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ABOUT THE COVER
Matthew Johnson joined Cabrini as Manager of the Stewardson Charitable Trusts Simulation Centre. Since opening,
more than 300 simulation training activities have taken place involving more than 700 students and staff.
About the Cabrini Institute
Established in 1996, the Cabrini Institute supports a wide
range of research and education activities across Cabrini,
as well as health promotion activities on behalf of the
organisation. Senior medical staff and researchers oversee
a diverse research program, as well as developments
in clinical education. The research program includes
arthritis, back pain, cancer, care of the elderly, health
literacy, medicine, nursing, patient safety and surgery.
The Cabrini Institute has a significant role in the education
of our young health professionals.
3TABLE OF CONTENTS
6 Year in review
8 Monash Department of Clinical
Epidemiology at Cabrini Hospital
12 Cabrini Monash University Department of Medical
Oncology The Szalmuk Family Department
of Medical Oncology
16 Cabrini Monash University Department of Medicine
20 Cabrini Centre for Nursing Education and Research
22 Cabrini Monash University Department of Surgery
The Fröhlich West Chair of Surgery
24 Clinical education at Cabrini
28 Cabrini Monash Psycho-Oncology
30 Allied Health Research Unit
32 Health promotion
38 Department staff
44 Supporting ethical research
54 Publications
64 Governance – Cabrini Institute Council
69 Supporters
Education. Research. Health promotion.
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Facts and highlights
1996 03GOVERNEDby Cabrini Institute Council03 05university
partnershipsacademic departments
CHAIREDby Professor Lawrence St Leger47 79medical oncology
clinical trialspresentations delivered
12-MEMBERCabrini Institute Council
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projects reviewed by Cabrini Human Research Ethics Committee
journal publications
main areas of focus: education, health promotion, research
Cabrini Institute established
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07editorials, columns, letters to the editor
6 The Cabrini Institute supports research, clinical
education and health promotion, in order to provide
an evidence base to improve patient care and the health
of our patients and the community.
The past year has seen the development of a wonderful,
new, permanent home for the Cabrini Institute, as well
as major changes in education, nursing research and
leadership of the Cabrini Institute Council.
The Cabrini Institute Annual Report 2013-14 highlights
the scope of education, research and health promotion
across our health service. In this report, we list all
projects approved by the Cabrini Human Research Ethics
Committee and all publications by our researchers.
The Patricia Peck Education and Research Precinct
The new home for the Cabrini Institute was opened on
12 November 2013 by the then-Mayor of Stonnington
Councillor Matthew Koce and was blessed by the
Year in review
Reverend Monsignor Anthony Ireland, Episcopal Vicar for
Health and Aged Care.
The $7.5m, four-storey building – which houses a high-
tech simulation centre, an e-library and multiple teaching
areas to support modern clinical education – was possible
due to funding made available by Health Workforce
Australia (HWA), an initiative of the Council of Australian
Governments. The functions of HWA were taken over by
the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing
from July 2014.
The building is named in honour of Mrs Patricia Peck, a
major donor to the Cabrini Institute. Other major donor
supporters for the precinct are Lee and Brian Johnston in
support of the library and the Trustees of the Stewardson
Trusts who supported the simulation centre.
The Patricia Peck Education and Research Precinct
is Cabrini’s permanent base for students and clinical
researchers. In its first full year, it is anticipated that 500
students will participate in clinical education there and
more than 600 clinicians will be involved in education,
training and research.
Developments in nursing education and research
In early 2014, the Cabrini Institute Council and the
Cabrini Board of Directors approved the establishment
of the Cabrini Nursing Education and Research Centre.
This followed a review that was informed by analysis of
our nursing workforce recruitment and needs in the
area of skill development, as well as by meetings with
our university partners. Associate Professor Lee Boyd
is leading the new Cabrini Nursing Education and
Research Centre. At this stage, the Centre will not have
a single university partner for nursing research,
although we continue to conduct research projects
with university partners.
From left: Professor Lawrence St Leger, Chair, Cabrini Institute Council. Dr Peter Lowthian, Executive Director, Cabrini Institute and Clinical Governance
7Expanding clinical education
Cabrini remains committed to the education of our future
healthcare workforce. Our relationships with Health
Workforce Australia (HWA) and our university partners
continue to support the expansion of clinical places in our
health service. The Commonwealth Specialist Training
Program continues to support specialist training for
postgraduate doctors.
Our nursing education program continues to grow.
As well as undergraduate students from Deakin and
Australian Catholic universities, in 2014 we had student
nursing placements from Monash University for the first
time. The graduate year nurses’ program continues, and
support is provided for postgraduate training courses.
The Cabrini Institute’s department of education is
currently undertaking a review of nursing education, the
outcome of which will inform future developments.
Cabrini’s allied health services continue to grow. In 2014,
we developed new partnerships in allied health with
Holmesglen Institute and La Trobe University.
During 2014, the number of Monash University
undergraduate medical students in clinical placements
increased slightly, with students from each of the three
clinical years.
Cabrini Institute leadership and governance
The Cabrini Institute Council oversees the governance
and work of the Cabrini Institute, as well as research
across Cabrini. Professors Robert Thomas and Gerald
Farrell retired from the Council during the year.
We acknowledge their contributions to the Institute.
Council Chair Professor Lawrence St Leger retired in
May after seven years in the role. The Cabrini Institute
and Cabrini have appreciated his leadership and advice.
Professor Peter Fuller took over as Chair in May 2014.
We would be unable to carry out our work without
our committed research and administrative staff,
the doctors and the nurses who support the clinical
education programs and the work of the Cabrini Human
Research Ethics Committee, as well as the support and
encouragement of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred
Heart of Jesus and Cabrini’s Board of Directors.
Once again we express our thanks and appreciation to all
of them, as well as to our wonderful donors and sponsors
for their continued support.
Dr Peter Lowthian
Executive Director, Cabrini Institute
Professor Lawrence St Leger
Chair, Cabrini Institute Council
In its first full year, it is anticipated that 500 students will participate in clinical education there and more than 600 clinicians will be involved in education, training and research.
8 The Monash Department of Clinical Epidemiology at
Cabrini Hospital focuses on performing high quality,
clinical research with an emphasis on answering clinically
important questions that can be translated into better
quality patient care and outcomes.
During the past 12 months, two visiting professors spent
time in our department as part of their sabbaticals.
Professor Francis Guillemin (France) Professor Francis Guillemin, a rheumatologist and
epidemiologist, is an expert in the cross-cultural
adaptation of questionnaires and he has developed
the OAKHQOL questionnaire. This is a French tool that
assesses disease-specific quality of life in people who
have osteoarthritis of the knee and hip. During Professor
Guillemin’s sabbatical, we finalised collaboration in
the APPROVALS project. This will determine which of
four Australian versions of the instrument is preferred
in an Australian cohort of people who have knee and
hip osteoarthritis. We adapted the evaluative linguistic
framework (ELF), a tool for assessing the quality of written
patient information, into the ELF-Q for assessing the
quality of patient questionnaires. Professors Guillemin
and Buchbinder presented this work at a workshop at the
Outcomes Measures in Clinical Trials in Rheumatology
(OMERACT) meeting in Budapest held in May 2014.
Professor Clermont Dionne (Canada)
Professor Clermont Dionne is a musculoskeletal
epidemiologist who led an international consensus
project to develop a standard definition of low (lower)
back pain for use in epidemiologic studies, which has
been adopted internationally. During Professor Dionne’s
sabbatical, he provided invaluable input into a similar
international consensus project. In this project, we are
seeking to develop a standard reporting checklist for
use in trials of exercise. This will allow replication of the
intervention in further research and/or clinical practice.
Dr Susan Slade, a new postdoctoral researcher in our
department, is leading this work funded by an Arthritis
Australia grant. Dr Slade, a physiotherapist, is also
completing a systematic review of qualitative studies
investigating why general practitioners do not follow
guidelines for the management of low back pain.
Systematic reviews, trials and results
During 2013-14, a series of Cochrane systematic reviews
were completed. They have synthesised the evidence for
effectiveness and safety of interventions commonly used
to treat acute and chronic gout including allopurinol,
colchicine, NSAIDs and diet. These reviews informed
multinational and national recommendations for the
diagnosis and management of gout.
We are continuing to recruit participants to an NHMRC-
funded, randomised, controlled trial designed to compare
the effect of autologous platelet-rich plasma injection
to glucocorticoid injection and placebo for lateral
epicondylitis (tennis elbow). This trial began in 2013. The
Monash Department of Clinical Epidemiology at Cabrini Hospital
Above: Professor Rachelle Buchbinder
9results will inform clinical practice and policy, particularly
as public funding for all autologous blood injections will
cease from the end of 2014. An additional recruitment
site has been set up in Sydney and Dr Allison Bourne is
coordinating this project.
The two-year clinical outcomes from an NHMRC-
funded trial of vertebroplasty for osteoporotic vertebral
fractures were published in the Journal of Bone and
Mineral Research. The results were in keeping with the
six-month trial results, which found that there were no
between-group differences in outcome compared with
a sham procedure. Feline Kroon, a medical student from
Maastricht University in The Netherlands, wrote up these
results during a visiting internship in our department and
Dr Margaret Staples performed the analysis. During their
internship she and Lennart van der Berg (another visiting
medical student from Maastricht University) completed
their Cochrane review of self-management education
programs for osteoarthritis. This review was published
• OPtimising Health LIterAcy (OPHELIA) Project
• Understanding the burden of back pain – the BP-Quest
• A standardised method for reporting exercise
programs in clinical trials
• The long-term outcomes of people with inflammatory
arthritis in Australia (ARAD)
Research outcomes
An NHMRC-funded, randomised, controlled trial involving
102 participants was completed, in which researchers
investigated the effects of physical therapy in people who
have osteoarthritis of the hip. The results were reported
in the Journal of the American Medical Association in
June 2014. The trial, led by Professor Kim Bennell at the
University of Melbourne and supported by Professor
Buchbinder, found that physical therapy did not result in
greater improvement in pain or function compared with
sham treatment.
and received wide national and international attention,
as it questions the utility of these programs. Based upon
29 trials, we concluded that self-management education
programs, as studied in these trials, are unlikely to provide
any important clinical benefits.
Shehzaad Peerbux (a BBioMed Sci student from Monash
University) is investigating the health literacy profile of
recent inpatients at Cabrini Malvern under the supervision
of Dr Allison Bourne. Approximately 1000 responses have
been received. When completed, the results will provide
Cabrini with important information about patients’ needs.
It may identify interventions that could be implemented
within Cabrini, which could improve health literacy.
Major projects
• Is autologous platelet-rich plasma injection effective
for tennis elbow?
• Understanding the health literacy of patients attending
Cabrini Health
From left: Professor Rachelle Buchbinder is a practising rheumatologist, active in research and head of the head of the Monash Department
of Clinical Epidemiology at Cabrini Hospital. A model of a skeleton is helpful in discussions with students and patients.
10Grants
NHMRC Project Grant (2010-14)
Project title: A randomised, controlled trial to evaluate
the efficacy of bisphosphonate therapy in patients with
osteonecrosis of the hip
Applicants: Sambrook P, Little D, March L, Buchbinder R.
NHMRC Project Grant 1049823 (2013-15)
Project title: Comparative effectiveness of ultrasound-
guided injection with either autologous platelet rich
plasma or glucocorticoid for ultrasound-proven lateral
epicondylitis: a three-arm, randomised placebo-
controlled trial
Applicants: Buchbinder R, Harris A, Staples M.
ARC Linkage Project Grant 120200111 (2013-15)
Project title: Enhancing health literacy to optimise health
equality across Victorian communities
Applicants: Osborne R, Buchbinder R, Beauchamp A.
Netherlands Organisation for Health Research and
Development (2013-15)
Project title: A patient and professional based multimedia
campaign as innovative implementation strategy to
improve low back pain guideline adherence: A cost-
effectiveness evaluation
Applicants: Anema JA, Dr. C.R.L. Boot CRL, Braspenning J,
Buchbinder R, Elders P, Schaafsma FG, van Tulder MW, van
der Wouden JC.
NHMRC Cochrane Funding (2013-15)
Project title: Cochrane Musculoskeletal Review Group
(CMSG), Australian satellite
Applicants: Buchbinder R, Johnston R.
Cabrini Institute (2013-14)
Project title: Understanding the health literacy of patients
attending Cabrini Health
Applicant: Buchbinder R.
Monash Department of Clinical Epidemiology at Cabrini Hospital
NHMRC Project Grant 1062638 (2014-18)
Project title: A multicentre, double blind, randomised,
placebo-controlled trial of oral anticoagulation
in systemic sclerosis-related pulmonary arterial
hypertension
Applicants: Nikpour M, Buchbinder R, Prior D, Nandurkar
H, Williams T, Gabbay E, Proudman S, Nash P. Zochling J,
Stevens W.
Arthritis Australia Grant In Aid (2014)
Project title: Standardised method for reporting
exercise programs
Applicants: Slade S, Buchbinder R, Underwood M.
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R ecruiting for research trials, coordinating
information for ethics submissions, liaising with
laboratories . . . it’s all in a day’s work for Cabrini’s Mary
Lane. As one of six Study Coordinators at the Cabrini
Institute – and the only one with specific training in
oncology – Mary plays a critical role in advancing Cabrini’s
cancer research. “My role is very varied. There’s a lot of
patient contact,” says Mary. “At the moment, we have
22 clinical trials. I’ve just put 32 patients on a study and I’m
currently recruiting for another three.
“I help to answer questions patients might have before
they make a decision to participate. Once the consent
form is signed, I’ll organise scans and other procedures,
and coordinate all their visits. Often I can administer
or check their drugs. I’ll even take their bloods – I’m a
qualified haematology nurse and I like to keep my hand in.
“You develop relationships with patients as they are
going through their personal experience of cancer
and their treatment journey,” says Mary. “Having good
communication is important. Being there to support the
patient is a big part of what I do.” Six years into the role,
Mary still relishes the work.
“Research has always been an interest of mine. I still have
patient contact, but also get the opportunity to see how
new drugs perform on specific tumour streams. I’ve
seen treatment become more targeted, which reduces
patients’ exposure to drugs. Everyone’s a winner when
treatment can be more individualised and targeted.”
Mary LaneADVANCING CABRINI’S CANCER RESEARCH
12 This department established in 2003 aims to provide
compassionate, state-of-the-art care for cancer
patients and continued advancements in the prevention,
diagnosis, treatment and cure of cancer via a combination
of research, education and clinical practice.
Research agenda
After several years of expansion, the department’s
research agenda has stabilised with consolidation of a
number of programs initiated over the previous 12 months
including Brightways: A Cabrini Breast Cancer Service and
the Cabrini Cancer Research Group. The Cabrini Cancer
Research Group consists of a group of individuals within
Cabrini who represent various disciplines. It has led to the
initiation of one study in breast cancer rehabilitation and a
number of projects currently in development.
Studies with new cancer agents continue to dominate
our research program. In particular, the department has
developed specific expertise in clinical trials involving
targeted therapies. These are drugs or other substances
that block the growth and spread of cancer by interfering
with specific molecules (molecular targets) that are
involved in the growth, progression and spread of cancer.
Targeted therapies differ from standard chemotherapy
in that they act on specific molecular targets that
are associated with cancer, whereas most standard
chemotherapies act on all rapidly dividing normal and
cancerous cells. Targeted therapies are currently the
focus of much anti-cancer drug development. These
therapies are a cornerstone of precision medicine, a form
of medicine that uses information about a person’s genes
and proteins to prevent, diagnose and treat disease.
Current studies
Current drug trials
There is a wide spectrum of specific disease trials
currently being undertaken. These are mainly phase 2
and 3 drug trial studies.
Disease Current trials (patient
recruitment phase)
Non-recruiting trials (patients still followed)
Breast cancer 2 8
Colorectal cancer 3 3
Kidney cancer 0 1
Lung cancer 0 0
Lymphoma 3 3
Multiple myeloma 2 3
Melanoma 0 2
Myelodysplastic syndrome 1 2
Ovarian cancer 0 2
Pancreatic cancer 2 1
Prostate cancer 1 5
Sarcoma 0 1
General 1 1
Total 15 32
Cabrini Monash University Department of Medical OncologyThe Szalmuk Family Department of Medical Oncology
Above: Associate Professor Gary Richardson
13Cancer of unknown primary study
As previously reported in the Cabrini Institute Annual
Report 2012-13, a diagnosis of carcinoma of unknown
primary (CUP) is made when a patient presents with
metastatic disease for which no primary cancer can be
identified despite extensive clinical assessment, medical
imaging and pathological evaluation. Currently, there
is virtually no evidence to guide diagnostic treatment
or supportive care practices for patients who have CUP.
A detailed understanding of the molecular biology,
as well as the clinical, quality of life and psychosocial
characteristics of this heterogeneous group of patients,
is essential to underpin future clinical trials. This is a
national collaborative cohort study of CUP by a team of
leading laboratory, clinical, and behavioural researchers,
as well as consumer advocates. The focus of this protocol
is on ascertaining a cohort of CUP patients and collecting
their relevant clinical, biological and psychosocial data,
in order to:
1. Describe the clinical, quality of life, and psychosocial
characteristics of the CUP cohort
2. Establish a biobank/databank resource of information
on this cohort of CUP patients with biospecimens,
and associated clinical, quality of life, and
psychosocial data.
A development in this area is SUPER: an independent,
investigator-initiated study conducted through the
national collaboration of leading investigators dedicated
to advancing the understanding and treatment of CUP
patients. The study, which includes the establishment of
a biobank/databank resource, will be coordinated by the
project staff based at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
in Melbourne, Victoria. Patients will be recruited from
CUP oncology clinic at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre,
oncology clinics at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Flinders
Medical Centre, Westmead Hospital and Cabrini.
Brightways Breast Cancer Database
International and national evidence has identified
multidisciplinary care as key to the provision of best-
practice treatment and care for cancer patients. This
involves a team approach to treatment planning as well
as to care provision throughout the complete patient
pathway. In response to research and identified patient
needs, Cabrini developed Brightways: A Cabrini Breast
Cancer Service.
From left: Cabrini Breast Cancer Coordinator Vicki Durston has spearheaded a clinical trial to confirm the effectiveness of scalp cooling technology in reducing hair loss among
early breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Associate Professor Gary Richardson attended the inaugural 2012 Brightways luncheon. Cabrini is one of five healthcare
services recruiting patients for a study designed to better understand and treat cancer among patients whose primary cancer is unidentified.
14As previously reported in the Cabrini Institute Annual
Report 2012-13, the aim of the Brightways breast cancer
database is to enable information to be collected on all
patients who have breast cancer. The database allows
analysis of outcome measures for all areas of treatment.
Also, we are able to develop research projects around
the database. All patients diagnosed with breast cancer
at Cabrini are now captured at initial diagnosis. The
following data is captured: patient characteristics, tumour
staging and histology characteristics, type of treatment
administered, toxicity of treatment, disease recurrence
and survival.
Cancer 2015 project
Cabrini continues to participate in a major project: Cancer
2015. It is sponsored by the Victorian Cancer Agency.
Phase 2 of the project involves recruitment of a further
4000 cancer patients at diagnosis over the course of the
next two years, using the infrastructure and methods
developed in phase 1 of the study. We propose to
follow these patients through the course of their illness,
collecting a comprehensive set of biological samples
and clinical and health economic data. The patients will
be collected from 14 sites, spanning a broad range of
metropolitan, rural, public and private institutions.
Cancer genetic studies
The Family Cancer Clinic at Cabrini continues to provide
counselling and information for families who have a
history of cancer. It addresses inheriting cancer, individual
risk, screening and strategies to reduce risk of cancer. The
clinic provides genetic testing where appropriate. Cabrini
is continuing to recruit patients to two studies being
conducted by Dr Yoland Antill:
1) Too much too soon? The impact of treatment-focused
genetic testing in patients newly diagnosed with
breast cancer
2) Integration of genetic testing for risk associated
genomic variants and rare predisposition genes into
the management of high risk hereditary breast cancer
families (variants in practice study)
Research grants and funding
1. Cancer Australia Grant – SUPER Study
2. VCA Grant – Cancer 2015
3. Cooperative Groups
• Australasian Gastrointestinal Trials Group
Cabrini Monash University Department of Medical OncologyThe Szalmuk Family Department of Medical Oncology
Associate Professor Henry Debinksi, a gastroenterologist, works at the Melbourne Gastrointestinal Investigation Unit at Cabrini. He was involved with the establishment of the Cabrini Family Cancer Clinic.
15• Australasian Leukaemia and Lymphoma Trials Group
• National Cancer Research Network (UK)
4. Pharmaceutical Industry
• Allos Therapeutics
• Amgen Inc.
• Celgene Corporation
• F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.
• Janssen Asia-Pacific
• Medivation Inc.
