Judith Tanner

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  Queen's Medical Centre
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  UK
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Biography

Judith Tanner is the Professor of Adult Nursing at the University of Nottingham. Her background is in operating room nursing and her area of expertise is surgical site infection (SSI). Judith has undertaken research looking at SSI surveillance, the incidence of SSI, interventions to reduce SSI including care bundles and patients experiences of SSI. Research on SSI, led by Judith, has had a direct impact on both patient care and policy at local, national and international levels. This includes the World Health Organisation, the Department of Health, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), the Joint Commission Accreditation Healthcare Organisations (USA), and numerous professional organisations worldwide including the Association for Perioperative Practice (UK), the Australian College of Operating Room Nurses and the American Academy of Orthopeadic Surgeons.

Judith was invited to serve on the NICE Surgical Site Infection Guideline Update Group in 2012 and also the NICE Surgical Site Infection Topic Expert Panel in 2013. Since 2007, Judith has been an invited speaker at over 30 international conferences, including a lecture tour in Japan, and 60 national or local events. She has acted as a key opinion leader for numerous global companies and was given an award by the Association for Perioperative Practice for her services to developing perioperative practice.

Expertise Summary

• Surgical site infection
• Operating room nursing practice

Teaching Summary

• Surgical site infection
• Qualitative research methods
• Systematic reviews

Research Summary

Judith has undertaken research looking at SSI surveillance, the incidence of SSI, interventions to reduce SSI including care bundles and patients experiences of SSI. Research methods have included… read more

Recent Publications

• PADOVEZE MC, NOGUEIRA JR C and TANNER J, 2019. What are the main drivers for public polices to prevent healthcare associated infections ? Journal of Hospital Infection. 101, 292-294
• ASSADIAN O, OUSEY K, DAESCHLEIN G, KRAMER A, PARKER C and TANNER J, 2019. Effects and safety of atmospheric low temperature plasma on bacterial reduction in chronic wounds and wound size reduction: a systematic review and meta-analysis International Wound Journal. 16, 103-111
• TANNER J and MELLEN KATE, 2017. Preoperative hair removal to reduce surgical site infection Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. (In Press.)
• NORMAN G, DUMVILLE J, MOORE Z and TANNER J, 2016. Antibiotics and antiseptics for pressure ulcers Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.

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Current Research

Judith has undertaken research looking at SSI surveillance, the incidence of SSI, interventions to reduce SSI including care bundles and patients experiences of SSI. Research methods have included systematic reviews, trials, surveys and qualitative interviews.

Past Research

Judith has received funding from the British Council, the Japan Society for Promotion of Science, Macmillan Cancer, Hospital Infection Society, Infection Prevention Society, Oxford Health Alliance, Association for Perioerative Practice, Theatre Nurses Trust Fund, 3M, CareFusion and Molnlycke Heathcare

Future Research

Future research includes work on identifying the cost of SSIs, developing predictor tools for SSIs, identifying barriers and facilitators to compliance with SSI interventions across acute and primary care, and providing post discharge support for people with SSIs to improve patient experience and prevent re-admissions.

