Overview
Background
Treasure McGuire graduated with a Bachelor of Pharmacy and a Bachelor of Science (Pharmacology) from the University of Queensland UQ). She also completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy and Graduate Certificate in Higher Education at UQ. In 2005, she completed her PhD in the School of Population Health, UQ, entitled Consumer medicines call centres: a medication liaison model of pharmaceutical care.
She has held a sennior conjoint appointment between the School of Pharmacy, UQ and Mater Pharmacy, Mater Health, Brisbane since 1996, and was appointed as a Senior Lecturer in 2006. In her Mater role, she has been Assistant Director of Pharmacy (Practice and Development) over this same time period. At UQ, she coordinates a graduate clinical pharmacy course within the Master of Clinical Pharmacy program. In 2016, this program received a UQ Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences Team Award for Programs that Enhance Learning and in 2017 a citation in the University of Queensland Award for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.
Treasure’s research is translational, focussing on patient centred-care and quality use of medicines in the domains of medicines information, evidence-based practice, medication safety, reproductive health, complementary medicines, communicable diseases and interprofessional education. She is a Fellow of the Australian College of Pharmacy and a Fellow of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia.In recognition of her services to medicines information, she received the Lilly International Fellowship in Hospital Pharmacy and the Bowl of Hygeia of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia. In 2015, she was the recipient of the Sr Eileen Pollard Medal (Mater Research-UQ) for excellence in incorporating research into clinical care provision.
Availability
- Dr Treasure McGuire is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Postgraduate Diploma, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Women's health
particularly medicines use in pregnancy and breastfeeding
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Consumer health and medicines information seeking behaviour
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Complementary medicines
Use, evidence of efficacy and safety
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Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacovigilance
medication use and safety
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Interprofessional education
Research impacts
Experienced academic in pharmacology and therapeutics with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in clinical research, governance, medical education, medicines information and clinical trials.
Works
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2017
Journal Article
Sexual health: management of erectile dysfunction
McGuire, Treasure (2017). Sexual health: management of erectile dysfunction. The Australian Journal of Pharmacy, 76-83.
2017
Journal Article
Children's medicine: what do consumers really want to know?
Crunkhorn, Clara, van Driel, Mieke, Nguyen, Van and McGuire, Treasure (2017). Children's medicine: what do consumers really want to know?. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 53 (2), 155-162. doi: 10.1111/jpc.13339
2017
Journal Article
What do health consumers want to know about childhood vaccination? An evaluation of data from an Australian medicines call centre
Mus, Marnix, Kreijkamp-Kaspers, Sanne, McGuire, Treasure, Deckx, Laura and van Driel, Mieke (2017). What do health consumers want to know about childhood vaccination? An evaluation of data from an Australian medicines call centre. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 41 (1), 74-79. doi: 10.1111/1753-6405.12607
2017
Conference Publication
Future proofing our profession: How does postgraduate study in clinical pharmacy change pharmacists' perceptions of their role and practice?
McGuire, T. M., Burrows, J. B. and Luetsch, K. (2017). Future proofing our profession: How does postgraduate study in clinical pharmacy change pharmacists' perceptions of their role and practice?. Monash Pharmacy Education Symposium, Prato Monash Centre, Tuscany Italy, 9-12 July 2017.
2017
Conference Publication
The emerging role of metformin in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: - Study of collaboration between prescribing practitioners and allied health professionals in the care of women with hyperglycaemia in pregnancy.
Gray, S., McGuire, T.M., Cohen, N. and Little, P.J. (2017). The emerging role of metformin in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: - Study of collaboration between prescribing practitioners and allied health professionals in the care of women with hyperglycaemia in pregnancy.. ADEA conference, Perth, WA. Australia, 30 August 2017.
2017
Conference Publication
Use of hormone therapy for menopause in Australia over two decades: does the change in evidence matter?
Natari, R. B., McGuire, T. M., Clavarino, A. M., Dingle, K. D. and Hollingworth, S. A. (2017). Use of hormone therapy for menopause in Australia over two decades: does the change in evidence matter?. ACPE 2017, PACE, Brisbane, 29-31 October 2017.
2017
Conference Publication
What do women want to know about menopausal symptoms management: An Australian medicines call centre analysis.
Natari, R. B., McGuire, T. M., Clavarino, A. M., Dingle, K. D. and Hollingworth, S. A. (2017). What do women want to know about menopausal symptoms management: An Australian medicines call centre analysis.. APSA-ASCEPT 2017 Joint Scientific Meeting, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Australa, 5-8 December 2017.
2017
Book Chapter
McGuire, T. (contributing author) In: Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia Committee of Specialty Practice in Medicines Information and NSW Specialist Interest Group (Medicines Information). Australian Medicines Information Procedure Manual, 2nd edition.
McGuire, T. (2017). McGuire, T. (contributing author) In: Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia Committee of Specialty Practice in Medicines Information and NSW Specialist Interest Group (Medicines Information). Australian Medicines Information Procedure Manual, 2nd edition.. Australian Medicines Information Procedure Manual. (pp. ---) edited by Elizabeth Anderson. Melbourne, VIC Australia: Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia.
2017
Conference Publication
Questions from Australian public and health professionals on medication use in breastfeeding: Comparative call analysis of two national medicines call centres
McGuire, Treasure, Stephens, Amelia, Brodribb, Wendy and Deckx, Laura (2017). Questions from Australian public and health professionals on medication use in breastfeeding: Comparative call analysis of two national medicines call centres. APSA-ASCEPT 2017 Joint Scientific Meeting, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Australia, 5-8 December 2017.