• Novartis Oncology
• Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
5. Ulm University (Germany)
Education
The Cabrini Institute appointed the first advanced trainee
in medical oncology in 2011. There has previously been
an advanced trainee in haematology for the past five
years. Both positions are accredited by the Royal
Australasian College of Physicians. The oncology position
has been created in partnership with the Alfred Hospital,
with two registrars each spending six months at Alfred
and Cabrini. It is part of the Victorian Medical Oncology
Training Program.
Partner organisations
American Association for Cancer Research
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Australasian Gastro-Intestinal Trials Group
Australasian Leukaemia and Lymphoma Study Group
Australia and New Zealand Breast Cancer Trials Group
Australia New Zealand Gynaecological Oncology Group
Clinical Oncology Society of Australia
Clinical Trials Australia
Gynaecology Oncology Group – USA
Haematology Society of Australia
International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer
International Society of Gynaecologic Oncology
Medical Oncology Group of Australia
Monash Comprehensive Cancer Consortium
Monash Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre
Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute
Private Cancer Physicians of Australia
Southern Melbourne Integrated Cancer Service
Thoracic Society of Australia
Victorian Cooperative Oncology Group
Relationships
Cancer Australia
Cancer Council: Victorian Cooperative Oncology Group
Cancer Institute of NSW: Evi-Q
Clinical Trials Australia
Health Workforce Australia
Medical Oncology Group of Australia
Monash Cooperative Cancer Consortium
Private Cancer Physicians of Australia
Victorian Cancer Agency: Cancer 2015
From left: Dr Rachel Delahunty is an advanced trainee in medical oncology – she is pictured in Cabrini Brighton’s day oncology unit.
Oncologist Dr Michelle White spoke at the inaugural 2012 Brightways luncheon.
16 Established in 2006, the Cabrini Monash University
Department of Medicine provides a focus for research
and education in medicine within Cabrini. The major
stream of research relates to the translation of research
evidence into medical practice and improvement in
models of care for our patients. We are particularly
interested in research as it relates to the care of the
elderly and in particular end-of-life care.
Current projects
Clinician patient discourse –
a multimodal investigation
This qualitative study aims to describe how the work of
the ward round is carried out communicatively and to
investigate whether there are distinctive characteristics
of communicatively effective ward round interactions.
Analysis of the data shows that the ward round
communication is a stylised conversation with a particular
agreed format and rules of engagement. The thesis was
submitted in September 2014 by PhD student Alice Rouse.
Long-term health outcomes in patients aged over 80
years after an intensive care unit (ICU) admission
This prospective study aims to determine health
outcomes for patients aged 80 years and older, including
quality of life and functional status, up to two years after
discharge from intensive care. The 24-month follow-up
was completed in October 2014. Preliminary findings are
that quality of life is maintained post-ICU admission. We
have explored motivations, satisfaction with outcomes
and factors affecting medical decision-making in the
group of patients (80 years and older) who had cardiac
surgery (Oldroyd et al 2013).
Frailty and relationship to length of hospital stay
This study was completed by Dr Hanmei Pan as a registrar
project and showed that frailty is a better predictor for
discharge destination than age. Dr Pan is now a consultant
geriatrician at Monash Health.
End-of-life care projects
Our work on end-of-life care addresses the topic in a
number of different ways. We have written on attitudes
towards dying and how the concept of death has changed
over the course of history. A medical science approach
Cabrini Monash University Department of Medicine
From left: Associate Professor Michele Levinson. Associate Professor Michele Levinson (Head of the Cabrini Monash University Department
of Medicine and general physician) during a ward round with doctors Justin Cole, Chris Yeo, Michael Rose and Kelvin Kuik.
17to defy death is not always helpful in preparing for the
imminent death of a loved one (Gellie et al 2014, Mills et al
2014). Also, we have written on the default response to
in-hospital cardiac arrest, which is to attempt
resuscitation except in the presence of a do-not-
resuscitate order. We argue that resuscitation status for all
elderly patients should be discussed and actively decided
on admission to hospital (Levinson and Mills 2014.)
We conducted a multicentre, point prevalence study to
investigate the number of advance care plans and not-for-
resuscitation orders across five Victorian health services
(with the manuscript in preparation). Completion of this
study revealed each site had its own set of forms and
policies regarding resuscitation status, which combine to
contribute to barriers to the writing of do-not-resuscitate
orders (Levinson et al 2014).
A 12-month retrospective review of medical emergency
team (MET) call data in 2012 illustrated the role of the
MET in end-of-life care, especially with regard to writing
limitations of treatment orders. This review will be
extended by inclusion of data from 2013.
We have investigated the use of language around
concepts of resuscitation. A pilot study, and now a group
of elderly, hospital-admitted patients, were surveyed
to assess understanding of terminology relating to
‘do-not-resuscitate’ orders. The next step is to survey
elderly people who live in the community.
Future projects
Planning is underway for projects that will investigate a
description of the illness trajectory over 12 months in a
post-acute hospital admission in the elderly; the utility of
the ‘surprise question’ in predicting inpatient mortality;
and surveys of clinical staff regarding their attitudes and
understanding of resuscitation.
Education
Our involvement in the government-funded Specialist
Training Program continues and includes two advanced
trainees in general medicine and one in intensive
care /general medicine. This has been a successful
Clockwise from top: Dr Hanmei Pan, a geriatric registrar, spent six months at Cabrini working on a collaborative research study about frailty. Dr Amber Mills is a Research Fellow in the
Cabrini Monash University Department of Medicine. A study that illustrates the role of the medical emergency team (MET) in end-of-life care is being extended by inclusion of data from 2013.
Pam Pendleton (a critical care nurse) is pictured with Dr John Reeves, Director of Cabrini’s intensive care unit.
18program with excellent feedback; it has been accredited
by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians for
General Medicine training for each of the participating
registrars. Two trainees participate in inpatient and
ambulatory care within the Professorial General Medical
Unit and under the supervision of one of three consultant
physicians working on a rotating roster with designated
medical receiving days via the emergency department.
Training supervision is provided by Associate Professor
Levinson. An additional trainee in the general medical
stream participates in an intensive care rotation under
the supervision of Associate Professor Levinson and Dr
Jonathan Barrett. Our registrars participate in curriculum
development for the clinical school and are involved with
the research program of the Cabrini Monash University
Department of Medicine.
The Department of Medicine and associated clinical
service delivery unit (Professorial General Medical Unit)
place a high priority on the mentoring of undergraduate
medical students and postgraduate trainees. Many of our
undergraduate students continue to return for further
rotations and postgraduate placements.
Leadership positions and appointments
As well as her Cabrini commitments, Associate Professor
Levinson has held the following leadership positions,
appointments and commitments during 2013-14:
• Member of SAC for Acute and General Medicine
• Lead in Accreditation
• Co-Chair RACP-CICM Working Group on Joint Training
• Site visit for trainee/site in trouble
• OTP interviews for RACP
• Examiner for FRACP clinical examination
• Represented SAC at RACP Education Committee
meeting 2013
• Represented SAC at the Advanced Training Forum 2014
Dr Mills, in addition to her role as Research Fellow at the
Cabrini Monash University Department of Medicine, is
a Board Member of the Australian Patients Association,
which is an independent, not-for-profit organisation
dedicated to championing and protecting the rights and
interests of all patients.
Cabrini Monash University Department of Medicine
Above: Dr Jonathan Barrett (Deputy Director, Intensive Care) is pictured with Nurse Manager Jill Saville.
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M att Johnson, former Manager of the
Simulation Centre and now Director of
Clinical Education, is clear that at Cabrini, education isn’t
about “time served” by the clinician, it’s about quality of
care – improved patient safety.
“It’s not about the time spent educating, it’s about
patient outcomes. There’s a real appetite to keep
improving,” says Matt. “That means lots of simulation
activities and experiential learning”.
“For example, in the emergency department where
we’ve held deteriorating patient workshops, we
know that when adverse events occur, they mostly
occur because of time pressure and communication
breakdowns,” says Matt. “Simulation activities highlight
this and show how changes in behaviour can translate
into differences for patient outcomes. As a patient
deteriorates, how does the team work together? What
can we learn from this and how do we change?”
‘Team’ is a word that Matt uses a lot. At Cabrini, clinical
education has shifted from traditional approaches
(ward-based, discipline-specific education) to team-
based training involving diverse groups of clinicians.
“Logistically, it can be difficult to do, but it’s universally
well accepted and well received, the notion that it is
how we work together, so that’s how we should learn,”
says Matt.
Matt JohnsonTEAMWORK FOR BETTER CLINICAL EDUCATION
20Nursing research at Cabrini is focused on excellence in
patient and family care. We aim to constantly improve
and evaluate the safety and quality of our services,
provide evidence for nurses to inform their clinical
practice and help our patients and their families make
informed healthcare decisions. The new Centre for
Nursing Education and Research has been established at
Cabrini, in order to help us achieve our goals. This chapter
includes the research activities of the centre while our
education activities are reported in the chapter entitled
‘Clinical education at Cabrini’.
This is the first report of the Cabrini Centre for Nursing
Education and Research. The goals of this centre are to:
1. Evaluate Cabrini nursing safety and quality activities
2. Assist Cabrini in addressing the National Safety and
Quality in Health Service (NSQHS) Standards of Care
evaluation criteria
3. Build the research capacity of nursing at Cabrini,
in order to:
• Provide a resource for evidence; data collection
methodology and interpretation; and evaluation
• Develop research skills within the workforce
by supporting the research training of staff and
encouraging staff with ideas to develop into junior
researcher practitioners
• Develop a culture of clinical enquiry
• Develop subject matter experts
4. Support quality improvement research and
disseminate findings through conference
presentations and publications
5. Work with Cabrini’s organisation development
function in building a learning organisation at Cabrini
6. Build our reputation in the key areas of patient
experience, safety and quality of patient care and
other areas
7. Develop a research program in the area of nursing
leadership, workforce and skill development
Progress in 2013-14
A Research Associate has been appointed to support the
Director who commenced in July 2014. A research agenda
has been established and approved which is based on the
Cabrini Strategic Plan 2013-15 and aligns with the (NSQHS)
standards evaluation requirements.
Cabrini Centre for Nursing Education and Research
From top: Associate Professor Leanne Boyd. Nurse Stephanie McArthur with a cardiac patient at Cabrini Malvern.
21
A highlight was the enhanced level of postgraduate
enrolments and research dissemination among the
Cabrini education team. The supervision of higher
degree research students reinforces the research
culture at Cabrini and our success with publications is
demonstrating growth in this area.
We are currently working to establish:
• A student support hub to provide assistance
and resources for nursing staff undertaking
postgraduate degrees
• Research partnerships with universities and other
stakeholders
• Research expertise in leadership and patient centred
care, as well as quality and safety
• Research secondments where Cabrini nurses who
have an interest in research work on a project while
working part-time clinically. The aim is to enhance
individuals’ research skills and embed them within the
practice setting. This will expand our local research
capacity and support the development of a culture
of enquiry in our workforce.
Grants
The following grants were awarded in 2013-14.
Victorian Department of Health
(amount: $145,000)
Project title: Evaluating the national standards education
projects using a process and impact evaluation strategy
Applicants: Boyd L, Cosgrave M, Goh J, Warren T,
Brockhus F, Johnson M (2013-14)
Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing
(amount: $444, 950)
Project title: Improving navigation of Australian drug and
alcohol services: mapping and database creation
Applicants: Boyd L, Sheen J; Lubman D (2013-14)
Australian Catholic University/HWA fund
(amount: $24,100)
Project title: Mapping placement capacity and quality
Applicants: Boyd L, Spence A (2014)
Australian Catholic University/HWA fund
($28,367)
Project title: Developing the preceptor role within Cabrini
Applicants: Boyd L, Spence A (2014)
From left: Nurse Stephanie McArthur with a cardiac patient at Cabrini Malvern. Research Associate Amanda Pereira-Salgado has joined the Cabrini
Centre for Nursing Education and Research. Nurse Yvonne Youngs, wearing protective clothing as she tends patient Douglas Gordon.
22 Established in 1998, the Chair of Surgery at Cabrini
Hospital is a joint venture between Cabrini Institute
and Monash University. It was the first of its kind in the
Victorian private medical sector and one of the first in
Australia. The chair was endowed as the Fröhlich West
Chair of Surgery in 2004.
During 2013-14, the Cabrini Monash University
Department of Surgery continued to play a critical
leadership role in bowel cancer research, public education
and awareness of bowel cancer screening. This year saw
the appointment of Dr Simon Wilkins as Inaugural Post
Doctoral Research Fellow. His appointment as a full-
time researcher in the department has provided greatly
enhanced research output in 2014.
A highlight was the successful roll-out of our
department’s database to both our Monash Partner
hospitals and bi-nationally as the database of the
Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand
(CSSANZ). More than 70 centres have signed up to
participate, making this one of the most broadly accepted
database models in the world. The first major publication
from the database was accepted in Diseases of the Colon
and Rectum, demonstrating the highest ever reported
level of clinician compliance with data entry: a critical
marker of success for measurement of clinical quality.
Cabrini Monash University Department of SurgeryThe Fröhlich West Chair of Surgery
From left: Associate Professor Paul McMurrick. Associate Professor Paul McMurrick farewells medical evacuee Kingsford Guri (PNG) following successful surgery and
treatment at Cabrini Malvern (photo by Janine Eastgate, courtesy Leader Community Newspapers). Colorectal surgeon Mr Stephen Bell performs surgery at Cabrini.
23This year saw the introduction of meetings of MONCARP,
a bowel cancer research partnership led by our
department and incorporating our clinical partners
at other Monash University affiliated hospitals and
researchers from the Faculty of Medicine.
Our public awareness campaigns have seen important
partnerships formed with the Jodi Lee Foundation,
Austereo MMM and the AFL’s Collingwood Football Club.
Major public awareness initiatives are planned for 2015,
in order to try to improve on the modest levels of public
take-up of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.
In late 2014, we will host a visit by Professor George
Chang from MD Anderson Cancer Centre, as our 2014 AL
Polglase Visiting Professor in Surgery. Professor Chang will
speak on the topic of ‘Colorectal cancer in the younger
population’ at Cabrini Malvern. Doctors, nurses, allied
health practitioners, staff and others are invited to attend.
During 2013-14, we continued to host rotating SET 1
trainees in surgery and we welcomed Boris Ruggerio as
our Colorectal Fellow.
We maintained representation on representative boards
and learned bodies as follows:
• Joint Council of Monash Comprehensive Cancer
Consortium and Southern Melbourne Integrated
Cancer Service: Associate Professor Paul McMurrick
• Executive Committee, Cancer Stream, Academic
Health Science Centre, Monash Partners: Associate
Professor Paul McMurrick
• Executive Council, Victorian Clinical Oncology Group:
Associate Professor Paul McMurrick
• Member of the Training Board in Colon and Rectal
Surgery: Mr Stephen Bell
• Member of the Victorian Advisory Panel for the
National Bowel Cancer Screening Program:
Mr Stephen Bell
Clockwise from top: Dr Simon Wilkins is Inaugural Post Doctoral Research Fellow: a full-time research role which benefits the department’s research output.
Cabrini colorectal surgeons are pictured performing surgery (middle) Associate Professor Paul McMurrick and (bottom) Mr Peter Carne.
24 Cabrini is a strong supporter of education in
healthcare through the Cabrini Clinical School,
which coordinates, manages and promotes clinical
education and research within Cabrini. Cabrini is a
teaching hospital. In fulfilling this role, we participate
in undergraduate and postgraduate education in allied
health, medicine and nursing.
Medical education
During 2013-14, Cabrini’s medical education program
continued to expand. The number of students and
doctors (who voluntarily give their time to teach in all
areas of anaesthesia, medicine, pathology and surgery)
continued to grow. The continual expansion of the
medical education program reflects its strong reputation.
Undergraduate education
For the 2014 academic year, 24 third-year students
are placed at Cabrini under the direction of Associate
Professor Michele Levinson who is Clinical Dean.
During the year, mentoring tutor groups continued,
as well as our successful interdisciplinary learning
program. Our bedside teaching and learning activities
continued, as well as involvement of our postgraduate
trainees in the education and mentoring of our
undergraduates. Development of the online portal on
the Cabrini website continued, which provides access to
the undergraduate education program. Students are now
able to complete an online orientation to the program
prior to clinical placement.
In 2013-14, we increased our numbers of fifth-year
students. It is pleasing to see our third-year students
returning to Cabrini for their fifth-year placements.
We continue to provide placements for fourth-year
students in paediatrics. We are extremely thankful to our
patients and their families for their valued contribution to
medical education at Cabrini.
Postgraduate education
The Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing
funds specialist training positions. This provides
specialist trainees with opportunities to experience
medical practice in the private sector, which is an
important provider of medical care in the community.
These positions were awarded to Cabrini in conjunction
with public health services, including Alfred Health,
Eastern Health, Monash Health and Peter MacCallum
Cancer Centre. We offer positions in a wide range of
disciplines including colorectal surgery; emergency
medicine; general medicine (three positions); geriatrics;
haematology; intensive care; medical administration;
medical oncology; neurology; palliative medicine;
pathology; and upper-gastrointestinal surgery. The
specialist trainees participate in patient care, audit and
research at Cabrini with guidance and supervision of
consultant physicians and surgeons.
Clinical education at Cabrini
From left: Associate Professor Michele Levinson (Clinical Dean). Anne Spence (Manager, Education)
25We are enjoying our purpose-built education precinct,
which provides an excellent venue for the ongoing
education of our health workforce. The simulation
centre has allowed the development of an integrated
simulation and problem-based learning curriculum for
third-year medical students, which is valuable. We are
planning to integrate inter-professional education
over 2014.
Changes in clinical education
There were some major changes in education at Cabrini
over the past year. Organisationally, nursing education
joined medical and allied health education to form the
Cabrini education department under the auspices of
the Cabrini Institute. This has identified a number of
opportunities in education planning and has fostered
inter-professional teaching and learning activities.
A highlight was the opening of the Patricia Peck Education
and Research Precinct. The building houses the Cabrini
Institute, which leads Cabrini’s work in education,
research and health promotion. This is now Cabrini’s
permanent base for students and clinical researchers.
In its first full year, it is anticipated that 500 students
will participate in clinical education there and more
than 600 clinicians will conduct education, training and
research. Undergraduate and postgraduate students
from medicine, nursing and allied health are supported in
their learning through the simulation centre. The centre
focuses on enhancing patient safety, excellence in patient
and family care and interdisciplinary teamwork. A number
of pilot studies are underway, which will enable situational
learning to be embedded within all Cabrini campuses.
Other developments and work in progress over
2013-14 include:
• A review of the undergraduate nursing program
• A review of the Cabrini graduate nurse program
• A review of Cabrini postgraduate nursing programs
• Introduction of version six of the Cabrini learning
management system (LMS)
• Introduction of a student portal for all disciplines
containing EQuIPNational education material (note:
EQuIPNational is a four-year accreditation program
for health services designed to ensure a continuing
focus on quality and was developed in response to the
Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health
Care’s National Safety and Quality Health Service
Standards which are mandatory for health services
from 1 January 2013)
Undergraduate nursing placements
We have continued our relationships with Deakin
University (CADET model) and Australian Catholic
University (ACCENT model) in the provision of
undergraduate nursing placements. Also, we expanded
our capacity to support Monash University Masters of
Nursing Practice students at Cabrini Brighton.
From left: Cabrini’s new Patricia Peck Education and Research Precinct at 154 Wattletree Road, Malvern. Chief Executive Dr Michael Walsh speaks at the official opening and blessing of the Patricia Peck Education
and Research Precinct held in November 2014. Then Mayor of Stonnington Councillor Matthew Koce experimented with simulation technology when he toured the Patricia Peck Education and Research Precinct.
26Graduate programs
The Cabrini graduate nurse program continues to flourish.
Currently we have 46 graduate nurses with seven of
them undertaking their graduate year within the
perioperative environment.
Allied health education
Allied health education has become integrated as part
of the Cabrini Centre for Allied Health Research and
Education, enabling us to move toward an overarching
strategic plan linking staff research and education.
Development in several aspects of staff and student
education programs has progressed over the past 12
months, with focus on finalising the Clinical School
Network Agreement with our primary university partner,
La Trobe University. This will enable undergraduate
student placements in the disciplines of dietetics,
occupational therapy, physiotherapy, social work and
speech pathology to be formally coordinated and
supported within this agreement, together with the
support provided by La Trobe University appointed
Associate Professor in Allied Health Dr Helena Frawley
and a Student Placement Clinical Coordinator.
Plans continue for student placements with other
university providers in speciality areas or postgraduate
placements. Development of an online allied health
student portal has progressed, in order to meet the
specific needs of allied health students and their clinical
supervisors. Cabrini continues its partnership with
Holmesglen TAFE, teaching into Holmesglen’s Certificate
IV in Allied Health Assistance, as well as accepting clinical
placement of the Holmesglen Certificate IV Allied Health
Assistance Course Students.
A mapping exercise has been introduced, in order
to track staff postgraduate qualifications and
professional development activities. This is designed
to ensure identified priority service areas are met with
the highest levels of skills. Currently allied health staff
have access to professional development opportunities,
which are well subscribed. However, we hope to seek
opportunities to offer more substantial and regular
funding support through the development of scholarships
and other avenues of support to formal learning and
higher qualifications.