• PADOVEZE MC, NOGUEIRA JR C and TANNER J, 2019. What are the main drivers for public polices to prevent healthcare associated infections ? Journal of Hospital Infection. 101, 292-294
• ASSADIAN O, OUSEY K, DAESCHLEIN G, KRAMER A, PARKER C and TANNER J, 2019. Effects and safety of atmospheric low temperature plasma on bacterial reduction in chronic wounds and wound size reduction: a systematic review and meta-analysis International Wound Journal. 16, 103-111
• TANNER J and MELLEN KATE, 2017. Preoperative hair removal to reduce surgical site infection Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. (In Press.)
• NORMAN G, DUMVILLE J, MOORE Z and TANNER J, 2016. Antibiotics and antiseptics for pressure ulcers Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.
• TANNER J, KIERNAN M, HILLIAM R, DAVEY S, COLLINS E, WOOD T, BALL J and LEAPER D, 2016. Effectiveness of a care bundle to reduce surgical site infections in patients having open colorectal surgery Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. 98(4), 270-274
• TANNER J, DUMVILLE J, NORMAN G and FORTNUM M, 2016. Surgical hand antisepsis to reduce surgical site infection Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.
• EDMISTON C, GRIGGS R, TANNER J, SPENCER M, SEABROOK G and LEAPER D, 2016. Perioperative hair removal in the 21st century: Utilizing an innovative vacuum assisted technology to safely expedite hair removal before surgery. American Journal of infection Control. 1(44), 1639-1644
• TANNER J, PADLEY W, ASSADIAN O, LEAPER D, KIERNAN M and EDMISTON C, 2015. Do care bundles reduce the risk of surgical site infections: A cohort meta-analysis of 8,027 surgical patients. Surgery. 158(1), 66-77
• TANNER J, PADLEY W, ASSADIAN O, LEAPER D, KIERNAN M and EDMISTON C, 2015. Do surgical care bundles reduce surgical site infections in patients undergoing colorectal surgery? Surgery. 158(1), 66-77
• BROWN B, TANNER J and PADLEY W, 2014. 'This wound has spoilt everything': emotional capital and the experience of surgical site infections. Sociology of health & illness. 36(8), 1171-87
• LEAPER DJ, TANNER J, KIERNAN M, ASSADIAN O and EDMISTON CE, 2014. Surgical site infection: poor compliance with guidelines and care bundles. International wound journal. 12(3), 357-362
• TANNER J, KIERNAN M, LEAPER D and BAGGOTT R, 2013. Reliable surgical site infection surveillance with robust validation is required. The Journal of hospital infection. 84(3), 270
• TANNER J, PADLEY W, KIERNAN M, LEAPER D, NORRIE P and BAGGOTT R, 2013. A benchmark too far: findings from a national survey of surgical site infection surveillance. The Journal of hospital infection. 83(2), 87-91
• LEAPER D, TANNER J and KIERNAN M, 2013. Surveillance of surgical site infection: more accurate definitions and intensive recording needed. The Journal of hospital infection. 83(2), 83-6
• TANNER J, PADLEY W, KIERNAN M, LEAPER D, NORRIE P and BAGGOTT R, 2013. English hospitals under-report SSIs BMJ. 346, f345
• TANNER J, PADLEY W, DAVEY S, MURPHY K and BROWN B, 2013. Patient narratives of surgical site infection: implications for practice. The Journal of hospital infection. 83(1), 41-5
• NEVILL M, TANNER J, ROBERSTON D, MYERS A and LOHR P, 2013. Surveillance of surgical site infection post vasectomy Journal of Infection Prevention. 1, 14-19
• ANTHONY D, BAGGOTT R, TANNER J, JONES K, EVANS H, PERKINS G, PALMER H and COMMUNITY INTERVENTIONS FOR HEALTH (CIH) COLLABORATION, 2012. Health, lifestyle, belief and knowledge differences between two ethnic groups with specific reference to tobacco, diet and physical activity. Journal of advanced nursing. 68(11), 2496-503
• TANNER, JUDITH, KHAN, DEBRA and TIMMONS, STEPHEN, 2010. Using the Waterlow tool to predict Clostridium difficile infection risk in hospital settings. Nursing times. 106(36), 20-2
• TANNER J, KHAN D, APLIN C, BALL J, THOMAS M and BANKART J, 2009. Post-discharge surveillance to identify colorectal surgical site infection rates and related costs. The Journal of hospital infection. 72(3), 243-50
• TANNER J, KHAN D, WALSH S, CHERNOVA J, LAMONT S and LAURENT T, 2009. Brushes and picks used on nails during the surgical scrub to reduce bacteria: a randomised trial. The Journal of hospital infection. 71(3), 234-8
