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Dr

Rachel Canaway

Manager, Primary Care Research Network
General Practice
Health systems development
Primary care
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life sciences & biomedicine
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Dr

Rachel Canaway

 
Division
Medicine, Dentistry And Health Sciences
 
Primary Interest
Complementary
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Dr

Rachel Canaway

 

Dr Rachel Canaway manages the research arm of the Victorian primary care practice-based Research & Education Network (VicREN) in the Department of General Practice. In this capacity she is involved in Data for Decisions and the Patron program of research (using a curated database of de-identified information from general practice medical records), and other studies associated with secondary use adn governance of general practice data.

Rachel has previously worked as a Research Fellow involved in a variety of public health, health systems and policy, and complementary medicine related projects. Rachel has worked as a consultant to the World Health Organization (WHO) reporting on integration of traditional medicine with national health systems in South-East Asia and the Western Pacific. Her key areas of interest include: healthcare regulation and policy; 'big data' and data governance; practitioner and consumer perspectives on healthcare; policy, health systems, provider and consumer perspectives on medical pluralism; and practice-based research networks (PBRNs).

Projects

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Data For Decisions And The Patron Program Of Work

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Data For Decisions And The Patron Program Of Work

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Data For Decisions And The Patron Program Of Work

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Data For Decisions And The Patron Program Of Work

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Data For Decisions And The Patron Program Of Work

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Data For Decisions And The Patron Program Of Work

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Data For Decisions And The Patron Program Of Work

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Data For Decisions And The Patron Program Of Work

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Data For Decisions And The Patron Program Of Work

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Data For Decisions And The Patron Program Of Work

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Data For Decisions And The Patron Program Of Work

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Data For Decisions And The Patron Program Of Work

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Data For Decisions And The Patron Program Of Work

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Assessing General Practice Readiness To Deliver Enhanced Care

2019 - 2020
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Data For Decisions And The Patron Program Of Work

2019 - 2022
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Data For Decisions And The Patron Program Of Work

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Data For Decisions And The Patron Program Of Work

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Data For Decisions And The Patron Program Of Work

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Data For Decisions And The Patron Program Of Work

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Data For Decisions And The Patron Program Of Work

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Data For Decisions And The Patron Program Of Work

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Data For Decisions And The Patron Program Of Work

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Data For Decisions And The Patron Program Of Work

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Data For Decisions And The Patron Program Of Work

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Data For Decisions And The Patron Program Of Work

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Data For Decisions And The Patron Program Of Work

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Patron - Data For Decisions And The Patron Program Of Work

2019 - 2022
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Patron - Data For Decisions And The Patron Program Of Work

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Data For Decisions And The Patron Program Of Work

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Data For Decisions And The Patron Program Of Work

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Patron - Data For Decision

2017 - 2021
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Research Contracts

Scholarly Works

Displaying the 43 most recent scholarly works by Rachel Canaway.

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Public disclosure of hospital clinicians' performance data: insights from medical directors

Rachel Canaway, Khic-Houy Prang, Marie Bismark, David Dunt, Margaret Kelaher

Journal article  |  2020  |  AUSTRALIAN HEALTH REVIEW

Objective This study gathered information from public hospital chief medical officers to better understand underlying mechanisms t..

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Gathering data for decisions: best practice use of primary care electronic records for research

Rachel Canaway, Douglas IR Boyle, Jo-Anne E Manski-Nankervis, Jessica Bell, Jane S Hocking, Ken Clarke, Malcolm Clark, Jane M Gunn, Jon D Emery

Journal article  |  2019  |  MEDICAL JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA

Summary In Australia, there is limited use of primary health care data for research and for data linkage between health care sett..

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Integrating Traditional and Complementary Medicine with National Healthcare Systems for Universal Health Coverage in Asia and the Western Pacific

Yu Lee Park, Rachel Canaway

Journal article  |  2019  |  Health Systems & Reform

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Consumer engagement to maximise the impact of public reporting of hospital performance data in Australiapuper

Khic Prang, Rachel Canaway, David Dunt, Margaret Kelaher

Conference Proceedings  |  2019  |  International Journal of Integrated Care

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Associations between patient experiences and clinical outcomes: a cross-sectional data linkage study of the Australian private healthcare sector

Khic-Houy Prang, Rachel Canaway, Marie Bismark, David Dunt, Margaret Kelaher

Journal article  |  2019  |  BMJ Open Quality

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Patients' attitudes towards sharing their general practice EMRs for research

