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2023

Journal Article

Measuring the success of programmes of care for people living with dementia: a protocol for consensus building with consumers to develop a set of Core Outcome Measures for Improving Care (COM-IC)

Comans, Tracy, Nguyen, Kim, Gray, Len, Flicker, Leon, Williamson, Paula, Dodd, Susanna, Kearney, Anna, Cunningham, Colm, Morris, Thomas, Nunn, Jack, Trepel, Dominic, Almeida, Osvaldo P., Kenny, Danelle, Welch, Alyssa, Lowthian, Judy A., Quinn, John, Petrie, Glenys, Dao-Tran, Tiet-Hanh, Manchha, Asmita and Kurrle, Susan E. (2023). Measuring the success of programmes of care for people living with dementia: a protocol for consensus building with consumers to develop a set of Core Outcome Measures for Improving Care (COM-IC). BMJ Open, 13 (12) e073884, e073884. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-073884

Measuring the success of programmes of care for people living with dementia: a protocol for consensus building with consumers to develop a set of Core Outcome Measures for Improving Care (COM-IC)

2023

Journal Article

The Medical Outcome Study Social Support Survey (MOS‐SSS): a psychometric systematic review

Dao‐Tran, Tiet‐Hanh, Lam, Le‐Trinh, Balasooriya, Namal N. and Comans, Tracy (2023). The Medical Outcome Study Social Support Survey (MOS‐SSS): a psychometric systematic review. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 79 (12), 4521-4541. doi: 10.1111/jan.15786

The Medical Outcome Study Social Support Survey (MOS‐SSS): a psychometric systematic review

2023

Journal Article

Study protocol for The GOAL Trial: comprehensive geriatric assessment for frail older people with chronic kidney disease to increase attainment of patient-identified goals—a cluster randomised controlled trial

Logan, B., Viecelli, A. K., Johnson, D. W., Aquino, E. M., Bailey, J., Comans, T. A., Gray, L. C., Hawley, C. M., Hickey, L. E., Janda, M., Jaure, A., Jose, M. D., Kalaw, E., Kiriwandeniya, C., Matsuyama, M., Mihala, G., Nguyen, K. H., Pascoe, E., Pole, J. D., Polkinghorne, K. R., Pond, D., Raj, R., Reidlinger, D. M., Scholes-Robertson, N., Varghese, J., Wong, G., Hubbard, R. E., Buckle, Graham, Carswell, Phil ... on behalf of The GOAL Trial Investigators (2023). Study protocol for The GOAL Trial: comprehensive geriatric assessment for frail older people with chronic kidney disease to increase attainment of patient-identified goals—a cluster randomised controlled trial. Trials, 24 (1) 365. doi: 10.1186/s13063-023-07363-4

Study protocol for The GOAL Trial: comprehensive geriatric assessment for frail older people with chronic kidney disease to increase attainment of patient-identified goals—a cluster randomised controlled trial

2023

Journal Article

Development of an age- and comorbidity- adjusted optimal radiotherapy utilisation rate for lung, rectal, prostate and cervical cancers

Mackenzie, Penny, Vajdic, Claire, Delaney, Geoff, Comans, Tracy, Agar, Meera, Gabriel, Gabriel and Barton, Michael (2023). Development of an age- and comorbidity- adjusted optimal radiotherapy utilisation rate for lung, rectal, prostate and cervical cancers. Radiotherapy and Oncology, 188 109862, 109862. doi: 10.1016/j.radonc.2023.109862

Development of an age- and comorbidity- adjusted optimal radiotherapy utilisation rate for lung, rectal, prostate and cervical cancers

2023

Journal Article

Participate CP 2: optimising participation in physically active leisure for children with cerebral palsy - protocol for a phase III randomised controlled trial

