (Active)
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Reducing inappropriate hospital admissions: evaluation of the paramedic pathfinder triage
01/10/2016 – 30/06/2020 (Finished)