Ruby Biezen

Addressing Antimicrobial Stewardship in Primary Care—Developing Patient Information Sheets Using Co-Design Methodology

Ruby Biezen, Stephen Ciavarella, Jo-Anne Manski-Nankervis, Tim Monaghan, Kirsty Buising

Journal article  |  2023  |  Antibiotics

Antibiotic resistance is a threat to global health, and inappropriate antibiotic use can be associated with adverse effects. Devel..

Exploring the appropriateness of antibiotic prescribing for dental presentations in Australian general practice-A pilot study

Leanne Teoh, Matthew Hopcraft, Michael McCullough, Jo-Anne Manski-Nankervis, Ruby Biezen

Journal article  |  2022  |  BRITISH JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

AIMS: Dental pain is a common presentation in general medical practice for which patients are often prescribed antibiotics. The ai..

Factors impacting COVID-19 vaccine decision making in older adults and people with underlying conditions in Victoria, Australia: A cross-sectional survey

Ruby Biezen, Jessica Kaufman, Monsurul Hoq, Jo-Anne Manski-Nankervis, Lena Sanci, J Simon Bell, Julie Leask, Holly Seale, Jane Munro, Darren Suryawijaya Ong, Jane Oliver, Carol Jos, Jane Tuckerman, Kathleen Bagot, Margie Danchin

Journal article  |  2022  |  HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS

Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout included prioritizing older adults and those with underlying conditions. However, little was ..

The development of Future Health Today: piloting a new platform for identification and management of chronic disease in general practice

Barbara Hunter, Karyn Alexander, Ruby Biezen, Christine Mary Hallinan, Anna Wood, Craig Nelson, Jo-Anne Manski-Nankervis

Journal article  |  2022  |  Australian Journal of Primary Health

Chronic disease identification and management is a significant issue in Australia, with general practice being the primary contact..

Costing of an Australian general practice COVID-19 drive-through testing and respiratory clinic.

Patrick Abraham, Jo-Anne Manski-Nankervis, Ruby Biezen, Christine Mary Hallinan, Katherine B Gibney, Lena Sanci, Jemimah Ride

Journal article  |  2022  |  BMC Prim Care

BACKGROUND: Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic requires safe and efficient testing on a large scale over a prolonged period. Outp..

Clinical insights into appropriate choice of antimicrobials for acute respiratory tract infections

Tim Monaghan, Ruby Biezen, Kirsty Buising, Christine Hallinan, Ron Cheah, Jo-Anne Manski-Nankervis

Journal article  |  2022  |  AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF GENERAL PRACTICE

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Australia has relatively high rates of antibiotic prescribing in the community. The aim of this study w..

Factors Influencing Australian Healthcare Workers' COVID-19 Vaccine Intentions across Settings: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Jessica Kaufman, Kathleen L Bagot, Monsurul Hoq, Julie Leask, Holly Seale, Ruby Biezen, Lena Sanci, Jo-Anne Manski-Nankervis, J Simon Bell, Jane Munro, Carol Jos, Darren Suryawijaya Ong, Jane Oliver, Jane Tuckerman, Margie Danchin

Journal article  |  2022  |  VACCINES

Healthcare workers' COVID-19 vaccination coverage is important for staff and patient safety, workforce capacity and patient uptake..

Antibiotic stewardship A review of successful, evidence-based primary care strategies

Paul Glasziou, Jonathan Dartnell, Ruby Biezen, Mark Morgan, Jo-Anne Manski-Nankervis

Journal article  |  2022  |  AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF GENERAL PRACTICE

BACKGROUND: Antibiotic resistance is a rising global threat with only two options for mitigation: 1) invent new antibiotics and/or..

Qualitative exploration of intentions, concerns and information needs of vaccine-hesitant adults initially prioritised to receive COVID-19 vaccines in Australia

Jessica Kaufman, Kathleen L Bagot, Jane Tuckerman, Ruby Biezen, Jane Oliver, Carol Jos, Darren Suryawijaya Ong, Jo-Anne Manski-Nankervis, Holly Seale, Lena Sanci, Jane Munro, J Simon Bell, Julie Leask, Margie Danchin

Journal article  |  2021  |  AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

OBJECTIVE: Tailored communication is necessary to address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and increase uptake. We aimed to understand t..

Antimicrobial stewardship in Australia: the role of qualitative research in programme development

Karin A Thursky, Laura Y Hardefeldt, Arjun Rajkhowa, Courtney Ierano, Jaclyn Bishop, Lesley Hawes, Ruby Biezen, Sajal K Saha, Leslie Dowson, Kirsten E Bailey, Ri Scarborough, Stephen B Little, Fiona Gotterson, Brian Hur, Anna Khanina, Karen Urbancic, Helen K Crabb, Suzanna Richards, Anna Sri, Rodney James, et al.

Journal article  |  2021  |  JAC-ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE

Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) in Australia is supported by a number of factors, including enabling national policies, sectoral c..