Rhonda Garad
A5056701614- Ovarian function and disorders
- Reproductive Biology and Fertility
- Ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Endometriosis Research and Treatment
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Environmental Education and Sustainability
- Sex and Gender in Healthcare
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Male Reproductive Health Studies
- Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
- Environmental and Sediment Control
Monash University
2018-2024
Monash Health
2018-2024
National Health and Medical Research Council
2018-2020
The University of Adelaide
2018
Deakin University
2013
Jean Hailes
2011-2012
What is the recommended assessment and management of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), based on best available evidence, clinical expertise consumer preference?International evidence-based guidelines, including 166 recommendations practice points, addressed prioritized questions to promote consistent, care improve experience health outcomes PCOS.Previous guidelines either lacked rigorous processes, did not engage international multidisciplinary perspectives, or were outdated....
Abstract Background Diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) during adolescence is challenging because features of normal pubertal development overlap with adult diagnostic criteria. The international evidence-based PCOS Guideline aimed to promote accurate and timely diagnosis, optimise consistent care, improve health outcomes for adolescents women PCOS. Methods International healthcare professionals, evidence synthesis teams consumers informed the priorities, reviewed published data...
Background The COVID-19 global pandemic has impacted the whole of society, requiring rapid implementation individual-, population-, and system-level public health responses to contain reduce spread infection. Women in perinatal period (pregnant, birthing, postpartum) have unique timely needs for directives on health, safety, risk aversion during periods isolation physical distancing themselves, their child or children, other family members. In addition, they are a vulnerable group at...
What is the recommended assessment and management of those with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), based on best available evidence, clinical expertise, consumer preference?
STUDY QUESTIONWhat is the recommended assessment and management of those with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), based on best available evidence, clinical expertise, consumer preference?SUMMARY ANSWERInternational evidence-based guidelines address prioritized questions outcomes include 254 recommendations practice points, to promote consistent, care improve experience health in PCOS.WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADYThe 2018 International PCOS Guideline was independently evaluated as high quality...
What is the recommended assessment and management of those with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), based on best available evidence, clinical expertise, consumer preference?
Introduction: We have developed the first international evidence-based guideline for diagnosis and management of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), with an integrated translation program incorporating resources health professionals consumers. The development process involved extensive Australian-led multidisciplinary collaboration consumers over 2 years. is approved by National Health Medical Research Council aims to support both women PCOS in improving care, outcomes quality life. A robust...
What is the recommended assessment and management of infertile women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), based on best available evidence, clinical expertize consumer preference?International evidence-based guidelines, including 44 recommendations practice points, addressed prioritized questions to promote consistent, care improve experience health outcomes PCOS.Previous guidelines PCOS lacked rigorous processes, failed engage multidisciplinary perspectives or were outdated. The are...
Aims: The climate emergency will likely prove this century’s greatest threat to public health within which mental effects need consideration. While studies consistently show the majority of Australians are very concerned about impacts change, there is limited evidence from nation-wide research linking change with burden in sub-populations. This study aimed understand impact on Australian population and identify populations who most at risk climate-related burden. Methods: A survey conducted...
What are the key core outcomes to be reported in studies on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?We identified 3 generic and 30 specific 6 specialist domains: metabolic (8), reproductive (7), pregnancy (10), oncological (1), psychological (1) long-term (1).Research reporting PCOS is heterogeneous with high variation outcome selection, definition quality.Evidence synthesis a modified Delphi method e-surveys were used as well consultation meeting.Overall, 71 health professionals 123 lay consumers...
Australia experienced two public health emergencies in 2020 - the catastrophic bushfires and global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Whilst these were separate events, both have similar drivers arising from human pressures on natural environment. Here we report relative personal concerns of Australians a survey implemented during COVID-19 The study design was cross sectional online administered between 11 August November 2020. setting an Australia-wide population involving 5483 individuals...
OptimalMe is a digital healthy lifestyle intervention for women planning pregnancy, with remotely delivered coaching. This follow-up study of Australian women, stratified by coaching delivery mode (phone vs. videoconferencing), assessed alignment to preconception care guidelines and self-reported behaviour change. Overall, 298 enrolled mean (SD) age 31.8 (4.3) years BMI 25.7 (6.1) kg/m2. Suboptimal behaviours were reported at baseline, including alcohol consumption (57.2%), infrequent...
Background The transition from pregnancy to motherhood is a major developmental phase that can be challenging for both women and their families. For new mothers, the postpartum period recognized as critical increased risk of physical mental health concerns. this reason, it imperative receive accurate, evidence-based information during time. Objective This study aims explore conversations mothers on web-based parenting forum investigate what topics or concerns are being discussed. Methods A...
Preconception interventions, specifically addressing general health, lifestyle behaviours and weight management, are limited despite their importance in optimising women’s health. The objective of this study is to evaluate the engagement acceptability OptimalMe, a digital preconception intervention. Participants, (n = 298) Australian women aged 18–44 with private health insurance planning conceive within 12 months, received standardised intervention, including access healthy platform...