Scholarly papers and presentations by staff in the Health Sciences and Medicine Faculty
Documents from 2013
Evidence about effects of interventions, Sally Bennett and Tammy Hoffmann
Constraints influencing sports wheelchair propulsion performance and injury risk, Emily Churton and Justin Keogh
Research Review: Self defence or art? You choose, Mike Climstein and Joe Walsh
Research Review: Stretching for a good night's sleep?, Mike Climstein and Joe Walsh
The effects of a resistance-training program on strength, body composition and baseline hormones in male athletes training concurrently for rugby union 7’s, B T. Crewther, T Heke, and Justin Keogh
The effects of a back-belt on lumbar disk deformation during stoop type lifting, Mark DeBeliso, Trish Sevene, Kent J. Adams, Chad Harris, Michael Climstein, and Joseph M. Berning
Should we screen for prostate cancer? A re-examination of the evidence, Chris Del Mar, P. Glasziou, Geoffrey H. Hirst, Robert G. Wright, and Tammy Hoffmann
Information needs, asking questions, and some basics of research studies, Chris Del Mar, Tammy Hoffmann, and Paul Glasziou
Randomised controlled trial of an education and support package for stroke patients and their carers, Sally Eames, Tammy Hoffmann, Linda Worrall, Stephen Read, and Andrew Wong
Cost effectiveness of patient education for the prevention of falls in hospital: Economic evaluation from a randomized controlled trial, Terry P. Haines, Anne-Marie Hill, Keith D. Hill, Sandra G. Brauer, Tammy Hoffmann, Christopher Etherton-Beer, and Steven McPhail
Acute response to hydrotherapy after a simulated game of rugby, Trevor Higgins, Melainie Cameron, and Mike Climstein
Evaluation of hydrotherapy, using passive tests and power tests, for recovery across a cyclic week of competitive rugby union, Trevor Higgins, Mike Climstein, and Melainie Cameron
Questions about prognosis: Examples of appraisals from different health professions, Tammy Hoffmann, Marilyn Baird, John W. Bennett, Malcolm Boyle, Jeff Coombes, Mark R. Elkins, Lisa Nissen, Sheena Reilly, Claire Rickard, and Sharon Sanders
Questions about the effects of interventions: Examples of appraisals from different health professions, Tammy Hoffmann, John W. Bennett, Malcolm Boyle, Jeff Coombes, Mark R. Elkins, Edzard Ernst, Angela Morgan, Lisa Nissen, Claire Rickard, Sharon Sanders, Alan Spencer, and Caroline Wright
Introduction to evidence-based practice, Tammy Hoffmann, Sally Bennett, and Chris Del Mar
Clinical practice guidelines, Tammy Hoffmann and Heather Buchan
Patients' expectations of acute low back pain management: Implications for evidence uptake, Tammy C. Hoffmann, Chris B. Del Mar, Jenny Strong, and Juliana Mai
Talking with patients about evidence, Tammy Hoffmann and Leigh Tooth
Developing physical capability standards that are predictive of success on special forces selection courses, Andrew P. Hunt, Rob Orr, and Daniel C. Billing
Embedding evidence-practice into routine clinical care, Scott Ian, Chris Del Mar, Tammy Hoffmann, and Sally Bennett
Quantitative assessment of quality of life in New Zealand prostate cancer survivors: the effect of androgen deprivation therapy, Justin Keogh, C U. Krägeloh, D Shepherd, C Ryan, S Osborne, J Masters, and R D. MacLeod
Cardiovascular risk scores: qualitative study of how primary care practitioners understand and use them, Su May Liew, Clair Blacklock, Jenny Hislop, Paul Glasziou, and David Mant
Changes in insulin resistance and HbA1c are related to exercise-mediated changes in body composition in older adults with type 2 diabetes: Interim outcomes from the GREAT2DO Trial., Y. Mavros, S. Kay, K. A. Anderberg, M. Baker, Y. Wang, R. Zhao, J. Meiklejohn, MIke Climstein, Anthony John O'Sullivan, N. de Vos, Bernhard T. Baune, S. N. Blair, D. Simar, K. Rooney, N. Singh, and M. A. Fiatarone Singh
Movement Orientated Training for the Kinetic and Cyber Warrior, Rob Orr
Occupational Load Carriage: Formal and Informal Conditioning, Rob Orr
Perceived barriers, benefits and motives for physical activity: two primary-care physical activity prescription programs, Asmita Patel, Grant M. Schofield, Gregory S. Kolt, and Justin Keogh
Autoinflation for hearing loss associated with otitis media with effusion, Rafael Perera, Paul Glasziou, Carl J. Heneghan, Julie McLellan, and Ian Williamson
Body mass index for athletes participating in swimming at the World Masters' Games, J. Walsh, Mike Climstein, Ian Timothy Heazlewood, Jyrki Kettunen, Stephen Burke, Mark DeBeliso PhD, and Kent Adams
