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Non-pharmacological Supportive Care Interventions during Immunotherapy for People with Cancer: A Systematic Scoping Review and Future Directions Open

M. Farley, Megan Crichton, Ashley Bigaran, Amy Barnes, Nicolas H. Hart , et al. · 2025

Purpose Immunotherapy has transformed cancer treatment and outcomes. Patients receiving immunotherapy often encounter immune-related and treatment-related adverse events, leading to substantial supportive care needs. Currently, no recommen…

Reporting quality of extended reality interventions in healthcare: towards a TIDieR XReporting checklist Open

Adrián Goldsworthy, Kimberly Alexander, Oystein Tronstad, Matthew Olsen, Lotti Tajouri · 2025

Extended reality (XR), including virtual, mixed and augmented reality, is increasingly being utilised within the healthcare industry to assist in providing education, clinical interventions, preparing for and undertaking clinical procedure…

Energy conservation education intervention for people with end-stage kidney disease receiving haemodialysis (EVEREST): A two-arm parallel group study Open

Sita Sharma, Kimberly Alexander, Theresa Green, Min Wu, Ann Bonner · 2025

Educational intervention about energy conservation for those on haemodialysis reduced fatigue and improved daily activities and health-related quality of life.

Co-Design and Evaluation Protocol for the RECOVER Model of Care After Childhood Cancer Treatment Open

Natalie Bradford, Christine Cashion, Erin Sharwood, Shelley Rumble, Paula Condon , et al. · 2025

Background: Advances in diagnosis and treatment have significantly increased survival rates for childhood cancer, leading to a growing population of long-term survivors. However, these survivors face substantial physical and psychological …

Implementation of Patient-Reported Outcomes in a Medical Oncology Setting (the iPROMOS Study): Type II Hybrid Implementation Study Open

Natasha Roberts, Anita Pelecanos, Kimberly Alexander, David Wyld, Monika Janda · 2024

Background Clinical trials have demonstrated that patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) can improve mortality and morbidity outcomes when used in clinical practice. Objective This study aimed to prospectively investigate the implementa…

Assessing genomics confidence and learning needs in Australian nurses and midwives: an educational program evaluation Open

Kimberly Alexander, Melanie Rolfe, Michael T. Gabbett · 2024

Introduction: The mainstreaming of genomics across healthcare specialties necessitates that all nurses and midwives have a high literacy in genomics. Methods: We aimed to design, develop, implement and evaluate a genomics education worksho…

A Comparison of the Application of Two Different Scoring Systems in a Patient With Upper Limb Necrotizing Fasciitis Open

Saskah Thompson, K. N. Cooper, Thalia Thomas, Kimberly Alexander, Shivaughn Hem‐Lee‐Forsyth · 2024

Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a life-threatening soft-tissue infection that requires early recognition and surgical debridement to ensure the best outcome for patients. The Laboratory Risk Indicator for Necrotizing Fasciitis (LRINEC) score…

Unleashing patient voices: empowering adverse event assessment with complete patient-reported outcomes Open

Thi Hanh Phung, Natalie Bradford, Erin Pitt, Kimberly Alexander · 2024

The 124-item patient reported-outcome common terminology criteria for adverse events (PRO-CTCAE) questionnaire, assessing 78 symptoms, is widely used in cancer clinical trials to identify side effects. However, its regular use in routine c…

Energy Conservation Education Intervention for People with End-Stage Kidney Disease Receiving Haemodialysis (Everest): A Cluster Randomised Control Trial Open

Sita Sharma, Kimberly Alexander, Theresa Green, Min Wu, Ann Bonner · 2024

The cancer nursing workforce in Australia: a national survey exploring determinants of job satisfaction Open

Natalie Bradford, Elizabeth Moore, Karen Taylor, Olivia Cook, Lucy Gent , et al. · 2023

The sensitivity and specificity of magnetic resonance imaging to predict seminal vesicle invasion in prostate cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open

P-J. Treacy, Sang Yull Kang, Sascha Karunaratne, Justin E. Bird, Kimberly Alexander , et al. · 2023

The role of magnetic resonance imaging and PSMA PET/CT for predicting seminal vesicle invasion in clinically significant prostate cancer: A multi-center retrospective cohort study Open

P-J. Treacy, Sang Yull Kang, D. Sitharthan, Sascha Karunaratne, Justin E. Bird , et al. · 2023

The effects of cancer clinical decision support systems on patient-reported outcomes: A systematic review Open

Erin Pitt, Natalie Bradford, Eden G. Robertson, Ursula M. Sansom‐Daly, Kimberly Alexander · 2023

Including patient-reported outcomes in the evaluation of DSS is critical to understand their impact. Inconsistencies in reporting of interventions may, however, be a contributing factor to heterogeneous effects of clinical DSS regarding a …

The Cancer Nursing workforce in Australia: a national survey exploring determinants of job satisfaction Open

Natalie Bradford, Elizabeth Moore, Karen Taylor, Olivia Cook, Lucy Gent , et al. · 2023

Background To maintain and improve the quality of the cancer nursing workforce, it is crucial to understand the factors that influence retention and job satisfaction. We aimed to investigate the characteristics of cancer nurses in Australi…

GSTM1 and GSTT1 polymorphisms associated with pain in a chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy cohort Open

