Dr Helen Aveyard

PFHEA, PhD, MA, PDCE, BSc, RGN

Associate Professor (Research Education)

Oxford School of Nursing and Midwifery

haveyard@brookes.ac.uk

Role

I am programme lead for the professional doctorate in nursing and midwifery and MSc in Applied Health Research. My main focus is the development of research education for which I have developed a cycle of teaching, reflection and writing. I am an experienced teacher of research methods and dissertation supervision. Through my writing and teaching, I have increased the accessibility of research methods to students of all levels - from undergraduate to postdoctoral students. My textbooks include: Doing a literature review in health and social care (now in its 5th edition), A Postgraduate's guide to doing a literature review (now in its 3rd edition) , A beginner's guide to evidence based practice (now in its 4th edition) , A beginners guide to critical thinking and writing (now in its 3rd edition) How to read and critique research (now in its 2nd edition) and Audit, service evaluation and research: getting started in project work in health and social care. I am an experienced director of studies for doctoral students and postgraduate tutor within the faculty and publish regularly with my students and colleagues. I am currently an editor for the Journal of Advanced Nursing.

Teaching and supervision

Courses

Research Students

Name	Thesis title	Completed
Ria Betteridge	Wound Care as a Fundamental of Nursing Practice	Active
Alice Green	Can Shared Governance improve the motivation of bedside nurses?	Active
Dr Neesha Oozageer Gunowa	A coA collective case study to critically evaluate the educational preparation of registered nurses in Higher Education institutions in relation to pressure ulcer assessment and identification...	Active
Yuhan Zhang	Remote nursing prescribing in the current climate	Active
Ms Maxmiller “Maxine” Buyanga	How do organisational and social contexts influence mealtimes on wards caring for the older person aged 65 years and above?	2022

Research

Centres and institutes

Research About Learning in Higher Education (REAL-HE)

Groups

Teaching and Learning Projects

Projects

A synthesis of the evidence for effective parenting support
Critical friends project
Evaluation of student engagement with an online undergraduate research methods module in healthcare
Mentorship
Paradigms in nursing research
Publication standards in literature reviews

