Research Fellow
MA(Auck) MLIS(Wgtn) MPH PhD(Otago)
Email susan.bidwell@otago.ac.nz
Tel +64 3 364 3618
Department of Population Health
University of Otago, Christchurch
P O Box 4345
Christchurch 8140
Background
Susan’s background was initially as a medical information specialist, firstly in the Canterbury Medical Library (1990-1997) and then with New Zealand Health Technology Assessment researching the literature for systematic reviews (1997-2008).
From 2008-2013 Susan worked as an analyst with Community and Public Health (Canterbury District Health Board) while she completed the Diploma of Public Health and then the MPH.
From 2013, Susan has worked two days each week as a Qualitative Analyst for the Clinical Quality and Education Team at Pegasus Health PHO.
Publications
Duthie, C., Pocock, T., Curl, A., Clark, E., Norriss, D., Bidwell, S., McKerchar, C., & Crossin, R. (2023). Online on-demand delivery services of food and alcohol: A scoping review of public health impacts. SSM Population Health, 21, 101349. doi: 10.1016/j.ssmph.2023.101349
Norriss, D., Crossin, R., Curl, A., Bidwell, S., Clark, E., Pocock, T., Gage, R., & McKerchar, C. (2022). Food outlet access and the healthiness of food available 'on-demand' via meal delivery apps in New Zealand. Nutrients, 14(20), 4228. doi: 10.3390/nu14204228
Bidwell, S., Kennedy, L., Burke, M., Collier, L., & Hudson, B. (2022). Continuing professional development in the COVID-19 era: Evolution of the Pegasus Health Small Group model. Journal of Primary Health Care, 14(3), 268-272. doi: 10.1071/HC21145
Thompson, L., Bidwell, S., & Seaton, P. (2022). The COVID-19 pandemic: Analysing nursing risk, care and careerscapes. Nursing Inquiry, 29(3), e12468. doi: 10.1111/nin.12468
Wilson, G., Windner, Z., Bidwell, S., Dowell, A., Toop, L., Savage, R., & Hudson, B. (2021). Navigating the health system during COVID-19: Primary care perspectives on delayed patient care. New Zealand Medical Journal, 134(1546), 17-27. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Bidwell, S., Kennedy, L., Burke, M., Collier, L., & Hudson, B. (2022). Continuing professional development in the COVID-19 era: Evolution of the Pegasus Health Small Group model. Journal of Primary Health Care, 14(3), 268-272. doi: 10.1071/HC21145
Journal - Research Article
Norriss, D., Crossin, R., Curl, A., Bidwell, S., Clark, E., Pocock, T., Gage, R., & McKerchar, C. (2022). Food outlet access and the healthiness of food available 'on-demand' via meal delivery apps in New Zealand. Nutrients, 14(20), 4228. doi: 10.3390/nu14204228
Journal - Research Article
Thompson, L., Bidwell, S., & Seaton, P. (2022). The COVID-19 pandemic: Analysing nursing risk, care and careerscapes. Nursing Inquiry, 29(3), e12468. doi: 10.1111/nin.12468
Journal - Research Article
Wilson, G., Currie, O., Bidwell, S., Saeed, B., Dowell, A., Halim, A. A., Toop, L., Richardson, A., Savage, R., & Hudson, B. (2021). Empty waiting rooms: The New Zealand general practice experience with telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic. New Zealand Medical Journal, 134(1538), 89-101. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Journal - Research Article
Wilson, G., Windner, Z., Bidwell, S., Currie, O., Dowell, A., Halim, A. A., Toop, L., Savage, R., Ranaweera, U., Beadel, H., & Hudson, B. (2021). 'Here to stay': Changes to prescribing medication in general practice during the COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand. Journal of Primary Health Care, 13(3), 222-230. doi: 10.1071/hc21035
Journal - Research Article