Master athletes: No evidence of increased incidence of injury in football code athletes, Joe Walsh, Mike Climstein, Ian T. Heazlewod, Mark DeBeliso, Jyrki Kettunen, Trish G. Sevene, and Kent J. Adams
Documents from 2012
Effects of two contrast training programs on jump performance in rugby union players during a competition phase, Christos K. Argus, Nicholas D. Gill, Justin W. L. Keogh, Michael R. McGuigan, and Will G. Hopkins
The importance of understanding variation, Tony Badrick
Endocultivation: The influence of delayed vs. simultaneous application of BMP-2 onto individually formed hydroxyapatite matrices for heterotopic bone induction, S. T. Becker, H. Bolte, K. Schünemann, H. Seitz, J. J. Bara, B. E. Beck-Broichsitter, P. A. J. Russo, J. Wiltfang, and P. H. Warnke
Self-management of upper limb recovery after stroke: How effectively do occupational therapists and physiotherapists train clients and carers?, Kylie Bower, Louise Gustafsson, Tammy Hoffmann, and Ruth Barker
Art review: Edo-Kingyo's Coolness and the Night Aquarium Museum Lounge, Katrina A. Bramstedt
Book review: Pathological altruism, Katrina A. Bramstedt
Assessing the motives of living, non-related donors, Katrina A. Bramstedt and Francis L. Delmonico
Research Review: In the spa - Is the meat cooked yet?, Michael Climstein
Research Review: Don't forget to slip, slop, slap ... and salute?, Mike Climstein and Joe Walsh
Research Review: Gestational diabetes … This won't hurt a bit, trust me, Mike Climstein and Joe Walsh
Research Review: Girevoy … not circus strongmen?, Mike Climstein and Joe Walsh
A is for aphorism: If many treatments are used for a disease, all are insufficient, Georga Cooke, Elaine Beller, Tammy Hoffmann, and Chris Del Mar
Addressing antibiotic resistance: Focusing on acute respiratory infections in primary care, Chris Del Mar, Paul Glasziou, John B. Lowe, Mieke L. van Driel, Tammy Hoffmann, and Elaine Beller
Does maximal strength training improve endurance performance in highly trained cyclists: A systematic review, Steven T. Ellery, Justin Keogh, and Kelly R. Sheerin
Why do hospitalized older adults take risks that may lead to falls?, Terry P. Haines, Den-Ching Angel Lee, Beverly O’Connell, Fiona McDermott, and Tammy Hoffmann
Sarcopenia in older adults, Timothy Henwood, Justin Keogh, and Mike Climstein
Evaluation of passive recovery, cold water immersion, and contrast baths for recovery, as measured by game performances markers, between two simulated games of rugby union, Trevor Higgins, Melainie Cameron, and Mike Climstein
Exploring the understanding of evidence-based concepts in people with type 2 diabetes, Tammy C. Hoffmann and Chris Del Mar
The scatter of research: Cross sectional comparison of randomised trials and systematic reviews across specialties, Tammy Hoffmann, Chrissy Erueti, Sarah Thorning, and Paul Glasziou
Assessing the suitability of written stroke materials: An evaluation of the interrater reliability of the suitability assessment of materials (SAM) checklist, Tammy Hoffmann and Yvette Ladner
An evaluation of the effectiveness of a brief self-management educational expo provided by a consumer health organisation for people with type 2 diabetes, Tammy Hoffmann and Jane O'Shea
The diverse constructs use of activities of daily living measures in stroke randomized controlled trials in the years 2005–2009, Ching-Lin Hsieh, Tammy Hoffmann, Louise Gustafsson, and Ya-Chen Lee
Evidence for biomechanics and motor learning research improving golf performance, Justin W. L. Keogh and Patricia A. Hume
Effects of different weekly frequencies of dance on older adults' functional performance and physical activity patterns, Justin W. L. Keogh, Andrew Kilding, Philippa Pidgeon, Linda Ashley, and Dawn Gillis
Body composition, physical fitness, functional performance, quality of life, and fatigue benefits of exercise for prostate cancer patients: A systematic review, Justin W. L. Keogh and Roderick D. MacLeod
Can the Nintendo WII (TM) sports game system be effectively utilized in the nursing home environment?, J. W. L. Keogh, N. Power, L. Wooller, P. Lucas, and C. Whatman
Longitudinal studies of cardiac troponin I in a large cohort of healthy children, Gus Koerbin, Julia M. Potter, Walter P. Abhayaratna, Richard D. Telford, Tony Badrick, Fred S. Apple, Allan S. Jaffe, and Peter E. Hickman
Proposals for the mitigation of the environmental impact of clinical laboratories, Joseph B. Lopez and Tony Badrick
Guidelines for the use and interpretation of assays for monitoring autophagy, Catherine M. McDermott and et al.