Publications

Zhang Y, Greenway K, Sutherland S, Aveyard H, Strickland L, Stayt L, Autonomy in Contemporary Nursing Practice: A Principle-based Concept Analysis
Nursing Forum 2025 (1) (2025) ISSN: 0029-6473 eISSN: 1744-6198 Autonomy in Contemporary Nursing Practice: A Principle-based Concept Analysis Open Access version on RADAR
Waite MA, Deane M, Callaghan H, Aveyard H, Lascelles K, Validating the Doctoral and Academic Writing in Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Profession (DAWNMAHP) survey tool for writing group interventions
Journal of Advanced Nursing [online first] (2025) ISSN: 0309-2402 eISSN: 1365-2648 Validating the Doctoral and Academic Writing in Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Profession (DAWNMAHP) survey tool for writing group interventions Open Access version on RADAR
Brett J, Davey Z, Wood C, Dawson P, Papiez K, Kelly D, Watts T, Rafferty AM, Henshall C, Watson E, Butcher D, Bekaert S, Ramluggun P, Aveyard H, Merriman C, Waite M, Strumidlo L, Ramsay M, Serrant L, Bradbury Jones C, Sayer L, Appleton J, McIlfatric S, Malone M, for the COV-ED Nurse Study Group, Impact of nurse education prior to and during COVID 19 on nursing students’ preparedness for clinical placement - Lessons learned
International Journal of Nursing Studies Advances 7 (2024) ISSN: 2666-142X eISSN: 2666-142X Impact of nurse education prior to and during COVID 19 on nursing students’ preparedness for clinical placement - Lessons learned Open Access version on RADAR
McCallum K, Jackson D, Walthall H, Aveyard H , Death and dying in the emergency department: A new model for end of life care
Journal of Advanced Nursing 81 (7) (2024) pp.4000-4009 ISSN: 0309-2402 eISSN: 1365-2648 Death and dying in the emergency department: A new model for end of life care Open Access version on RADAR
Mounce G, Greenway K, Brueton V, Aveyard H, Editorial- Approaches to Concept Clarification: Issues for Consideration
Journal of Advanced Nursing [online first] (2024) ISSN: 0309-2402 eISSN: 1365-2648 Editorial- Approaches to Concept Clarification: Issues for Consideration Open Access version on RADAR
Mills K, McGeagh L, Waite M, Aveyard H, The perceptions and experiences of patients and community nurses towards shared decision-making in the home setting: An Integrative Review.
Journal of Advanced Nursing 81 (2) (2024) pp.679-700 ISSN: 0309-2402 eISSN: 1365-2648 The perceptions and experiences of patients and community nurses towards shared decision-making in the home setting: An Integrative Review. Open Access version on RADAR
Kozlowska O, Tallett A, Bond S, Mansbridge SE, Aveyard H, Jenkinson C, Dudbridge A, McRobert N, Lumb A, Rea R, Tan GD, Walthall H, Developing and exploring the validity of a Patient Reported Experience Measure for adult inpatient diabetes care
Diabetic Medicine 41 (4) (2023) ISSN: 0742-3071 eISSN: 1464-5491 Developing and exploring the validity of a Patient Reported Experience Measure for adult inpatient diabetes care Open Access version on RADAR
Lascelles KM, Davey Z, Jackson D, Aveyard H , Experiences and needs of adult informal carers of adults at risk of suicide: a systematic review with mixed methods analysis.
Journal of Advanced Nursing 80 (5) (2023) pp.1686-1718 ISSN: 0309-2402 eISSN: 1365-2648 Experiences and needs of adult informal carers of adults at risk of suicide: a systematic review with mixed methods analysis. Open Access version on RADAR
Smith G, Aveyard H, Noyes J, Penny K, Improving the conduct and reporting of meta-analysis
Journal of Advanced Nursing 79 (9) (2023) pp.3186-3188 ISSN: 0309-2402 eISSN: 1365-2648 Improving the conduct and reporting of meta-analysis Open Access version on RADAR
Alzyood M, Jackson D, Brooke J, Aveyard H, The role of patient involvement in the promotion of hand hygiene among nurses in hospital settings: A qualitative study of nurses’ and patients’ experiences
International Journal of Infection Control 18 (2022) ISSN: 1996-9783 The role of patient involvement in the promotion of hand hygiene among nurses in hospital settings: A qualitative study of nurses’ and patients’ experiences Open Access version on RADAR
Forde-Johnson C, Butcher D, Aveyard H, An integrative review exploring the impact of Electronic Health Records (EHR) on the quality of nurse-patient interactions and communication
Journal of Advanced Nursing 79 (1) (2022) pp.48-67 ISSN: 0309-2402 eISSN: 1365-2648 An integrative review exploring the impact of Electronic Health Records (EHR) on the quality of nurse-patient interactions and communication Open Access version on RADAR
