
Overview
Background
Professor Tracy Comans, a UQ Amplify Fellow at the Centre for Health Services Research, University of Queensland, and an Adjunct Research Fellow at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, is renowned for her innovative application of economics in multifaceted health services contexts. Her pioneering work involves the creation of comprehensive models that extend beyond traditional economic models, enabling a broader assessment of benefits and costs.
In addition to her model development, Professor Comans applies these economic models to explore the cost-effectiveness of various health care interventions. She spearheads and cultivates health services research with a particular focus on older individuals, allied health, and rehabilitation services.
With a solid academic foundation in both physiotherapy and economics (Hons), Professor Comans brings a unique perspective to her research. Her clinical background as a physiotherapist, specializing in aged care, dementia, and rehabilitation, further enriches her work. Her expertise was recognized with a NHMRC Boosting Dementia Fellowship, which she held from 2017 to 2021.
Currently, Professor Comans is making significant strides in measuring the quality of care for older individuals. This work holds substantial potential for impacting the health and aged care industry. As our population ages, the demand for high-quality health care services tailored to the needs of older individuals is escalating. Despite this, there is a lack of agreement on what constitutes quality care for this demographic, and existing measures may not fully capture the aspects of care most important to them. Professor Comans’ work is instrumental in addressing this critical issue.
Availability
- Professor Tracy Comans is:
- Not available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy, The University of Queensland
- Bachelor of Economics, The University of Queensland
- Bachelor (Honours) of Economics, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
- Postgraduate Diploma of Biostatistics, University of Sydney
Works
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Featured
2020
Journal Article
Valuing the AD-5D dementia utility instrument: an estimation of a general population tariff
Comans, Tracy A., Nguyen, Kim-Huong, Ratcliffe, Julie, Rowen, Donna and Mulhern, Brendan (2020). Valuing the AD-5D dementia utility instrument: an estimation of a general population tariff. PharmacoEconomics, 38 (8), 871-881. doi: 10.1007/s40273-020-00913-7
2025
Journal Article
Valuation of the Alzheimer's Disease 5 Dimensions Instrument: A Discrete Choice Experiment With Life Duration in Chile
Araya-Ríos, Daniel A., Nguyen, Kim-Huong, Comans, Tracy A. and Trépel, Dominic (2025). Valuation of the Alzheimer's Disease 5 Dimensions Instrument: A Discrete Choice Experiment With Life Duration in Chile. Value in Health Regional Issues, 50 101148, 101148. doi: 10.1016/j.vhri.2025.101148
2025
Journal Article
Trajectories of health-related quality of life and their association with disability in older Australians
Keramat, Syed Afroz, Nguyen, Nhi, Kenny, Danelle, Hashmi, Rubayyat and Comans, Tracy (2025). Trajectories of health-related quality of life and their association with disability in older Australians. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 135 105864, 105864. doi: 10.1016/j.archger.2025.105864
2025
Journal Article
Long-Term Care Staffing: Associations with Facility Characteristics, Residents’ Experience, and Quality Measures
Harrison, Stephanie L., Harries, Dylan, Fu, Hoi Man, Caughey, Gillian E., Comans, Tracy, Corlis, Megan and Inacio, Maria C. (2025). Long-Term Care Staffing: Associations with Facility Characteristics, Residents’ Experience, and Quality Measures. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 26 (7) 105686, 105686-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jamda.2025.105686
2025
Journal Article
Identification of core outcomes for quality in routine care provided to people living with dementia in Australia: a multilevel modified Delphi consensus study
Kenny, Danelle, Welch, Alyssa, Dao-Tran, Tiet-Hanh, Lendich, Karyn, Brittain, Debbie, Thompson, Jane, Parkin, Bronte, Nunn, Jack, O’Keefe, Fleur, Semler, Ruth, Davies, Benedict and Comans, Tracy (2025). Identification of core outcomes for quality in routine care provided to people living with dementia in Australia: a multilevel modified Delphi consensus study. BMJ Open, 15 (6) e096059, e096059-6. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-096059
2025
Journal Article
Estimated health and economic effects associated with over- and under-exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation in Australia and New Zealand using the SUNEX simulation model
Collins, Louisa G., Elliott, Thomas M., Webb, Ann, Reid, Ian R., Sinclair, Craig, Comans, Tracy, Karnon, Jonathan, Foeglein, Anna, van Gorp, Karen, Fanning, Vanessa and Neale, Rachel E. (2025). Estimated health and economic effects associated with over- and under-exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation in Australia and New Zealand using the SUNEX simulation model. Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences, 24 (6) 100234, 1-14. doi: 10.1007/s43630-025-00726-7