Wilson, G., Windner, Z., Bidwell, S., Dowell, A., Toop, L., Savage, R., & Hudson, B. (2021). Navigating the health system during COVID-19: Primary care perspectives on delayed patient care. New Zealand Medical Journal, 134(1546), 17-27. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Journal - Research Article
Calder, K., Begg, A., Thompson, L., Williams, D., Bidwell, S., & Brosnahan, N. (2017). Education setting-based health promotion in New Zealand: evaluating the wellbeing and vitality in education (WAVE) programme. Health Promotion International, 34(2), 236-247. doi: 10.1093/heapro/dax076
Journal - Research Article
Christie, C., Bidwell, S., Copeland, A., & Hudson, B. (2017). Self-care of Canterbury general practitioners, nurse practitioners, practice nurses and community pharmacists. Journal of Primary Health Care, 9(4), 286-291. doi: 10.1071/HC17034
Journal - Research Article
Bidwell, S., & Thompson, L. (2015). GPs, community pharmacists and shifting professional boundaries. New Zealand Medical Journal, 128(1414). Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Journal - Research Article
Bidwell, S., & Thompson, L. (2015). Place invaders: Identity, place attachment and possum control in the South Island West Coast of New Zealand. New Zealand Geographer, 71(2), 81-90. doi: 10.1111/nzg.12083
Journal - Research Article
Thompson, L., & Bidwell, S. (2015). Space, time, and emotion in the community pharmacy. Health & Place, 34, 251-256. doi: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2015.06.003
Journal - Research Article
Calder, K., Bidwell, S., Brunton, C., & Pink, R. (2014). Evaluation of the Canterbury under-18 seasonal influenza vaccination programme. New Zealand Medical Journal, 127(1398). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Journal - Research Article
Kerr, J., Day, P., Broadstock, M., Weir, R., & Bidwell, S. (2007). Systematic review of the effectiveness of population screening for colorectal cancer. New Zealand Medical Journal, 120(1258). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/120-1258/2629/content.pdf
Journal - Research Article
Hider, P. N., Bidwell, S. R., O'Hagan, J. J., & Kirk, R. (2000). The rise in acute medical admissions. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Medicine, 30, 252-260.
Journal - Research Article
Weir, R., & Bidwell, S. R. (2000). Therapeutic day programs in the treatment of adolescents with mental illness. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 113, 264-270.
Journal - Research Article
Duthie, C., Pocock, T., Curl, A., Clark, E., Norriss, D., Bidwell, S., McKerchar, C., & Crossin, R. (2023). Online on-demand delivery services of food and alcohol: A scoping review of public health impacts. SSM Population Health, 21, 101349. doi: 10.1016/j.ssmph.2023.101349
Journal - Research Other
Weir, R., & Bidwell, S. (2007). Randomised controlled trial to meta-analysis ratio: A reply from a group producing systematic reviews [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 120(1266). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/120-1266/2843/content.pdf
Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles
Than, M., Bidwell, S., Davison, C., Phibbs, R., & Walker, M. (2005). Evidence-based emergency medicine at the 'coal face'. Emergency Medicine Australasia, 17, 330-340.
Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles
Bidwell, S. R. (2004). Finding the evidence: Resources and skills for locating information on clinical effectiveness. Singapore Medical Journal, 45(12), 567-573.
Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles
Bidwell, S. (2019). Dietary supplements: Vital matter in self-care. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 18, (pp. 4-5). doi: 10.1177/1609406918819362
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Calder, K., Bidwell, S., Brunton, C., & Pink, R. (2014). Evaluation of the Canterbury under-18 seasonal influenza vaccination programme. Proceedings of the New Zealand Population Health Congress: Connecting Communities, Policy and Science. (pp. 231). Retrieved from http://www.pophealthcongress.org.nz/nzphc14/programme/programme
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Bidwell, S. (2005). How is the search process being reported in health technology assessments? Italian Journal of Public Health, 2(2, suppl. 1), (pp. 119). [Abstract]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Day, P., Kerr, J., Broadstock, M., Weir, R., & Bidwell, S. (2006, July). Systematic review of the effectiveness of population screening for colorectal cancer. Verbal presentation at the 3rd Annual Meeting of Health Technology Assessment International, Adelaide, Australia.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Weir, R., & Bidwell, S. (2006, July). New approaches to meet policy makers need for rapid evidence-based advice. Verbal presentation at the 3rd Annual Meeting of Health Technology Assessment International, Adelaide, Australia.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Bidwell, S. (2005, July). The well connected nurse: Plugging in to the right information at the right time [Keynote Speaker]. Verbal presentation at the Royal College of Nursing Annual Conference and the 39th Patricia Chomley Memorial Oration: Leadership, Image and Culture, Adelaide, Australia.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Bidwell, S. (2005, June). Service delivery models: How to search effectively. Verbal presentation at the 2nd Annual Meeting of Bringing HTA into Practice, Rome, Italy.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Bidwell, S. (2004, October). Systematic searching: Using evidence-based information resources for research and practice. Verbal presentation at the 6th International Nursing Conference: Leadership for Change, Brunei Darussalam.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Mākelā, M., Bidwell, S., & Ketola, E. (2004). Advanced searching for guideline developers: 'Systematic' means 'fit for purpose' not 'everything'. Verbal presentation at the 2nd Guidelines International Network Conference: Evidence in Action, Wellington, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Medical Services Advisory Committee, with Hancock, S., Hider, P., Weir, R., Bidwell, S., Hogan, S., Ali, W., … Kirk, R. (2006). Implantable cardioverter defibrillators for prevention of sudden cardiac death. Commissioned by Minister for Health and Ageing. Canberra, Australia: MSAC. 254p.
Commissioned Report for External Body
Medical Services Advisory Committee, with Hider, P., Weir, R., Hogan, S., Bidwell, S., Day, P., Hall, K., & Kirk, R. (2006). Cardiac resynchronisation therapy for severe heart failure. Commissioned by Minister for Health and Ageing. Canberra, Australia: MSAC. 315p.
Commissioned Report for External Body
Medical Services Advisory Committee, with Weir, R., Dawson, S., Hogan, S., Bidwell, S., & Kirk, R. (2006). Coronary pressure wire. Commissioned by Minister for Health and Ageing. Canberra, Australia: Medical Services Advisory Committee. 130p.
Commissioned Report for External Body
Medical Services Advisory Committee, including Weir, R., Dawson, S., Hogan, S., & Bidwell, S. (2005). The use of INR point-of-care testing in general practice (MSAC application 1071). Canberra: Commonwealth of Australia. 62p. Retrieved from http://www.ag.gov.au/cca
Commissioned Report for External Body
Medical Services Advisory Committee, including Weir, R., Dawson, S., Smartt, P., Hogan, S., Sheerin, I., … Bidwell, S. (2004). Polymerase chain reaction in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with BCR-ABL gene rearrangement in acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Commissioned by Medical Services Advisory Council. Canberra, Australia: Commonwealth of Australia. 119p.
Commissioned Report for External Body
Medical Services Advisory Committee, Weir, R., Smartt, P., Dawson, S. I., Borren, P., Kirk, R., & Bidwell, S. R. (2004). Polymerase chain reaction in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with BCR-ABL gene rearrangement in chronic myeloid leukaemia (MSAC reference 9a (i)). Commissioned by Medical Services Advisory Committee. Canberra, Australia: Commonwealth of Australia. 153p.
Commissioned Report for External Body
Medical Services Advisory Committee, Weir, R., Smartt, P., Borren, P., Kirk, R., & Bidwell, S. R. (2003). Polymerase chain reaction in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with PML-RARA and PLZF-RARA gene rearrangement in acute promyelocytic leukaemia. Commissioned by Medical Services Advisory Council. Canberra, Australia: Commonwealth of Australia. 96p.
Commissioned Report for External Body
Medical Services Advisory Committee, Weir, R., Smartt, P., Hogan, S., Sheerin, I., Kirk, R., & Bidwell, S. R. (2003). Polymerase chain reaction in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with AML1-ETO and CBFB-MYH11 gene rearrangement in acute myeloid leukaemia. Commissioned by Medical Services Advisory Council. Canberra, Australia: Commonwealth of Australia. 128p.
Commissioned Report for External Body
Bidwell, S. R. (2020). Discourse, materiality and power: Dietary supplements and their users (PhD). University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/10207
Awarded Doctoral Degree
Bidwell, S. R. (2012). Talking about 1080: Risk, trust and protecting our place (MPH). University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/2186
Awarded Masters Degree