Aveyard H, Bradbury-Jones C, Smith G, Showcasing the range of literature reviews in nursing: broad brush to deep dive
Journal of Clinical Nursing 32 (9-10) (2022) pp.e12-e14 ISSN: 0962-1067 eISSN: 1365-2702 Showcasing the range of literature reviews in nursing: broad brush to deep dive Open Access version on RADAR
Aveyard H, Bradbury-Jones C, RIng N, Flemming K, Which reporting guideline should I use and why? [editorial]
Journal of Clinical Nursing 32 (9/10) (2022) pp.e15-e16 ISSN: 0962-1067 eISSN: 1365-2702 Which reporting guideline should I use and why? [editorial] Open Access version on RADAR
Aveyard H, Kolawole A, Gurung P, Cridland E, Kozlowska O, Informed consent prior to nursing care: Nurses' use of information
Nursing Ethics 29 (5) (2022) pp.1244-1252 ISSN: 0969-7330 eISSN: 1477-0989 Informed consent prior to nursing care: Nurses' use of information Open Access version on RADAR
Davey K, Aveyard H, Nurses' perceptions of their role in antimicrobial stewardship within the hospital envirnoment. An integrative literature review.
Journal of Clinical Nursing 31 (21/22) (2022) pp.3011-3020 ISSN: 0962-1067 eISSN: 1365-2702 Nurses' perceptions of their role in antimicrobial stewardship within the hospital envirnoment. An integrative literature review. Open Access version on RADAR
Oozageer Gunowa N, Hutchinson M, Brooke J, Aveyard H, Jackson D, Pressure injuries and skin tone diversity in undergraduate nurse education: Qualitative perspectives from a mixed methods study.
Journal of Advanced Nursing 77 (11) (2021) pp.4511-4524 ISSN: 0309-2402 eISSN: 1365-2648 Pressure injuries and skin tone diversity in undergraduate nurse education: Qualitative perspectives from a mixed methods study. Open Access version on RADAR
Bradbury-Jones C, Aveyard H, Herber OR, Isham L, Taylor J, O’Malley L, Scoping reviews: the PAGER framework for improving the quality of reporting, International Journal of Social Research Methodology,
International Journal of Social Research Methodology 25 (4) (2021) pp.457-470 ISSN: 1364-5579 eISSN: 1464-5300 Scoping reviews: the PAGER framework for improving the quality of reporting, International Journal of Social Research Methodology, Open Access version on RADAR
Alzyood M, Jackson D, Aveyard H, Brooke J, COVID‐19 reinforces the importance of handwashing
Journal of Clinical Nursing 29 (15/16) (2020) pp.2760-2761 ISSN: 0962-1067 eISSN: 1365-2702
George T Aveyard H, Improving access to primary care services for those on low income: voluntary advocacy
British Journal of Community Nursing 25 (4) (2020) pp.162-166 ISSN: 1462-4753 eISSN: 2052-2215
Alzyood M, Aveyard H, Brooke JM, Jackson D, The use of focus group data from countries with linguistic differences: translation, analysis and presentation
Nurse Researcher 28 (1) (2020) pp.17-24 ISSN: 1351-5578 eISSN: 2047-8992 The use of focus group data from countries with linguistic differences: translation, analysis and presentation Open Access version on RADAR
Fourie S, Aveyard H, Jackson D, Older adolescents participating in sensitive research: the voices we can’t hear
Journal of Clinical Nursing 29 (23/24) (2020) pp.4418-4420 ISSN: 0962-1067 eISSN: 1365-2702 Older adolescents participating in sensitive research: the voices we can’t hear Open Access version on RADAR
Blakey E, Jackson D, Walthall H, Aveyard H, Memory in narratives and stories: Implications for nursing research
Nurse Researcher 27 (3) (2019) ISSN: 1351-5578 eISSN: 2047-8992 Memory in narratives and stories: Implications for nursing research Open Access version on RADAR
McCallum K, Jackson D, Walthall H, Aveyard H, A focused mapping review and synthesis of current practice in qualitative end of life research with the bereaved
Nurse Researcher 27 (3) (2019) ISSN: 1351-5578 eISSN: 2047-8992 A focused mapping review and synthesis of current practice in qualitative end of life research with the bereaved Open Access version on RADAR
Aveyard H, Bradbury-Jones C, An analysis of current practices in undertaking literature reviews in nursing: findings from a focused mapping review and synthesis
BMC Medical Research Methodology 19 (2019) ISSN: 1471-2288 An analysis of current practices in undertaking literature reviews in nursing: findings from a focused mapping review and synthesis Open Access version on RADAR
Hyslop J, Aveyard H, Abreu G, Appleton JV, How do peer networks support people with personal budgets? A review of the research evidence from the UK
Disability & Society 35 (1) (2019) pp.25-51 ISSN: 0968-7599 eISSN: 1360-0508 How do peer networks support people with personal budgets? A review of the research evidence from the UK Open Access version on RADAR