Simulation Centre
Since it opened in February 2014, the Stewardson
Charitable Trusts Simulation Centre has conducted more
than 300 simulation activities involving 714 students
and staff. The simulation activities have focussed on
undergraduate nursing and medical students entering
clinical placements at Cabrini, providing them with
supervised opportunities to improve their skills in
basic life support, communication with patients and
identification of the deteriorating patient.
Research generated from these activities has resulted
in acceptance of oral presentations at three national
Clinical education at Cabrini
Above: Matthew Johnson is pictured in the Stewardson Charitable Trusts Simulation Centre at the Cabrini Institute.
27conferences and two international conferences. The
simulation activities have extended into the hospital
setting at Cabrini Malvern, now being conducted
regularly at the wards. A partnership with Laerdal Australia
has seen new technology that enables real-time tracking
of performance and automated feedback implemented
on a trial basis at Cabrini Malvern. The next year will see
an expansion of simulated learning activities both in the
simulation centre and at all Cabrini campuses.
Library
The Lee & Brian Johnstone Library is the new library space,
which has become an integral part of education and
research at Cabrini. Staff and students use the physical
library space to engage in group learning, silent study,
and training in information skills via formal and informal
library sessions.
The Cabrini Library Collection Development Policy
was revised in January 2014, in order to develop and
plan for an increase in electronic resources that can be
accessed and discovered by all staff across all Cabrini sites.
Increased funding has allowed subscriptions to more
bibliographic databases and purchase of e-book content
to over 100 titles, as well as subscribed and open-access
to more than 6000 online journals .
Through promotion of the library and its services, it
has become a collaborative partner in the information
requirements of clinical, research and non-clinical areas of
Cabrini. This is reflected in increased use of the library’s
services and resources. Statistics show that literature
search requests increased by 15 per cent. There was a
large increase of 82 per cent (17,960) in full text articles
downloaded by staff.
The e-library will extend beyond the hospital environment
in 2014 with the purchase of OpenAthens Software, which
will allow staff and specialists access to the its resources
from home or a mobile device.
Education infrastructure
The education infrastructure team has worked on
simplifying systems to support an increasing number of
clinical placements. We are standardising agreements
and building stronger relationships with fewer education
providers. Our main providers are Monash, Deakin and
Australian Catholic universities. We aim to ensure that
our excellent education provision is underpinned by a
sustainable business model.
We support the Specialist Training Program and have
20 posts in partnership with public hospitals across a
wide spectrum of specialties at Cabrini. Trainees value
the opportunity to learn from and work closely with our
medical consultants. We have secured funding for two
additional positions in 2015: one in gastroenterology
and one in general medicine. These trainees provide
wonderful support to our undergraduate medical
education program.
Above: Di Horrigan is Cabrini’s librarian based at the Patricia Peck Education and Research Precinct.
28 The Cabrini Monash Psycho-oncology group,
established in 2008, strives to achieve real clinical
research outcomes that can make a difference to people’s
lives. We work to conduct best practice, evidence-based
research, clinical interventions and education with
respect and understanding.
Awards
Dr Sue Burney’s contribution to health psychology and
psycho-oncology was recognised by the Australian
Psychological Society with the following honour:
Australian Psychological Society, College of Health
Psychologists, Award of Distinction 2013.
Research grants
Victoria Cancer Agency,
Collaborative Research Grant ($2m)
Project title: The Cancer of Prostate Translational
Research in Victoria (CAPTIV) Collaboration
Chief Investigator: Associate Professor Mark Frydenberg,
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences,
Monash University
Education
In the second half of 2013, we supervised one student
from Victoria University and two Doctor of Psychology
(Health) students from Deakin University on placement
with the group. In the first half of 2014, we continued
with the two Doctor of Psychology students. We began
supervision of one clinical master student from Australian
Catholic University and one counselling master student
from La Trobe University.
As part of these placements, students are involved in
a range of experiences such as:
• Conducting a mindfulness program for patients,
families and staff at our Brighton, Malvern and
Prahran hospitals
• Holding a range of psycho-education workshops
for Cabrini’s cancer patients and their families at our
Brighton and Malvern hospitals
• Provision of a clinical psychological service in the day
oncology units at our Brighton and Prahran hospitals
Clinical services
The Melbourne Psycho-oncology Service continues
to be led by Jane Fletcher, who is the treating psycho-
oncologist and health psychologist. It operates at
three Cabrini locations and a monthly session is held
at Australian Urology Associates. The service provides
support to carers and family members and those who
have been bereaved through cancer. During the year,
Cate Miach was appointed to expand the practice and
decrease waiting times.
Dr Burney and Ms Fletcher continue to provide a
consultation psycho-oncology service at Cabrini Prahran.
Cabrini Monash Psycho-oncology
Above: Dr Sue Burney
29Dr Burney, who works part-time as a psychologist at
Cabrini Prahran, has introduced a range of supportive
care strategies at this hospital. Ms Fletcher and Ms Miach
provide psychological input in the eight-week breast
cancer rehabilitation program.
Engagement in the professional community
Dr Burney continues to be actively involved with the
Australian Psychological Society College of Health
Psychologists (Victoria). She and Ms Fletcher have
continued to work on the update of the National
Health and Medical Research Council’s Clinical Practice
Guidelines for the Psychosocial Care of Adults with
Cancer. Dr Burney was also involved in the CareSearch
palliative care project. Ms Fletcher and Dr Jo Brooker
are committee members of the Mental Health
Professionals Network, Psycho-oncology Group.
Dr Brooker is a member of the Cabrini Human
Research Ethics Committee.
Current projects
• Finding the Words: The lived experience of parents in
communicating their cancer diagnosis to their children
• The lived experiences of patients and carers in
Cabrini’s palliative homecare service
• The development of a treatment decision-making
aid for patients who have early stage, non-small
cell lung cancer
• The development of a treatment decision-making
aid for men who have early stage prostate cancer
• The unmet needs of women diagnosed with
ovarian cancer
• Understanding and measuring health literacy for
caregivers of people who have cancer
• Refinement and revalidation of the
demoralisation scale
• Meaning and purpose therapy in advanced cancer –
a pilot, randomised, controlled trial
• Self-compassion and psychological health: the
mediating role of emotion regulation difficulties
Completed research projects
• Exploring the factors predicting psychological distress
in haematopoietic stem cell transplant patients
• Post-traumatic stress and post-traumatic growth in
women diagnosed with ovarian cancer
• The information and supportive care needs of
Australian, Greek and Italian men diagnosed with early
stage prostate cancer
• An exploration of the experiences of volunteers in the
Cabrini biography service
• The impact of physical activity on the psychological
wellbeing of men undergoing androgen deprivation
therapy
• The lived experience of women who have
gynaecological cancers
• Oncology patient wellbeing: mood, quality of life,
and fatigue
From left: Key staff and students of the Cabrini Monash Psycho-oncology group. Jane Fletcher (Deputy Head) is a psycho-oncologist who works in clinical practice.
30 This is the second report of the Allied Health Research
Unit, which was established in 2012 to build the
research capacity across and within each of Cabrini’s
allied health professions.
During 2013-14, Cabrini’s Allied Health Research Unit
operated for its first full 12 months. It is led by Associate
Professor Helena Frawley under a joint appointment
with La Trobe University. This has been an important
development in allied health research at Cabrini, as
we enter a formal agreement with our new university
partner to support research and education in allied health
throughout the organisation.
Leadership of the unit has been supported by other
research-active staff:
• Tash Brusco, Manager of Physiotherapy Services,
who is currently completing her PhD
• Dr Rosemary Higgins, health psychologist
While the allocation for allied health research is a
small, part-time fraction, it is anticipated that the unit’s
activity and output will grow over time to become a
productive and leading centre for allied health research
in private healthcare.
Research activity has progressed over the past 12 months
and for the first time, this has been captured in an allied
health research activity database. The research findings
highlight the depth and breadth of research activities
among allied health clinicians and will support plans
to identify strengths and any deficits in staff research
expertise, in order to meet our strategic research goals
and support improvements in patient outcomes. Several
research projects are in consultation and design phase,
with interest in multidisciplinary collaboration and focus
on delivering research outputs that align with our goals.
A second focus of allied health research activity is
translating research into practice. Implementation of
findings from research is the critical step to directly
improve clinical practice and outcomes for patients.
Activities to support this include review of current
clinical practice guidelines to ensure the highest levels of
evidence inform allied health clinical practice. Associate
Professor Frawley is working with department managers
to achieve this goal. In itself, this activity is supporting
allied health research capacity and capability.
Allied Health Research Unit
From left: Dr Helena Frawley PhD FACP. Allied health therapies are integrated into patients’ care plans where appropriate.
31Staff representing most allied health disciplines and
across all Cabrini campuses have been active in research
projects, with outputs ranging across CHREC-approved
research projects, publications, grants, conference
presentations, translational research and quality
improvement activities.
Research projects
Allied health research support is directed to projects led
by the dietetics department and a multidisciplinary allied
health rehabilitation project. The projects are as follows:
1. To identify the risk and prevalence of malnutrition
in colorectal cancer patients from diagnosis
to 30 days post surgical intervention.
Lead: Marlene Gojanovik (dietetics)
2. Investigating Malnutrition in Victorian Cancer
Services – Point Prevalence Study 2014.
Lead: Elizabeth Kent (dietetics)
3. International Nutrition Survey 2013.
Lead: Elizabeth Kent (dietetics)
4. A multidisciplinary rehabilitation program for
patients following surgery for colorectal cancer.
Lead: Helena Frawley (allied health). Disciplines
involved: physiotherapy, health psychology,
occupational therapy and dietetics. This project has a
nested pelvic floor muscle measurement study, which
is in collaboration with the University of Melbourne
and is part of a student’s PhD study.
Publications
As Cabrini-based allied health research is nascent in its
development, no CHREC-listed research projects have
translated to publications yet but this is expected to
eventuate in the next 12 months. Despite this, research-
active allied health staff feature in two publications in
2013-14 with Cabrini listed as an author affiliation, thereby
contributing to the profile of allied health clinical research
at Cabrini.
Grants
During 2013-14, two research-active staff have been
successful in attracting external funding which will
support their research activity:
1. Dr Helena Frawley, NHMRC Health Professional
Research Fellowship 2014-17
2. Dr Rosemary Higgins, who received several project
grants from the Victorian Cardiac Clinical Network and
BeyondBlue to support her research programs.
Conference presentations
Over the year, allied health staff were active in
conference presentations with research topics covering
an extensive range of healthcare areas relevant to
Cabrini. Presentations from staff include those invited as
experts in their field and those selected during blinded
peer-reviewed processes, across State, national and
international events.
From left: Tash Brusco, Cabrini’s Manager of Physiotherapy Services, is active in research and currently completing her PhD.
Libby Kent, Cabrini’s Manager of Nutrition and Dietetics, is leading two research projects related to nutrition.
32 The Cabrini Institute supports health promotion
activities on behalf of Cabrini. Cabrini is committed to
enhancing health and quality of life by treating sickness
and by working with our patients, residents and their
families to anticipate, prevent and ease suffering.
Let’s Beat Bowel Cancer
Let’s Beat Bowel Cancer (LBBC) is a not-for-profit health
promotion initiative of Cabrini, designed to lower deaths
related to bowel cancer – also known as colorectal cancer
– via public awareness, research and medical advances.
Our key goals for Let’s Beat Bowel Cancer are to:
• Demystify bowel cancer and increase awareness of
bowel cancer as a major public health issue
• Encourage every Australian 50 and over to screen
regularly for bowel cancer
• Promote and support ongoing bowel cancer education
and clinical research, focusing on prevention, early
detection and treatment of bowel cancer
Through LBBC, Cabrini remains committed to ongoing
bowel cancer research and raising awareness of the
importance of bowel screening in order to achieve better
health outcomes for our community. We continue to work
to raise awareness among all Australians that while bowel
cancer is the second-biggest cause of cancer-related
death in Australia, it is preventable. Early detection
with regular screening is vital to a positive outcome
with excellent success rates of approximately 90 per
cent. Unfortunately less than 40 per cent of cancers are
detected in the early stages.
Although bowel cancer screening is one of the simplest
and most effective methods for the prevention and
early detection of bowel cancer, latest reports show that
participation rates for bowel screening in Australia are
declining. This is concerning and there remains much to
be done to beat bowel cancer in our community.
The LBBC program supports the clinical bowel cancer
research activities of the Cabrini Monash University
Department of Surgery, led by Associate Professor Paul
McMurrick.
Our activities are supported by the LBBC Fundraising
Committee, which raises vital funds to support the
initiative and bowel cancer related activities at Cabrini,
including:
• Bowel cancer health promotion activities
• Bowel cancer research activities
Health promotion
From left: Supporters of Let’s Beat Bowel Cancer (from left): Associate Professor Paul McMurrick (colorectal surgeon and head of the Cabrini Monash University
Department of Surgery), Dr Peter Lowthian (Executive Director, Medical Services), Emeritus Professor Adrian Polglase and Des Jackson (member of the Let’s Beat Bowel
Cancer Committee). The Art Series Hotel Group is platinum sponsor of the Let’s Beat Bowel Cancer Golf Classic.
33• A Colorectal Fellowship program, which supports
research and the training of the future colorectal
surgical workforce
• Equipment related to bowel cancer management
LBBC health promotion activities
Bowel cancer is preventable and treatable, yet Australia
has one of the highest rates of the disease in the world.
The need for greater awareness and resulting behavioural
change towards prevention and early detection in the
community remains as important as ever.
For the second year in a row, Let’s Beat Bowel Cancer
partnered with Bowel Cancer Australia for our annual
and largest national media campaign to date. Strategic
communication support for this national campaign
promoting bowel screening for all Australians aged 50
and older was provided by Haystac (a division of the Aegis
Media Group).
In 2014, the campaign previously known as FOBruary
underwent rebranding and creative refreshment. A
new positioning line ‘Don’t Be a Fool. Test Your Stool’
put a fresh, light-hearted touch on what is an otherwise
serious campaign. Mass media activity was focused in
mid-February 2014, with national advertising conducted
over January-March 2014. The campaign was designed to
achieve awareness and understanding of bowel cancer
prevention and the benefits of bowel cancer screening.
The advertising message was promoted in outdoor
advertising, newspapers, online, magazines, television,
radio and cinemas, as well as in pharmacies, clubs and
community groups across Australia. Advertising helped
to generate traffic to a dedicated campaign website
www.testyourstool.org
Ambassadors have always formed an integral part of
LBBC bowel cancer campaigns. They act as high profile
spokespersons and help to generate media coverage
and participation. In 2014, we were fortunate to have the
support of George Negus, Michael Caton, Sophie Scott,
Anton Enus, Geoff Cox (known as Coxy), Daryl Somers
OAM and Kevin Sheedy.
Highlights from the 2014 campaign include:
• Radio community service announcement with
voiceover provided by veteran news reporter and
author George Negus
• New animated television commercial with voiceover by
Sophie Scott, ABC Radio health reporter
• Young & Jackson digital advertising billboard (timed to
coincide with Melbourne’s White Night Festival)
• $238,000 in pro bono support from the Aegis Media
Group (an increase of $20,000 on last year)
• $894,000 media value received (an increase of
$169,000 on last year)
From left: A luncheon was held in April 2014 to recognise Golf Classic sponsors and supporters; Lindsay Fox AC spoke at the event. The ‘Don’t Be a Fool.
Test Your Stool’ message was featured on the digital advertising billboard above the iconic Young & Jackson Hotel in Melbourne.
34Campaign supporters
Aegis Media Group (Haystac, Mitchell & Partners,
Posterscope, Jumptank)
BowelScreen Australia
Channel 31
Cancer Councils of Australia
Clinical Genomics (formerly Enterix Australia)
Fairfax Community Newspapers and Radio
King & Wood Mallesons
News Australia (Leader Community Newspapers)
Network Ten
Pharmacy Guild of Australia
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
SBS Television and Radio
Southern Cross Austereo Network
SEN Radio
Val Morgan Cinema Network
Yahoo!
Playing to save lives
The ninth Let’s Beat Bowel Cancer Golf Classic was held
in 2014 at Kingston Heath Golf Course. Sponsors and
guests enjoyed 18 holes of golf, excellent food and
beverages, as well as a range of inspiring and informative
speakers and special guests. As Let’s Beat Bowel Cancer’s
key fundraising event, the event has been successful
and received strong support due to loyal and generous
sponsors and donors. The event is managed by the Let’s
Beat Bowel Cancer Committee in collaboration with
GOLFSelect,
A field of 91 players teed-off helping to raise
approximately $80,000. The event included ‘Beat the Pro’
and ‘Hole in One’ competitions, as well as an on-course
barbecue and refreshments. The event finished with
dinner, a fundraising auction and prize presentations.
The Proclaim team, led by Jon Broome, took winning
team honours for the second consecutive year. Logical
Staffing Solutions, led by Russell Hutchinson, was close
second. Anthony Panuzzo and Emma Bryan were the
winning individuals.
The Let’s Beat Bowel Cancer Committee thanks platinum
sponsor The Art Series Hotel Group, as well as all gold and
silver sponsors for their generous support.
Platinum sponsor
The Art Series Hotel Group
Gold sponsors
Anderson Partners
BDA Marketing and Planning
Commonwealth Bank
Garuda Indonesia
Identity Matters
K2 Asset Management
Kay & Burton
Health promotion
Above: Television celebrity Geoff Cox (known as Coxy) is an ambassador for Let’s Beat Bowel Cancer.
He is pictured at the Golf Classic event held annually since 2005 to raise awareness and funds to support the cause.
35Logical Staffing Solutions
Morgan & Griffin
McMurrick Family
Pan Pacific Hotels Group
RMBL
SouthEast Business Park
UBS
Special luncheon
A special luncheon was held on 2 April 2014 to thank Golf
Classic sponsors and key supporters of the event. Thirty-
two guests attended a candid discussion with trucking
magnate and supporter of Let’s Beat Bowel Cancer
Lindsay Fox AC. Associate Professor Paul McMurrick gave
an overview of the latest bowel cancer research agenda
at Cabrini. The lunch was hosted by Des Jackson, Chair
of the Golf Classic Sub-Committee, in the UBS Wealth
Management Boardroom in Melbourne.
Recognition and appreciation
Cabrini’s Let’s Beat Bowel Cancer initiative relies on the
generosity of the community through philanthropic
support to achieve the program’s goals, as we do not
receive any government funding. The ongoing success of
Let’s Beat Bowel Cancer is due largely to the commitment
and enthusiasm of dedicated committee members who
continue to work hard in approaching potential and
existing sponsors about fundraising activities. The Cabrini
Institute is grateful for their efforts. We are indebted to
our patrons, ambassadors, corporate sponsors, suppliers
and philanthropic donors for their generous support and
ongoing commitment to helping us beat bowel cancer.
Foundation 49: Men’s Health
Foundation 49: Men’s Health (also known as F49) is an
initiative of Cabrini designed to improve the health of
Australian men. We do so by raising awareness of health
issues and encouraging men to have regular checks. This
is done through the distribution of information, as well as
supporting local communities and health professionals.
In 2013-14, program staff and supporters had a
busy year promoting men’s health and wellbeing
throughout Australia.
GP Symposium
The Foundation 49: Men’s Health GP Symposium was
held on 12 April 2014 at Cabrini’s Patricia Peck Education
and Research Precinct (154 Wattletree Road, Malvern).
Eleven top specialists provided participants with current
information, diagnostic and treatment strategies in the
contemporary setting. It was attended by more than
50 general practitioners, health professionals and
medical students.
From left: John Allen (Council member Foundation 49: Men’s Health), Penny Christie (Manager Foundation 49: Men’s Health),
ambassador Nic Stirzaker and Dr Peter Lowthian. Associate Professor Gary Richardson and the Honourable Jeff Kennett AC.
36Men’s Health Business Breakfast
The Foundation 49: Men’s Health business breakfast
was held on 11 June 2014 at Melbourne’s RACV Club
and it coincided with International Men’s Health Week.
Supported by the Cabrini Foundation and convened
by John Allen (F49 Council), the event attracted
280 guests (50 more than last year). The keynote
speaker was the Honourable Jeff Kennett AC who spoke
about maintaining good mental health and wellbeing
and his work with Beyondblue.
Panellists included Aboriginal Olympian Kyle Vander Kuyp,
barrister Greg Barns, television personality Brad McEwan
(who was Master of Ceremonies) and Australian Defence
Force squadron leader Aaron Ward.
Communications
Various communications are issued under the Foundation
49: Men’s Health banner. They are designed to promote
and encourage men’s health and wellbeing.
Whole New Ball Game
Foundation 49: Men’s Health continued to publish its
men’s health magazine A Whole New Ballgame. Three
editions were published and distributed, each with a print
run of 10,000 copies. The magazine covered a range
of men’s health topics and issues including: cancer and
conditions specific to men; risk and prevention; and
technological advances that support health.