• TANNER J, KHAN D, ANTHONY D and PATON J, 2009. Waterlow score to predict patients at risk of developing Clostridium difficile-associated disease. The Journal of hospital infection. 71(3), 239-44
• TANNER J, ANTHONY D, JOHNSON M, KHAN D and TREVITHICK C, 2008. Clostridium difficile, ethnicity and religion. The Journal of hospital infection. 68(1), 90-1
• TANNER J, SWARBROOK S and STUART J, 2008. Surgical hand antisepsis to reduce surgical site infection. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews. CD004288
• TANNER J, 2008. Surgical hand antisepsis: the evidence. Journal of perioperative practice. 18(8), 330-4, 339
• TANNER J and KHAN D, 2008. Surgical site infection, preoperative body washing and hair removal. Journal of perioperative practice. 18(6), 232, 237-43
• HEMINGWAY P, ALLCOCK N, PAYNE H, TANNER J., 2007. Pre-operative hair removal to reduce surgical site infection. Best Practice. 11(4), 1-4
• TANNER J and PARKINSON H, 2007. Surgical glove practice: the evidence. Journal of perioperative practice. 17(5), 216-8, 220-2, 224-5
• TANNER J, MONCASTER K and WOODINGS D, 2007. Preoperative hair removal: a systematic review. Journal of perioperative practice. 17(3), 118-21, 124-32
• TANNER J, BLUNSDEN C and FAKIS A, 2007. National survey of hand antisepsis practices. Journal of perioperative practice. 17(1), 27-37
• TANNER J, WOODINGS D and MONCASTER K, 2006. Preoperative hair removal to reduce surgical site infection. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews. CD004122
• TANNER J, 2006. Double gloving to reduce surgical cross-infection. Journal of perioperative practice. 16(12), 571
• TANNER J and PARKINSON H, 2006. Double gloving to reduce surgical cross-infection. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews. CD003087
• TANNER J, 2006. Surgical gloves: perforation and protection. Journal of perioperative practice. 16(3), 148-52
• TIMMONS, S. and TANNER, J., 2005. Operating theatre nurses: Emotional labour and the hostess role International Journal of Nursing Practice. VOL 11(NUMBER 2), 85-91
• TAYLOR T and TANNER J, 2005. Razors versus clippers. A randomised controlled trial. British journal of perioperative nursing : the journal of the National Association of Theatre Nurses. 15(12), 518-20, 522-3
• TIMMONS S and TANNER J, 2005. Operating theatre nurses: emotional labour and the hostess role. International journal of nursing practice. 11(2), 85-91
• TIMMONS, S. and TANNER, J., 2004. A disputed occupational boundary: operating theatre nurses and operating department practitioners Sociology of Health and Illness. 26(5), 645-666
• TIMMONS S and TANNER J, 2004. A disputed occupational boundary: operating theatre nurses and Operating Department Practitioners. Sociology of health & illness. 26(5), 645-66
• TANNER J, 1. Inadvertant hypothermia and active warming for surgical patients. British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing). 20(16), 966, 968
• TANNER J, DAVEY S, JONES I, BALL J, APLIN C, PICKARD J and WEAFER K, 1. Surveillance of surgical sites in primary care. Nursing times. 107(9), 12-4
• TANNER J and MISTRY N, 1. Hand hygiene: product preference and compliance. Nursing times. 107(6), 16-9
• TANNER J, 1. Choosing the right surgical glove: an overview and update. British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing). 17(12), 740-4
• TANNER J, WRAIGHTE P and HOWARD P, 1. Knitted outer gloves in primary hip and knee arthroplasty. Hip international : the journal of clinical and experimental research on hip pathology and therapy. 16(1), 62-5
• TANNER J, 1. Visiting time preferences of patients, visitors and staff. Nursing times. 101(27), 38-42
• LEAPER D, GRIGGS R, SPENCER M, TANNER J, SEABROOK G and EDMISTON C, Perioperative hair removal in the twenty first century American Journal of Infection Control. (In Press.)
• LEAPER D, GRIGGS R, SPENCER M, TANNER J, SEABROOK G and EDMISTON C, Perioperative hair removal in the twenty first century: utilizing an innovative vacuum assisted technology to safely expedite hair removal prior to surgery American Journal of Infection Control. (In Press.)