Henshall, C Doherty, A Green, H Westcott, L Aveyard, H, The role of the assistant practitioner in the clinical setting: a focus group study
BMC Health Services Research 18 (2018) ISSN: 1472-6963 eISSN: 1472-6963 The role of the assistant practitioner in the clinical setting: a focus group study Open Access version on RADAR
Fourie S, Jackson D, Aveyard H, Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A review of qualitative research studies.
International Journal of Nursing Studies 87 (2018) pp.149-156 ISSN: 0020-7489 eISSN: 1873-491X Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A review of qualitative research studies. Open Access version on RADAR
McCallum K, Jackson D, Walthall H, Aveyard H, Exploring the quality of the dying and death experience in the Emergency Department: an integrative literature review.
International Journal of Nursing Studies 85 (September 2018) (2018) pp.106-117 ISSN: 0020-7489 eISSN: 1873-491X Exploring the quality of the dying and death experience in the Emergency Department: an integrative literature review. Open Access version on RADAR
Henshall C, Allin L, Aveyard H, A systematic review and narrative synthesis to explore the effectiveness of exercise based interventions in improving fatigue, dyspnoea and depression in lung cancer survivors
Cancer Nursing 42 (4) (2018) pp.295-306 ISSN: 0162-220X eISSN: 1538-9804 A systematic review and narrative synthesis to explore the effectiveness of exercise based interventions in improving fatigue, dyspnoea and depression in lung cancer survivors Open Access version on RADAR
Blakey EP, Jackson D, Walthall H, Aveyard H, What is the experience of being readmitted to hospital for people 65 years and over? : A review of the literature
Contemporary Nurse: Healthcare Across the Lifespan 53 (6) (2018) pp.698-712 ISSN: 1037-6178 eISSN: 1839-3535 What is the experience of being readmitted to hospital for people 65 years and over? : A review of the literature Open Access version on RADAR
Alzyood M, Jackson D, Brooke J, Aveyard H,, An integrative review exploring the perceptions of patients and healthcare professionals towards patient involvement in promoting hand hygiene compliance in the hospital setting
Journal of Clinical Nursing 27 (7/8) (2018) pp.1329-1345 ISSN: 0962-1067 eISSN: 1365-2702 An integrative review exploring the perceptions of patients and healthcare professionals towards patient involvement in promoting hand hygiene compliance in the hospital setting Open Access version on RADAR
Blakey E, Aveyard H, Student nurses' competence in sexual health care: a literature review
Journal of Clinical Nursing 26 (23/24) (2017) pp.3906-3916 ISSN: 0962-1067 eISSN: 1365-2702 Student nurses' competence in sexual health care: a literature review Open Access version on RADAR
Aveyard H, Woolliams M, In whose best interests? Nurses' experiences of the administration of sedation in general medical wards in England: An application of the critical incident technique
International Journal of Nursing Studies 43 (8) (2006) pp.929-939 ISSN: 0020-7489
Aveyard H, Informed consent prior to nursing care procedures
Nursing Ethics 12 (1) (2005) pp.19-29 ISSN: 0969-7330
Aveyard H, Edwards S J, West S, Core topics of health care ethics: The identification of core topics for interprofessional education
Journal of Interprofessional Care 19 (1) (2005) pp.63-69 ISSN: 1356-1820
Aveyard H, The patient who refuses nursing care
Journal of Medical Ethics 30 (4) (2004) pp.346-350 ISSN: 0306-6800
Aveyard H, The patient who is unable to consent to nursing care
International Journal of Nursing Studies 40 (7) (2003) pp.697-705 ISSN: 0020-7489
Aveyard H, Implied Consent Prior to Nursing Care Procedures
Journal of Advanced Nursing 39 (2002) pp.201-207 ISSN: 0309-2402 eISSN: 1365-2648
Aveyard H, The Requirement for Informed Consent Prior to Nursing Care Procedures
Journal of Advanced Nursing 37 (2002) pp.243-249 ISSN: 0309-2402 eISSN: 1365-2648
Aveyard H, Is There a Concept of Autonomy That Can Usefully Inform Nursing Practice?
Journal of Advanced Nursing 32 (2000) pp.352-358 ISSN: 0309-2402 eISSN: 1365-2648
Aveyard H, Illicit drug use: Information-giving strategies requested by students in higher education
Health Education Journal 58 (3) (1999) pp.239-248 ISSN: 0017-8969
Aveyard H, Assessment of patient competence to consent to nursing procedures
Journal of Cancer Nursing 1 (2) (1997) pp.99-100 ISSN: 1364-9825
Aveyard H, Is it ever permissible to discharge an illicit drug user from hospital?
British Journal of Nursing 5 (4) (1996) pp.234-236 ISSN: 0966-0461