Men’s Health Toolkit
The program’s key resource is a booklet called the Men’s
Health Toolkit. It is distributed throughout Australia
on request. It is a popular resource, which provides
information and support for men encouraging healthier
lifestyle choices.
Website
There is a dedicated website for Foundation 49: Men’s
Health. Funding has been allocated for an upgrade to the
site www.49.com.au
Community grants
The Men of Malvern ‘good men doing good things’ are
supporting F49 with funding to assist with the community
grants program for 2014. We are currently facilitating
16 grants for this round. They will support community
groups throughout Australia to hold men’s health events
and other activities to raise awareness of the importance
of men’s health.
Workplace health education sessions
Foundation 49: Men’s Health has continued to offer
educational sessions in the workplace, providing a
tailored presentation to groups of male employees that
are both informative and fun. These have been well
received and we are working to enhance this program
with the aim of encouraging better health behaviours in
the workforce.
Health promotion
Above: Penny Christie, Manager Foundation 49: Men’s Health, spoke at a number of events over the year.
37
Kingsford Guri (centre) with Taissa Usatoff (left) and Jose Borje, who volunteered their time to assist with Kingsford’s operations.
K ingsford Guri (27) of Papua New Guinea had
life-changing surgery in 2013-14, thanks to
Cabrini and the Children First Foundation. He was
treated as a medical evacuee under Cabrini’s social
outreach program.
For all his life, Kingsford suffered from Hirschsprung’s
disease. It was recognised early and at two months of
age, he was treated at a hospital in the PNG highlands
where he had a colostomy bag fitted. Kingsford’s
disability prevented him from living normally, as he had
no access to the plastic bags needed to collect waste
from his colostomy.
“Kingsford’s life was very hard,” says Associate Professor
Paul McMurrick who is a colorectal surgeon at Cabrini,
head of the Cabrini Monash University Department of
Surgery and member of the Let’s Beat Bowel Cancer
Committee. “Stigmatised due to his disability, Kingsford
had been unable to complete his education or live a
normal adult life.”
Associate Professor McMurrick and Mr Chris Kimber
(paediatric surgeon) assessed Kingsford, in order to plan
the best approach to Kingsford’s surgery. “In November
2013, Kingsford underwent a major surgical procedure
at Cabrini Malvern to remove the diseased parts of his
bowel; then he had further surgery in January 2014
to remove the colostomy,” says Associate Professor
McMurrick. “He is now doing very well: the difficulties
he has endured are now behind him.”
Kingsford GuriNEW LIFE FOR KINGSFORD
38
Department staff
Monash Department of Clinical
Epidemiology at Cabrini Hospital
Head of Department
Professor Rachelle Buchbinder
Administrative Assistant
Lavonne Collins
Managing Editor, Cochrane Musculoskeletal Group
Dr Renea Johnston
ARAD State Coordinator
Joan McPhee
Biostatistician
Dr Margaret Staples
Research Fellow
Dr Allison Bourne
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Dr Susan Slade
Research Assistant
Marshall Mrocki
PhD scholars
Megan Blackburn (2010-), Deakin University
Rebecca Jessup (2014-), Deakin University
Sarah Hosking (2014-), Deakin University
Dr Bethan Richards (2011-), University of Sydney
Louise Sparkes (2013-), Monash University
Masters students
Kelly Joyce (2014-), Monash University
BBiomedSci student
Shehzaad Muhammad Peerbux (2014), Monash University
Cochrane review medical students
Jessica Deitch (Monash University)
Edward O’Bryan (Monash University)
Michael Silagy (Monash University)
Stephen Surace (Monash University)
Sabbaticals
Professor Francis Guillemin
(Nancy University, Nancy, France)
Professor Clermont Dionne
(Laval University, Québec, Canada)
Cabrini Monash University
Department of Medical Oncology
The Szalmuk Family Department of Medical Oncology
Head of Department
Associate Professor Gary Richardson
Principal Investigators
Dr Yoland Antill
Dr Ben Brady
Dr Andrew Haydon
Dr Melita Keneally
Dr David Pook
Professor Miles Prince
Associate Professor Gary Richardson
Dr Jeremy Shapiro
Dr Michelle White
Associate Investigators
Emma Beadsley
Dr Sanjeev Gil
Associate Professor Ian Haines
Dr Henry Januszewicz
Oliver Klein
Esther Lin
Dr Lara Lipton
Dr Ben Markman
Joanna Morgan
Dr Nicole Potasz
Professor Max Schwarz
Dr Robert Stanley
Karen Taylor
Associate Professor Max Wolff
Research Manager
Barbara Scher
39Study coordinators
Julia Carlson (team leader)
Jaishri Ellengovan
Mary Lane
Jenny McIndoe (Cancer 2015)
Alice Newman
Helen Smenda
Finance Manager
Janine La’Brooy
Family Cancer at Cabrini
Lynne McKay
Cabrini Monash University
Department of Medicine
Head of Department
Associate Professor Michele Levinson
Research Fellow
Dr Amber Mills
Research Assistants
Anthea Gellie
Gaya Sritharan
Gemma Stephenson
Higher Degree Research Students
Alice Rouse, PhD student
Volunteers
Valerie Co (fifth-year medical student)
Natalie Heriot
Dr Annie Walker (as fifth-year medical student)
Monash Medical Centre, Alfred Hospital and Royal
Melbourne Hospital third- and fourth-year medical students
for the point prevalence study
Cabrini Centre for Nursing
Education and Research
Director
Associate Professor Leanne Boyd
Research Associate
Amanda Pereira-Salgado
PhD scholars
Louise Alexander: What are the impacts of simulation based
education and training on healthcare trainees attitudes
towards the mentally ill?
Janet Curtis: Occupational health and safety issues within
the paramedic workplace
Matthew Johnson: Impact of communication education on
students’ communication skills in clinical practice
Grainne Lowe: Nurse Practitioner policy and future directions
Tegwyn McManamny: The role of primary healthcare in the
management of dual-diagnosis patients within Australia
Diana Wong: A comparative analysis of evaluation models
used in disaster responses
Masters students
Jo Miller
Emma Patterson
Amanda Peat
Chris Quinn
Jo Schlieff
Tanya Warren
Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) student
Meg Pollock
Cabrini Monash University Department of Surgery
The Fröhlich West Chair of Surgery
Head of Department
Associate Professor Paul McMurrick
Academic staff
Emeritus Professor Adrian Polglase
Mr Stephen Bell
Mr Roger Berry
Mr Peter Carne
Mr Martin Chin
40Mr Chip Farmer
Mr Pravin Ranchod
Mr Andrew Smith
Administrative and management staff
Jane Makin – Manager Let’s Beat Bowel Cancer
Karen Oliva – Database Manager
Dr Simon Wilkins – Research Fellow
Clinical Education at Cabrini
Director of Education
Associate Professor Leanne Boyd
Allied health education
Associate Professor Helena Frawley
Tash Brusco, Manager Physiotherapy Services/Education
Portfolio, Cabrini Allied Health Committee
Simulation Manager
Matt Johnson
Manager of Library Services
Diane Horrigan
Nursing education team
Fiona Barker
Agnetha Clarke
Andrew Driver (maternity relief)
Lauren Felsinger (maternity leave)
Elizabeth Gherardin
Yvette Gomez
Abby Hadden
Claire Hatherley
Natalie Horvath
Michelle Kirwood
Julianne McKernan
Jo Miller
Judith O’Neill
Christine Quinn
Sharon Rubeli
Joanne Schlieff
Elizabeth Smith
Louise Suttie
Tanya Warren
Clinical liaison team
CADET program: Tanya Warren, Cathie Muling
ACCENT program: Louise Buchhorn, Emma Patterson
Education infrastructure team
Anne Spence (Manager)
Anne-Marie Devine
Jan Palich
Sue Smith
Administration team
Barbara Miles
Maria Terzoglou
Medical education
Clinical Dean
Associate Professor Michele Levinson
Administrative assistants
Elizabeth Hopkins
Claire Weeden
Cabrini Monash Psycho-oncology
Head of Unit
Dr Sue Burney
Deputy Head
Jane Fletcher
Research Fellow
Dr Jo Brooker
Current research students
Rebecca Carlson, Graduate Diploma
of Psychology, Deakin University
Melissa Maas, Doctor of Psychology
(Health), Deakin University
Department staff
41Brindha Pillay, Doctor of Psychology
(Clinical), Monash University
Sophie Robinson, Doctor of Psychology
(Clinical), Monash University
Lyndel Shand, Doctor of Psychology
(Health), Deakin University
Gemma Stephenson, Bachelor of Psychology
(Honours), University of New England
Adriana Ventura, Doctor of Psychology
(Health), Deakin University
Eva Yuen, PhD, Deakin University
Allied Health Research Unit
Head of Department
Dr Helena Frawley PhD FACP
Associate Professor Allied Health, La Trobe University,
Melbourne.
Health Promotion
People behind LBBC
Let’s Beat Bowel Cancer Committee
Richard Morgan AM (Chair)
Dr Peter Carne
Andrew Facey
Des Jackson (Chair, Golf Classic sub-committee)
Sue James
Dr Peter Lowthian
Associate Professor Paul McMurrick
Geoff Stansen
Retirement from committee
Pamela Darragh
Patron
Emeritus Professor Adrian Polglase
Manager
Jane Makin
Golf Classic Event Manager
Samantha McLennan
People behind Foundation: 49 Men’s Health
Manager Foundation: 49 Men’s Health
Penny Christie
Foundation 49 Council
Associate Professor Gary Richardson (Chair)
John Allen
Robyn Charlwood
Penny Christie
Mr Jeremy Grummet
Dr Daryl Kroschel
Associate Professor Doug Lording
Professor Bernie Marshall
Alistair McCreadie
Stephen Mead
Dr Peter Wirth
44 The Cabrini Human Research Ethics Committee
helps to protect the interests of patients, researchers
and Cabrini by maintaining high ethical research
standards in research projects. High quality, ethical
research creates many benefits for patients, health
professionals and the community.
The Cabrini Health Human Research Ethics Committee
reports directly to the Cabrini Board. It reviews and
approves research projects conducted at Cabrini that
involves human participants. It is chaired by Dr Margaret
Staples and managed by Anne Spence.
Our Human Research Ethics Committee ensures that:
• Ethically sound research is promoted and supported
at Cabrini
• The research affirms the mission and values of Cabrini
and social teachings of the Catholic Church
• Ethical standards are maintained in research projects
to protect the interests of the research participants,
the investigator and the institution
It operates in accordance with the National Statement
on Ethical Conduct in Research Involving Humans issued
by the National Health and Medical Research Council in
2007, other relevant Commonwealth and State legislation
and regulations and Catholic Health Australia’s Code
of Ethical Standards for Catholic Health and Aged Care
Services in Australia.
Activity
During 2013-14, the Cabrini Human Research Ethics
Committee (CHREC) worked on 116 projects. These
projects included receipt of 89 new projects and final
approval of 85 projects. This is a significant increase on
the 64 projects approved in 2012-2013. We have more than
990 projects in our HRECTrack database. It is interesting
to compare the data for the year under review with the
period five years ago. At that time, we approved about the
same number of projects but the profile of those projects
was very different. We had 36 pharmaceutically sponsored
studies in 2008-09 compared with 14 in 2013-2014. We
have seen growth in investigator-initiated studies. The
biggest change is in the number of documents requiring
approval as part of the studies. In 2008-09, we reviewed
and approved 1136 documents compared with 2012
documents in 2013-14. That represents an increase of
77 per cent over the five years.
Supporting ethical research
Above: Anne Spence (Manager, Education).
45The CHREC continues to be led by Dr Margaret Staples. In
2013-14, we welcomed Drs Bronwyn Sacks; Dane Horsfall
and Associate Professor Val Usatoff (Deputy Medical
Director Cabrini) to our membership.
A highlight was a twilight seminar held on 29 May 2014
to educate staff on the new Australian Privacy Principles,
including related governance of clinical registries. Of
particular interest was information related to the privacy
provisions around data stored outside the Australian
privacy laws. The session was presented by Simon Bailey
and Dr Heather Wellington from DLA Piper.
Certification
The National Health and Medical Research Council’s
National Certification Scheme of Institutional Process
(related to the ethical review of multicentre human
research) conducted an audit of Cabrini’s processes in
December 2013. We received recertification from
1 January 2014 until 31 December 2016.
Cabrini Human Research Ethics Committee
Name NHMRC category Gender Status
Dr Dane Horsfall Professional carer Male Started 27/2/14
Dr Bronwyn Sacks Professional carer Female Started 27/2/14
Associate Professor Val Usatoff Researcher Male Started 27/2/14
Dr Michael Ben-Meir Professional carer Male Finished 8/1/14
Frances Brockhus Additional Female Finished 12/4/14
Emma Patterson Professional carer Female Finished 22/5/14
Professor Miles Prince Researcher Male Finished 8/1/14
Beatrice Bastomsky Lay person (female) Female
Michelle Britbart Lawyer Female
Dr Joanne Brooker Researcher Female
David Curtain QC Lawyer Male
Associate Professor Henry Debinski Researcher Male
Revd Kevin McGovern Pastoral carer Male
Associate Professor Marilyn Poole Additional Female
John Robertson Lay person (male) Male
Anne Spence Invitee Female
Dr Margaret Staples Chairperson Female
Dr Sharon Woolf Professional carer Female
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Supporting ethical research
Research Area Title Principal Researcher
Arthritis Standardised method for reporting exercise programs Dr Susan Slade
A double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, dose-escalation, multicentre study of a single, intravenous
infusion of allogeneic mesenchymal precursor cells in patients who have rheumatoid arthritis and incomplete
responses to at least one TNFα inhibitor
Associate Professor Stephen Hall
Cancer A multinational, prospective, observational study in patients who have unresectable or metastatic melanoma
[CA184143]
Dr Ben Brady
A phase 3, multicentre, open-label, randomised study of nab-paclitaxel plus gemcitabine versus gemcitabine
alone as adjuvant therapy in subjects who have surgically resected pancreatic adenocarcinoma [ABI-007-
PANC-003]
Associate Professor Jeremy Shapiro
A phase 3 study comparing daratumumab, lenalidomide and dexamethasone (DRd) versus lenalidomide and
dexamethasone (Rd) in subjects who have relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma [54767414MMY3003]
Professor Miles Prince
A prospective cohort study of patients who have cancer of unknown primary to create a national information
resource and improve understanding of the molecular biology, clinical, quality of life and psychosocial
characteristics [SUPER]
Associate Professor Gary Richardson
A study into the safety, efficacy and tolerability of scalp cooling for patients receiving chemotherapy in the
reduction of chemotherapy-induced alopecia
Vicki Durston
A multicentre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial of fulvestrant (Faslodex) with or
without PD-0332991 (palbociclib) +/- Goserelin in women who have hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative,
metastatic breast cancer whose disease progressed after prior endocrine therapy [A5481023]
Dr Yoland Antill
Investigating practices relating to malnutrition in Victorian Cancer Services: Cancer Malnutrition Prevalence
Survey 2014
Elizabeth Kent (Morrell)
Randomised, double-blind control trial of Megestrol acetate, dexamethasone and placebo in the management of
anorexia in patients who have cancer
Dr Esther Lin
The effects of contrast media on methotrexate levels: a retrospective study Emma Wong
The Lymphoma Lifestyle, Environment and Family study (the LEAF study) Professor Miles Prince
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Research Area Title Principal Researcher
Cancer continued A randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind, phase 3 study evaluating safety and efficacy of the addition
of veliparib plus carboplatin versus the addition of carboplatin to standard neoadjuvant chemotherapy versus
standard neoadjuvant chemotherapy in subjects who have early stage, triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC)
[M14-011]
Dr Yoland Antill
Understanding how body composition can lead to prostate cancer progression Professor Mark Frydenberg
The acceptability, feasibility and efficacy (phase II RCT) of a decision aid for men who have localised prostate
cancer and their partners
Professor Mark Frydenberg
Circulating tumour DNA as a biomarker in pancreatic cancer Associate Professor Lara Lipton
A phase 4, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of continued enzalutamide treatment beyond
progression in patients who have chemotherapy-naïve, metastatic, castration-resistant prostate cancer
[MDV3100-10]
Associate Professor Jeremy Shapiro
A phase Ib/II, multicentre study of the combination of LEE011 and BYL719 with letrozole in adult patients who have
advanced ER+ breast cancer [CLEE011X2107]
Dr Yoland Antill
Patient Discharge Survivorship Improvement Project Amanda Proposch
The effects of butyrylated high amylose maize starch on polyposis in familial adenomatous polyposis patients Professor Finlay Macrae
Complete pathological response after neoadjuvant radiotherapy for rectal cancer and its relationship to the
degree of T3 invasion
Mr Stephen Bell
A retrospective audit of lung cancer diagnostic and treatment intervals across the Southern Melbourne Integrated
Cancer Service region with a pilot study of locally approved referral interval target times
Associate Professor Gary Richardson
A multinational, phase 3, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled efficacy and safety study of Enzalutamide
in patients who have non-metastic castration resistant prostate cancer
Associate Professor Jeremy Shapiro
Development of a Patient Symptom and Care Management Diary Amanda Proposch
Evaluation of the implementation of follow-up phone calls for patients after receiving cycle 1 of chemotherapy
treatment and patients’ experience of pre-chemotherapy education session
Amanda Proposch
Evaluation of patient satisfaction and comfort at the Cabrini Malvern Day Oncology Unit Amanda Proposch
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Research Area Title Principal Researcher
Cancer continued A phase 3, randomised study of BBI608 and best supportive care versus placebo and best supportive care in
patients who have pretreated advanced colorectal carcinoma
Associate Professor Jeremy Shapiro
A three-arm, randomised, open-label, phase 2 study of everolimus in combination with exemestane versus
everolimus alone versus capecitabine in the treatment of post-menopausal women who have estrogen receptor
positive, locally advanced, recurrent or metastatic breast cancer after recurrence or progression on prior
letrozole or anastrozole
Dr Yoland Antill
A phase 3, multicentre, randomised, double-blind study to compare the efficacy and safety of oral azacitidine plus
best supportive care versus placebo plus best supportive care in subjects who have red blood cell, transfusion-
dependent anemia and thrombocytopenia due to IPSS lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes
Dr Melita Kenealy
A phase 3, randomised, double-blind trial of Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin (PLD) plus AMG 386 or placebo
in women who have recurrent, partially platinum sensitive or resistant epithelial ovarian, primary peritoneal or
fallopian tube cancer
Associate Professor Gary Richardson
Epidemiology of multiple myeloma in Australia study Professor Miles Prince
Brightways breast cancer database Associate Professor Gary Richardson
Cardiology Sternal bleeding during coronary artery bypass surgery Mr Randall Moshinsky
Reducing red blood cell transfusion in cardiac surgery: a multicentre, quality improvement initiative of the
Perfusion Downunder Collaboration
Mr Michael McDonald
Heart Failure Model of Care Katherine (Kate) Steen
Impact of age and frailty on care and outcome of acute coronary syndrome in the elderly Dr Swati Mukherjee
Dietetics To identify the risk and prevalence of malnutrition in colorectal cancer patients from diagnosis to 30 days post-
surgical intervention
Elizabeth Kent (Morrell)
Assessing compliance of texture modified diets and thickened fluids provided to patients in a rehabilitation
setting (in comparison to current standards).
