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.

• MSc: Health Science
  2008

PhD Opportunities

Realist methodology

Infection prevention

Nursing

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 › peer-review
• PublishedPromoting physical activity and physical function in people with long-term conditions by primary care: the Function First realist synthesis with co-design
  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 2021, NIHR Journals Library. 134 p. (NIHR Monograph Series; vol. HS&DR Reference: 17/45/22 )
  Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review

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 › peer-review
• 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 › peer-review

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 › peer-review
• 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 › peer-review
• 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 › peer-review

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 › peer-review
• 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 › peer-review
• 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 › peer-review
• 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 › peer-review

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 › peer-review
• 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 › peer-review
• 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 › peer-review
• 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 › peer-review
• 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 › peer-review
• 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 › peer-review
• 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 › peer-review
• 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 › peer-review
• 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 › peer-review
• 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 › peer-review
• 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 › peer-review

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 › peer-review
• 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 › peer-review
• 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 › peer-review
• 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 › peer-review

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 › peer-review

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 › peer-review

2006

• PublishedAccessing clinical supervision.
  Williams, L., 14 Feb 2006, In: Nursing Times. 102, 7, p. 64-65
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedTen ways to study success.
  Williams, L., 12 Sep 2006, In: Nursing Times. 102, 37, p. 24-25
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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 › peer-review
• 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

2018

• UK KMB Forum (Event)

  UK KMb Forum

  2018 →

  Links:

  • http://knowledgemobilisation.net/
  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:

  • https://knowledgeintopracticenetwork.wordpress.com/
  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)

• StOP UTI’: – STrategies in Older People’s care to identify and prevent Urinary Tract Infection: a realist synthesis of the evidence

  01/09/2020 – 15/03/2022 (Finished)

• KESS II PhD Upgrade with Cartefi Conwy- BUK2155

  01/09/2018 – 30/06/2022 (Finished)

• created in error

  01/09/2018 – 30/09/2020 (Finished)

• Public Health Collaborating Unit (PHCU)

  01/01/2017 – 15/04/2023 (Active)

• Reducing inappropriate hospital admissions: evaluation of the paramedic pathfinder triage

  01/10/2016 – 30/06/2020 (Finished)