Aveyard H, Waite M, A beginner's guide to critical thinking and writing in health and social care (3rd ed.),
MCGAW HILL Open University Press (2024) ISBN: 9780335252534 eISBN: 9780335252541
Aveyard H, Farquar M, Preston N, How to read and critique research : a guide for nursing and healthcare students ,
Sage (2023) ISBN: 9781529732986 eISBN: 9781529786675
Aveyard H, Greenway K, Parsons L, A beginner's guide to evidence based practice (4th ed.),
Open University Press (2023)
Aveyard H, Doing a literature review in health and social care (5th edition),
Open University Press (2023)
Aveyard H, Payne S, Preston N, A postgraduate's guide to doing a literature review in health and social care (2nd ed.) ,
Open University Press (2021) ISBN: 9780335249916 eISBN: 9780335249923
Aveyard H, Doing a literature review in health and social care: A practical guide (4th ed.) ,
Open University Press (2018) ISBN: 9780335248001 eISBN: 9780335248018
Aveyard H, Sharp P, A beginner's guide to evidence-based practice in health and social care (3rd ed.) ,
Open University Press (2017) ISBN: 9780335227082 eISBN: 9780335227099
Aveyard H, Payne S, Preston N, A postgraduate's guide to doing a literature review in health and social care,
Open University Press (2016) ISBN: 9780335263684
Aveyard H, Sharp P, Woolliams M, A beginner's guide to critical thinking and writing in health and social care (2nd ed.) ,
Open University Press (2015) ISBN: 9780335264346 eISBN: 9780335264353
Aveyard H, Doing a literature review in health and social care: A practical guide (3rd ed.) ,
Open University Press (2014) ISBN: 9780335263073 eISBN: 9780335263080
Aveyard H, Sharp P, Beginner's guide to evidence-based practice in health and social care (2nd ed.) ,
Open University Press (2013) ISBN: 9780335246724 eISBN: 9780335246731
Aveyard H, Sharp P, Woolliams, A beginner's guide to critical thinking and writing in health and social care ,
Open University Press (2011) ISBN: 9780335243662 eISBN: 9780335243679
Aveyard H, Doing a literature review in health and social care: A practical guide (2nd ed.),
Open University Press (2010) ISBN: 9780335238859
Aveyard H, Sharp P, A beginner's guide to evidence-based practice in health and social care,
Open University Press (2009) ISBN: 9780335236039
Aveyard H, Doing a literature review in health and social care: A practical guide,
Open University Press (2007) eISBN: 9786611330736

Aveyard H, Neale J, Critical Incident Technique
in Research methods for health and social care, Palgrave Macmillan (2008) ISBN: 9780230500785 eISBN: 2.30500781E8
Aveyard H, Hawley G, How to do ethical health care research
in Ethics in clinical practice: An inter-professional approach, Pearson education (2007) ISBN: 9780132018272 eISBN: 1.32018276E8

Aveyard H, review of Ethics in Nursing Education, Research and Management. Perspectives From Europe
International Journal of Nursing Studies 40 (2003) pp.795-796 ISSN: 0020-7489 eISSN: 1873-491X
Aveyard H, review of Ethics, Power and Policy. the Future of Nursing in the Nhs
International Journal of Nursing Studies 40 (2003) pp.911-911 ISSN: 0020-7489 eISSN: 1873-491X
Aveyard H, review of Patients Autonomy, Privacy and Informed Consent
International Journal of Nursing Studies 39 (2002) pp.669-669 ISSN: 0020-7489 eISSN: 1873-491X

Professional information

Memberships of professional bodies

Royal College of Nursing
Nursing and Midwifery Council