Publications
Below is a selection of our publications.
Effect of asthma management with exhaled nitric oxide versus usual care on perinatal outcomes – Vanessa Murphy et al
Asthma exacerbations in pregnancy are associated with adverse perinatal outcomes. We aimed to determine whether fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FENO)-based asthma management improves perinatal outcomes compared to usual care.
A systematic assessment of online international breast density information – Brooke Nickel et al
This study aimed to systematically assess online international breast density information including recommendations to women.
Physiotherapists’ attitudes, views, and beliefs about Choosing Wisely recommendations: A qualitative study – Priti Kharel et al
This study explored physiotherapists' attitudes, views, and beliefs towards the Australian Physiotherapy Association's (APA) Choosing Wisely recommendations.
Adolescents’ self-efficacy and digital health literacy: a cross-sectional mixed methods study – Melody Taba
The internet and social media are increasingly popular sources of health information for adolescents. Using online health information requires digital health literacy, consisting of literacy, analytical skills and personal capabilities such as self-efficacy.
Interventions to improve media coverage of medical research: a codesigned feasibility and acceptability study with Australian journalists – Tessa Copp et al
Although the media can influence public perceptions and utilisation of healthcare, journalists generally receive no routine training in interpreting and reporting on medical research. This study aimed to codesign and assess the feasibility of a multicomponent training intervention for journalists in Australia.
Australian Women’s Intentions and Psychological Outcomes Related to Breast Density Notification and Information: A Randomized Clinical Trial – Hankiz Dolan et al
In this randomized clinical trial of 1420 women living in Australian jurisdictions without widespread breast density notification, women who viewed a hypothetical screening mammogram results letter with breast density notification and information were significantly more likely to report intention to seek supplemental screening and feeling [...]
COVID-19 Vaccine Misperceptions in a Community Sample of Adults Aged 18-49 Years in Australia – Kristen Pickles et al
Central to a successful population vaccination program is high uptake of vaccines. However, COVID-19 vaccine uptake may be impeded by beliefs based on misinformation. We sought to understand the prevalence and nature of misbeliefs about COVID-19 vaccines, and identify associated factors, shortly after commencement of [...]
Effects of awareness of breast cancer overdiagnosis among women with screen-detected or incidentally found breast cancer: a qualitative interview study – Kristen Pickles et al
A qualitative interview study using key components of a grounded theory analysis to explore experiences of women who identified themselves as having a possible breast cancer overdiagnosis.
Predictors of confidence and trust in government and institutions during the COVID-19 response in Australia – Brooke Nickel et al
Concern about misinformation and inattention to population health advice has highlighted the need to understand public confidence and trust in government and institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Editorial: 20 years after the start of international Shared Decision-Making activities: Is it time to celebrate? Probably… Paulina Bravo,…Kirsten McCaffery et al
The term shared decision-making (SDM) appeared in the 1980s, perhaps in education first, and then in a number of documents (President’s Commission and President’s Commission 1982; Jay Katz 1977; 1984). By the early 1990s, the term was becoming widely recognized and led to the first [...]