A5078563598- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Economic and Environmental Valuation
- Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
- Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
- Pharmaceutical industry and healthcare
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Healthcare cost, quality, practices
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Digital Radiography and Breast Imaging
- Biomedical and Engineering Education
- Neutropenia and Cancer Infections
- Biomedical Ethics and Regulation
- Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment
- Health and Medical Research Impacts
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- AI in cancer detection
- Cancer Treatment and Pharmacology
The University of Sydney
2004-2023
Government of Western Australia Department of Health
2022
Department of Health and Aged Care
2021
ACT Government
2021
Menzies School of Health Research
2018-2021
Faculty of Public Health
2019
Bond University
2018
Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare
2015
New York University Press
2015
Cambridge University Press
2015
To identify characteristics (factors) about health technology assessment (HTA) decisions that are important to the public in determining whether engagement should be undertaken and reasons for these choices.Focus groups using a nominal group technique rank factors relevant HTA decision-making. Thematic analysis was also describe underpinning participants' choices rankings.Members of Australian general public.58 people, aged 19-71 years participated 6 focus groups.24 were identified by...
Objectives The aim of the present study was to describe community views and perspectives on public engagement processes in Australian health technology assessment (HTA) decision making. Methods Six focus groups were held Sydney (NSW, Australia) as part a broad program work HTA. Eligible participants aged ≥18 years spoke English. Participants asked about their HTA decision-making process, with responses analysed using participation framework. Results Fifty-eight 19-71 attended groups....
At a health system level, the importance of patient and public input into healthcare decision making is well recognised. Patient involvement not only provides mechanism to legitimise decisions, but also contributes improved translation these decisions practice, ultimately leading better outcomes. Recent reviews in technology assessment space have identified need for, increased use of, through systematic methodologies. Yet, what does this mean practical terms? This paper outlines both short-...
Objectives Given the changing understanding of overdiagnosis screen detected cancers and advances in technology to detect prevent cancer, updating scaling back cancer screening programmes is becoming increasingly necessary. The National Cervical Screening Programme (NCSP) Australia was recently deintensified, with changes implemented December 2017. This study examines women’s acceptance renewed protocol how such can be communicated more effectively. Design Focus groups structured around a...
Much attention in recent years has been given to the topic of public engagement health technology assessment (HTA) decision-making. HTA organizations spend substantial resources and time on undertaking engagement, numerous studies have examined challenges barriers decision-making process however uncertainty remains as optimal methods incorporate views Little research done ascertain whether current processes align with preferences what extent their desire for is dependent question being asked...
Objective To qualitatively examine the experiences with, and impact of, evidence‐based online resources in self‐management among Australians with osteoarthritis. Methods Telephone interviews were conducted 36 users of a novel osteoarthritis resource, Osteoarthritis Awareness Hub. Rogers’ 5 attributes innovation (relative advantage, compatibility, complexity, trialability, observability) outcomes guided semistructured interview analysis. Maximum variation sampling was used, data saturation...
To develop an international template to support patient submissions in Health Technology Assessments (HTAs). This was be based on the experience and feedback from implementation use of Scottish Medicines Consortium's (SMC) Summary Information for Patient Groups (SIP).To gather SMC experience, web-based surveys were conducted with pharmaceutical companies groups familiar SIP. Semistructured interviews representatives HTA bodies undertaken, along group discussions those less SIP, explore...
There are a range of treatment options for osteoarthritis (OA) the knee and hip, each with unique profile risks benefits. Patient decision aids can help incorporate patient preferences in decision-making. The aim this study was to develop test utility aid OA that developed using multicriteria analytic framework.People contemplating who had accessed website myjointpain.org.au were invited participate by online aid. Two forms created: A shorter form longer form, which allowed greater...
Choosing Wisely recommendations could reduce physical therapists' use of low-value care.To investigate whether language influences willingness to follow the Australian Physiotherapy Association's (APA) recommendations.Best-worst Scaling survey METHODS: The six original APA were modified based on four characteristics (level detail, strength- qualified/unqualified, framing, and alternatives care) create 60 recommendations. Physical therapists randomised a block seven choice tasks, which...
<h3>Objectives</h3> The aim of this study is to explore physiotherapist's preferences for framing the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) Choosing Wisely recommendations, thereby indicating aspects wording that could increase acceptance. <h3>Method</h3> We will conduct an online discrete choice experiment with ~400 physiotherapist members APA who are currently registered and practicing. Participants indicate their agreement initial six recommendations (strongly...
A decision aid for osteoarthritis was developed using the best available evidence on effect size, potential harms and self-rated performance other attributes. The a multi-criteria analytic tool capable of combing an individual's preferences attributes related to treatment.
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