Overview
Background
Judith Coombes has graduated with a BPharm, a PhD and Graduate Certificate in Higher Education from the University of Queensland. She has also completed a Master of Science in Clinical Pharmacy at the University of Brighton(UK). Her PhD is titled “A conversation about medications after a stroke”.
She has held an adjunct senior lecturer appointment with the School of pharmacy, University of Queensland since 2024. She held a Conjoint appointment as a lecturer with the School of Pharmacy at the University of Queensland since 1996 until 2024. She has been an Advanced Pharmacist for Education at Princess Alexandra Hospital since from 1996 until 2024.
Judith maintains an interest in quality use of medicine (QUM), medication taking behaviour by patients and practitioner development.
Availability
- Dr Judith Coombes is:
- Not available for supervision
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Pharmacy, The University of Queensland
- Masters (Coursework) of Science, University of Brighton
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, The University of Queensland
Works
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2017
Journal Article
Acceptance and attitudes of healthcare staff towards the introduction of clinical pharmacy service: a descriptive cross-sectional study from a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka
Shanika, Lelwala Guruge Thushani, Wijekoon, Chandrani Nirmala, Jayamanne, Shaluka, Coombes, Judith, Coombes, Ian, Mamunuwa, Nilani, Dawson, Andrew Hamilton and De Silva, Hithanadura Asita (2017). Acceptance and attitudes of healthcare staff towards the introduction of clinical pharmacy service: a descriptive cross-sectional study from a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka. BMC Health Services Research, 17 (1) 46, 46-46. doi: 10.1186/s12913-017-2001-1
2016
Journal Article
Adverse Drug reactions and associated factors in a cohort of Sri Lankan patients with non-communicable chronic diseases
Shanika, L.G.T., Jayamanne, S., Coombes, J., Coombes, I. and Wijekoon, C.N. (2016). Adverse Drug reactions and associated factors in a cohort of Sri Lankan patients with non-communicable chronic diseases. Pharmaceutical Journal of Sri Lanka, 6, 2-8. doi: 10.4038/pjsl.v6i0.9
2016
Conference Publication
A Conversation About Stroke Medications: Using Patient Perceptions to Personalise Educational Messages
Coombes, J. A., Cottrell, N., Whitty, J. and Rowett, D. (2016). A Conversation About Stroke Medications: Using Patient Perceptions to Personalise Educational Messages. Asia Pacific Stroke Conference 2016, Brisbane, Qld, Australia, 14-17 July 2016. BASEL: Karger. doi: 10.1159/000447732
2015
Journal Article
Clinical pharmacy in Sri Lanka: translating training into practice
Coombes, Ian, Coombes, Judith and Dawson, Andrew (2015). Clinical pharmacy in Sri Lanka: translating training into practice. Journal of Pharmacy and Practice Research, 45 (4), 392-393. doi: 10.1002/jppr.1161
2014
Journal Article
A pilot study to assess the appropriateness of prescribing from a randomised controlled trial of collaborative prescribing in a surgical pre admission clinic
Hale, Andrew, Martin, Jennifer H, Coombes, Ian, McDougall, David, Coombes, Judith and Nissen, Lisa (2014). A pilot study to assess the appropriateness of prescribing from a randomised controlled trial of collaborative prescribing in a surgical pre admission clinic. Journal of Pharmaceutical Care & Health Systems, 1 (3), 1-6.
2013
Conference Publication
Use of the STOPP/START tool to assess medication use in a cohort of older patients
Coombes, Judith and Scott, I. (2013). Use of the STOPP/START tool to assess medication use in a cohort of older patients. 39th SHPA National Conference, Cairns, Australia, 19-22 September 2013.
2013
Journal Article
Collaborating to develop clinical pharmacy teaching in Sri Lanka
Coombes, I. D., Fernando, G., Wickramaratne, M., Peters, N. B., Lynch, C. B., Lum, E. and Coombes, J. A. (2013). Collaborating to develop clinical pharmacy teaching in Sri Lanka. Pharmacy Education, 13 (1), 29-35.
2013
Conference Publication
Medications prescribed for stroke prevention: a challenge to meet the guidelines
Lo, Andy, Murphy, Kathleen and Coombes, Judith (2013). Medications prescribed for stroke prevention: a challenge to meet the guidelines. 39th SHPA National Conference, Cairns, Australia, 19-22 September 2013.
