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2016

Journal Article

The increase in healthcare costs associated with frailty in older people discharged to a post-acute transition care program

Comans, Tracy A., Peel, Nancye M., Hubbard, Ruth E., Mulligan, Andrew D., Gray, Leonard C. and Scuffham, Paul A. (2016). The increase in healthcare costs associated with frailty in older people discharged to a post-acute transition care program. Age and Ageing, 45 (2) afv196, 317-320. doi: 10.1093/ageing/afv196

The increase in healthcare costs associated with frailty in older people discharged to a post-acute transition care program

2016

Journal Article

Exploration of the economic and quality of life impact on carers of individuals undergoing community rehabilitation

Comans, Tracy A., Sealey, Cindy J., Mervin, Merehau C. and Barker, Ruth N. (2016). Exploration of the economic and quality of life impact on carers of individuals undergoing community rehabilitation. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 23 (10), 493-498. doi: 10.12968/ijtr.2016.23.10.493

Exploration of the economic and quality of life impact on carers of individuals undergoing community rehabilitation

2015

Journal Article

Streamlining clinical practice in an Australian community rehabilitation service using The Calderdale Framework

Patterson, Sarah A., Comans, Tracy A., Pitt, Erin L. and Currin, Michelle L. (2015). Streamlining clinical practice in an Australian community rehabilitation service using The Calderdale Framework. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 22 (9), 434-441. doi: 10.12968/ijtr.2015.22.9.434

Streamlining clinical practice in an Australian community rehabilitation service using The Calderdale Framework

2015

Journal Article

Mitii™ ABI: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial of a web-based multi-modal training program for children and adolescents with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Boyd, Roslyn N., Baque, Emmah, Piovesana, Adina, Ross, Stephanie, Ziviani, Jenny, Sakzewski, Leanne, Barber, Lee, Lloyd, Owen, McKinlay, Lynne, Whittingham, Koa, Smith, Anthony C., Rose, Stephen, Fiori, Simona, Cunnington, Ross, Ware, Robert, Lewis, Melinda, Comans, Tracy A. and Scuffham, Paul A. (2015). Mitii™ ABI: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial of a web-based multi-modal training program for children and adolescents with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). BMC Neurology, 15 (140) 140, 140. doi: 10.1186/s12883-015-0381-6

Mitii™ ABI: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial of a web-based multi-modal training program for children and adolescents with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

2015

Journal Article

The impact of onsite workplace health-enhancing physical activity interventions on worker productivity: a systematic review

Pereira, Michelle Jessica, Coombes, Brooke Kaye, Comans, Tracy Anne and Johnston, Venerina (2015). The impact of onsite workplace health-enhancing physical activity interventions on worker productivity: a systematic review. Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 72 (6), 401-412. doi: 10.1136/oemed-2014-102678

The impact of onsite workplace health-enhancing physical activity interventions on worker productivity: a systematic review

2015

Journal Article

Healthcare resource use in patients of the Australian Transition Care Program

Comans, Tracy A., Peel, Nancye M., Cameron, Ian D., Gray, Leonard. and Scuffham, Paul A. (2015). Healthcare resource use in patients of the Australian Transition Care Program. Australian Health Review, 39 (4), 411-416. doi: 10.1071/AH14054

Healthcare resource use in patients of the Australian Transition Care Program

2015

Book Chapter

Listening to the experts: Is there a place for food taxation in the fight against obesity in early childhood?

Pitt, Erin, Kendall, Elizabeth, Hills, Andrew P. and Comans, Tracy (2015). Listening to the experts: Is there a place for food taxation in the fight against obesity in early childhood?. The Childhood Obesity Epidemic: Why Are Our Children Obese-And What Can We Do About It?. (pp. 235-253) Oakville, Canada: Apple Academic Press.

Listening to the experts: Is there a place for food taxation in the fight against obesity in early childhood?