Rebekah Scholes
Education Comparison of clinical reasoning ability of medical students using in a problem based learning structure Matthew Johnson
Supporting ethical research
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Research Area Title Principal Researcher
Education continued Implementation and evaluation of changes to the Cabrini corporate orientation program and local
induction processes
Anne Schultz RN
An impact evaluation of NSQHS standards Associate Professor Leanne Boyd
Emergency medicine The safety and use of intravenous Metoprolol in general hospital wards – a single-centre, observational study Dr Diane Kelly
2014 Extension to Cabrini emergency department scribe pilot trial Dr Katie Walker
Cabrini emergency department scribe study Dr Katie Walker
Endocrinology Does anti-androgen therapy impair cognitive function in women who have polycystic ovarian syndrome? Professor Susan Davis
Endocrine Surgery Unit Databases and Thyroid Cancer Registry Dr Simon Grodski
Gastroenterology An open-label extension and safety monitoring study of moderate to severe ulcerative colitis patients previously
enrolled in etrolizumab phase 3 studies [GA28951]
Associate Professor Henry Debinski
A phase 3, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicentre study of the efficacy and safety of Etrolizumab during
induction and maintenance in patients who have moderate to severe active ulcerative colitis and who are
refractory to or intolerant of TNF inhibitors [GA28950]
Associate Professor Henry Debinski
A phase 3, international, multicentre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group efficacy
and safety trial of Linaclotide administered orally for 12 weeks to patients who have irritable bowel syndrome
with constipation
Associate Professor Henry Debinski
Genetics Integration of genetic testing for risk associated genomic variants and rare predisposition genes into the
management of high risk hereditary breast cancer families
Dr Yoland Antill
Gynaecology A prospective, non-randomised, parallel cohort, multicentre study of the Solyx single-incision sling system versus
the Obtryx II sling system for the treatment of women who have stress urinary incontinence
Dr Anna Rosamilia
Haematology Improving Management by Participatory Research In Oncology: the Victorian Experiment (the IMPROVE study) Professor Miles Prince
Infection control Nursing-led antimicrobial stewardship intervention pilot project on the documentation of antimicrobial therapy
in haematology and oncology patients
Associate Professor Mary O’Reilly
Infectious diseases Patient attitudes towards immunisation for healthcare workers in a private day oncology unit Dr Jason Goh
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Research Area Title Principal Researcher
Intensive care TRANSFUSE: sTandaRd issue trANsfusion versuS Fresher red blood cell Use in intenSive carE-a randomised
controlled trial
Dr Jonathan Barrett
Medical imaging Tailoring 99mTc MAA doses to reduce radiation burden to patients for nuclear medicine ventilation
perfusion scans
Sarah Gales
Medicine Validation of a hospital-in-the-home specific patient satisfaction instrument Ian Campbell
A non-invasive screening tool for anaemia Associate Professor Michele
Levinson
Models of care Staff perceptions of the effects of a changed model of care in a palliative care service Dr Natasha Michael
Nursing Patient Safety Falls Kirsten Seletto
The impact of an undergraduate university fellowship program on the perceptions of work-readiness among
new graduate nurses: A cross-sectional study
Emma Patterson
Pilot study of the ‘Breast Feeding Champions’ group Chris Quinn
Evaluation of the Cabrini situational learning project Associate Professor Leanne Boyd
INtroducing A Care bundle to prevent pressure-point injury (the INTACT trial) Professor Tracey Bucknall
Cabrini intensive care advanced life support refresher and team training using simulation course research project Elizabeth Gherardin
Recognising and responding to patient deterioration education program Elizabeth Gherardin
An impact evaluation of the paediatric life support learning unit Associate Professor Leanne Boyd
Listen to me, I really am sick! Understanding patient and family perspectives in triggering responses to
medical emergencies
Professor Tracey Bucknall
Review of the Cabrini graduate nurse program Associate Professor Leanne Boyd
Patients’ and nurses’ preference for patient participation in safety activities Professor Tracey Bucknall
Cardiac Foundation Program Elizabeth Gherardin
Supporting ethical research
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Research Area Title Principal Researcher
Nursing continued What are patients’ perceptions of medication management during their hospitalisation? Unknown
Evaluating the Malvern Nurse Manager orientation and induction process Margaret Harley
Obstetrics Australasian Maternity Outcomes Surveillance System (AMOSS): improving the safety and quality of
maternity care in Australia
Dr Danielle Wilkins
Ophthalmology Retinal oxygen levels and laser therapy for central retinal vein occlusion Associate Professor Wilson Heriot
2RT laser for the fellow eye (2RT 2E) Associate Professor Wilson Heriot
Laser intervention in age-related macular degeneration for patients rejected from the LEAD study (LEAD-R) Associate Professor Wilson Heriot
A phase 3, randomised, double-masked, controlled trial to establish the safety and efficacy of intravitreous
administration of fovista (Anti PDGF-B Pegylated Aptamer) administered in combination with Lucentis compared
to Lucentis monotherapy in subjects who have subfoveal neovascular age-related macular degeneration
Associate Professor
R C Andrew Symons
C-12-071 Randomised, double-masked, vehicle-controlled, clinical evaluation to assess the safety and efficacy
of Nepafenac Ophthalmic Suspension, 0.3% for improvement in clinical outcomes among diabetic subjects
following cataract surgery
Associate Professor Wilson Heriot
Development of new geographic atrophy in patients who have neovascular (wet) age-related macular
degeneration: a comparison of ranibizumab and aflibercept [CRFB002AAU17]
Associate Professor Wilson Heriot
Orthopaedics Adaption process of patient reported outcomes: an evaluation study Professor Rachelle Buchbinder
Prospective Clinical Outcomes Projects (HIPS) Mr Justin Lade
Paediatric Statewide paediatric observation and response chart Joanne Miller
The feasibility of 2D transperineal ultrasound to assess and measure pelvic floor muscle function in children Dr Janet Chase
Pain management Translation of evidence into pain-management practices in acute care environments Dr Chantal McNally
Patient information Evaluation of the value of electronic health records in Victorian healthcare services Associate Professor
Michele Levinson
Understanding the health information needs of patients hospitalised at Cabrini Professor Rachelle Buchbinder
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Patient Information
continued
Quality of adherence to guideline recommendations for life-saving treatment in heart failure: an international
survey (QUALIFY) [DIM-16257-002]
Dr Jodie-Ann Senior
Real-time patient experience pilot Clare McGinness
Psychiatry Interventional, randomised, double-blind, parallel-group, placebo-controlled, flexible-dose, long-term study
to evaluate the maintenance of efficacy and safety of 2 to 3mg/day of brexpiprazole as adjunctive treatment in
patients who have major depressive disorder and an inadequate response to antidepressant treatment
Dr Peter Farnbach
A phase 3, open-label, multicentre, 12-month extension safety and tolerability study of SPD489 in combination
with an antidepressant in the treatment of adults who have major depressive disorder and residual symptoms or
inadequate response following treatment with an antidepressant [SPD489-329]
Dr Peter Farnbach
Psychology Self-compassion and psychological health: the mediating role of emotion regulation difficulties Gemma Stephenson
Meaning and purpose (MaP) therapy in advanced cancer: a pilot randomised control trial Professor David Kissane
Understanding the experiences and unmet needs of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer Dr Sue Burney
Refinement and revalidation of the demoralisation scale Professor David Kissane
Breaking down the barriers: examination of the barriers to psychological screening and referral of men with
chronic illness displaying signs of distress
Georgina Wiley
A phase 2, multicentre, double-blind, parallel-group, randomised, placebo-controlled, forced-dose Titration,
dose-ranging efficacy and safety study of SPD489 in combination with an antidepressant in the treatment
of adults who have major depressive disorder and inadequate response to prospective treatment with an
antidepressant [SPD489-209]
Dr Peter Farnbach
Rehabilitation A multidisciplinary rehabilitation program for patients following surgery for colorectal cancer Dr Helena Frawley
Respiratory Large Observational study to UNderstand the Global impact of Severe Acute respiratory FailurE –
LUNG-SAFE study
Dr Jonathan Barrett
Surgery Establishment of a bariatric surgery clinical quality registry Mr Paul Burton
The effect of upper gastrointestinal surgery on inflammatory biomarkers Mr Paul Burton
Supporting ethical research
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Research Area Title Principal Researcher
Surgery continued Circumferential resection margins after resections of rectal cancer Mr Peter Carne
Surgeon’s survey regarding ICU services Dr Vineet Sarode
The utility of CT colonography in the setting of failed colonoscopy – the Cabrini hospital experience Dr Kenneth Buxey
Progression of Barrett’s Oesophagus to oesophageal cancer Mr Paul Burton
Urology Sepsis following transrectal ultrasound-guided biopsy in Victoria: current rate, patterns of care, risk factors and
antibiotic resistance
Mr Jeremy Grummet
A multicentre comparison of return of early urinary continence after robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy in
older men
Mr Daniel Moon
Vascular A phase 3, multicentre, multinational, randomised, double-blind study to evaluate the efficacy and safety
of Belimumab (HGS1006) in combination with Azathioprine for the maintenance of remission in Wegener’s
Granulomatosis and microscopic polyangiitis
Associate Professor Stephen Hall
Women’s Health Application to become a TGA-authorised prescriber of dydrogesterone and micronized progesterone Unknown
A randomised, double-blind, parallel-group, placebo- and active-controlled, multi-centre study to evaluate the
efficacy, safety and tolerability of combinations of solifenacin succinate and mirabegron compared to solifenacin
succinate and mirabegron monotherapy in the treatment of overactive bladder
Dr Anna Rosamilia
Treatment of postmenopausal women with progesterone 100 and 200mg capsules Unknown
Reviewing the use of continuous micronised progesterone as postmenopausal hormone therapy Professor Susan Davis
TVT Abbrevo and MiniArc suburethral sling in women who have stress urinary incontinence – a randomised,
controlled trial
Dr Anna Rosamilia
Hysterectomy or uphold uterine conservation in women who have apical prolapse – a comparative trial Dr Anna Rosamilia
Reducing levator hiatus with a puborectalis sling – a multicentre, randomised, controlled trial Dr Anna Rosamilia
Anterior elevate or laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy in women with post-hysterectomy prolapse – a randomised
controlled trial
Dr Anna Rosamilia
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Publications
Monash Department of Clinical
Epidemiology at Cabrini Hospital
Editorials
Farrell, M, Buchbinder, R and Hall, W 2014, ‘Should doctors
prescribe cannabinoids?’, The BMJ, vol. 348, p. 2737,
DOI:10.1136/bmj.g2737
Handoll, H, Hanchard, N, Lenza, M and Buchbinder, R 2013,
‘Rotator cuff tears and shoulder impingement: a tale of two
diagnostic test accuracy reviews’, Cochrane Database of
Systematic Reviews, issue 10:ED000068
Harris, I and Buchbinder, R 2013, ‘Time to reconsider steroid
injections in the spine?’, Medical Journal of Australia, vol. 199,
no. 4, p. 237
Underwood, M and Buchbinder, R 2013, ‘Red flags for back
pain’, The BMJ, vol. 347, p. 7432, DOI: 10.1136/bmj.f7432
Letters to the Editor
Dobson, F, Hinman, RS, Roos, EM, Abbott, JH, Stratford, P,
Davis, A, Buchbinder, R, Snyder-Mackler, L, Henrotin, Y,
Thumboo, J and Bennell, KL 2013, ‘OARSI recommended
performance-based tests to assess physical function
in osteoarthritis of the hip or knee: authors’ reply’,
Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, vol. 21, no. 10, pp. 1625-6,
DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2013.07.011
Harris, I and Buchbinder, R 2013, ‘Responses to Letters to
the Editor by Prof Bogduk and Dr Davies. Time to reconsider
steroid injections in the spine?’, Medical Journal of Australia,
vol. 199, no. 11, p. 754, DOI:10.5694/mja13.11159
Hoy, D, March, L, Brooks, P, Blyth, F, Woolf, A, Smith, E
and Buchbinder, R 2014, ‘Response to: Overweight/
obesity and vitamin D deficiency contribute to the global
burden of low back pain by Professor Grant’, Annals of
the Rheumatic Diseases, vol. 73, no. 8, p. 49, doi:10.1136/
annrheumdis-2014-205633
Publications
Buchbinder, R, March, L, Blyth, F, Brooks, P, Woolf, A and
Hoy, D 2013, ‘Placing the global burden of low back pain in
context’, Best Practice and Research Clinical Rheumatology,
vol. 27, no. 5, pp. 575-89, DOI:10.1016/j.berh.2013.10.007
Buchbinder, R, Richards, B and Harris, I 2014, ‘Knee
osteoarthritis and role for surgical intervention: lessons
learned from randomized clinical trials and population-based
cohorts’, Current Opinion in Rheumatology, vol. 26, no. 20,
pp. 138-44, DOI:10.1097/BOR.0000000000000022
Busija, L, Osborne, RH, Roberts, C and Buchbinder, R 2013,
‘Systematic review showed measures of individual burden
of osteoarthritis poorly capture the patient experience’,
Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, vol. 66, no. 8, pp. 826-37,
DOI:10.1016/j.jclinepi.2013.03.011
Busija, L, Buchbinder, R and Osborne, RH 2013, ‘A grounded
patient-centered approach generated the Personal and
Societal Burden of Osteoarthritis model’, Journal of Clinical
Epidemiology, vol. 66, no. 9, pp. 994-1005, DOI:10.1016/j.
jclinepi.2013.03.012
Chen, JS, Buchbinder, R, Lassere, M and March, L 2014,
‘Comparative effectiveness of anti-tumour necrosis factor
(TNF) drugs on patient reported health-related quality of
life among Australian Rheumatology Association Database
(ARAD) patients with inflammatory arthritis’, Arthritis Care
and Research, vol. 66, no. 3, pp. 464-72, DOI: 10.1002/
acr.22151
Ciciriello, S, Buchbinder, R, Osborne, RH and Wicks IP 2014,
‘Improving treatment with methotrexate in rheumatoid
arthritis - development of a multimedia patient education
55program and the MiRAK, a new instrument to evaluate
methotrexate-related knowledge’, Seminars in Arthritis
and Rheumatism, vol. 43, no. 4, pp. 437-46, DOI:10.1016/
j.semarthrit.2013.07.009
Cross, M, Smith, E, Hoy, D, Carmona, L, Wolfe, F, Kamalaraj, N,
Vos, T, Williams, B, Gabriel, S, Lassere, M, Buchbinder,
R, Woolf, A and March, L 2014, ‘The global burden of
rheumatoid arthritis: estimates from the Global Burden of
Disease 2010 study’, Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, vol.
73, no. 7, pp. 1316-22, DOI:10.1136/annrheumdis-2013-204627
Cross, M, Smith, E, Hoy, D, Nolte, S, Ackerman, I, Fransen, M,
Bridgett, L, Williams, S, Osborne, R, Vos, T, Buchbinder, R,
Woolf, A and March, L 2014, ‘The global burden of hip and
knee osteoarthritis: estimates from the Global Burden of
Disease 2010 study’, Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, vol.
73, no. 7, pp. 1323-30, DOI:10.1136/annrheumdis-2013-204763
Dobson, F, Hinman, RS, Roos, EM, Abbott, JH, Stratford, P,
Davis, A, Buchbinder, R, Snyder-Mackler, L, Henrotin, Y,
Thumboo, J and Bennell, KL 2013, ‘OARSI recommended
performance-based tests to assess physical function in
people with established hip and knee osteoarthritis’,
Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, vol. 21, pp. 1042-52,
DOI:10.1016/j.joca.2013.05.002
Gill, TK, Shanahan, EM, Taylor, AW, Buchbinder, R and
Hill, CL 2013, ‘Shoulder pain in the community: A longitudinal
cohort study’, Arthritis Care and Research, vol. 65, no. 12,
pp. 2000-7, DOI:10.1002/acr.22082
Ghogomu, E, Maxwell, LJ, Buchbinder, R, Rader, T,
Pardo, JP, Johnston, R, Christensen, R, Singh, J, Wells, GA,
Tugwell, P and The Editorial Board of the Cochrane
Musculoskeletal Group 2014, ‘Updated method guidelines
for Cochrane Musculoskeletal Group systematic reviews and
meta-analyses’, The Journal of Rheumatology, vol. 41, no. 2,
pp. 194-205, DOI:10.3899/jrheum.121306
Harris, AH, Youd, J and Buchbinder, R 2013, ‘A comparison of
directly elicited and prescored preference-based measures
of quality of life: the case of adhesive capsulitis’, Quality Life
Research, vol. 22, no. 10, pp. 2963-7, DOI:10.1007/s11136-013-
0415-8
Hoy, D, March, L, Woolf, A, Blyth, F, Brooks, P, Smith, E,
Vos, T, Barendregst, J, Blore, J, Murray, C, Burstein, R
and Buchbinder, R 2014, ‘The global burden of neck pain:
estimates from the Global Burden of Disease 2010 study’,
Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, vol. 73, no. 6, DOI:10.1136/
annrheumdis-2013-204431
Hoy, D, March, L, Brooks, P, Blyth, F, Woolf, A, Bain, C,
Williams, G, Smith, E, Vos, T, Barendregst, J, Murray, C and
Buchbinder, R 2014, ‘The global burden of low back pain:
estimates from the Global Burden of Disease 2010 study’,
Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, vol. 73, no. 6, pp. 968-74,
DOI:10.1136/annrheumdis-2013-204428
Hoy, D, Smith, E, Cross, M, Sanchez-Riera, L, Buchbinder, R,
Blyth, F, Brooks, P, Woolf, A, Osborne, RH, Fransen, M,
Driscoll, T, Vos, T, Blore, J and March, L 2014, ‘The global
burden of musculoskeletal conditions for 2010: an overview
of methods’, Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, vol. 73, no. 6,
pp. 982-9, DOI:10.1136/annrheumdis-2013-204344
Hoy, DG, Smith, E, Cross, M, Sanchez-Riera, L, Blyth, FM,
Buchbinder, R, Woolf, AD, Driscoll, T, Brooks, P and
March, LM 2014, ‘Reflecting on the global burden of
musculoskeletal conditions: lessons learnt from the Global
Burden of Disease 2010 Study and the next steps forward’,
Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, vol. 73, pp. 968 – 974,
DOI:10.1136/annrheumdis-2014-205393
Kent, P, Mirkhal, S, Keating, J, Albert, HB, Buchbinder, R
and Manniche C 2014, ‘The concurrent validity of brief
screening questions for anxiety, depression, social isolation,
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Publications
catastrophization and fear of movement’, The Clinical
Journal of Pain, vol. 30, no. 6, pp. 479–89, DOI:10.1097/
AJP.0000000000000010
Kroon, F, Staples, MP, Ebeling, P, Wark, J, Osborne, R,
Mitchell, P, Wriedt, C and Buchbinder, R 2014,
‘Vertebroplasty for osteoporotic vertebral fractures: Two-
year results from a randomized controlled trial’, Journal of
Bone and Mineral Research, vol. 29, no. 6, pp. 1346-55
Kroon, F, van der Burg, L, Ramiro, S, Landewé, RBM,
Buchbinder R and van der Heijde, D 2014, ‘Non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for axial spondyloarthritis
(ankylosing spondylitis and non-radiographic axial
spondyloarthritis) (Protocol)’, Cochrane Database of
Systematic Reviews, issue 1, art. no. CD010952, DOI:
10.1002/14651858.CD010952
Kroon, FPB, van der Burg, LRA, Buchbinder, R, Osborne, RH,
Johnston, RV and Pitt V 2014, ‘Self-management education
programmes for osteoarthritis (Review)’, Cochrane Database
of Systematic Reviews, issue 1, art. no. CD008963, DOI:
10.1002/14651858.CD008963.pub2
Lenza, M, Buchbinder, R, Takwoingi, Y, Johnston, RV,
Hanchard, NCA and Faloppa F 2013, ‘Magnetic resonance
imaging, magnetic resonance arthrography and
ultrasonography for assessing rotator cuff tears in people
with shoulder pain for whom surgery is being considered’,
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, issue 9, art. no.
CD009020, DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD009020.pub2
Moi, JHY, Sriranganathan, MK, Edwards, CJ and
Buchbinder, R 2013, ‘Lifestyle interventions for acute gout’,
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, issue 11, art. no.
CD010519, DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD010519.pub2
Ng, TS, Bostick, G, Buchbinder, R, Vicenzino, B and
Stirling, M 2013, ‘Laypersons’ expectations of recovery and
beliefs about whiplash injury: A cross-cultural comparison
between Australians and Singaporeans’, European Spine
Journal, vol. 17, no. 8, pp. 1234-42, DOI:10.1002/j.1532-
2149.2012.00265.x
Osborne, RH, Batterham, RW, Elsworth, GR, Hawkins, M
and Buchbinder R 2013, ‘The grounded theory, psychometric
development and initial validation of the Health Literacy
Questionnaire’, BMC Public Health, vol. 13, p. 658,
DOI:10.1186/1471-2458-13-658
Palombaro, KM, Black, JD, Buchbinder, R and Jette, DU
2013, ‘Effectiveness of exercise for managing osteoporosis in
women post-menopause’, Physical Therapy, vol. 93, no. 8, pp.
1021-5, DOI:10.2522/ptj.20110476
Rader, T, Pardo, JP, Stacey, D, Ghogomu, E, Maxwell, LJ,
Singh, JA, Buchbinder, R, Légaré, F, Santesso, N,
Winzenberg, T, Tugwell, P and The Editorial Board of
the Cochrane Musculoskeletal Group 2014, ‘Knowledge
translation to clinicians and patients: Update of strategies
to translate evidence from Cochrane Musculoskeletal
Group systematic reviews for use by various stakeholders’,
The Journal of Rheumatology, vol. 41, no. 2, pp. 206-15,
DOI:10.3899/jrheum.121307
Richards, B, Whittle, S, Buchbinder, R, Barrett, C,
Lynch, N, Major, G, Littlejohn, G, Taylor, A and
Zochling, J 2014, ‘Australian and New Zealand evidenceα
based recommendations for pain management by
pharmacotherapy in inflammatory arthritis’ [published
online ahead of print 30 May], International Journal of the
Rheumatic Diseases, DOI: 10.1111/1756-185X.12388
Silagy, M, O’Bryan, E, Johnston, R and Buchbinder, R
2014, ‘Autologous whole blood and platelet rich plasma
injection for tennis elbow (Protocol)’, Cochrane Database
of Systematic Reviews, issue 2, art. no. CD010951, DOI:
10.1002/14651858.CD010951
Sim, IE, Buchbinder, R and Ebeling, P 2014, ‘Bisphosphonates
for preventing and treating osteoporosis in men (Protocol)’,
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, issue 4, art. no.
