Publications
Below is a selection of our publications.
Journalists’ views on media coverage of medical tests and overdiagnosis: a qualitative study – Mary O’Keeffe et al
Promotional media coverage of early detection tests is an important driver of overdiagnosis. Following research evidence that global media coverage presents the benefits of testing healthy people far more frequently than harms, and gives little coverage to overdiagnosis, we sought to examine journalists’ views on [...]
Addressing Health Literacy in Patient Decision Aids: an Update from the International Patient Decision Aid Standards – Danielle Muscat et al
There is increasing recognition of the importance of addressing health literacy in patient decision aid (PtDA) development. An updated review as part of IPDAS 2.0 examined the extent to which PtDAs are designed to meet the needs of people with low health literacy/socially-disadvantaged populations.
The challenges with managing polycystic ovary syndrome: A qualitative study of women’s and clinicians’ experiences – Tessa Copp et al
To explore clinicians’ and women’s views and experiences with managing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Semi-structured interviews with 36 clinicians and 26 women with PCOS. Clinicians were recruited through advertising via relevant professional organisations, snowballing and contacting clinics across Australia.
Communication experiences in primary healthcare with refugees and asylum seekers: a literature review and narrative synthesis – Pinika Patel et al
Refugee and asylum seeker population numbers are rising in Western countries. Understanding the communication experiences, within healthcare encounters, for this population is important for providing better care and health outcomes. This review summarizes the literature on health consultation communication experiences of refugees and asylum seekers [...]
Psychosocial and clinical predictors of continued cancer screening in older adults – Jenna Smith et al
Many older adults (aged 75+) continue cancer screening despite guidelines suggesting they should not. Using mixed-methods, we examined psychosocial and clinical factors associated with continued breast/prostate screening.
The impact of theory-based messages on COVID-19 vaccination intentions: a structured summary of a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial – Ben Young et al
Uptake of vaccination against COVID-19 is key to controlling the pandemic. However, a significant proportion of people report that they do not intend to have a vaccine, often because of concerns they have about vaccine side effects or safety. This study will assess the impact [...]
Type 2 diabetes self-management schemas across diverse health literacy levels: a qualitative investigation – Julie Ayre et al
The aim of this study was to explore how people with diabetes and diverse health literacy levels conceptualise their experience and efforts to engage in self-management behaviours (their self-management 'schemas'). A qualitative design was applied. Twenty-six people in Sydney, Australia, took part in semi-structured interviews, [...]
Perceived public health threat a key factor for willingness to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Australia – Rachael Dodd et al (Preprint)
Vaccination rollout against COVID-19 has begun across multiple countries worldwide. Although the vaccine is free, rollout might still be compromised by hesitancy or concerns about COVID-19 vaccines.
Positive outcomes associated with the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia – Sam Cornell et al
A national online longitudinal survey in June 2020 investigated whether Australians have experienced any positive effects during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Participants (n=1370) were asked ‘In your life, have you experienced any positive effects from the COVID‐19 pandemic’ (yes/no) and also completed the World Health Organisation‐Five [...]
Polycystic ovary syndrome: why widening the diagnostic criteria may be harming women – Tessa Copp et al (Opinion)
The 2018 International Guidelines for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) were intended to standardise diagnosis and improve care, but they also endorsed the controversial Rotterdam diagnostic criteria. These include a larger pool of individuals than alternative definitions and turn many more women into PCOS patients. A growing body of research shows [...]