2025
Journal Article
Psychological distress and productivity loss: a longitudinal analysis of Australian working adults
Keramat, Syed Afroz, Comans, Tracy, Pearce, Alison, Basri, Rabeya, Hashmi, Rubayyat and Dissanayaka, Nadeeka N. (2025). Psychological distress and productivity loss: a longitudinal analysis of Australian working adults. The European Journal of Health Economics, 1-22. doi: 10.1007/s10198-025-01764-9
2025
Journal Article
Deterioration of health-related quality of life: the hidden health burden of informal caregiving
Keramat, Syed Afroz, Sarker, Prianka Maria, Comans, Tracy, Brooks, Deborah and Dissanayaka, Nadeeka N. (2025). Deterioration of health-related quality of life: the hidden health burden of informal caregiving. The European Journal of Health Economics, 1-24. doi: 10.1007/s10198-025-01776-5
2025
Other Outputs
Data : Heuristics and Biases in Home Care Package Resource Allocation
Kenny, Danelle, Comans, Tracy and Breig, Zachary (2025). Data : Heuristics and Biases in Home Care Package Resource Allocation. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.48610/b2b5de7
2025
Journal Article
Emerging Models of Care Using IT in Long-Term/Post-Acute Care: A Comparative Analysis of Human and AI–Driven Qualitative Insights
Alexander, Gregory L., Livingstone, Anne, Han, Soojeong, Chapman, Wendy, Comans, Tracy, Demiris, George, Fisk, Malcolm, Fossum, Mariann, Fung, Celeste, Kennedy, Rosemary, O’Malley, Terrence A., Skubic, Marjorie, Adler-Milstein, Julia, Bakken, Suzanne, Bardakh, Alex, Bjarnadottir, Ragnhildur I., Bonner, Alice, Bronas, Ulf B., Brooks, Sam, Buckley, Jennene, Ciolek, Daniel E., Courtney, Karen, Masterson Creber, Ruth, Dougherty, Michelle, den Ouden, Marjolein, Galambos, Colleen, Lai, Rose, Latz, Robert, Longobardi, Isaac ... Topaz, Maxim (2025). Emerging Models of Care Using IT in Long-Term/Post-Acute Care: A Comparative Analysis of Human and AI–Driven Qualitative Insights. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 51 (4), 6-11. doi: 10.3928/00989134-20250307-01
2025
Journal Article
Study protocol for the Australasian Cerebral Palsy Musculoskeletal Health Network (AusCP MSK) prospective cohort study: early detection of musculoskeletal complications in young children with moderate to severe cerebral palsy (GMFCS III–V)
Munns, Craig F, Bentley, Laura A, Boyd, Roslyn N, Brookes, Denise, Taylor, Maddison J, Pivonka, Peter, Nassar, Natasha, Trost, Stewart G, Little, J Paige, Tucker, Kylie, Burns, Joshua, Sakzewski, Leanne, Badawi, Nadia, Ware, Robert S, Comans, Tracy, Willoughby, Kate L and Paget, Simon (2025). Study protocol for the Australasian Cerebral Palsy Musculoskeletal Health Network (AusCP MSK) prospective cohort study: early detection of musculoskeletal complications in young children with moderate to severe cerebral palsy (GMFCS III–V). BMJ Open, 15 (4) e095526, e095526. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-095526
2025
Journal Article
The estimation of health state utility values for psychological distress in Australia: implications for future economic evaluations
Keramat, Syed Afroz, Comans, Tracy, Basri, Rabeya, Bailey, Daniel, Brooks, Deborah and Dissanayaka, Nadeeka N. (2025). The estimation of health state utility values for psychological distress in Australia: implications for future economic evaluations. Value in Health, 28 (3), 368-378. doi: 10.1016/j.jval.2024.12.002
2025
Journal Article
Decisions, decisions: observations of resource allocation under consumer-directed care
Kenny, Danelle, Nguyen, Kim-Huong, Breig, Zachary, Friesen, Lana and Comans, Tracy (2025). Decisions, decisions: observations of resource allocation under consumer-directed care. Healthcare, 13 (5) 516, 1-13. doi: 10.3390/healthcare13050516
2025
Journal Article
Characteristics and longitudinal clinical outcomes of people with type 2 diabetes in regional areas accessing a tertiary telehealth service: a retrospective cohort study
Tornvall, Ida, Bennetts, Denise, Balasooriya, Namal N., Comans, Tracy, Russell, Anthony W. and Menon, Anish (2025). Characteristics and longitudinal clinical outcomes of people with type 2 diabetes in regional areas accessing a tertiary telehealth service: a retrospective cohort study. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 1357633X251314290. doi: 10.1177/1357633x251314290
2025
Journal Article
Enhanced Advance care planning and life Review Longitudinal Intervention (EARLI): protocol for a cluster randomized controlled cross-over trial of life story work and facilitated advance care planning among older Australian adults in community settings
Karusoo-Musumeci, Ava, Yeoh, Ling, Walton, Rebecca, Dao-Tran, Tiet-Hanh, Halcomb, Elizabeth, Auret, Kirsten A., Clayton, Josephine M., Kurrle, Susan, Campbell, Elissa, Hilgeman, Michelle, Sinclair, Ron, Meller, Anne, Towler, Simon, Edwards, Caroline E., Comans, Tracy and Sinclair, Craig (2025). Enhanced Advance care planning and life Review Longitudinal Intervention (EARLI): protocol for a cluster randomized controlled cross-over trial of life story work and facilitated advance care planning among older Australian adults in community settings. Contemporary Clinical Trials, 149 107795, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.cct.2024.107795