CD011074, DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD011074
Sivera, F, Andrés, M, Carmona, L, Kydd, A, Moi, J, Seth, R,
Sriranganathan, M, van Durme, C, van Echteld, I, Vinik, O,
Wechalekar, M, Aletaha, D, Bombardier, C, Buchbinder, R,
Edwards, CJ, Landewé, RB, Bijlsma, JW, Branco, JC,
Vargas RB, Catrina, AI, Elewaut, D, Ferrari, AJL, Kiely, P,
Leeb, BF, Montecucco, C, Müller-Ladner, U, Østergaard, M,
Zochling, J, Falzon, L and van der Heijde, DM 2014,
‘Multinational evidence-based recommendations for
the diagnosis and management of gout: Integrating
systematic literature search and expert opinion of a broad
panel of rheumatologists in the 3e initiative’, Annals of the
Rheumatic Diseases, vol. 73, no. 2, pp. 328-35, DOI:10.1136/
annrheumdis-2013-203325
Sivera, F, Wechalekar, MD, Andrés, M, Buchbinder, R and
Carmona, L 2014, ‘Interleukin-1 inhibitors for acute gout
(Review)’, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, issue 9,
art. no: CD009993, DOI:10.1002/14651858.CD009993.pub2
Slade, SC, Patel, S, Underwood, M and Keating, JL 2014,
‘What are patient beliefs and perceptions about exercise for
non-specific chronic low back pain? A systematic review of
qualitative studies’, The Clinical Journal of Pain, vol. 30, no. 11,
pp. 995 – 1005, DOI:10.1097/AJP.0000000000000044
Smith, E, Hoy, D, Cross, M, Naghavi, M, Vos, T,
Buchbinder, R, Woolf, A and March, L 2014, ‘The global
burden of other musculoskeletal disorders: estimates from
the Global Burden of Disease 2010 study’, Annals of the
Rheumatic Diseases, vol. 73, no. 8, pp. 1462-9, doi: 10.1136/
annrheumdis-2013-204647
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Smith, E, Hoy, D, Cross, M, Merriman, TR, Vos, T,
Buchbinder, R, Woolf, A and March L 2014, ‘The global
burden of gout: estimates from the Global Burden of Disease
2010 study’, Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, vol. 73, no. 8,
pp. 1470-6, DOI:10.1136/annrheumdis-2013-204647
van Echteld, I, Wechalekar, MD, Schlesinger, N,
Buchbinder, R and Aletaha, D 2014, ‘Colchicine for acute
gout (Review)’, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
(in press)
Wall, PDH, Brown, JS, Parsons, N, Buchbinder, R, Costa, ML
and Griffin D 2013, ‘Surgery for treating femoroacetabular
impingement (Protocol)’, Cochrane Database of Systematic
Reviews, issue 11, art. no. CD010796, DOI: 10.1002/14651858.
CD010796.
Weller, C, Buchbinder, R and Johnston, RV 2013,
‘Interventions for helping people adhere to compression
treatments for venous leg ulceration (Review)’, Cochrane
Database of Systematic Reviews, issue 9, art. no. CD008378,
DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD008378.pub2
Cabrini Monash University Department
of Medical Oncology
Publications
Azad, AA, Beardsley, EK, Hotte, SJ, Ellard, SL, Klotz, L,
Chin, J, Kollmannsberger, C, Mukherjee, SD and Chi, KN
2014, ‘A randomised, phase II efficacy and safety study of
vandetanib (ZD6474) in combination with bicalutamide
versus bicalutamide alone in patients with chemotherapy
naïve castration-resistant prostate cancer’ [published online
ahead of print 28 March], Investigational New Drugs, vol. 32,
no. 4, pp. 746-52, DOI:10.1007/s10637-014-0091-8
Cheah, CY, Dickinson, M, Hofman, MS, George, A,
Ritchie, DS, Prince, HM, Westerman, D, Harrison, SJ,
Burbury, K, Wolf, M, Januszewicz, H, Herbert, KE,
Carney, DA, Tam, C and Seymour, JF 2014, ‘Limited clinical
benefit for surveillance PET-CT scanning in patients with
histologically transformed lymphoma in complete metabolic
remission following primary therapy’ [published online ahead
of print 5 March], Annals of Hematology, vol. 93, no. 7, pp.
1193-200, DOI:10.1007/s00277-014-2040-1
Cheah, CY, Hofman, MS, Seymour, JF, Ritchie, DS,
Dickinson, M, Wirth, A, Prince, HM, Wolf, M,
Januszcewicz, EH, Carney, DA, Herbert, KE, Harrison, SJ,
Burbury, KL and Tam, CS 2014, ‘The utility and limitations of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography with
computed tomography in patients with primary mediastinal
B-cell lymphoma: single institution experience and literature
review’ [published online ahead of print 16 June], Leukemia
and Lymphoma, vol. 16, pp. 1-8, DOI:10.3109/10428194.2014.
910656
Cheng, CT, Deitch, JM, Haines, IE, Porter, DJ and
Kilbreath, SL 2013, ‘Do medical procedures in the arm
increase the risk of lymphoedema after axillary surgery?
A review’ [published online ahead of print 26 November],
ANZ Journal of Surgery, vol. 84, nos. 7-8, pp. 510-4,
DOI:10.1111/ans.12474
Coiffier, B, Pro, B, Prince, HM, Foss, F, Sokol, L,
Greenwood, M, Caballero, D, Morschhauser, F,
Wilhelm, M, Pinter-Brown, L, Padmanabhan Iyer, S,
Shustov, A, Nielsen, T, Nichols, J, Wolfson, J, Balser, B and
Horwitz, S 2014, ‘Romidepsin for the treatment of relapsed/
refractory peripheral T-cell lymphoma: pivotal study update
demonstrates durable responses’, Journal of Hematology
and Oncology, vol. 7, no. 1, p. 11, DOI:10.1186/1756-8722-7-11.
DeAngelo, DJ, Spencer, A, Bhalla, KN, Prince, HM,
Fischer, T, Kindler, T, Giles, FJ, Scott, JW, Parker, K, Liu, A,
Woo, M, Atadja, P, Mishra, KK and Ottmann, OG 2013,
‘Phase IA/II, two-arm, open-label, dose-escalation study of
oral panobinostat administered via two dosing schedules
in patients with advanced hematologic malignancies’,
Leukemia, vol. 27, no. 8, pp. 1628-36, DOI:10.1038/leu.2013.38
Dumond, JB, Adams, JL, Prince, HM, Kendrick, RL, Wang, R,
Jennings, SH, Malone, S, White, N, Sykes, C, Corbett, AH,
Patterson, KB, Forrest, A and Kashuba, AD 2013,
‘Pharmacokinetics of two common antiretroviral regimens in
older, HIV-infected patients: a pilot study’, HIV Medicine, vol.
14, no. 7, pp. 401-9, DOI:10.1111/hiv.12017
Field, K, Shapiro, J, Wong, H-L, Tacey, M, Nott, L, Tran, B,
Turner, N, Ananda, S, Richardson, G, Jennens, R, Wong, R,
Power, J, Burge, M and Gibbs, P 2014, ‘Treatment and
outcomes of metastatic colorectal cancer in Australia:
defining differences between public and private practice’
Fleming, S, Harrison, SJ, Blombery, P, Joyce, T, Stokes, K,
Seymour, JF, Prince, HM and Ritchie, D 2014, ‘The choice of
multiple myeloma induction therapy affects the frequency
and severity of oral mucositis after melphalan-based
autologous stem cell transplantation’ [published online
ahead of print 15 February], Clinical Lymphoma Myeloma
and Leukemia, vol. 14, no. 4, pp. 291-6, DOI:10.1016/j.
clml.2014.02.001
Haines IE 2013, ‘The dilemmas of prostate cancer screening’,
Medical Journal of Australia, vol. 199, no. 9, pp. 582-3,
DOI:10.5694/mja13.10833
Haines, IE and Gabor Miklos, GL 2013, ‘Prostate-specific
antigen screening trials and prostate cancer deaths: the
androgen deprivation connection’, Journal of the National
Cancer Institute, vol. 105, no. 20, pp. 1534-9, DOI:10.1093/jnci/
djt248
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Publications
Haines, IE 2014, ‘The war on cancer: time for a new
terminology’, The Lancet, vol. 383, issue 9932, p. 1883,
DOI:10.1016/S0140-6736(14)60907-7
Haines IE 2014, ‘Strategies to help oncologists deliver high-
quality care’, Journal of Clinical Oncology, vol. 32, no. 18, pp.
1977-8, DOI:10.1200/JCO.2014.55.4741
Herbert, KE, Demosthenous, L, Wiesner, G, Link, E,
Westerman, DA, Came, N, Ritchie, DS, Harrison, S,
Seymour, JF and Prince HM, ‘Plerixafor plus pegfilgrastim is
a safe, effective mobilization regimen for poor or adequate
mobilisers of hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells: a
phase I clinical trial’ [published online ahead of print 2 June],
Bone Marrow Transplantation, vol. 49, no. 8, DOI:10.1038/
bmt.2014.112
Karapetis, CS, Jonker, D, Daneshmand, M, Hanson, JE,
O’Callaghan, CJ, Marginean, C, Zalcberg, JR, Simes, J,
Moore, MJ, Tebbutt, NC, Price, TJ, Shapiro, JD, Pavlakis, N,
Gibbs, P, Van Hazel, GA, Lee, U, Haq, R, Virk, S, Tu, D and
Lorimer, IA, NCIC Clinical Trials Group and the Australasian
Gastro-Intestinal Trials Group 2014 ‘PIK3CA, BRAF, and
PTEN status and benefit from cetuximab in the treatment of
advanced colorectal cancer – results from NCIC CTG/AGITG
CO.17’, Clinical Cancer Research, vol. 20, no. 3, pp. 744-53,
DOI:10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-13-0606
Lane, H, Weil, J, Jelinek, GA, Boughey, M, Marck, CH,
Weiland, TJ, Haydon, A and Philip, J 2014, ‘Ideal care and
the realities of practice: interdisciplinary relationships in
the management of advanced cancer patients in Australian
emergency departments’, Supportive Care in Cancer, vol. 22,
no. 4, pp. 1029-35, DOI:10.1007/s00520-013-2054-6
Lomax, A, Wong, H-L, Field, KM, Harold, M, Shapiro, JD,
McKendrick, JJ, Zimet, AS, Yip, D, Nott, LM, Jennens, R,
Richardson, GE, Tie, J, Kosmider, S, Parente, P, Lim, L,
Cooray, P, Tran, B, Desai, J, Wong, R and Gibbs, P 2014,
Prognostic impact of clinicopathological features in
metastatic rectal vs colon cancer’, Journal of Clinical
Oncology, vol. 32, abstract no. e14518 [supplementary
abstract published in conjunction with the 2014 ASCO
Annual Meeting]
Mitchell, PL, Thursfield, VJ, Ball, DL, Richardson, GE,
Irving, LB, Torn-Broers, Y, Giles, GG and Wright, GM 2013,
‘Lung cancer in Victoria: are we making progress?’, Medical
Journal of Australia, vol. 199, no. 10, pp. 674-9, DOI:10.5694/
mja13.10331
Monk, BJ, Poveda, A, Vergote, I, Raspagliesi, F, Fujiwara, K,
Bae, DS, Oaknin, A, Ray-Coquard, I, Provencher, DM,
Karlan, BY, Lhommé, C, Richardson, G, Rincón, DG,
Coleman, RL, Herzog, TJ, Marth, C, Brize, A, Fabbro, M,
Redondo, A, Bamias, A, Tassoudji, M, Navale, L, Warner, DJ
and Oza, AM 2014, ‘Anti-angiopoietin therapy with
trebananib for recurrent ovarian cancer (TRINOVA-1): a
randomised, multicentre, double-blind, placebo-controlled
phase 3 trial’, The Lancet Oncology, vol. 15, no. 8, pp. 799-
808, DOI:10.1016/S1470-2045(14)70244-X
Read, TR, Huson, KL, Millar, JL, Haydon, A, Porter, IW,
Grulich, AE, Hocking, JS, Chen, MY, Bradshaw, CS and
Fairley, CK 2013, ‘Size of anal squamous cell carcinomas
at diagnosis: a retrospective case series’, International
Journal of STD and AIDS, vol. 24, no. 11, pp. 879-82
DOI:10.1177/0956462413486776
Richardson, G, Martín, M, Miller, K, Ke, C, Cong, Z and
Braun, A. ‘Response to ‘Dranitsaris, G and Hatzmichael, E
2012, ‘Interpreting results from oncology clinical trials:
a comparison of denosumab to zoledronic acid for the
prevention of skeletal-related events in cancer patients’,
Supportive Care in Cancer, vol. 20, pp. 1353-60, 2014
Ringash, J, Au, HJ, Siu, LL, Shapiro, JD, Jonker, DJ,
Zalcberg, JR, Moore, MJ, Strickland, A, Kotb, R, Jeffery, M,
Alcindor, T, Ng, S, Salim, M, Sabesan, S, Easaw, JC,
Shannon, J, El-Tahche, F, Walters, I, Tu, D and
O’Callaghan, CJ, NCIC Clinical Trials Group and the
Australasian Gastrointestinal Trials Group 2014, ‘Quality of
life in patients with K-RAS wild-type colorectal cancer: the
CO.20 phase 3 randomised trial’, Cancer, vol. 120, no. 2, pp.
181-9, DOI:10.1002/cncr.28410
Siu, LL, Shapiro, JD, Jonker, DJ, Karapetis, CS, Zalcberg, JR,
Simes, J, Couture, F, Moore, MJ, Price, TJ, Siddiqui, J,
Nott, LM, Charpentier, D, Liauw, W, Sawyer, MB, Jefford, M,
Magoski, NM, Haydon, A, Walters, I, Ringash, J, Tu, D
and O’Callaghan, CJ 2013, ‘Phase III, randomised, placebo-
controlled study of cetuximab plus brivanib alaninate
versus cetuximab plus placebo in patients with metastatic,
chemotherapy-refractory, wild-type K-RAS colorectal
carcinoma: the NCIC Clinical Trials Group and AGITG CO.20
Trial’, Journal of Clinical Oncology, vol. 31, no. 19, pp. 2477-84,
DOI:10.1200/JCO.2012.46.0543
Stirling, RG, Evans, SM, McLaughlin, P, Senthuren, M,
Millar, J, Gooi, J, Irving, L, Mitchell, P, Haydon, A, Ruben, J,
Conron, M, Leong, T, Watkins, N and McNeil, JJ 2014, ‘the
victorian lung cancer registry pilot: improving the quality of
lung cancer care through the use of a disease quality registry’
[published online ahead of print 8 June], Lung, DOI10.1007/
s00408-014-9603-8
Wong, HL, Field, KM, Shapiro, JD, McKendrick, JJ and
Gibbs P 2013, ‘Financial incentives in cancer care and impact
on prescribing practice’, Journal of Clinical Oncology, vol. 31,
no. 23, pp. 2973-4, DOI:10.1200/JCO.2013.49.5457
Wright, GM, Thursfield, VJ, Ball, DL, Richardson, GE,
Irving, L, Giles, GG and Mitchell P 2014, ‘Surgical resection
and long-term survival outcome for non-small cell lung
cancer: a comparison of Victorian population-based studies
spanning a decade’, Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology,
vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 75-9, DOI: 10.1111/ajco.12158
59
Wong, H-L, Field, KM, Lomax, A, Tacey, M, Shapiro, JD,
McKendrick, JJ, Zimet, AS, Yip, D, Nott, LM, Jennens, R,
Richardson, GE, Tie, J, Kosmider, S, Parente, P, Lim, L,
Cooray, P, Tran, B, Desai, J, Wong, R and Gibbs, P 2014,
‘Impact of tumour site on bevacizumab (BEV) efficacy in
metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC)’, Journal of Clinical
Oncology, vol. 32, abstract no. e14558 [supplementary
abstact published in conjunction with the 2014 ASCO
Annual Meeting]
Wong, H-L, Field, KM, Shapiro, JD, McKendrick, JJ,
Zimet, AS, Yip, D, Nott, LM, Jennens, R, Richardson, GE,
Lipton, LR, Stefanou, G, Tie, J, Kosmider, S, Parente, P,
Wong, R, Lim, L, Cooray, P, Tran, B, Desai, J and Gibbs, P
2014, ‘Point-of-care capture of clinical interventions for
metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) to develop and validate
novel markers of the quality of cancer care’, Journal of
Clinical Oncology, vol. 32, abstract no. e17637 [supplementary
abstact published in conjunction with the 2014 ASCO
Annual Meeting]
Cabrini Monash University Department of Medicine
Publications
Mills, A, Gellie, A and Levinson, MR 2014, ‘A changing
view of death’, Hektoen International: A Journal of Medical
Humanities, July edition
Presentations
Hutchinson, AM, Ockerby, C, Rawson, H, Mills, A and
Levinson, MR 2013, ‘Resuscitation management plans at
Monash Health – do we have our finger on the pulse?’,
Research Week, Monash Medical Centre, Melbourne,
November 2013
Levinson, MR, Mills, A, Stephenson, G, Gellie, A and
Barrett, J 2014, ‘MET and limitations of treatment’, Australian
and New Zealand Intensive Care Society Conference,
Melbourne, Poster July 2014
Levinson, MR, Mills, A, Stephenson, G, Gellie, A and
Barrett, J 2013, ‘Medical emergency team calls and the
writing of do not resuscitate orders’, Cabrini Research Day
2013, Malvern, 23 October
Levinson, MR, Mills, A, Stephenson, G and Gellie, A 2013,
‘Comparison of not for resuscitation (NFR) forms across five
Victorian health services, Cabrini Research Day 2013, Cabrini
Malvern, 23 October
Mills, A, Levinson, MR, Stephenson, G, Nagalingam, V
and Newnham, H 2013, ‘Standard 9: Advance care plans and
resuscitation orders. How do we rate?’, Research Week, The
Alfred, Melbourne, October 2013
Rouse, A and Levinson, MR 2014, ‘How are you? Questions
at the bedside’, International Conference on Conversational
Analysis, UCLA, Los Angeles, 28 June 2013
Stephenson, G, Levinson, MR, Mills, A, Leeuwrik, T and
Gellie, A 2013, ‘ICU and the elderly: Quality of life outcomes’,
49th Australian Association of Gerontology Conference,
Sydney, November 2013
Cabrini Centre for Nursing
Publications
Boyd, L 2014, ‘Exploring the utility of workload models in
academe: a pilot study’, Journal of Higher Education Policy
and Management, vol. 36, no. 3, pp. 315-326, DOI:10.1080/015
87919.2014.899050
McManamny, T, Sheen, J, Boyd, L and Jennings, P 2014,
‘Mixed Methods and Its Application in Prehospital Research:
A Systematic Review’, Journal of Mixed Methods Research,
DOI:10.1177/1558689813520408
Presentations
Driver, A, Schlieff, J and Boyd, L 2014, ‘Using the quality
cycle to enhance patient centered care’, World Council of
Enterostomal Therapists (WCET) Conference, Gothenburg,
Sweden, 18 June
Gomez, Y and Seletto, K 2014, ‘A patient centred approach to
the care continuum’, National Nurse Education Conference,
Adelaide, 30 April-2 May Poster Presentation
Gomez, Y and Seletto, K 2014, ‘A strategy to reduce the
incidence of falls in the cancer setting’, National Nurse
Education Conference, Adelaide, 30 April-2 May
Poster Presentation
Johnson, M, Peat, A, Warren, T and Boyd, L 2014, ‘Using
Simulation to meet accreditation and improve patient safety’,
Laerdal Simulation Users Network Conference, Gold Coast,
4 June
Johnson, M, Peat, A, Warren, T and Boyd, L 2014, ‘An
Australian Pilot - Using Simulation for meeting accreditation
and improving patient safety’, New Zealand Association of
Simulation in Healthcare, Christchurch, 21 June
Johnson, M and Boyd, L 2014, ‘Do clinicians detect
empathy from simulated patients? A pilot study’, Sim Health
Conference, Adelaide, 27 August
Lowe, G, Plummer, V and Boyd, L 2013, ‘Staff perceptions
of the Emergency Nurse Practitioner Role’, ICN Nurse
Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nursing Network
Conference, London, UK, 22 August
60
Publications
Lowe, G, Plummer, V and Boyd, L 2013, ‘Defining the role,
function and scope of clinical practice of Nurse Practitioners
in Australian healthcare’, ICN Nurse Practitioner/Advanced
Practice Nursing Network Conference, London, UK,
20-22 August Poster Presentation
Lowe, G, Plummer, V and Boyd, L 2013, ‘Role clarity for Nurse
Practitioners’, ICN Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice
Nursing Network Conference, London, UK, 20-22 August
Poster Presentation
Lowe, G, Plummer, V and Boyd, L 2013, ‘Developing
Excellence in Nurse Practitioner Education’, ICN Nurse
Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nursing Network
Conference, London, UK, 20-22 August. Poster Presentation
Rubeli, S 2014, ‘Nurse led MET education: a pilot study’,
National Nurse Education Conference, Adelaide,
30 April-2 May. Poster Presentation
Cabrini Monash University Department of Surgery
Abstracts
Hamid, A, Shapiro, JD, McMurrick, P, Bell, S, Porter, I,
Carne, P and Haydon, AM 2014, ‘Do patients achieving
pathologic complete response (pCR) following neoadjuvant
treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC) need
adjuvant chemotherapy?’, Journal of Clinical Oncology,
2014 ASCO Annual Meeting Abstracts, vol. 32, no. 15 (May 20
Supplement), p. 3577
McMurrick, P, Oliva, K, Wilkins, S, Skinner, S, Wale, R,
Ranchod, P, Carne, P, Chin, M, Polgase, A, Bell, S and
Farmer, C 2014, ‘Who dies after bowel cancer surgery?’
