Contact

Email

bmmurphy@unimelb.edu.au

Credentials

Position
Casual Academic
Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences
Education
Doctoral Degree (Research) / PhD
Swinburne University of Technology
Bachelors Degree (Honours)
University of Melbourne
ORCID

0000-0002-6867-5819

DR Barbara Murphy

Honorary (Principal Fellow)
Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences
170 Scholarly works
1 Projects

HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2026

    Journal article

    The development and validation of a clinical measurement tool for fear of recurrence and progression in cardiac patients
    DOI: 10.1038/s41598-026-40353-5
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Psychological recovery after SCAD: Identifying protective and vulnerability factors using cluster analysis.
    DOI: 10.1093/eurjcn/zvag201
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Psychological Distress, Female Sex, and Socioeconomic Disadvantage as Key Drivers of 90-Day Cardiovascular Readmissions After Acute Coronary Syndrome: Insights From the Queensland Cardiac Outcomes Registry
    DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2026.07.675
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Patient Perspectives on Cardiac Rehabilitation and Exercise After Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection
    DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2026.06.022
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Support or Setback? How Healthcare Support can Make or Break Exercise Engagement After Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection
    DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2026.07.064
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Determinants of Adherence to a Ketogenic Diet in Patients with Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
    DOI: 10.3390/nu18121857
  • 2026

    Journal article

    The Impact of Fear of Recurrence and Progression on Mental Health after Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: The Role of Illness Uncertainty.
    DOI: 10.1093/eurjcn/zvag090
Barbara Murphy

RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS

  • 2026

    Journal article

    Development and Validation of a Measure of Psychological Distress After Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: The Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Distress Inventory
    DOI: 10.1161/JAHA.125.047498
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Supporting Emotional Recovery After Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: Development and Pilot Testing an Online Facilitated Support-Group Program
    DOI: 10.1007/s10880-025-10083-3
  • 2025

    Conference Proceedings

    Peer Video Stories for People Living With Coronary Heart Disease – A Cross-Culture Exploration of Patient Perspectives
    DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2025.06.473

RECENT PROJECTS

  • 2008

    Research Grant

    Experiences and Needs of Cardiac Patients With Depression in Regional and Rural Victoria: A Qualitative Study