VCCC - R&E Lead

Patient-reported outcomes in cancer survivors: a population-wide cross-sectional study

Michael Jefford, Andrew C Ward, Karolina Lisy, Karen Lacey, Jon D Emery, Adam W Glaser, Hannah Cross, Mei Krishnasamy, Sue-Anne McLachlan, Jim Bishop

2017-10-01

PURPOSE: There is a lack of robust population-based data regarding the lived experience of cancer survivors. This study assessed t..

Development and evaluation of an online educational resource about cancer survivorship for cancer nurses: a mixed-methods sequential study

T Shaw, P Yates, B Moore, K Ash, L Nolte, M Krishnasamy, J Nicholson, M Rynderman, J Avery, M Jefford

2017-07-01

Cancer survivorship is recognised globally as a key issue. In spite of the key role played by nurses in survivorship care, there i..

A qualitative study of the post-treatment experiences and support needs of survivors of lymphoma

Leanne Monterosso, Karen Taylor, Violet Platt, Elizabeth Lobb, Meinir Krishnasamy, Toni Musiello, Caroline Bulsara, Kendall Stratton, David Joske

2017-06-01

PURPOSE: To explore the post-treatment experiences and preferences for follow-up support of lymphoma survivors. METHODS: Two focus..

Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of audio-recordings and question prompt lists in cancer care consultations: A qualitative study

Natasha Moloczij, Mei Krishnasamy, Phyllis Butow, Thomas F Hack, Lesley Stafford, Michael Jefford, Penelope Schofield

2017-06-01

OBJECTIVE: Question prompt lists (QPLs) and consultation audio-recordings (CARs) are two communication strategies that can assist ..

Self-guided interventions for managing psychological distress in people with cancer - A systematic review

Anna Ugalde, Kerry Haynes, Anna Boltong, Victoria White, Meinir Krishnasamy, Penelope Schofield, Sanchia Aranda, Patricia Livingston

2017-05-01

OBJECTIVE: People with cancer can experience psychological distress but do not always desire, or engage with, professional support..

Individualised mindfulness-based stress reduction for head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy of curative intent: a descriptive pilot study

A Pollard, JL Burchell, D Castle, K Neilson, M Ftanou, J Corry, D Rischin, DW Kissane, M Krishnasamy, LE Carlson, J Couper

2017-03-01

People with head and neck cancer (HNC) experience elevated symptom toxicity and co-morbidity as a result of treatment, which is as..

Interventions to improve patient understanding of cancer clinical trial participation: a systematic review

CY Kao, S Aranda, M Krishnasamy, B Hamilton

2017-03-01

Patient misunderstanding of cancer clinical trial participation is identified as a critical issue and researchers have developed a..

The Women's wellness after cancer program: a multisite, single-blinded, randomised controlled trial protocol

Debra Anderson, Charrlotte Seib, Dian Tjondronegoro, Jane Turner, Leanne Monterosso, Amanda McGuire, Janine Porter-Steele, Wei Song, Patsy Yates, Neil King, Leonie Young, Kate White, Kathryn Lee, Sonj Hall, Mei Krishnasamy, Kathy Wells, Sarah Balaam, Alexandra L McCarthy

2017-02-03

BACKGROUND: Despite advances in cancer diagnosis and treatment have significantly improved survival rates, patients post-treatment..

The Cancer Nurse Coordinator Service in Western Australia: perspectives of specialist cancer nurse coordinators

Leanne Monterosso, Patsy Yates, Violet Platt, Caroline Bulsara, Meinir Krishnasamy

2016-12-01

Objective In Western Australia the cancer nurse coordinator (CNC) role is unique, state wide and situated in nursing. It requires ..

Translational Cancer Nursing Research: What Will Your Contribution Be?

Mei Krishnasamy, Raymond J Chan

2016-11-01

A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Nurse-Led Supportive Care Package (SurvivorCare) for Survivors of Colorectal Cancer

Michael Jefford, Karla Gough, Aallison Drosdowsky, Lahiru Russell, Sanchia Aranda, Phyllis Butow, Jo Phipps-Nelson, Jane Young, Mei Krishnasamy, Anna Ugalde, Dorothy King, Andrew Strickland, Michael Franco, Robert Blum, Catherine Johnson, Vinod Ganju, Jeremy Shapiro, Geoffrey Chong, Julie Charlton, Andrew Haydon

2016-08-01

INTRODUCTION: Colorectal cancer (CRC) and its treatments can cause distressing sequelae. We conducted a multicenter randomized con..