ANZ Journal of Surgery, vol. 84, supp. 1, p. 52, DOI: 10.1111/
ans.12652
Theophilus, M, Huang, S, Cui, J, Bell, S and Warrier, S
2014, ‘Colonic Motility is abolished following diverting loop
ileostomy’, ANZ Journal of Surgery, vol. 84, supp. 1, p. 31,
DOI: 10.1111/ans.12652
Conference posters
Loon K, McMurrick, P, Carne, P, Fock, A, Frawley, G and
Polglase, A 2013, ‘Hyperbaric oxygen for anastomotic
complications following ultra-low anterior resection post
chemoradiation’, Cabrini Research Day, Malvern, 23 October
Hamid, A, Shaprio, J, McMurrick, P, Bell, S, Porter, I,
Carne, P and Haydon, A 2013, ‘Do patients achieving
complete pathological response (pCR) following neoadjuvant
treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC) need
adjuvant chemotherapy?’, AGITG, Melbourne, October
Hamid, A, Shaprio, J, McMurrick, P, Bell, S, Porter, I,
Carne, P and Haydon, A 2014, ‘Do patients achieving
complete pathological response (pCR) following neoadjuvant
treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC) need
adjuvant chemotherapy?’, American Society of Clinical
Oncology, Chicago, USA, June
McMurrick, P, Wilkins, S, Oliva, K, Skinner, S, Wale, R,
Ranchod, P, Carne, P, Chin, M, Polgase, A, Bell, S and
Farmer, C 2014, ‘Who dies after bowel cancer surgery?’,
ANZCA Annual Scientific Meeting and RACS Annual Scientific
Conference, Singapore, 5-9 May
Publications
Brierley, GV, Priebe, IK, Purins, L, Fung, KY, Tabor, B,
Lockett, T, Nice, E, Gibbs, P, Tie, J, McMurrick, P,
Moore, J, Ruszkiewicz, A, Burgess, A and Cosgrove, LJ 2013,
‘Serum concentrations of brain-derived neurotrophic factor
(BDNF) are decreased in colorectal cancer patients’, Cancer
Biomarkers, vol. 13, no. 2, pp. 67-73, DOI:10.3233/CBM-130345
Fung, KY, Priebe, I, Purins, L, Tabor, B, Brierley, GV,
Lockett, T, Nice, E, Gibbs, P, Tie, J, McMurrick, P,
Moore, J, Ruszkiewicz, A, Burgess, A and Cosgrove, LJ 2013,
‘Performance of serum lipocalin 2 as a diagnostic marker for
colorectal cancer’, Cancer Biomarkers, vol. 13, no. 2, pp. 75-79,
DOI:10.3233/CBM-130335
Hall, DJ, Farmer, KC, Roth, HS and Warrier, SK 2014,
‘Transanal endoscopic microsurgery colorectal anastomosis :
a critical step to natural oriface colorectal surgery in humans’,
Diseases of the Colon and Rectum, vol. 57, no. 4, pp. 549 – 52,
DOI:10.1097/DCR.0000000000000104
McMurrick, PJ, Oliva, K, Carne, P, Reid, C, Polglase, A,
Bell, S, Farmer, KC and Ranchod, P 2014, ‘The First 1000
Patients on an Internet-Based Colorectal Neoplasia Database
Across Private and Public Medicine in Australia: Development
of a Bi-National Model for the CSSANZ’, Diseases of the
Colon and Rectum, vol. 57, no. 2, pp. 167-173, DOI:10.1097/
DCR.0000000000000041
Read, TRH, Vodstreil, L, Grulich, AE, Farmer, C,
Bradshaw, CS, Chen, MY, Tabrizi, S, Hocking, JS,
Anderson, J and Fairley, CK 2013, ‘Acceptability of digital
anal cancer screening examinations in HIV-positive
homosexual men’, HIV Medicine, vol. 14, no. 8, pp. 491-6,
DOI:10.1111/hiv.12035
Presentations
Abud, HE, Kass, L, Jarde, T, Lescesen, H, Staples, M, Oliva, K
and McMurrick, P 2013, ‘Studies on the association of stem
cell markers with colorectal cancer’, Cabrini Research Day,
Malvern, 23 October
Abud, HE, Kass, L, Casagranda, F, Lescesen, H, Staples, M,
Oliva, K, Carne, P, Hime, G and McMurrick, P 2013,
‘Functional studies of the role of DNp73 and stem cells in
cancer’, Monash Comprehensive Cancer Consortium 2013
Research Symposium, Moorabbin, 19 November
61
Bell, S 2013, ‘When is haemorrhoidectomy needed’,
Coalface Updates Meeting, Melbourne, November
Bell, S 2013, ‘Robotic colorectal surgery training and
credentialing’, Australian Gastroenterology Week Robotic
Rectal Dissection, Melbourne, October
Bell, S 2014, ‘Resection of colorectal disease first’, ANZCA
Annual Scientific Meeting and RACS Annual Scientific
Conference, Singapore, 8 May
Carne, P 2013, ‘Parastomal hernia – prevention and
management’, Alfred General Surgery Meeting 2013,
Melbourne, 1 November
Carne, P 2013, ‘Colorectal Surgery’, Epworth Healthcare 10
years of robotic surgery in Australia multidisciplinary robotic
surgery symposium, East Melbourne, 15 November
Carne, P 2013, ‘Robotic colorectal surgery (1) – set up’,
Australian Gastroenterology Week 2013, Melbourne, 8
October
Carne, P 2014, ‘Prevention and repair of parastomal hernias’,
ANZCA Annual Scientific Meeting and RACS Annual Scientific
Conference, Singapore, 7 May
Carne, P 2013, ‘Robotic anterior resection’, Colorectal
Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand Spring
Meeting, Surfers Paradise, 12 July
Farmer, C 2013, ‘TEM for rectal malignancies’, Asia Pacific
Federation of Coloproctology, Nanjing, China, September
Farmer, C 2013, ‘Session Four: Difficult problems in General
Surgery’ [session chairman], Alfred Hospital General Surgery
Meeting, Melbourne, 1 November
McMurrick, P 2013, ‘Status update, Binational Colorectal
Neoplasia Database’, Colorectal Spring Meeting, Surfers
Paradise, 11-13 July
McMurrick, P 2013, ‘Bowel Cancer at Cabrini’ [paper],
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, USA, August
McMurrick, P, Oliva, K, Carne, P, Reid, C, Polglase, A,
Bell, S, Farmer, KC and Ranchod, P 2013, ‘The First 1000
patients on an internet based colorectal database across
private and public medicine in Australia’, Cabrini Research
Day, Malvern, 23 October
McMurrick, P 2014, ‘Binational Colorectal Registry’, ANZCA
Annual Scientific Meeting and RACS Annual Scientific
Conference, Singapore, 7 May
Cabrini Monash Psycho-oncology
Awards
Sloan, E, Brooker, J, Warren, N, Fletcher, J and Burney, S
2013, ‘Finding the Words: Parent-child communication when
a parent has cancer’ [poster presentation], Cabrini Research
Day, 23 October, Prize winner: Best early career researcher
poster.
Publications
Anderson, J, Ricciardelli, L, Burney, S, Frydenberg, M,
Fletcher, J and Brooker, J 2013, ‘Anxiety in men with prostate
cancer treated by active surveillance’, British Journal of
Urology, vol 112 [supplementary abstract published in
conjunction with the Prostate Cancer World Congress,
Melbourne, August 6-10, 2013]
Anderson, J, Burney, S, Brooker, J, Ricciardelli, L,
Fletcher, J, Satasivam, P and Frydenberg, M 2014, ‘Anxiety
in the management of localised prostate cancer by active
surveillance’, British Journal of Urology International, vol. 114,
issue supplement S1, pp. 56-61, DOI:10.1111/bju.12765
Brooker, JE, Fletcher, JM, Dally, M, Briggs, RJS, Cousins, VC,
Malham, GM, Kennedy, RJ, Smee, RI and Burney, S 2013,
‘Factors associated with symptom-specific psychological
and functional impact among acoustic neuroma patients’
[published online ahead of print 19 December], Journal
of Laryngology and Otolaryngology, DOI:10.1017/
S0022215113003216
Chipperfield, K, Brooker, J, Fletcher, J and Burney, S 2013,
‘The impact of physical activity on psychosocial outcomes
in men receiving androgen deprivation therapy for prostate
cancer: A systematic review’ [published online ahead of print
18 November], Health Psychology, DOI:10.1037/hea0000006
Frydenberg, M, Anderson, J, Ricciardelli, L, Burney, S,
Brooker, J and Fletcher, J (2013), ‘Psychological stress
associated with active surveillance for localised low risk
prostate cancer’, The Journal of Urology, vol. 189, no. 4,
abstract no. e548
Hyatt, A, O’Callaghan, C, Dryden, T, Burney, S, Brooker, J,
Wootten, A, Fletcher, J, Frydenberg, M, Murphy, D and
Schofield, P 2013, ‘Australian men with low risk prostate
cancer and their partners’ experience of treatment
decision-making and active surveillance’, British Journal
of Urology, vol 112 [supplementary abstract published in
conjunction with the Prostate Cancer World Congress,
Melbourne, August 6-10, 2013]
O’Callaghan, C, Dryden, T, Hyatt, A, Brooker, J, Burney, S,
Wootten, A, White, A, Frydenberg, M, Murphy, D,
Williams, S and Schofield, P 2014, ‘“What is this active
surveillance thing?” Men’s and partners’ reactions to
treatment decision-making for prostate cancer when
active surveillance is the recommended treatment option’
[published online ahead of print 16 May], Psycho-Oncology,
DOI: 10.1002/pon.3576
62
Publications
Pillay, B, Lee, SJ, Katona, L, Burney, S and Avery, S 2014,
‘Psychosocial factors predicting survival after allogeneic stem
cell transplant’ [published online ahead of print 16 April],
Supportive Care in Cancer, DOI:10.1007/s00520-014-2239-7
Pillay, B, Lee, SJ, Katona, L, Burney, S and Avery, S 2014,
‘Psychosocial factors associated with quality of life in
allogeneic stem cell transplant patients prior to transplant’,
Psycho-Oncology, vol. 23, no. 6, pp. 642-49, DOI: 10.1002/
pon.3462
Ventura, AD, Burney, S, Brooker, J, Fletcher, J and
Ricciardelli, L 2014, ‘Home-based palliative care: A systematic
review of the self-reported unmet needs of patients and
carers’, Palliative Medicine, vol. 28, no. 5, pp.391-402,
DOI:10.1177/0269216313511141
Presentations
Beasley, E, Brooker, J, Warren, N, Fletcher, J, Boyle, C
and Burney, S 2013, ‘Story of My Life: An exploration of the
Cabrini Health biography service [poster presentation],
Cabrini Research Day, Melbourne, 23 October
Beasley, E, Brooker, J, Warren, N, Fletcher, J, Boyle, C and
Burney, S 2013, ‘Story of my life: An exploration of the Cabrini
Health biography service (e-poster presentation), Monash
Comprehensive Cancer Consortium Research Symposium,
Melbourne, 19 November
Brooker, J, Shand, L, Burney, S, Fletcher, J and Dally, M
2013, ‘A qualitative exploration of treatment decision-making
among individuals diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma’,
Cabrini Research Day, Melbourne, 23 October
Burney, S 2013, ‘Cabrini Monash Psycho-oncology’, Monash
Comprehensive Cancer Consortium Research Symposium,
Melbourne, 19 November
Burney, S and Fletcher, J 2013, ‘Cabrini Monash Psycho-
oncology: A success story’, Australian Psychological Society,
College of Health Psychologists Networking Dinner,
Melbourne, 10 July
Burney, S and Fletcher, J 2013, ‘When cure is not possible:
end of life issues’, Mental Health Professionals Network –
Psycho-oncology Group, Cabrini, 5 December
Fletcher, J 2013, ‘Anxiety and breast cancer’, BreaCan,
Melbourne, 11 July
Fletcher, J 2013, ‘Dealing with side-effects: Long term
implications of treatment’, Trainee peer support volunteers,
BreaCan, Melbourne, 6 August
Fletcher, J 2013, ‘Living with the effects of breast cancer,
BCNA Summit – Plenary, Sydney, 9 August
Fletcher, J 2013, ‘The support group rollercoaster’, BCNA
Summit – Workshop, Sydney, 9 August
Fletcher, J 2013, ‘Screening and assessment’, Psychosocial
aspects of palliative care course, Melbourne, 19 September
Fletcher, J 2013, ‘Hypothetical panel member’, Southern
Melbourne Cancer Forum, Melbourne, 3 October
Fletcher, J 2013, ‘Coping with Change’, Young Ostomates
United, Melbourne, 10 October
Fletcher, J 2013, ‘The emotional impact of breast cancer’,
BCNA Forum, Albury Wodonga, 24 October
Fletcher, J2013, ‘The emotional impact of breast cancer’,
BCNA Forum, Tamworth, 14 November
Fletcher, J 2013, ‘Living with Cancer Education Program –
Emotions and cancer’, Think Pink Living Centre, Melbourne,
25 November
Fletcher, J 2013, ‘The emotional impact of breast cancer’,
BCNA Forum, Flemington Racecourse, 5 December
Fletcher, J 2013, ‘The emotional impact of breast cancer’,
BCNA Forum, Mt Isa, 21 March
Fletcher, J 2013, ‘Managing uncertainty and maintaining
hope’, Ovarian Cancer Australia, Mercy Hospital,
Melbourne, 22 July
Shand, L, Ricciardelli, L, Fletcher, J, Brooker, J and Burney, S
2013, ‘Factors associated with psychological wellbeing in
women with ovarian cancer’ [poster presentation], Cabrini
Research Day, Melbourne, 23 October
Sloan, E, Brooker, J, Warren, N, Fletcher, J and Burney, S
2013, ‘Finding the Words: Parent-child communication
when a parent has cancer’ [e-poster presentation], Monash
Comprehensive Cancer Consortium Research Symposium,
Melbourne, 19 November
Allied Health Research Unit
Publications
Brusco, NK, Taylor, NF, Watts, JJ and Shields, N 2014,
‘Economic evaluation of adult rehabilitation: a systematic
review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
in a variety of settings’, Archives of physical medicine
and rehabilitation, vol. 95, no. 1, pp. 94-116, DOI:10.1016/j.
apmr.2013.03.017.
Palmer, K, Thomas, J and Mudge, S 2014, ‘Activity patterns in
people with neurological conditions’, New Zealand Journal of
Physiotherapy, vol. 42, no. 1, pp. 9-15.
Presentations
Brusco, NK 2013, ‘Return to work following inpatient
rehabilitation’, 9th World Congress on Health Economics,
Sydney, 10 July
63
Brusco, NK 2014, ‘Are weekend rehabilitation services value
for money?’, Victorian Allied Health Research Conference,
Melbourne, 28 March
Brusco, NK 2014, ‘Factors that Predict Discharge Destination
for Patients in a Transition Care’, Program 3rd Annual
Transition Care Conference: Improving Outcomes for Older
People, Melbourne, 29 May
Frawley, HC, Chiarelli, P, Gunn J 2013, ‘An investigation of
the barriers to implement continence screening and pelvic
floor muscle training guidelines in primary maternity care’,
Australian Physiotherapy Association National Conference,
Melbourne, 18 October [Awarded Best Abstract]
Frawley, HC 2013, ‘Physiotherapy for pelvic organ prolapse:
the POPPY Australia experience’, Australian Physiotherapy
Association National Conference, Melbourne, 20 October
Frawley, HC, Chiarelli, P, Gunn, J 2013, ‘Implementing
pelvic floor muscle training clinical practice guidelines: a
translational research experience’ Australian Physiotherapy
Association National Conference, Melbourne, 20 October
Frawley, HC 2013, ‘Pelvic organ prolapse: conservative
therapy should be the first line of management: “For”’,
Continence Foundation of Australia Annual Meeting: 22nd
National Conference on Incontinence, Perth, 25 October
Frawley, HC 2013, ‘Implementing pelvic floor muscle
training clinical practice guidelines: a translational research
experience’, Continence Foundation of Australia Annual
Meeting: 22nd National Conference on Incontinence, Perth,
24 October
Frawley, HC 2013, ‘Findings from recent research: ICS
members and RCT participants have their say on adherence’,
Continence Foundation of Australia National Meeting, Perth,
23 October
Frawley, HC 2014, ‘Can pelvic floor muscle training stop or
reverse pelvic organ prolapse?’, Urogynaecological Society of
Australasia Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne, 28 March
Frawley, HC 2013, ‘Pelvic floor pain: where visceral and
somatic collide’, Faculty of Pain Medicine, Australian and New
Zealand College of Anaesthetists Spring Meeting, Byron Bay,
26 October
Frawley, HC 2013, ‘Physiotherapy Management of Chronic
Pelvic Pain’, Women’s and Children’s Hospital Research
Symposium, Singapore, 20 August
Higgins, RO 2013, ‘Randomised controlled trial of a
secondary prevention group programme to reduce
depression in patients with coronary heart disease’,
Australian Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation
Association Annual Conference, Melbourne, 13 August
Higgins, RO, Kerr, D, Murphy, BM, Jobling, K, Lau, P and
Jackson, A 2014, ‘Depression and chronic disease self-
management in urban Aboriginal people: service providers’
perspectives’, Australasian Society for Behavioural Health and
Medicine Conference, Auckland, 13 February
Rogerson, M, Higgins, RO, Murphy, BM, Barker, L, Butler, M
and Jackson, A 2014, ‘Translation of evidence to practice:
Development of ‘help yourself online’- a lifestyle program
to support cardiac patients’ self-management’, Australasian
Society for Behavioural Health and Medicine Conference,
Auckland, 14 February
Murphy, BM, Higgins, RO, Holloway, E, Page, K and
Jackson, A 2014, ‘Supporting emotional recovery to beat the
cardiac blues: translational research in action’, Australasian
Society for Behavioural Health and Medicine Conference,
Auckland, 14 February
McCaskie, D, Douglas, D, McLaughlin, E 2014, ‘Exploring
Australian practice in treating central facial paresis’, Speech
Pathology Australia National Conference: Connections
Client-Clinician-Context, Melbourne, 21 May.
Morrison, S 2013, ‘Male Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome;
a physiotherapy clinical audit’, Australian Physiotherapy
Association National Conference, Melbourne, 19 October
Morrison, S 2013, ‘A clinical reasoning approach to pre-
prostatectomy pelvic floor assessment and management’,
World Prostate Cancer Conference, Melbourne, 8 August
Morrison, S 2014, ‘Pre and Post Prostatectomy - pelvic
floor muscle assessment and rehabilitation’, Continence
Foundation of Australia Victorian State Conference, Geelong,
30 May
Radia-George, C, Imm, C, Taylor, N 2013, ‘Inter-rater
reliability and clinical utility of the Personal Care Participation
Assessment and Resource Tool in sub acute inpatient
rehabilitation’, Occupational Therapy Australia National
Conference, Adelaide, 26 July
Radia-George, C, Haines, B 2013, ‘Wheelchair prescription
in a subacute setting: a gap analysis’, Occupational Therapy
Australia National Conference, Adelaide, 26 July
Vonier, C 2013, ‘Cardiac rehabilitation in the private
health sector; implementing best practice’, Australian
Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Association Annual
Conference, Melbourne, 12 August
Vonier, C 2013, ‘Cardiac rehabilitation in the private health
sector: implementing best practice’, 9th Annual National
Disease Management Conference, Sydney, 23 August
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Professor Lawrence St Leger
Member since July 2004,
Chair February 2007 until May 2014
Lawry has been Chair of Cabrini Institute since February
2007. He is a former Dean of Health Sciences at Deakin
University and is widely published. Lawry has been
commissioned by international authorities, such as the
World Health Organization, to write evidence-based
guidelines for school health promotion and education,
which have been published in many languages. He advises
governments, non-government organisations and
community agencies on effective ways to build the health
and wellbeing of young people.
