A5102839643- Cancer survivorship and care
- Family Support in Illness
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Cancer-related cognitive impairment studies
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Mental Health via Writing
- Music Therapy and Health
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Neutropenia and Cancer Infections
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia research
Flinders University
2016-2025
The University of Sydney
2018-2025
Cooperative Trials Group for Neuro-Oncology
2025
The University of Melbourne
2024
Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center
2022
Women's and Children's Health Network
2020-2021
Cancer Council Australia
2020
University of Alabama at Birmingham
2020
Flinders Medical Centre
2010-2019
Centre for Cancer Biology
2018-2019
Abstract Issue addressed Digital health technologies can potentially reduce disparities in cancer care. However, the benefits of digital technology depend partly on users’ literacy, that is, “capabilities and resources required for individuals to use benefit from resources,” which combines literacy. We examined issues implementation care regarding via stakeholder consultation. Methods Consumers, professionals, researchers, developers, nongovernment government/policy stakeholders (N = 51)...
Abstract Objective To qualitatively identify the concerns and needs of Australian women recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Background Breast cancer diagnosis can lead to impairment in multiple areas psychosocial well‐being, including physical, social emotional functioning. Research has therefore begun focus on identifying addressing survivors’ needs, most research examining time treatment completion. However are also key times psychological need, less is known about at these times....
Distress in patients with cancer is a significant problem that affects up to 32% of patients. Yet research indicates 35% do maintain high levels well-being. Resilience one psychological factor implicated as being protective against distress; however, the mechanisms for this relationship are currently unknown. The present study aimed explore emotion regulation potential mediator between resilience and distress.A cross-sectional survey examining emotional regulation, resilience, distress was...
Abstract Objective To develop and evaluate the usability of iConquerFear , an online self‐management adaptation efficacious face‐to‐face therapist‐delivered treatment for fear cancer recurrence (FCR). Methods development was theory based person based. Development guided by Ritterband et al's behaviour change model internet interventions. end users (cancer survivors) provided iterative feedback in accordance with Yardley person‐based approach to maximise engagement usability. Online focus...
Abstract Background: Despite effective cancer-specific interventions for depression and anxiety, treatment uptake is low. Blended psychological therapy (BT) may improve access to enhance adherence as it combines patient-driven, online with therapist-facilitated sessions. Research supports the acceptability feasibility of BT in a noncancer context, but evidence psycho-oncology limited. The aim this study was explore stakeholders' (service managers, psychologists) views on potential...
Therapist-guided eHealth interventions have been shown to engage users more effectively and achieve better outcomes than self-guided when addressing psychological symptoms. Building on this evidence, viewpoint aimed describe the adaptation of iConquerFear, a intervention targeting fear cancer recurrence, into therapist-guided version (TG-iConquerFear) tailored specifically for survivors colorectal (CRC). The goal was optimize patient while minimizing need extensive resources. process...
Approximately 50% of ovarian cancer (OC) survivors report fear recurrence/progression (FCR/P) as the most challenging aspect living with cancer. This pilot, randomised waitlist-controlled trial aimed to evaluate feasibility, acceptability, and safety iConquerFear, a self-guided online FCR intervention for OC survivors. Stage I-III were recruited via Ovarian Cancer Australia (OCA) between October-December 2022. Participants access iConquerFear immediately (intervention) or after 8 weeks...
To evaluate the efficacy of an interactive self-help workbook in reducing distress, and improving quality life (QOL) coping for women recently diagnosed with breast cancer.Randomised controlled trial comparing use that information booklet.49 Stage 0 to II cancer previous month recruited from 1 February 2007 2008, two urban Australian public hospitals.The primary outcome measures were depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress. Secondary outcomes included QOL, body image, styles...
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, use of telehealth deliver care was recommended across Australian health system. This study aims explore barriers and enablers delivery psycho-oncology services via attitudes in psycho-oncology.Twenty-one clinicians participated semi-structured telephone interviews. Transcribed interviews were thematically analysed using framework method.Three key themes identified which described overall experience delivering telehealth: (1) Context Matters-for whom is...
The effectiveness of individually administered cognitive processing therapy (CPT) when compared with treatment as usual (TAU) in a community sexual assault centre was tested. Trauma survivors acute stress disorder (ASD) following were randomised to either CPT ( n = 25) or TAU 22), and assessed at pretreatment, posttreatment, 3-, 6- 12-month follow-up. Both groups demonstrated large reductions PTSD depression symptoms treatment, these gains maintained over the course follow-ups (Cohen's d s...