2025
Journal Article
Healthcare spending and factors associated with fall injury in Australia residential aged care: a cohort analysis
Okafor, Charles, Balasooriya, Namal N., Page, Amy T., Hill, Anne-Marie, Etherton-Beer, Christopher D. and Comans, Tracy (2025). Healthcare spending and factors associated with fall injury in Australia residential aged care: a cohort analysis. Injury Prevention. doi: 10.1136/ip-2024-045516
2025
Journal Article
Baseline Characteristics of Frailty and Disease Stage in Older People Living With CKD
Logan, Benignus, Pascoe, Elaine M., Viecelli, Andrea K., Johnson, David W., Comans, Tracy, Hawley, Carmel M., Hickey, Laura E., Janda, Monika, Jaure, Allison, Kalaw, Emarene, Kiriwandeniya, Charani, Matsuyama, Misa, Mihala, Gabor, Nguyen, Kim-Huong, Pole, Jason D., Polkinghorne, Kevan R., Pond, Constance, Raj, Rajesh, Reidlinger, Donna M., Scholes-Robertson, Nicole, Valks, Andrea, Wong, Germaine, Hubbard, Ruth E. and on behalf of The GOAL Trial Investigators (2025). Baseline Characteristics of Frailty and Disease Stage in Older People Living With CKD. Kidney International Reports, 10 (1), 120-133. doi: 10.1016/j.ekir.2024.10.009
2025
Journal Article
Are people with diabetes mHealth-ready? Smartphone utilisation in a socioeconomically marginalised urban Australian general practitioner-led diabetes clinic
Chua, David, Vasconcelos Silve, Carina, Hedfi, Souhayel, Pointon, Keren, Comans, Tracy A., Mayr, Hannah L., Janda, Monika, Russell, Anthony W. and Menon, Anish (2025). Are people with diabetes mHealth-ready? Smartphone utilisation in a socioeconomically marginalised urban Australian general practitioner-led diabetes clinic. Australian Health Review, 49 (3), 3. doi: 10.1071/ah24289
2024
Journal Article
The Australian Frailty Network: Development of a consumer‐focussed national response to frailty
Reid, Natasha, Young, Adrienne, Baldassar, Loretta, Christoffersen, Anja, Comans, Tracy, Conroy, Simon, Etherton‐Beer, Christopher, Ferris, Jason, Singh, Maria Fiatarone, Fox, Sarah, Gordon, Emily H., Ghosh, Manonita, Guha, Chandana, Hilmer, Sarah, Kouladjian O’Donnell, Lisa, Logan, Benignus, Ludlow, Kristiana, Miller, Michelle, Morgan, Mark, Mudge, Alison, Muscedere, John, Reidlinger, Donna, Rockwood, Kenneth, Saunders, Rosemary, Ward, David, Yates, Paul and Hubbard, Ruth E. (2024). The Australian Frailty Network: Development of a consumer‐focussed national response to frailty. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 43 (4), 852-860. doi: 10.1111/ajag.13365
2024
Journal Article
A cost-effectiveness evaluation of a dietitian-delivered telephone coaching program during pregnancy for preventing gestational diabetes mellitus
de Jersey, Susan, Keramat, Syed Afroz, Chang, Angela, Meloncelli, Nina, Guthrie, Taylor, Eakin, Elizabeth and Comans, Tracy (2024). A cost-effectiveness evaluation of a dietitian-delivered telephone coaching program during pregnancy for preventing gestational diabetes mellitus. Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation, 22 (1) 18, 18. doi: 10.1186/s12962-024-00520-9
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
- Professor Tracy Comans is:
- Not available for supervision
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Improving diabetes care with digital health
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Kim-Huong Nguyen, Dr David Chua
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Doctor Philosophy
Heuristics and Biases in Budgeting Decisions for Home Care Packages Under Consumer-directed Care Funding Model
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Len Gray, Dr Kim-Huong Nguyen, Dr Zachary Breig
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Doctor Philosophy
DEVELOPMENT OF A PICTURE-BASED QUALITY-OF-LIFE ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Anthony Angwin, Professor Nadeeka Dissanayaka
Completed supervision
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Quality measurement in aged care to inform economic analyses
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Kim-Huong Nguyen
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the use of causal inference in infectious disease epidemiology
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Mr Mark Chatfield, Professor Lisa Hall
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Embracing Digital Health: Investigating the potential of an mHealth-supported model of care for type 2 diabetes in regional, rural, and remote Queensland
Associate Advisor
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Telerehabilitation in the management of chronic musculoskeletal conditions: an implementation science approach
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Shaun O'Leary, Professor Trevor Russell
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