2013
Conference Publication
Assessing the impact of a 13-week trial of extending clinical pharmacy services to the emergency department
Currey, Elizabeth, Mehta, Abhishek, Winckel, Karl and Coombes, Judith (2013). Assessing the impact of a 13-week trial of extending clinical pharmacy services to the emergency department. 39th SHPA National Conference, Cairns, Australia, 19-22 September 2013.
2012
Conference Publication
Visualising communication networks to improve use of medicines in elderly residents across care sites
Smith, Alesha, Pulver, Lisa, Coombes, Judith and Tett, Susan E. (2012). Visualising communication networks to improve use of medicines in elderly residents across care sites. National Medicines Symposium 2012, Sydneay, Australia, 24-25 May 2012.
2011
Book
Multicentre drug use evaluation in hospitals. QUM in hospitals: Queensland
Tett, Susan, Coombes, Judith and Pulver, Lisa (2011). Multicentre drug use evaluation in hospitals. QUM in hospitals: Queensland. St. Lucia, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland.
2010
Journal Article
Improvement in pharmacist's performance facilitated by an adapted competency-based general level framework
Coombes, Ian, Avent, Minyon, Cardiff, Lynda, Bettenay, Karen, Coombes, Judith, Whitfield, Karen, Stokes, Julie, Davies, Graham and Bates, Ian (2010). Improvement in pharmacist's performance facilitated by an adapted competency-based general level framework. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 40 (2), 111-118. doi: 10.1002/j.2055-2335.2010.tb00517.x
2010
Conference Publication
Student learning gains from the final year Pharmacy student Quality Use of medicine (QUM) experiential placements
McKauge, Leigh, Coombes, Judith and Cottrell, Neil (2010). Student learning gains from the final year Pharmacy student Quality Use of medicine (QUM) experiential placements. ANZAME10: Overcoming BARRIERS, RE(E)Forming professional practice, Townsville, QLD, Australia, 13-16 July 2010.
2009
Journal Article
The Queensland experience of participation in a national drug use evaluation project - Community-Acquired Pneumonia-Towards Improving Outcomes Nationally (CAPTION)
Pulver, Lisa K., Tett, Susan E. and Coombes, Judith (2009). The Queensland experience of participation in a national drug use evaluation project - Community-Acquired Pneumonia-Towards Improving Outcomes Nationally (CAPTION). BMC Pulmonary Medicine, 9 (1) 38, 1-6. doi: 10.1186/1471-2466-9-38
2009
Book
Discharge management of acute coronary syndromes project (DMACS) Queensland Arm
Tett, Susan, Coombes, Judith, Pulver, Lisa and Taylor, Donna (2009). Discharge management of acute coronary syndromes project (DMACS) Queensland Arm. St. Lucia, QLD Australia: The University of Queensland.
2008
Book
Multicentre drug use evaluation in hospitals: Acute Postoperative Pain Management Project APOP
Pulver, Lisa, Taylor, Donna, Tett, Susan E., Coombes, Judith and Petrie, Andrew (2008). Multicentre drug use evaluation in hospitals: Acute Postoperative Pain Management Project APOP. Not available:
2008
Conference Publication
Involvement in a national multicentre DUE: An evaluation by participating Queensland hospitals
Coombes, J. A., Pulver, L. K., Taylor, D. R. and Tett, S. E. (2008). Involvement in a national multicentre DUE: An evaluation by participating Queensland hospitals. 2008 National Medicines Symposium, Canberra, Australia, 14-16 May 2008.
2008
Journal Article
Why do interns make prescribing errors? A qualitative study
Coombes, I. D., Stowasser, D. A., Coombes, J. A. and Mitchell, C. A. (2008). Why do interns make prescribing errors? A qualitative study. Medical Journal of Australia, 188 (2), 89-94. doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2008.tb01529.x
2007
Conference Publication
Why Do Interns Make Mistakes? Explanations and Solutions
Coombes, I., Mitchell, C., Coombes, J. and Stowasser, D. (2007). Why Do Interns Make Mistakes? Explanations and Solutions. SHPA 28th Federal Conference 2007, Convention Centre, Sydney Australia, 8-11 November 2007.
2007
Conference Publication
Supporting the “Sole”
Poulsen, L., Coombes, J. and Nissen, L. (2007). Supporting the “Sole”. Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia 28th Federal Conference, Sydney, Australia, 8 - 11 November 2007.
Funding
Past funding
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