Effects of pseudomonas aeruginosa virulence factor pyocyanin on human urothelial cell function and viability, Catherine M. McDermott, Russ Chess-Williams, Gary D. Grant, Anthony V. Perkins, Amelia J. McFarland, Andrew K. Davey, and Shailendra Anoopkumar-Dukie
Metabolic fitness as a predictor of injury risk in conditioned military trainees undertaking an arduous field training exercise, N. Meigh, Michael Steele, and Rob Orr
Non-adrenergic, non-cholinergic, non-purinergic contractions of the urothelium/lamina propria of the pig bladder, Christian Moro and Russ Chess-Williams
Contractile activity of the bladder urothelium/lamina propria and its regulation by nitric oxide, Christian Moro, Charlotte Leeds, and Russ Chess-Williams
Adrenoceptor function and expression in bladder urothelium and lamina propria, Christian Moro, Lotti Tajouri, and Russ Chess-Williams
Load carriage: Impacts and conditioning, Rob Orr
The Australian Army load carriage context: A challenge for defence capability, Rob Orr
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder management: A role for physiotherapists and physical training instructors, Robin M. Orr and Neanne Bennett
The operational load carriage context of the Australian army soldier, Rob Orr, R. Pope, V. Johnston, and J. Coyle
Soldier load carriage: An investigation into the load carriage conditioning practices of the Australian Regular Army, Rob Orr, Rodney Pope, Venerina Johnston, and Julia Coyle
Load carriage: Reductions in soldier task performance and the risks posed, R. Orr, R. Pope, V. Johnston, and J. Coyle
The Green Prescription and older adults: What do general practitioners see as barriers?, Asmita Patel, Gregory S. Kolt, Justin Keogh, and Grant M. Schofield
Outcomes and challenges of implementing an ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System in a clinical laboratory, Elizabeth Reid, Sue Kehrer, and Tony Badrick
Guiding principles for printed education materials: Design preferences of people with aphasia, Tanya A. Rose, Linda E. Worrall, Louise M. Hickson, and Tammy Hoffmann
Muscarinic agonists and antagonists: Effects on the urinary bladder, Donna J. Sellers and Russ Chess-Williams
Resistance training can improve fine manual dexterity in essential tremor patients: A preliminary study, Graeme Sequeira, Justin W. Keogh, and Justin J. Kavanagh
Low-fat diets for acquired hypercholesterolaemia, Neil A. Smart, Belinda Marshall, Maxine Daley, Elie Boulos, Janelle Windus, Nadine Baker, and Nigel Kwok
A biomechanical comparison of the traditional squat, powerlifting squat, and box squat, Paul A. Swinton, Ray Lloyd, Justin W. L. Keogh, Ioannis Agouris, and Arthur D. Stewart
Effect of load positioning on the kinematics and kinetics of weighted vertical jumps, Paul A. Swinton, Arthur D. Stewart, Ray Lloyd, Ioannis Agouris, and Justin W. L. Keogh
Prognostic value of semi-quantitative bacteruria counts in the diagnosis of group B streptococcus urinary tract infection: a 4-year retrospective study in adult patients, Chee K. Tan, Kimberly B. Ulett, Michael Steele, William H. Benjamin, and Glenn C. Ulett
Development of a clinical multiple-lunge test to predict falls in older adults, Ruth Wagenaar, Justin W. Keogh, and Denise Taylor
Obesity prevalence for athletes participating in soccer at the World Masters Games, Joe Walsh, Michael Climstein, Stephen Burke, Jyrki Kettunen, Ian Timothy Heazlewood, Mark DeBeliso, and Kent Adams
Modelling touch football (touch rugby) as a Markov process, Joe Walsh, Ian Timothy Heazelwood, and MIke Climstein