Developing and evaluating Robocare; an innovative, nurse-led robotic prostatectomy care pathway

Emma Birch, Siska van Bruwaene, Wouter Everaerts, Kathryn Schubach, Matiu Bush, Mei Krishnasamy, Daniel A Moon, Jeremy Goad, Nathan Lawrentschuk, Declan G Murphy

2016-04-01

PURPOSE: A Robotic Prostatectomy Care Pathway ("Robocare"), aiming to prepare men for robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP..

Developing an Evidence-Based, Nurse-Led Psychoeducational Intervention With Peer Support in Gynecologic Oncology

Rebecca J Bergin, Suzi M Grogan, David Bernshaw, Ilona Juraskova, Sylvia Penberthy, Linda R Mileshkin, Meinir Krishnasamy, Alison C Hocking, Sanchia K Aranda, Penelope E Schofield

2016-03-01

BACKGROUND: The physical and psychosocial impact of radiotherapy for gynecologic cancer requires complex interventions to address ..

Early and Intensive Dietary Counseling in Lung Cancer Patients Receiving (Chemo)Radiotherapy-A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Nicole Kiss, Elisabeth Isenring, Karla Gough, Greg Wheeler, Andrew Wirth, Belinda A Campbell, Meinir Krishnasamy

2016-01-01

Malnutrition is prevalent in patients undergoing (chemo)radiotherapy (RT) for lung cancer. This pilot study tested the feasibility..

Psychological distress, quality of life, symptoms and unmet needs of colorectal cancer survivors near the end of treatment

Lahiru Russell, Karla Gough, Allison Drosdowsky, Penelope Schofield, Sanchia Aranda, Phyllis N Butow, Jennifer A Westwood, Mei Krishnasamy, Jane M Young, Jo Phipps-Nelson, Dorothy King, Michael Jefford

2015-09-01

PURPOSE: This study investigated psychological morbidity, quality of life (QoL), colorectal cancer (CRC)-specific symptoms and sup..

A mixed method feasibility study of a patient- and family-centred advance care planning intervention for cancer patients

N Michael, C O'Callaghan, A Baird, K Gough, M Krishnasamy, N Hiscock, J Clayton

2015-05-16

Background Advance care planning (ACP) is a process whereby values and goals are sensitively explored and documented to uphold pat..

Cancer care coordination: building a platform for the development of care coordinator roles and ongoing evaluation

Louise Freijser, Lucio Naccarella, Rosemary McKenzie, Meinir Krishnasamy

2015-01-01

Continuity of care is integral to the quality and safety of care provided to people with cancer and their carers. Further evidence..

Supportive Care in Lung Cancer Milestones Over the Past 40 Years

Alex Molassiotis, Wilma Uyterlinde, Patricia J Hollen, Linda Sarna, Patricia Palmer, Meinir Krishnasamy

2015-01-01

The evolution of supportive care in lung cancer (LC) is the focus of this article, which aims to present an overall picture of the..

Dosimetric factors associated with weight loss during (chemo)radiotherapy treatment for lung cancer

N Kiss, M Krishnasamy, S Everitt, K Gough, M Duffy, E Isenring

2014-12-01

Background/Objectives:Thoracic radiotherapy (RT) is associated with acute toxicities, including oesophagitis, which can have an im..

The prevalence of weight loss during (chemo)radiotherapy treatment for lung cancer and associated patient- and treatment-related factors

Nicole Kiss, Elisabeth Isenring, Karla Gough, Meinir Krishnasamy

2014-12-01

BACKGROUND & AIMS: Thoracic radiotherapy is associated with toxicities that can adversely impact nutritional intake. This study ai..

The Relationship between Self-Efficacy and Anxiety and General Distress in Caregivers of People with Advanced Cancer

Anna Ugalde, Meinir Krishnasamy, Penelope Schofield

2014-08-01

BACKGROUND: Informal caregivers take on an important role in supporting people with advanced cancer but experience significant psy..