2015

Conference Publication

The exercise, but not quality of life, response to pulmonary rehabilitation predicts reduction in health care utilization in the following two years

Walsh, J., Pegg, J., Yerkovich, S., Morris, N., Mckeough, Z., Comans, T., Paratz, J. and Chambers, D. (2015). The exercise, but not quality of life, response to pulmonary rehabilitation predicts reduction in health care utilization in the following two years. Thoracic Society Australia New Zealand Australian New Zealand Society Respiratory Science Annual Scientific Meeting 2015, Queensland, Australia, 27 March - 1 April, 2015. Richmond, VIC, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia. doi: 10.1111/resp.12494_2

The exercise, but not quality of life, response to pulmonary rehabilitation predicts reduction in health care utilization in the following two years

2015

Other Outputs

Endobronchial valves for patients with advanced heterogeneous emphysema

Comans, Tracy (2015). Endobronchial valves for patients with advanced heterogeneous emphysema. Queensland: State of Queensland.

Endobronchial valves for patients with advanced heterogeneous emphysema

2015

Conference Publication

Health care utilisation benefits following pulmonary rehabilitation

Walsh, J., Pegg, J., Yerkovich, S., Morris, N., Mckeough, Z., Comans, T., Paratz, J. and Chambers, D. (2015). Health care utilisation benefits following pulmonary rehabilitation. Thoracic Society Australia New Zealand Australian New Zealand Society Respiratory Science Annual Scientific Meeting 2015, Queensland, Australia, 27 March - 1 April, 2015. Richmond, VIC, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia.

Health care utilisation benefits following pulmonary rehabilitation

2015

Journal Article

Medicare rebate for specialist medical practitioners from physiotherapy referrals: analysis of the potential impact on the Australian healthcare system

Byrnes, Joshua M. and Comans, Tracy A. (2015). Medicare rebate for specialist medical practitioners from physiotherapy referrals: analysis of the potential impact on the Australian healthcare system. Australian Health Review, 39 (1), 12-17. doi: 10.1071/AH13196

Medicare rebate for specialist medical practitioners from physiotherapy referrals: analysis of the potential impact on the Australian healthcare system

2014

Journal Article

An experienced physiotherapist prescribing and administering corticosteroid and local anaesthetic injections to the shoulder in an Australian orthopaedic service, a non-inferiority randomised controlled trial and economic analysis: study protocol for a ra

Marks, Darryn, Bisset, Leanne, Thomas, Michael, O'Leary, Shaun, Comans, Tracy, Ng, Shu Kay, Conaghan, Philip G. and Scuffham, Paul (2014). An experienced physiotherapist prescribing and administering corticosteroid and local anaesthetic injections to the shoulder in an Australian orthopaedic service, a non-inferiority randomised controlled trial and economic analysis: study protocol for a ra. Trials, 15 (503) 503, 503. doi: 10.1186/1745-6215-15-503

An experienced physiotherapist prescribing and administering corticosteroid and local anaesthetic injections to the shoulder in an Australian orthopaedic service, a non-inferiority randomised controlled trial and economic analysis: study protocol for a ra

2014

Journal Article

A workplace exercise versus health promotion intervention to prevent and reduce the economic and personal burden of non-specific neck pain in office personnel: protocol of a cluster-randomised controlled trial

Johnston, V., O'Leary, S., Comans, T., Straker, L., Melloh, M., Khan, A. and Sjogaard, G. (2014). A workplace exercise versus health promotion intervention to prevent and reduce the economic and personal burden of non-specific neck pain in office personnel: protocol of a cluster-randomised controlled trial. Journal of Physiotherapy, 60 (4), 223-223. doi: 10.1016/j.jphys.2014.08.007

A workplace exercise versus health promotion intervention to prevent and reduce the economic and personal burden of non-specific neck pain in office personnel: protocol of a cluster-randomised controlled trial

2014

Journal Article

PC6 acupoint stimulation for the prevention of postcardiac surgery nausea and vomiting: a protocol for a two-group, parallel, superiority randomised clinical trial