Interrelationships between strength, anthropometrics, and strongmen performance in novice strongman athletes, Paul W. Winwood, Justin W. L. Keogh, and Nigel K. Harris
Documents from 2011
Point-of-care testing for Hb A1c in the management of diabetes: A systematic review and metaanalysis, Lubna A. Al-Ansary, Andrew J. Farmer, Jennifer Hirst, Nia Roberts, Paul Glasziou, Rafael Perera, and Christopher P. Price
A retrospective study of chest pain in benign asbestos pleural disease, Roger K.A. Allen, Tess Crammond, Deborah Lennon, and Mary Waterhouse
Non-healing leg ulcers in a patient with dystrophic calcification and crest syndrome: A challenging clinical case, Mahmoud Al-Najjar and Mark J. Jackson
A rural undergraduate campus in England: Virtue from opportunity and necessity, M. Bartlett, R. K. McKinley, J. Wynn-Jones, and Richard Hays
Choosing health technology assessment and systematic review topics: The development of priority-setting criteria for patients' and consumers' interests, Hilda Bastian, Fülöp Scheibler, Marco Knelangen, Beate Zschorlich, Mona Nasser, and Andreas Waltering
Morbidity after iliac crest bone graft harvesting over an anterior versus posterior approach, Stephan T. Becker, Patrick H. Warnke, Eleonore Behrens, and Jörg Wiltfang
Feasibility study of real-time three-/four-dimensional ultrasound for epidural catheter insertion, D. Belavy, M. J. Ruitenberg, and R. B. Brijball
Monitoring adherence to drug treatment by using change in cholesterol concentration: Secondary analysis of trial data, Katy J. L. Bell, Adrienne Kirby, Andrew Hayen, Les Irwig, and Paul Glasziou
Increasing access to consumer health organisations among patients with chronic disease - A randomised trial of a print-based intervention, Frances M. Boyle, Allyson J. Mutch, Julie H. Dean, Marie-Louise Dick, and Chris Del Mar
Prediction and surveillance of influenza epidemics, Justin R. Boyle, Ross S. Sparks, Gerben B. Keijzers, Julia L. Crilly, James F. Lind, and Louise M. Ryan
The primordium of a biological joint replacement: Coupling of two stem cell pathways in biphasic ultrasound compressed gel niches, Mariea A. Brady, Sureshan Sivananthan, Vivek Mudera, Qin Liu, Joerg Wiltfang, and Patrick H. Warnke
Is there a potential immune dysfunction with anabolic androgenic steroid use?: A review, Ekua W. Brenu, Lars McNaughton, and Sonya Marshall-Gradisnik
Immunomodulators as therapeutic strategies for managing Multiple Sclerosis, Ekua W. Brenu, Lotti Tajouri, Donald R. Staines, and Sonya Marshall-Gradisnik
Vasoactive neuropeptides in autoimmune diseases, Ekua W. Brenu, Lotti Tajouri, Donald R. Staines, and Sonya M. Marshall-Gradisnik
Immunological abnormalities as potential biomarkers in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Ekua W. Brenu, Mieke van Driel, Don R. Staines, Kevin Ashton, Sandra B. Ramos, James Keane, Nancy G. Kilmas, and Sonya Marshall-Gradisnik
Minimally invasive oesophagectomy: Current status and future direction, Nick Butler, Stuart Collins, Breda Memon, and Muhammed Ashraf Memon
Buteyko breathing for asthma (protocol), Thomas G. Campbell, Tammy Hoffmann, and Paul P. Glasziou
Limited chemotherapy and shrinking field radiotherapy for osteolymphoma (primary bone lymphoma): Results from the trans-Tasman radiation oncology group 99.04 and Australasian leukaemia and lymphoma group LY02 prospective trial, David Christie, Keith Dear, Thai Le, Michael Barton, Andrew Wirth, David Porter, Daniel Roos, and Gary Pratt