Sakzewski, Leanne, Reedman, Sarah Elizabeth, Elliott, Catherine, Ziviani, Jenny, Novak, Iona, Trost, Stewart, Majnemer, Annette, Comans, Tracy, Shikako, Keiko, Ware, Robert S., McNamara, Lynda, Williams, Sian, Keramat, Syed Afroz, Brookes, Denise and Boyd, Roslyn N. (2023). Participate CP 2: optimising participation in physically active leisure for children with cerebral palsy - protocol for a phase III randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open, 13 (10) e075570, e075570. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-075570

Participate CP 2: optimising participation in physically active leisure for children with cerebral palsy - protocol for a phase III randomised controlled trial

2023

Journal Article

Investigating community-based care service factors delaying residential care home admission of community dwelling older adults and cost consequence

Jeon, Yun-Hee, Simpson, Judy M., Comans, Tracy, Shin, Mirim, Fethney, Judith, McKenzie, Heather, Crawford, Tonia, Lang, Catherine and Inacio, Maria (2023). Investigating community-based care service factors delaying residential care home admission of community dwelling older adults and cost consequence. Age and ageing, 52 (10) afad195, 1-11. doi: 10.1093/ageing/afad195

Investigating community-based care service factors delaying residential care home admission of community dwelling older adults and cost consequence

2023

Journal Article

Informal caregiving provision for disabled or elderly in the families and work productivity: evidence from 11 waves of an Australian population-based cohort

Keramat, Syed Afroz, Hashmi, Rubayyat, Aregbeshola, Bolaji Samson and Comans, Tracy (2023). Informal caregiving provision for disabled or elderly in the families and work productivity: evidence from 11 waves of an Australian population-based cohort. PharmacoEconomics, 41 (9), 1117-1136. doi: 10.1007/s40273-023-01283-6

Informal caregiving provision for disabled or elderly in the families and work productivity: evidence from 11 waves of an Australian population-based cohort

2023

Journal Article

Heuristics, biases, and decisions in resource allocation for home care packages under consumer directed care: a systematic review and thematic synthesis

Kenny, Danelle, Nguyen, Kim-Huong, Friesen, Lana, Breig, Zachary and Comans, Tracy (2023). Heuristics, biases, and decisions in resource allocation for home care packages under consumer directed care: a systematic review and thematic synthesis. Health and Social Care in the Community, 2023 (1) 4157055, 1-16. doi: 10.1155/2023/4157055

Heuristics, biases, and decisions in resource allocation for home care packages under consumer directed care: a systematic review and thematic synthesis

2023

Journal Article

Economic evaluations of mHealth interventions for the management of type 2 diabetes: a scoping review

Tornvall, Ida, Kenny, Danelle, Wubishet, Befikadu Legesse, Russell, Anthony, Menon, Anish and Comans, Tracy (2023). Economic evaluations of mHealth interventions for the management of type 2 diabetes: a scoping review. Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology, 19 (1), 19322968231183956-190. doi: 10.1177/19322968231183956

Economic evaluations of mHealth interventions for the management of type 2 diabetes: a scoping review

2023

Journal Article

Value for money of CAR-T cell therapy for patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma in China: Evidence from a cost-effectiveness analysis

Wu, Weijia, Zhou, Yuping, Wang, Yannan, Keramat, Syed Afroz, Balasooriya, Namal N., Zhao, Zixuan, Yang, Yi, Comans, Tracy and Dong, Hengjin (2023). Value for money of CAR-T cell therapy for patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma in China: Evidence from a cost-effectiveness analysis. Applied Health Economics and Health Policy, 21 (5), 773-783. doi: 10.1007/s40258-023-00817-5

Value for money of CAR-T cell therapy for patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma in China: Evidence from a cost-effectiveness analysis

2023

Journal Article

A single-blind, parallel-group randomised trial of a technology-assisted and remotely delivered cognitive behavioural therapy intervention (Tech-CBT) versus usual care to reduce anxiety in people with mild cognitive impairment and dementia: study protocol for a randomised trial

