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View article: Aiming for high quality of care for completed resections and improved margin status in pancreatic cancer surgery
Aiming for high quality of care for completed resections and improved margin status in pancreatic cancer surgery Open
Timely progression to primary treatment had the most significant association with achieving complete resection status.
View article: Design of a Consensus Derived Synoptic Operative Report for Thyroid Surgery
Design of a Consensus Derived Synoptic Operative Report for Thyroid Surgery Open
Background The aim of this study was to develop a template for a synoptic operative report (SOR), for thyroid surgical data, and improve interdisciplinary communication and collaboration. Methods Twenty‐five expert endocrine surgeons, endo…
View article: Barriers and hurdles delaying governance approval for an ethically approved nationwide clinical trial in pancreatic cancer
Barriers and hurdles delaying governance approval for an ethically approved nationwide clinical trial in pancreatic cancer Open
Backgrounds Streamlined, expedited clinical research is fundamental to rapidly test, translate and implement novel treatments into routine care to improve patient outcomes. The National Mutual Acceptance (NMA) scheme was designed to expedi…
View article: SCANPatient: study protocol for a multi-centre, batched, stepped wedge, comparative effectiveness, randomised clinical trial of synoptic reporting of computerised tomography (CT) scans assessing cancers of the pancreas
SCANPatient: study protocol for a multi-centre, batched, stepped wedge, comparative effectiveness, randomised clinical trial of synoptic reporting of computerised tomography (CT) scans assessing cancers of the pancreas Open
Background Complete surgical removal of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is central to all curative treatment approaches for this aggressive disease, yet this is only possible in patients technically amenable to resection. Hence, an…
View article: The impact of delayed diagnosis and treatment due to COVID-19 on Australian thyroid cancer patients: a qualitative interview study
The impact of delayed diagnosis and treatment due to COVID-19 on Australian thyroid cancer patients: a qualitative interview study Open
Objectives The study aims to investigate the perceptions of patients with thyroid cancer on the potential impact of diagnosis and treatment delays during the COVID-19 pandemic. Design This study involved qualitative semi-structured telepho…
View article: PO-2 Characteristics of pancreatic cancer patients at initial presentation to palliative care
PO-2 Characteristics of pancreatic cancer patients at initial presentation to palliative care Open
Introduction Variations in access to palliative care (PC) in pancreatic cancer is poorly understood. We aimed to understand the health status of pancreatic cancer patients when presenting to PC. Methods PC users diagnosed with pancreatic c…
View article: Hereditary Endocrine Tumor Registries
Hereditary Endocrine Tumor Registries Open
Context Endocrine neoplasia syndromes are phenotypically complex, and there is a misconception that they are universally rare. Genetic alterations are increasingly recognized; however, true prevalence is unknown. The purpose of a clinical …
View article: Monitoring quality of care in hepatocellular carcinoma: A modified Delphi consensus
Monitoring quality of care in hepatocellular carcinoma: A modified Delphi consensus Open
Although there are several established international guidelines on the management of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), there is limited information detailing specific indicators of good quality care. The aim of this study was to develop a co…
View article: A qualitative investigation of the supportive care experiences of people living with pancreatic and oesophagogastric cancer
A qualitative investigation of the supportive care experiences of people living with pancreatic and oesophagogastric cancer Open
Background Pancreatic and oesophagogastric (OG) cancers have a dismal prognosis and high symptom burden, with supportive care forming an integral component of the care provided to patients. This study aimed to explore the supportive care e…
View article: Systematic review of the predictors of health service use in pancreatic cancer.
Systematic review of the predictors of health service use in pancreatic cancer. Open
Findings of this review may assist identification of vulnerable patient groups experiencing disparities in accessing and using treatments and therapies.
View article: 517Challenges in data linkage – experiences from an upper gastrointestinal cancer data linkage study
517Challenges in data linkage – experiences from an upper gastrointestinal cancer data linkage study Open
Background Linked, population-level data is valuable for mapping patterns of care and evaluating health service utilisation, particularly in difficult-to-reach populations. Upper gastrointestinal (UGI) cancers have a dismal prognosis, crea…
View article: Patterns and quality of care for patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in Victoria, Australia from 2016 - 2018
Patterns and quality of care for patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in Victoria, Australia from 2016 - 2018 Open
View article: Challenges in Data Linkage – Experiences from An Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer Data Linkage Study
Challenges in Data Linkage – Experiences from An Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer Data Linkage Study Open
IntroductionNearly one quarter of a million Australian workers experience a work injury annually and make a benefit claim through one of the nation’s eleven workers’ compensation (WC) systems. The total cost to Australian society has most …
View article: Factors influencing medical practitioner participation in population carrier screening for cystic fibrosis
Factors influencing medical practitioner participation in population carrier screening for cystic fibrosis Open
Background Cystic fibrosis (CF) carrier screening should be offered to people planning a pregnancy or in early pregnancy, according to current recommendations. However, research indicates rates of offering CF carrier screening are low. Hea…
View article: Development of a binational thyroid cancer clinical quality registry: a protocol paper
Development of a binational thyroid cancer clinical quality registry: a protocol paper Open
Introduction The occurrence of thyroid cancer is increasing throughout the developed world and since the 1990s has become the fastest increasing malignancy. In 2014, a total of 2693 Australians and 302 New Zealanders were diagnosed with th…
View article: Exploring approaches to facilitate family communication of genetic risk information after cystic fibrosis population carrier screening
Exploring approaches to facilitate family communication of genetic risk information after cystic fibrosis population carrier screening Open
View article: Associations between compensable injury, perceived fault and pain and disability 1 year after injury: a registry-based Australian cohort study
Associations between compensable injury, perceived fault and pain and disability 1 year after injury: a registry-based Australian cohort study Open
Objectives Compensable injury increases the likelihood of having persistent pain after injury. Three-quarters of patients report chronic pain after traumatic injury, which is disabling for about one-third of patients. It is important to un…
View article: Co-occurrence of posttraumatic stress symptoms, pain, and disability 12 months after traumatic injury
Co-occurrence of posttraumatic stress symptoms, pain, and disability 12 months after traumatic injury Open
Introduction: Chronic pain is common after traumatic injury and frequently co-occurs with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and PTSD symptoms (PTSS). Objectives: This study sought to understand the association between probable PTSD, PTS…
View article: Traumatic injury and perceived injustice: Fault attributions matter in a “no-fault” compensation state
Traumatic injury and perceived injustice: Fault attributions matter in a “no-fault” compensation state Open
In addition to the "justice" aspects of traumatic injury, the health impacts of injury, emotional distress related to pain (catastrophizing), and the perceived impact of pain on activity (pain self-efficacy), had stronger associations with…
View article: Reproductive genetic screening
Reproductive genetic screening Open
Aim: The aims of this thesis were to explore the characteristics of individuals who accepted, declined or were not offered cystic fibrosis (CF) carrier screening and the outcomes of reproductive genetic screening through the evaluation of …
View article: “Suddenly Having two Positive People who are Carriers is a Whole New Thing”‐ Experiences of Couples Both Identified as Carriers of Cystic Fibrosis Through a Population‐Based Carrier Screening Program in Australia
“Suddenly Having two Positive People who are Carriers is a Whole New Thing”‐ Experiences of Couples Both Identified as Carriers of Cystic Fibrosis Through a Population‐Based Carrier Screening Program in Australia Open
A population‐based CF carrier screening program was implemented in Victoria, Australia in 2006. This study explored the experiences of couples when both partners were identified as CF carriers. Between January 2006 and December 2010, 10 ca…