Sophea Ing, Jo-Anne Manski-Nankervis, Rachel Canaway

Conference Proceedings  |  2019  |  AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF PRIMARY HEALTH

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General practitioner, practice nurse and practice manager attitudes to sharing de-identified patient health information for research: a qualitative study

Tim Monaghan, Jo-Anne Manski-Nankervis, Rachel Canaway

Conference Proceedings  |  2019  |  AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF PRIMARY HEALTH

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The impact of Australian healthcare reforms on emergency department time-based process outcomes: An interrupted time series study

Khic-Houy Prang, Rachel Canaway, Marie Bismark, David Dunt, Margaret Kelaher

Journal article  |  2018  |  PLOS ONE

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Setting an agenda for strengthening the evidence-base for traditional and complementary medicines: Perspectives from an expert forum in Australia

Rachel Canaway, Matthew Leach, Jennifer Hunter

Journal article  |  2018  |  Advances in Integrative Medicine

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Evidence based practice in traditional & complementary medicine: An agenda for policy, practice, education and research

Matthew J Leach, Rachel Canaway, Jennifer Hunter

Journal article  |  2018  |  Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice

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Public performance reporting and hospital choice: a cross-sectional study of patients undergoing cancer surgery in the Australian private healthcare sector

Khic-Houy Prang, Rachel Canaway, Marie Bismark, David Dunt, Julie A Miller, Margaret Kelaher

Journal article  |  2018  |  BMJ OPEN

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"What is meant by public?": Stakeholder views on strengthening impacts of public reporting of hospital performance data

Rachel Canaway, Marie Bismark, David Dunt, Khic-Houy Prang, Margaret Kelaher

Journal article  |  2018  |  Social Science and Medicine

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The use of public performance reporting by general practitioners: a study of perceptions and referral behaviours

Khic-Houy Prang, Rachel Canaway, Marie Bismark, David Dunt, Margaret Kelaher

Journal article  |  2018  |  BMC FAMILY PRACTICE

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Public reporting of hospital performance data: views of senior medical directors in Victoria, Australia

Rachel Canaway, Marie Bismark, David Dunt, Margaret Kelaher

Journal article  |  2018  |  Australian Health Review

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Integration of traditional and 'modern' medicine: Reflections on a visit to DPR Korea

Rachel Canaway

Journal article  |  2017  |  European Journal of Integrative Medicine

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Public reporting of clinician-level data

Rachel Canaway, Marie M Bismark, David Dunt, Margaret A Kelaher

Journal article  |  2017  |  MEDICAL JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA

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Perceived barriers to effective implementation of public reporting of hospital performance data in Australia: a qualitative study

Rachel Canaway, Marie Bismark, David Dunt, Margaret Kelaher

Journal article  |  2017  |  BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH

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Research, WHO and support for traditional and complementary medicine: From local to global perspectives, Part 2

R Canaway

Journal article  |  2017  |  Journal of the Australian Traditional-Medicine Society

Part 1 of this perspective piece outlined a personal journey from naturopath to researcher to provide insight and tips for natural..

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From local to global perspectives, Part 1: A journey from naturopath to researcher

R Canaway

Journal article  |  2017  |  Journal of the Australian Traditional-Medicine Society

This perspective piece outlines a personal journey from naturopath to qualitative and health systems researcher, including experie..

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Medical directors' perspectives on strengthening hospital quality and safety

Rachel Canaway, Marie Bismark, David Dunt, Margaret Kelaher

Journal article  |  2017  |  Journal of Health Organization and Management

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Interface, interaction and integration: how people with chronic disease in Australia manage CAM and conventional medical services

Vivian Lin, Rachel Canaway, Bronwyn Carter

Journal article  |  2015  |  Health Expectations

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Room for improvement: complementary therapy users and the Australian health system

Vivian Lin, Rachel Canaway, Bronwyn Carter, Lenore Manderson

Journal article  |  2015  |  Health Expectations

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Perceptions of Benefit of Complementary Therapy Use among People with Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease

Rachel Canaway, Lenore Manderson, Brian Oldenburg

Journal article  |  2014  |  Forschende Komplementärmedizin / Research in Complementary Medicine

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Serious Decisions: Chronic Conditions and Choice of Provider

Lenore Manderson, Rachel Canaway

Journal article  |  2013  |  Qualitative Health Research

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The Strength to Cope: Spirituality and Faith in Chronic Disease

Nalika Unantenne, Narelle Warren, Rachel Canaway, Lenore Manderson

Journal article  |  2013  |  Journal of Religion and Health

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Quality of Life, Perceptions of Health and IIIness, and Complementary Therapy Use Among People with Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease

Rachel Canaway, Lenore Manderson

Journal article  |  2013  |  The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

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Taking control: Complementary and alternative medicine in diabetes and cardiovascular disease management

Narelle Warren, Rachel Canaway, Nalika Unantenne, Lenore Manderson

Journal article  |  2013  |  Health: An Interdisciplinary Journal for the Social Study of Health, Illness and Medicine

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Complementary therapy use among australians with type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease

R Canaway, L Manderson

Journal article  |  2013  |  Alternative and Complementary Therapies

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Costs and drivers of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use in people with type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease

Jean Spinks, Bruce Hollingsworth, Lenore Manderson, Vivian Lin, Rachel Canaway

Journal article  |  2013  |  European Journal of Integrative Medicine

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Care seeking, complementary therapy and herbal medicine use among people with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease CAMELOT Phase II: Surveying for diversity

L Manderson, B Oldenburg, V Lin, B Hollingsworth, M de Courten, R Canaway, J Spinks

Journal article  |  2012  |  Australian Journal of Herbal Medicine

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Care seeking, use of complementary therapies and self management among people with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease CAMELOT phase I: An ethnographic approach

L Manderson, R Canaway, N Unantenne, B Oldenburg, V Lin, B Hollingsworth, M de Courten

Journal article  |  2012  |  Aust. J. Herbal Med.

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A Dialogue between Naturopathy and Critical Medical Anthropology: What Constitutes Holistic Health?

Hans A Baer, Cheryl Beale, Rachel Canaway, Greg Connolly

Journal article  |  2012  |  Medical Anthropology Quarterly

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Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and the utilisation of primary care in urban and regional settings

CC Unger, N Warren, R Canway, L Manderson, K Grigg

Journal article  |  2011  |  RURAL AND REMOTE HEALTH

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Integration of complementary and alternative medicine information and advice in chronic disease management guidelines

Victoria Team, Rachel Canaway, Lenore Manderson

Journal article  |  2011  |  Australian Journal of Primary Health

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Supporting good practice in the provision of services to people with comorbid mental health and alcohol and other drug problems in Australia: describing key elements of good service models

Monika Merkes, Virginia Lewis, Rachel Canaway

Journal article  |  2010  |  BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH

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Chinese Medicine Students' Preparedness for Clinical Practice: An Australian Survey

Amber Moore, Rachel Canaway, Kylie A O'Brien

Journal article  |  2010  |  The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

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Barriers to comorbidity service delivery: the complexities of dual diagnosis and the need to agree on terminology and conceptual frameworks

Rachel Canaway, Monika Merkes

Journal article  |  2010  |  Australian Health Review

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Health Policy in and for China

R Canaway, V Lin, H Zhao, H Yang

Book Chapter  |  2010

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A culture of dissent: Australian naturopaths' perspectives on practitioner regulation

R Canaway

Journal article  |  2009  |  Complementary Health Practice Review

Despite the recommendations in 2006 that naturopaths and Western herbal medicine practitioners be more closely regulated, there ha..

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RESEARCHERS INVESTIGATE COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE USE BY PEOPLE WITH CHRONIC DISEASE

Rachel Canaway

Journal article  |  2009  |  Journal of the Australian Traditional-Medicine Society

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Regulating complementary and alternative medicine practitioners

R CANAWAY, V Lin

Book Chapter  |  2008

"Analysing health policy explores Australian health policy using a novel, problem-orientated approach.

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Health promotion applications at the workplace

R Canaway, V Lin

Book Chapter  |  2007

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Statutory registration of naturopaths and western herbal medicine pratitioners

RE CANAWAY

Journal article  |  2006  |  Health Issues

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Keyword Analysis

Public Health and Health Services
Health and Support Services
Public Health (excl. Specific Population Health)
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Other Medical and Health Sciences
Other Health
Clinical Health (organs, Diseases and Abnormal Conditions)
Anthropology
Cardiovascular Medicine and Haematology
Clinical Sciences

Credentials

Positions

Manager, Primary Care Research Network

General Practice

Member

Health Services Research Association of Australia and New Zealand

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International Society for Complementary Medicine Research

Member

Public Health Association of Australia

Member

The Australian Sociological Association

Full Member

Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia

Education

Doctor of Philosophy

Monash University

Master of Social Health (Interdisciplinary)

University of Melbourne

Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy)

Southern School of Natural Therapies

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