Jennifer Burden
Invitee since November 2005
Jennifer is Manager of the Cabrini Institute. In 2005,
she joined Cabrini bringing 20 years of experience and
a Bachelor of Science from Deakin University. Her role
includes organising annual Research Day and liaising with
donors who support the research work of Cabrini Institute
and fund education scholarships available annually to
Cabrini staff. Jennifer’s background includes roles as a
medical researcher and clinical scientist.
Judith Day
Member since January 2006
Judith is a Certified Practising Accountant and has a
Master of Business Administration from the University of
Adelaide. Judith has almost two decades of experience
in the health sector. Previously, she was Director of
Finance and Administration at St Andrew’s Hospital in
Adelaide. Prior to that, she worked in various roles at
Faulding Healthcare, Flinders Medical Centre and Ashford
Community Hospital.
The Cabrini Institute Council is responsible for developing, supporting and promoting the clinical education
and research activities of Cabrini. It has 11 members and three invitees. The group brings a broad range of
clinical and managerial experience to the Cabrini Institute Council’s governance role.
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Sue James
Invitee since July 2010
Sue is responsible for the strategic development of the
Cabrini Foundation’s philanthropic fundraising to support
the work of Cabrini. Sue has worked in the not-for-profit
sector in fundraising, marketing and communication
roles. Sue is committed to the ongoing professional
development of fundraisers and has presented at both
national and State professional development conferences.
She is a Fellow of the Fundraising Institute of Australia.
Professor Gerald Farrell
Member since November 2007
Gerald was Head of the School of
Nursing and Midwifery and Associate Dean, Faculty of
Health Sciences, La Trobe University from 2006-10. He
is a fellow of the Australian College of Mental Health
Nurses and was Inaugural Director of Research for the
College from 1995-2002. Gerald contributes to scholarly
debate in nursing through his research, publications and
conference presentations, which have been recognised
nationally and internationally. His research focuses on
workplace relationships and staff-client interactions
around challenging behaviours.
Professor Peter Fuller
Member since June 2005
Chair from May 2014
Peter is National Health and Medical Research Council
Senior Principal Research Fellow at Prince Henry’s
Institute of Medical Research in Melbourne where he
is Associate Director and Head of the Steroid Receptor
Biology Group. He is Director of the Endocrinology Unit
at Monash Health and Adjunct Professor in Medicine and
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Monash University.
Peter’s research interests include understanding the
molecular mechanisms of adrenal steroid hormone action
and the molecular pathogenesis of endocrine tumours.
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Kellie-Ann Jolly
Member since September 2012
Kellie-Ann Jolly began her professional career as a dental
therapist in the School Dental Service. A Postgraduate
Diploma in Health Promotion followed by a Masters in
Health Sciences (Health Promotion) led to her move into
health promotion where she has remained. She has been
senior policy advisor with the Victorian Department of
Health, tertiary lecturer in health promotion, and Director
Physical Activity and Healthy Eating at the Victorian
Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth). Since August
2008, Kellie-Ann has been the Director Cardiovascular
Health at the Heart Foundation (Victoria). She is current
Chair of the not-for-profit organisation Victoria Walks.
Associate Professor Doug Lording
Member since September 2008
Doug is an endocrinologist and andrologist in private
practice at Cabrini. From 1992-2007, he was Medical
Director at Cabrini. His specialities include diabetes,
general endocrinology and male reproductive medicine.
Doug has extensive clinical trial experience and is an
Honorary Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at
Monash University. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian
College of Physicians, a Board member of Andrology
Australia and a member of the scientific advisory
committee for Foundation 49: Men’s Health.
Associate Professor Peter Lowthian
Invitee since February 2002
Since 2002, Peter has been Executive Director of the
Cabrini Institute and in 2013, he also took on executive
responsibility for clinical governance at Cabrini. He is
a practising rheumatologist and a graduate of Monash
University. Peter is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian
College of Physicians, of the Australian Faculty of
Rehabilitation Medicine, of the Royal College of
Physicians London and of the Royal Australian College
of Medical Administrators.
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Jeremy McCarthy
Member since February 2007
Jeremy is a partner at national law firm, HWL Ebsworth
in its mergers and acquisitions group in Melbourne. He
has extensive experience in corporate governance and
general commercial matters and has drafted a broad
range of commercial contracts. Jeremy advises clients in a
range of industries, in particular the health sector.
Professor Robyn O’Hehir
Member since November 2010
Robyn is Professor and Director of Allergy, Immunology
and Respiratory Medicine, The Alfred and Central Clinical
School, Monash University, Melbourne. She is the Deputy
Head (Clinical), Central Clinical School, Monash University
and Deputy Head Research, Alfred Health. Robyn is a
consultant physician, educator and researcher in allergy
and anti-inflammatory therapies and has won substantial
grant support from the National Health and Medical
Research Council. She is editor of the international journal
Clinical and Experimental Allergy, and is a Life Governor of
Asthma Victoria. Robyn is a current member of Council of
the Sir Robert Menzies Memorial Foundation. She serves
on the Cabrini Institute Council.
Associate Professor John Santamaria
Member since August 1996
John is the Director of St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne’s
intensive care unit. He is National and State President of
the Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society.
John is Chair of the Cabrini Health Ethics Committee and
is a member of the Cabrini Patient Experience and Clinical
Governance Committee. John was a member of the
Cabrini Board of Directors for many years and served as
Vice Chairman from September 2005-October 2009.
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Professor Robert Thomas OAM
Member since November 2007
Robert is Chief Cancer Advisor to the Victorian
Department of Health. He was the foundation Chair of
Surgery at the Western Hospital University of Melbourne
and Director of Surgical Oncology at Peter MacCallum
Cancer Centre. Robert created the surgical oncology
group within the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons,
has served as Editor-in-Chief of the ANZ Journal of
Surgery and has chaired National Health and Medical
Research Council panels.
Dr Michael Walsh
Member since December 2008
Michael has more than 25 years’ experience
in hospital and health administration in Australia, the
UK and the Middle East. He is a medical graduate of
Monash University and holds a Master’s Degree in Public
Administration from the Kennedy School of Government,
Harvard University. Michael is a Fellow and current Vice
President of the Royal Australasian College of Medical
Administrators. Also, he is a Fellow of the Australasian
College of Health Service Managers. Michael is a
member of the Catholic Health Australia Stewardship
Board and he chairs the Health Policy Sub-Committee.
Michael serves on Australia’s Independent Hospital
Pricing Authority Board.
Professor Neville Yeomans
Member since February 2010
Neville is Director of Research at Austin Health and
Emeritus Professor of Medicine (previously Foundation
Dean) in the School of Medicine, University of
Western Sydney. He is a gastroenterologist and a
fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians,
American College of Gastroenterology and American
Gastroenterological Association. Neville’s research has
been mainly into the biology and pathology of the gastric
mucosa, pharmacology of acid-related diseases and
recently, medical education.
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CABRINI SUPPORTERS
Founding Institute Donors
Cabrini Hospital
Cabrini Hospital Medical Staff
Cabrini Pharmacy
Construction Engineering (Aust) Pty Ltd
Corrs Chambers Westgarth
CWB Australia Ltd
The Gandel Charitable Trust
Dr Romayne Holmes
The Jackson Family
Melbourne Pathology
Dr Frank Panetta
Mr Denzil & Mrs Sylvia Pinto
The Polglase Family
Radclin Medical Imaging
Safetell International
Schering Australia Pty Ltd
Tattersall’s, The Estate of the Late George Adams
Drs Victor & Karen Wayne
In Memory of Sir Edward Hughes
In Memory of Mavis Lord
In Memory of Esther Barouh
The Judy Reddoch Breast Cancer Fund
Companions
AMP Foundation
Aventis Pharma Pty Ltd
Mr John Gandel AO & Mrs Pauline Gandel
Mr Ian & Mrs Linda Gandel
Ms Michelle Gandel
Mr Tony & Mrs Helen Gandel
Heartbeat Cabrini Inc.
Mr Alan Jackson AO & Mrs Esme Jackson
Alan Jackson Nursing Research Fellow
Mr John Laidlaw OAM & Mrs Betty Laidlaw
Mr David Mandie AM OBE
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
The Moniek Sambor Family Memorial Research Fund
The Sambor Family
The Simonds Family
The Stewardson Charitable Trusts
Mr George & Mrs Mira Szalmuk – Szalmuk Family Department of Medical Oncology
Mrs Simone Singer-Szalmuk
Mr Geoff Szalmuk
Mrs Anne Wollach-Szalmuk
Dr David & Mrs Lisa Thurin
Dr Charles William (Bill) Edgar Wilson
Windermere Foundation
Cheryl M Windsor
Frőhlich West Joseph & Frőhlich West Helena
Frőhlich West Chair of Surgery
Partners
Cabrini Medical Staff
Bensons Group of Companies
Construction Engineering (Aust) Pty Ltd
Marc & Bev Fookes
Charles Holckner & Family – In Memory of Lily
HD & KM Johnston
Jreissati Foundation
Mr David & Mrs Barbara MacDonald
The McMurrick Family
Mr & Mrs Mark Newman
Richard & Dorothea Nossbaum
Ostomy Association of Melbourne Inc
Nigel Peck AM & Patricia Peck
Alan, Ahda & Evi Selwyn Family
Fellows
Associated Retailers Limited
The Bachrach Charitable Trust
In Memory of Jan Bucknall
The Michael & Andrew Buxton Foundation
Charter Security Group
The Fryer Family
Mr & Mrs Higgins
Mrs Kerrie Hunter & Family
Mrs Dinah Krongold & Family
Dr Laurence LeWinn Foundation
Angus Mackay
Peter Meese Cancer Nursing Fund
Kylie Minogue OBE
Richard & Susan Mizgala
Frank O’Shea OAM
The Family of Duncan Powers
In Memory of Marlene Regan
The Sasse Family
Signorino Family
Victor Smorgon Charitable Fund
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David & Chasya Tamir
Michael & Donna Tricarico & Family
Susan Kavals Memorial
Mr Louis Managan AO & Cecile Mangan
Benefactors
Amgen Australia Pty Ltd
AON Risk Services Australia
Beaconsfield & de Winter Families
Bib Stillwell BMW
W & G Bradshaw Trust
Chris Chadwick
Collier Charitable Fund
Commonwealth Bank of Australia – Corporate Financial Services Vic & Tas
The De Luca Family
David & Kristene Deague
The Alfred & Jean Dickson Foundation
Mr Andrew C Facey
Mr Geoff & Mrs Lesley Freeman
Mr John Grossi
Herschel Asset Management Limited
Mr Russell Hutchinson
Des & Cheri Jackson
Jack & Sheila Jenner
Kay & Burton Pty Ltd
Eleanor Keamy & George Tate
Mrs Judith Lang & The Gideon Lang Foundation
Helen Macpherson Smith Trust
Mr Colin & Mrs Jannene Madden
The Matthey Family
Alison McElroy
Ron & Valerie McLaughlan
Merrin Foundation
MIA Victoria
Doris Mohl OAM
John Allison Monkhouse
Mr Hugh Morgan AC & Mrs Elizabeth Morgan
Mr Patrick Nalty
The O’Donohue Family
Pharmacia Australia Pty Limited
Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia
Elinor Rabinov
Gary Richardson
Roche Products Pty Ltd
Irvin Rockman CBE
In Memory of Mrs Bella Rogers
Rotary Club of Brighton
Rotary Club of Malvern
The Late John Saunders AO
Margaret Savill
Mr & Mrs P Selzer & Family
Smith & Nephew Pty Limited
The Brian Smith Endowment
June F.M. Smith
Margery E Snowball
Sotheby’s Australia
Spooner Family
G & K Stansen
Mr Brian J Sutton FRCNA
Tattersall’s, The Estate of The Late George Adams
Mr Stewart & Mrs Ingrid Webster
Yarra Valley Travel
The Sanford Partnership
Sanofi-Sythelabo Australia Pty Ltd
Patrons
Advanced Biomedical Pty Ltd
Dr Ron & Mrs Elizabeth Alder
ANZ Charitable Trusts
Aquanita Racing
Eric Ormond Baker Charitable Fund
Anthony & May Barry
Ron Bunker & Evelyn Abaya
Reginald & Audrey Campbell
Caravan Industry Australia Victoria Trades Division
Estate of Mrs Margaret Cochrane OAM
Naja David & Family
Dr Bruce & Mrs Pat Davis
Downie Family
Mr & Mrs Wal Edgar & Family
Fried & Sable Families
The Marian & E H Flack Trust
Mr W & Mrs M Frost
Mr Michael & Mrs Helen Gannon
Brian Goddard
In Memory of Margaret Goddard
Eli & Kerry Goldfinger
Grenda Foundation
Dorothy Haines
In Memory of Jade Howell
The Hall Family
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The Geoff & Helen Handbury Foundation
The George Hicks Foundation
The Irvine Club Inc
Jacobs Thomas & Associates
Dr Sharon Keeling
Mr Doug Kefford AO
Langton’s Pty Ltd
Lynette & Kevin Lee
Mrs Barbara J Lewis
The Lochtenberg Family
Jeff Loewenstein
Lord Mayor’s Charitable Fund
The Lowthian Family
The Valda Klaric Foundation
Andy Lyas
Christopher Marriott
In Memory of Mr Chor-Kim Ng
Medtronic Australasia Pty Ltd
The Mezo Family
Barry & Beatrice Moignard Charitable Trust
Montague Group
Moore Stephens Melbourne Pty Ltd
Paul Mullaly QC
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Richard (Frederick) O’Brien
Bruce Parncutt & Robin Campbell
Paulusz Family Foundation
Proclaim Management Solutions Pty Ltd
Ramler Family
Mr & Mrs Anthony Reeves
John Reeves
Mr Benedict J Roche
Denis Roche
Drs Sue & Phil Ronaldson
Rotary Club of Chadstone/East Malvern
Rotary Club of Brighton Charitable Foundation
Peter & Barbara Shearer
Mrs Maggie Christin Shipp
Mr John Sircom & Mrs Helen Sircom
Alexander Slade
In Memory of Marjorie Smith
Mr Daryl Somers OAM & Mrs Julie Somers OAM
In Memory of Margaret Roff Sutton
Mrs Valma Truin
Barbara Tucker
The Wallis Family
Marie & John Warnock
In Memory of Suzanne Vass
Pat Wilkinson
Associates
Pellicano Group
Mr Phillip Allan
Pat & Sheril Aughterson
Mr Nick & Miss Angela Baldi
Bluey Day Foundation
Mr & Mrs G & J Brown
John Christopherson
In Memory of Ignatius Paul Cini
Cobram Barooga Golf Club Veterans Club
Mrs Maureen Coomber
Mrs Margaret Coningsby
In Memory of Graham Coningsby
In Memory of Ron & Joan Davies
Barbara Dicker
In Memory of Nereo Dizane
Mary Drenen
Mrs Susie Edwards & Family
Sylvia Falzon
Dr James Gardiner
John Graham
Mr & Mrs Geoffrey A Grant
Ken & Margaret Grenda
P & M Harbig (Holdings) Pty Ltd
Edward Hauser OBE
John Higgins
Jean & Ern Ireland – Sea Bee Pty Ltd
Jack & Karen Joel & Family
The Jonson Family
Mr Andrew Lindsay
Joan Loton
Mr & Mrs Simon & June Lubansky
Douglas Mackenzie
In Memory of Stewart Maxted
Ron & Fay Malouf
In Memory of Leigh Masel
Desmond W Milner
In Memory of Judtih Moir
Richard Mole
R M Morgan AM
E. Morris
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In Memory of Brian O’Sullivan
In Memory of Maxwell Charles Parsons
In Memory of Ann Ryan
Mrs Irene Reich
Ralph & Ruth Renard
Richard & Ros Rogers
William Sexton
Yvonne Spencer
The Springwaters Foundation
Jean St Leger Educational Scholarship
Mr & Mrs Frank & Heather Stewart
The Strachan Family
Mr Bernard Sweeney
Geoffrey H Thomas
Leonie Thompson
Joan Roderick Thomson
B & A Wain
Peter Wain & Family
Mr Max Walters
Mr Choo Keng Wee & Mrs Beverley Anne Wee
In Memory of Mr John Whitbread
Bequests
In Memory of Claire Abrahams
Estate of Ellen M Balderstone
Estate of Carmel Mary Blanton
Mrs Ann Brewer
Estate of Rosina Violet Brown
Estate of Annie Marjorie May Clarke
The Estate of David Roy Cross
Rino Della Bosca
Estate of Nance Nevasa Buchanan
Roger John Cleary
Estate of Barbara Feil
Estate of John Robert Edwards
Estate of Harold Francis
Estate of U M Frawley
Estate of Dorothy Cecelia Garbutt
Estate of John Sutherland Hamling
Estate of Pamela Mary Harper
Estate of Noel Arthur Hatherly
Estate of Mary Kathleen Hauser
Estate of Doris Mary Hawkless
The Estate of Rita Mae Hunt
Estate of Valda Irene Keil
Estate of Irene Kozica
Estate of Otto Kraus
Estate of Robert Mackey
In Memory of Mrs Katherine Jane Mactier
Rita Anversa Magris
Estate of Brian Charles Mander
Estate of Katherine Mander
Estate of June Masson
In Memory of Hubert Frances & Margaret Mary McCarthy
Estate of Marjorie May Murdoch
Estate of Rex Oxnam
Estate of Leslie Charles Parkinson
Estate of Russell Pitt
Estate of Lindsay G Quinn
Estate of William Clifford (Peter) Rawlins
Estate of Alexander Graeme Robertson
The Estate of Anthony Carmel Saccasan
Estate of Grace Saunders
Mrs E C Seccull
Estate of Leslie Alfred Shapland
Estate of Maria (Lina) Concetta Sinelli
Bella Taft
Estate of Hugh L Wallace
Estate of Wilma Elsa White
Estate of Betty Geddes Wood
The Estate of Vica Vitea Yavitch
In Memorials
Christopher Bedelis
Patricia Boxall
John William Clapham
Kevin Elias
Walter Lyle Fish
Amelia Fuller
Kerrie Hunter
Patricia Janes
Stephen Kelly
Dr Angela Marks
Christine Potts
Joyce Reed
In Memory of Richard John Savill
Kevin & Patricia Speer
In Memory of George & Mira Szalmuk – The Szalmuk Family
Charlotte Tait
Geoffrey Robin Westacott
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CABRINI INSTITUTE ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS
Cabrini Monash University Department of Surgery
The Frohlich West Chair of Surgery
Head: Associate Professor Paul McMurrick
Monash Department of Clinical Epidemiology at Cabrini Hospital
Head: Professor Rachelle Buchbinder
Cabrini Monash University Department of Medical Oncology
The Szalmuk Family Department of Medical Oncology
Head: Associate Professor Gary Richardson
Cabrini Monash University Department of Medicine
Head: Associate Professor Michele Levinson
Cabrini Centre for Nursing Research and Education
Head: Associate Professor Leanne Boyd
SPONSOR RECOGNITION
Research Day 20136
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CABRINI MISSION
Who we are: We are a Catholic healthcare service inspired
by the spirit and vision of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini and
the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
What we believe: We are a community of care, reaching
out with compassion, integrity, courage and respect to all
we serve.
What we do: We provide excellence in all of our services
and work to identify and meet unmet needs.
CABRINI VALUES
Our values form the base of our mission, are built around
what we believe and drive how we act. They are drawn
from Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini’s life and reflect her
heart, her spirit, her conviction and her approach.
Compassion: Our drive to care is not just
a professional duty to provide excellent quality care
but is born of a heartfelt compassion for those in need,
motivated by God’s love for all people.
Integrity: We believe in the power of hope to transform
people’s lives and remain faithful to the bold healing
mission and legacy of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini.
Courage: We have the strength, determination, vision and
conviction to continue the work of Saint Frances Xavier
Cabrini and the Missionary Sisters.
Respect: We believe that every person is worthy of the
utmost respect and the best possible healthcare. We
know that our resources are entrusted to us to use for the
benefit of others.
THE CABRINI INSTITUTE MISSION
The Cabrini Institute is committed to improving the
clinical outcomes of patients of Cabrini. It embraces the
mission, values and vision of Cabrini and works within an
ethical framework. The Cabrini Institute has a vital role in
helping Cabrini to achieve its vision – that is:
“By understanding and addressing the needs of our
community, we will grow by learning – by researching
and continuously improving the quality of our care and by
motivating staff committed to our healthcare mission
to provide excellence in all of our services . . . we will
enhance health and quality of life by working with our
patients and their families to anticipate, prevent and
ease suffering.”
CABRINI INSTITUTE COUNCIL
Professor Lawrence St Leger (Chair)
Jennifer Burden (invitee)
Judith Day
Professor Gerald Farrell
Professor Peter Fuller
Sue James (invitee)
Associate Professor Doug Lording
Associate Professor Peter Lowthian (invitee)
Jeremy McCarthy
Professor Robyn O’Hehir
Associate Professor John Santamaria
Professor Robert Thomas OAM
Dr Michael Walsh
Professor Neville Yeomans
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