Dissanayaka, Nadeeka, Brooks, Deborah, Worthy, Peter, Mitchell, Leander, Pachana, Nancy A., Byrne, Gerard, Keramat, Syed Afroz, Comans, Tracy, Bennett, Sally, Liddle, Jacki, Chatfield, Mark D., Broome, Annette, Oram, Joanne, Appadurai, Kanaganayagam, Beattie, Elizabeth, Au, Tiffany, King, Teagan, Welsh, Kimberley and Pietsch, Ann (2023). A single-blind, parallel-group randomised trial of a technology-assisted and remotely delivered cognitive behavioural therapy intervention (Tech-CBT) versus usual care to reduce anxiety in people with mild cognitive impairment and dementia: study protocol for a randomised trial. Trials, 24 (1) 420, 1-17. doi: 10.1186/s13063-023-07381-2

A single-blind, parallel-group randomised trial of a technology-assisted and remotely delivered cognitive behavioural therapy intervention (Tech-CBT) versus usual care to reduce anxiety in people with mild cognitive impairment and dementia: study protocol for a randomised trial

2023

Journal Article

Cognitive impairment and health-related quality of life amongst older Australians: evidence from a longitudinal investigation

Keramat, Syed Afroz, Lee, Vanessa, Patel, Rajat, Hashmi, Rubayyat and Comans, Tracy (2023). Cognitive impairment and health-related quality of life amongst older Australians: evidence from a longitudinal investigation. Quality of Life Research, 32 (10), 2911-2924. doi: 10.1007/s11136-023-03449-3

Cognitive impairment and health-related quality of life amongst older Australians: evidence from a longitudinal investigation

2023

Journal Article

Revised service metrics partially explain variation in outcomes across facilities in a state‐wide advanced practice public musculoskeletal service

Raymer, Maree, Window, Peter, Cottrell, Michelle, Comans, Tracy and O'Leary, Shaun (2023). Revised service metrics partially explain variation in outcomes across facilities in a state‐wide advanced practice public musculoskeletal service. Musculoskeletal Care, 21 (2), 562-570. doi: 10.1002/msc.1717

Revised service metrics partially explain variation in outcomes across facilities in a state‐wide advanced practice public musculoskeletal service

2023

Journal Article

Deprescribing to optimise health outcomes for frail older people: a double-blind placebo-controlled randomised controlled trial-outcomes of the Opti-med study

Etherton-Beer, Christopher, Page, Amy, Naganathan, Vasi, Potter, Kathleen, Comans, Tracy, Hilmer, Sarah N., McLachlan, Andrew J., Lindley, Richard I. and Mangin, Dee (2023). Deprescribing to optimise health outcomes for frail older people: a double-blind placebo-controlled randomised controlled trial-outcomes of the Opti-med study. Age and ageing, 52 (5) afad081. doi: 10.1093/ageing/afad081

Deprescribing to optimise health outcomes for frail older people: a double-blind placebo-controlled randomised controlled trial-outcomes of the Opti-med study

2023

Journal Article

Deprescribing for older people living in residential aged care facilities: pharmacist recommendations, doctor acceptance and implementation

Quek, Hui Wen, Etherton-Beer, Christopher, Page, Amy, McLachlan, Andrew J, Lo, Sarita Y, Naganathan, Vasi, Kearney, Leanne, Hilmer, Sarah N, Comans, Tracy, Mangin, Derelie, Lindley, Richard I and Potter, Kathleen (2023). Deprescribing for older people living in residential aged care facilities: pharmacist recommendations, doctor acceptance and implementation. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 107 104910, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.archger.2022.104910

Deprescribing for older people living in residential aged care facilities: pharmacist recommendations, doctor acceptance and implementation

2023

Journal Article

Evaluating telehealth for the education and monitoring of lymphoedema and shoulder dysfunction after breast cancer surgery

Naumann, Leonie, Reul-Hirche, Hildegard, Comans, Tracy, Burns, Clare L., Paratz, Jenny and Cottrell, Michelle (2023). Evaluating telehealth for the education and monitoring of lymphoedema and shoulder dysfunction after breast cancer surgery. Supportive Care in Cancer, 31 (4) 239, 1-9. doi: 10.1007/s00520-023-07693-8