Paul J. Dunn, Lyn R. Griffiths, Patsy Yates, Larisa M. Haupt, Kimberly Alexander · 2023

Purpose Chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a debilitating condition that is a direct consequence of receiving cancer treatment. The molecular aetiology of CIPN is not well understood, and it is theorised that there may be…

Assessment of Symptoms and Adverse Events Related to Immunotherapy in Patients With Cancer: An Integrative Review Open

Fatimah Ibrahim Y Alquzi, Alison Bowers, Kimberly Alexander, Natalie Bradford · 2023

Design and evaluation of a driver intent based mobile control interface for ground vehicles Open

Kimberly Alexander, John R. Wagner, Philip Pidgeon, Chengshi Wang · 2023

Design and evaluation of a driver intent based mobile control interface for ground vehicles Open

Chengshi Wang, Kimberly Alexander, Philip Pidgeon, John R. Wagner · 2023

The effects of cancer clinical decision support systems on patient-reported outcomes: A systematic review Open

Erin Pitt, Natalie Bradford, Eden G. Robertson, Ursula M. Sansom‐Daly, Kimberly Alexander · 2022

Background: The availability and implementation of high-quality decision-making support are integral to ensuring the delivery of quality cancer care and subsequently achieving positive patient outcomes and experiences. Decision Support Sys…

Energy conservation education intervention for people with end-stage kidney disease receiving haemodialysis (EVEREST): protocol for a cluster randomised control trial Open

Sita Sharma, Kimberly Alexander, Theresa Green, Min Wu, Ann Bonner · 2022

Introduction Multiple symptoms occur in people with kidney failure receiving haemodialysis (HD) and these symptoms have a negative impact on health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Fatigue, the most common symptom, is debilitating and diff…

Optimising symptom management in children with cancer using a novel mobile phone application: protocol for a controlled hybrid effectiveness implementation trial (RESPONSE) Open

Natalie Bradford, Paula Condon, Erin Pitt, Zephanie Tyack, Kimberly Alexander · 2021

ISPE20 Author Index Open

Mia Aakjær, Robertus van Aalst, Mustafa Van Abanoz, Ghada Mohammad Abdelwahab, Flavia Casale , et al. · 2021

Birth prevalence of phenylalanine hydroxylase deficiency: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis Open

Pamela K. Foreman, Andrea V. Margulis, Kimberly Alexander, Renée Shediac, Brian Calingaert , et al. · 2021

Background Phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) deficiency is an autosomal recessive disorder that results in elevated concentrations of phenylalanine (Phe) in the blood. If left untreated, the accumulation of Phe can result in profound neuroco…

Patient preferences for using technology in communication about symptoms post hospital discharge Open

Kimberly Alexander, Theodora Ogle, Hana Hoberg, Libbie Linley, Natalie Bradford · 2021

Additional file 2 of Birth prevalence of phenylalanine hydroxylase deficiency: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis Open

Pamela K. Foreman, Andrea V. Margulis, Kimberly Alexander, Renée Shediac, Brian Calingaert , et al. · 2021

Additional file 2. Data extraction table. 238 birth prevalence estimates from 85 publications.

The utility of the implementation science framework “Integrated Promoting Action on Research Implementation in Health Services” (i-PARIHS) and the facilitator role for introducing patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) in a medical oncology outpatient department Open

Natasha Roberts, Monika Janda, Angela M. Stover, Kimberly Alexander, David Wyld , et al. · 2020

Patient Preferences for Using Technology in Communication Post Hospital Discharge Open

Kimberly Alexander, Theodora Ogle, Hana Hoberg, Libbie Linley, Natalie Bradford · 2020

Background : Technology is increasingly transforming the way we interact with others and undertake activities in our daily lives. The healthcare setting has, however, been relatively slow to adopt technology solutions to facilitate communi…

Systematic review of the effectiveness of self-initiated interventions to decrease pain and sensory disturbances associated with peripheral neuropathy Open

Theodora Ogle, Kimberly Alexander, Christine Miaskowski, Patsy Yates · 2020

Purpose A small number of studies report that patients with peripheral neuropathy (PN) who engage in activities that promote a sense of personal well-being and provide physical, emotional, or spiritual comfort have a better quality of life…

TOGETHER THROUGH DEMENTIA: MEASURING RELATIONSHIP SATISFACTION FOR VETERANS WITH DEMENTIA AND THEIR SPOUSES Open

Julia Loup, Phoebe Block, Nathalie Rieder, Kimberly Alexander, Teddy Bishop , et al. · 2019

Current and prior relationship quality can have significant impacts on the mental and physical health of individuals with dementia (IWD) and their spousal caregivers (CGs). Yet, marital satisfaction is not often assessed. This poster exami…

ADAPTING MINDFULNESS-BASED COUNSELING FOR THE TELEPHONE: A PILOT STUDY FOR CAREGIVERS AND VETERANS WITH DEMENTIA Open

Michelle M. Hilgeman, Phoebe Block, Teddy Bishop, Kimberly Alexander, A. Lynn Snow · 2019

Optimizing Dementia Care in Veterans with Dementia is a randomized, controlled, pilot study examining outcomes for Veterans and their caregivers at 6- and 12-months for two telephone-based interventions: a) Benjamin Rose Institute’s (BRI) …

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