2017
Conference Publication
Walking in the patient’s shoes: changing medical students’ perspectives on adherence
McGuire, Treasure M. and Pache, David M. (2017). Walking in the patient’s shoes: changing medical students’ perspectives on adherence. Monash Pharmacy Education Symposium, Prato Monash Centre, Tuscany Italy, 9-12 July 2017.
2017
Conference Publication
What do patients taking antidepressants worry about? Analysis of a consumer medicines call centre in Australia
Van Driel, M., Hollingworth, S. A. and McGuire, T. (2017). What do patients taking antidepressants worry about? Analysis of a consumer medicines call centre in Australia. North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG) Annual Meeting, Montreal, Quebec, 17-21 November 17-21, 2017.
2017
Conference Publication
Consumer information gaps and concerns regarding opioid analgesics and anxiolytic/hypnotic/sedative medicines
Sidhu, K., McGuire, T., van Driel, M. and Hollingworth, S. (2017). Consumer information gaps and concerns regarding opioid analgesics and anxiolytic/hypnotic/sedative medicines. APSA-ASCEPT 2017 Joint Scientific Meeting, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Australa, 5-8 December 2017.
2017
Conference Publication
The bidirectional relationship between vasomotor symptoms and depression across the menopausal transition: A systematic review of longitudinal studies
Natari, R. B., Clavarino, A. M., McGuire, T. M., Dingle, K. D. and Hollingworth, S. A. (2017). The bidirectional relationship between vasomotor symptoms and depression across the menopausal transition: A systematic review of longitudinal studies. 16th International Congress of the International Federation of Psychiatric Epidemiology, Melbourne Convention Centre Melbourne Australia, 17-20 October 2017.
2017
Conference Publication
What do consumers want to know about their medicines? Consumer queries compared to medicines use.
McGuire, Treasure, Pache, David, Hollingworth, Samantha and van Driel, Mieke (2017). What do consumers want to know about their medicines? Consumer queries compared to medicines use.. ACPE 2017, PACE, Brisbane, 29-31 October 2017.
2017
Conference Publication
What do women want to know about menopausal symptoms management: An Australian medicines call centre analysis
Natari, R. B., McGuire, T. M., Clavarino, A. M., Dingle, K. D. and Hollingworth, S. A. (2017). What do women want to know about menopausal symptoms management: An Australian medicines call centre analysis. APSA-ASCEPT 2017 Joint Scientific Meeting, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 5-8 December 2017 .
2017
Conference Publication
Does consumer medicines interest reflect medicines use?
McGuire, T., Pache, D., Hollingworth, S. A. and van Driel, M. (2017). Does consumer medicines interest reflect medicines use?. Primary Health Care Research Conference (PHCRIS), Brisbane, 7-9 August 2017.
2017
Conference Publication
Antidepressants - the unanswered questions. Analysis of a consumer medicines call centre in Australia
Hollingworth, S., McGuire, T. and van Driel, M. (2017). Antidepressants - the unanswered questions. Analysis of a consumer medicines call centre in Australia. ACPE 2017, PACE, Brisbane, 29-31 October 2017.
2017
Conference Publication
The emerging role of metformin in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: - Study of collaboration between prescribing practitioners and allied health professionals in the care of women with hyperglycaemia in pregnancy.
Gray, S.G., McGuire, T.M., Cohen, N. and Little, P.J. (2017). The emerging role of metformin in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: - Study of collaboration between prescribing practitioners and allied health professionals in the care of women with hyperglycaemia in pregnancy.. ADIPS/SOMANZ Joint Scientific Meeting, Canberra, ACT, Australia, 20 October 2017.
2016
Journal Article
Medication overuse headache in Australia: a call for multidisciplinary efforts at prevention and treatment
Stark, Richard J., McGuire, Treasure and van Driel, Mieke L. (2016). Medication overuse headache in Australia: a call for multidisciplinary efforts at prevention and treatment. Medical Journal of Australia, 205 (6), 283-283. doi: 10.5694/mja16.00492
2016
Journal Article
Antipyretic and analgesic use in children
McGuire, T. (2016). Antipyretic and analgesic use in children. Retail Pharmacy, 68-71.
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
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- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Addressing early discontinuation of antidepressant treatment from a patient and health care professional perspective
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Maria Donald, Dr Sam Hollingworth
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Doctor Philosophy
Addressing early discontinuation of antidepressant treatment from a patient and health care professional perspective
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Maria Donald, Dr Sam Hollingworth
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Doctor Philosophy
Dynamics of patient-based benefit-risk assessment and information seeking for medication decision-making in chronic disease
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Helen Benham, Dr Sam Hollingworth
Completed supervision
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Off-label metformin in gestational diabetes: a mixed-method analysis of pharmacist and stakeholder perceptions of collaboration and practice
Associate Advisor
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Evolving management of menopausal symptoms in Australian women: Response to evidence changes about hormone therapy
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Sam Hollingworth
Media
Enquiries
Contact Dr Treasure McGuire directly for media enquiries about:
- complementary medicines
- consumer medicines help seeking behaviour
- interprofessional education
- medication safety
- pharmacovigilance
- toxicology
- women's health
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