Evaluating telehealth for the education and monitoring of lymphoedema and shoulder dysfunction after breast cancer surgery

2023

Journal Article

Study protocol: peer delivered early intervention (Learning through Everyday Activities with Parents for Infants at risk of Cerebral Palsy: LEAP-CP) for First Nation Australian infants at high risk of cerebral palsy – an RCT study

Benfer, Katherine, Boyd, Roslyn N, Roe, Yvette, Fagan, Ruth, Luke, Carly, Mick-Ramsamy, Leeann, Whittingham, Koa, Novak, Iona, Bosanquet, Margot, McNamara, Lynda, Khandaker, Gulam, Fogarty, Lucy, Cadet-James, Yvonne, Ruben, Alan, Comans, Tracy, Smith, Anthony and Ware, Robert S (2023). Study protocol: peer delivered early intervention (Learning through Everyday Activities with Parents for Infants at risk of Cerebral Palsy: LEAP-CP) for First Nation Australian infants at high risk of cerebral palsy – an RCT study. BMJ Open, 13 (3) e059531, 1-16. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-059531

Study protocol: peer delivered early intervention (Learning through Everyday Activities with Parents for Infants at risk of Cerebral Palsy: LEAP-CP) for First Nation Australian infants at high risk of cerebral palsy – an RCT study

2023

Journal Article

ACTIVE STRIDES-CP: protocol for a randomised trial of intensive rehabilitation (combined intensive gait and cycling training) for children with moderate-to-severe bilateral cerebral palsy

Sakzewski, Leanne, Pool, Dayna, Armstrong, Ellen, Reedman, Sarah Elizabeth, Boyd, Roslyn N., Elliott, Catherine, Novak, Iona, Trost, Stewart, Ware, Robert S., Comans, Tracy, Toovey, Rachel, Peterson, Mark D., Kentish, Megan, Horan, Sean, Valentine, Jane and Williams, Sian (2023). ACTIVE STRIDES-CP: protocol for a randomised trial of intensive rehabilitation (combined intensive gait and cycling training) for children with moderate-to-severe bilateral cerebral palsy. BMJ Open, 13 (3) e068774, 1-15. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-068774

ACTIVE STRIDES-CP: protocol for a randomised trial of intensive rehabilitation (combined intensive gait and cycling training) for children with moderate-to-severe bilateral cerebral palsy

2023

Journal Article

Show me the money: how do we justify spending health care dollars on digital health?

Woods, Leanna, Eden, Rebekah, Canfell, Oliver J., Nguyen, Kim‐Huong, Comans, Tracy and Sullivan, Clair (2023). Show me the money: how do we justify spending health care dollars on digital health?. Medical Journal of Australia, 218 (2), 53-57. doi: 10.5694/mja2.51799

Show me the money: how do we justify spending health care dollars on digital health?

2023

Journal Article

School readiness of children at high risk of cerebral palsy randomised to early neuroprotection and neurorehabilitation: protocol for a follow-up study of participants from four randomised clinical trials

Boyd, Roslyn N., Novak, Iona, Morgan, Catherine, Bora, Samudragupta, Sakzewski, Leanne, Ware, Robert S., Comans, Tracy, Fahey, Michael Collingwood, Whittingham, Koa, Trost, Stewart, Pannek, Kerstin, Pagnozzi, Alex, Mcintyre, Sarah, Badawi, Nadia, Smithers Sheedy, Hayley, Palmer, Kirsten Rebecca, Burgess, Andrea, Keramat, Afroz, Bell, Kristie, Hines, Ashleigh, Benfer, Katherine, Gascoigne-Pees, Laura, Leishman, Shaneen and Oftedal, Stina (2023). School readiness of children at high risk of cerebral palsy randomised to early neuroprotection and neurorehabilitation: protocol for a follow-up study of participants from four randomised clinical trials. BMJ Open, 13 (2) e068675, 1-17. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-068675

School readiness of children at high risk of cerebral palsy randomised to early neuroprotection and neurorehabilitation: protocol for a follow-up study of participants from four randomised clinical trials