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Professor Tracy Comans
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Tracy Comans

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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

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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213 works between 2008 and 2025

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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

Valuing the AD-5D dementia utility instrument: an estimation of a general population tariff

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

Valuation of the Alzheimer's Disease 5 Dimensions Instrument: A Discrete Choice Experiment With Life Duration in Chile

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

Trajectories of health-related quality of life and their association with disability in older Australians

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

Long-Term Care Staffing: Associations with Facility Characteristics, Residents’ Experience, and Quality Measures

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

Identification of core outcomes for quality in routine care provided to people living with dementia in Australia: a multilevel modified Delphi consensus study

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

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

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

Psychological distress and productivity loss: a longitudinal analysis of Australian working adults

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

Deterioration of health-related quality of life: the hidden health burden of informal caregiving

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

Data : Heuristics and Biases in Home Care Package Resource Allocation

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

Emerging Models of Care Using IT in Long-Term/Post-Acute Care: A Comparative Analysis of Human and AI–Driven Qualitative Insights

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

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)

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

The estimation of health state utility values for psychological distress in Australia: implications for future economic evaluations

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

Decisions, decisions: observations of resource allocation under consumer-directed care

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

Characteristics and longitudinal clinical outcomes of people with type 2 diabetes in regional areas accessing a tertiary telehealth service: a retrospective cohort study

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

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

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

Healthcare spending and factors associated with fall injury in Australia residential aged care: a cohort analysis

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

Baseline Characteristics of Frailty and Disease Stage in Older People Living With CKD

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

Are people with diabetes mHealth-ready? Smartphone utilisation in a socioeconomically marginalised urban Australian general practitioner-led diabetes clinic

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

The Australian Frailty Network: Development of a consumer‐focussed national response to frailty

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

A cost-effectiveness evaluation of a dietitian-delivered telephone coaching program during pregnancy for preventing gestational diabetes mellitus

Funding

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2028
    The clinical and cost effectiveness of the Action Falls rehabilitation programme compared to usual care alone to reduce falls in stroke survivors (The FISS-AUSTRALIA trial)
    NHMRC-National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Collaborative Research Grants
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2029
    Derivation, Validation and Implementation of a Digital Frailty Index for Acute Care Settings in Queensland
    NHMRC Partnership Projects
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2028
    The clinical and cost-effectiveness of lumbar fusion surgery for patients with persistent, severe low back pain: FusiOn veRsus bEst coNServative Care (the FORENSIC trial)
    NHMRC-National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Collaborative Research Grants
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2027
    Australian Cerebral Palsy Musculoskeletal Health Network
    NHMRC MRFF EPCDR - Chronic Musculoskeletal Conditions in Children and Adolescents
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2027
    Frailty KIT: An Australian Frailty Network to Create Knowledge, Implement Findings and Support Training
    NHMRC MRFF Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2028
    ACTIVE KNEECAPs! tArgeted effeCTIVE treatments for adolescent KNEECAP pain
    NHMRC MRFF EPCDR - Chronic Musculoskeletal Conditions in Children and Adolescents
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2027
    Optimising functional and social independence and safety of older people living with dementia in care homes: Implementation research (NHMRC Partnership Projects administered by University of Sydney)
    University of Sydney
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2027
    Reverse or Anatomical (replacement) for Painful Shoulder Osteoarthritis: Differences between Interventions. Acronym; RAPSODI (NHMRC-NIHR grant administered by Deakin University).
    Deakin University
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2026
    Centre of Research Excellence - REduce the burden of antimicrobial reSistance through oPtimal, persONalised Dosing (RESPOND)
    NHMRC Centres of Research Excellence
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2026
    The Enhanced Advance care planning & life Review Longitudinal Intervention (EARLI) study: Increasing proactive care planning in Australian community aged care settings (NHMRC TCR administered by UNSW)
    University of New South Wales
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2026
    ACTIVE STRIDES-CP: Randomised trial of Intensive Rehabilitation (Combined Intensive Gait and Cycling Training) for children with moderate to severe bilateral cerebral palsy
    NHMRC Clinical Trials and Cohort Studies Grants
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2026
    School Readiness child outcomes of early neuroprotection/ early neurorehabilitation for infants at high risk of Cerebral Palsy- in the first 2,000 days
    NHMRC MRFF PPHR - Maternal Health and First 2000 Days, Early Childhood, and Exercise and Nutrition
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2026
    4CD - Connecting Care for Complex Chronic Disease - Diabetes [REMODeL an Integrated Model of Care for Diabetes (Re-IMCD)] (Metro South HHS Research Support Scheme grant administered by MNHHS)
    Metro South Health Research Support Scheme Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2025
    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
    NHMRC Targeted Research
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2023 - 2024
    To know me is to understand me: Digital life story packages in dementia care transitions (MRFF DAAC externally led by Australian National University (ANU)
    The Australian National University
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2024
    Evaluation of primary care and help-seeking promotion programs to increase dementia diagnosis and early treatment (MRFF DAAC Grant administered by University of Sydney)
    University of Sydney
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2022
    Equity Framework: System Analysis
    Health and Wellbeing Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2022
    Taking a whole of day approach to optimising activity to prevent dementia in people with type 2 diabetes (NHMRC Boosting Dementia Research Grant led by USQ)
    University of Southern Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2024
    The harms and benefits of sun exposure: striking the right balance (Cancer Australia PdCCRS grant led by QIMR Berghofer)
    QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2024
    Alignment, Harmonisation, and Results: translating Core Outcome Measures to Improve Care (COM-IC) for People Living with Dementia into Australian practice
    NHMRC MRFF Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission
    Open grant
  • 2021
    Digital Hospital: A cost-benefit analysis to inform business cases
    Queensland Health
    Open grant
  • 2021
    Taking a whole of day approach to optimising activity to prevent dementia in people with type 2 diabetes
    Boosting Dementia Research Grants (PR5): Implementing Dementia Risk Reduction and Prevention Research
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2022
    Improving Australia's Dementia Statistic
    Boosting Dementia Research Grants Scheme (PR6): Improving Dementia Data and Methods
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2022
    Implementation of GLA:D in Queensland public health services: towards a standardised non-surgical management approach for hip and knee osteoarthritis
    Metro North Hospital and Health Service
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    A trial to evaluate innovative models of respite care. Implementing an inter-generational community day care centre for Australians living with cognitive decline (and carers) and younger...
    Griffith University
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2019
    Develop a preference based measure to value quality of life for people with a diagnosis of dementia or cognitive decline - under 9100000 (NHMRC Partnership Centre administered by University Sydney)
    University of Sydney
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2021
    Ensuring the sustainability of care for people with dementia now and into the future
    NHMRC Boosting Dementia Research Leadership Fellowship
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2019
    Sustainable, Cost Effective, Smart Assisted Independent Living - Smarter Safer Homes (SCEFSAIL-SSH) (DACS grant administered by CSIRO)
    CSIRO
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2019
    The Partnership Centre on Dealing with Cognitive and Related Functional Decline in Older People (NHMRC Partnership Centre administered by The University of Sydney)
    University of Sydney
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2017
    A workplace-based exercise intervention to prevent and reduce the economic and personal burden of non-specific neck pain in the office personnel
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant

Supervision

Availability

Professor Tracy Comans is:
Not available for supervision

Supervision history

Current supervision

Completed supervision

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