Cooke, Marie, Rickard, Claire, Rapchuk, Ivan, Shekar, Kiran, Marshall, Andrea P., Comans, Tracy, Doi, Suhail, McDonald, John and Spooner, Amy (2014). PC6 acupoint stimulation for the prevention of postcardiac surgery nausea and vomiting: a protocol for a two-group, parallel, superiority randomised clinical trial. BMJ Open, 4 (11) 006179, 1-6. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2014-006179

PC6 acupoint stimulation for the prevention of postcardiac surgery nausea and vomiting: a protocol for a two-group, parallel, superiority randomised clinical trial

2014

Journal Article

Cost-effectiveness of a physiotherapist-led service for orthopaedic outpatients

Comans, Tracy, Raymer, Maree, O'Leary, Shaun, Smith, David and Scuffham, Paul (2014). Cost-effectiveness of a physiotherapist-led service for orthopaedic outpatients. Journal of Health Services Research and Policy, 19 (4), 216-223. doi: 10.1177/1355819614533675

Cost-effectiveness of a physiotherapist-led service for orthopaedic outpatients

2014

Journal Article

Markov modelling and DES in health care: a systematic comparison

Standfield, Lachlan, Comans, Tracy A. and Scuffham, Paul (2014). Markov modelling and DES in health care: a systematic comparison. International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, 30 (2), 165-172. doi: 10.1017/S0266462314000117

Markov modelling and DES in health care: a systematic comparison

2014

Journal Article

Yes, the government should tax soft drinks: Findings from a citizens' Jury in Australia

Moretto, Nicole, Kendall, Elizabeth, Whitty, Jennifer, Byrnes, Joshua, Hills, Andrew P., Gordon, Louisa, Turkstra, Erika, Scuffham, Paul and Comans, Tracy (2014). Yes, the government should tax soft drinks: Findings from a citizens' Jury in Australia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 11 (3), 2456-2471. doi: 10.3390/ijerph110302456

Yes, the government should tax soft drinks: Findings from a citizens' Jury in Australia

2014

Journal Article

IMPOSE (IMProving Outcomes after Sepsis)-the effect of a multidisciplinary follow-up service on health-related quality of life in patients postsepsis syndromes-a double-blinded randomised controlled trial: protocol

Paratz, Jennifer D., Kenardy, Justin, Mitchell, Geoffrey, Comans, Tracy, Coyer, Fiona, Thomas, Peter, Singh, Sunil, Luparia, Louise and Boots, Robert J. (2014). IMPOSE (IMProving Outcomes after Sepsis)-the effect of a multidisciplinary follow-up service on health-related quality of life in patients postsepsis syndromes-a double-blinded randomised controlled trial: protocol. BMJ Open, 4 (5) e004966, e004966. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2014-004966

IMPOSE (IMProving Outcomes after Sepsis)-the effect of a multidisciplinary follow-up service on health-related quality of life in patients postsepsis syndromes-a double-blinded randomised controlled trial: protocol

2014

Journal Article

Listening to the experts: is there a place for food taxation in the fight against obesity in early childhood?

Pitt, Erin, Kendall, Elizabeth, Hills, Andrew P. and Comans, Tracy A. (2014). Listening to the experts: is there a place for food taxation in the fight against obesity in early childhood?. BMC Obesity, 1 (15) 15, 1-9. doi: 10.1186/s40608-014-0015-3

Listening to the experts: is there a place for food taxation in the fight against obesity in early childhood?

2014

Journal Article

Evaluation of the effectiveness of a community-based crisis intervention program for people bereaved by suicide

Visser, V.S., Comans, T.A. and Scuffham, P.A. (2014). Evaluation of the effectiveness of a community-based crisis intervention program for people bereaved by suicide. Journal of Community Psychology, 42 (1), 19-28. doi: 10.1002/jcop.21586

Evaluation of the effectiveness of a community-based crisis intervention program for people bereaved by suicide