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Journal articles
2009, 'Skin cancer-related prevention and screening behaviors: A review of the literature.', Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 32, pp. 406 - 428
,2008, 'An exploratory study of the unmet information and support needs amongst individuals affected by one of two rare cancer syndromes: MEN2a and VHL.', Psycho-Oncology
,2008, 'Attitudes to genetic testing in families with multiple cases of bipolar disorder', Genetic Testing, 12, pp. 233 - 243, http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/gte.2007.0100
,2008, 'Development and pilot testing of a decision aid for men considering genetic testing for breast and /or ovarian cancer-related mutations (BRCA 1/2)', Genetic Testing, 12, pp. 523 - 532
,2008, 'High- and average-risk individuals’ beliefs about, and perceptions of, malignant melanoma: An Australian perspective', Psycho - Oncology, 17, pp. 270 - 279, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pon.1230
,2008, 'Information needs and satisfaction with clinical care among melanoma survivors at high risk of developing new primary melanomas: A qualitative evaluation.', Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, pp. 251 - 251
,2008, 'Predictors of psychological distress among individuals with a strong family history of malignant melanoma', Clinical Geriatrics, 73, pp. 121 - 131, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1399-0004.2007.00949.x
,2007, 'Anticipated uptake of genetic testing for familial melanoma in an Australian sample: An exploratory study', Psycho-oncology, 16, pp. 69 - 78, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pon.1052
,2007, 'Assessment of psychosocial outcomes in genetic counseling research: An overview of available measurement scales', Journal of Genetic Counseling, 16, pp. 693 - 712, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10897-007-9111-6
,2007, 'Attitudes toward childbearing, causal attributions for bipolar disorder and psychological distress A study of families with multiple cases of bipolar disorder', Psychological Medicine, 37, pp. 1601 - 1611, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0033291707000852
,2007, 'Attitudes toward genetic testing for cancer risk after genetic counseling and decision support: A qualitative comparison between hereditary cancer types', Genetic Testing, 11, pp. 401 - 411, http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/gte.2007.0013
,2007, 'Development and trial of an international web-based survey to assess psychological adjustment among patients with one of two rare cancer syndromes: MEN2A and VHL', Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology
,2007, 'Psychological responses to genetic information: What's the story for individuals with a strong family history of melanoma?', Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, 3, pp. A75 - A109, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1743-7563.2007.00128.x
,2006, 'Better the devil you know? High-risk individuals’ anticipated psychological responses to genetic testing for melanoma susceptibility', Journal of Genetic Counseling, 15, pp. 433 - 447, http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/38178
,2005, 'Precaution adoption, perceived risk, and psychological distress among those at high-risk of developing melanoma: Preliminary findings.', Hereditary Cancer in Clinical Practice
,2003, 'An empirical study of the psychological consequences of genetic testing for melanoma susceptibility', PSYCHO-ONCOLOGY, 12, pp. S196 - S196, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000183225400360&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
,Conference Papers
2019, 'Engaging hearts and minds: An in-depth qualitative examination of health professionals' perceptions of, and experiences with, an integrated, hospital-based mental health service dedicated to childhood heart disease.', in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INTEGRATED CARE, UBIQUITY PRESS LTD, http://dx.doi.org/10.5334/ijic.s3378
,2018, 'Long-term benefits of a brief, tailored psycho-educational intervention targeting fear of cancer recurrence in people at high risk of developing another melanoma: Results of a randomised controlled trial', in PSYCHO-ONCOLOGY, WILEY, pp. 11 - 11, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000448188000022&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
,2018, 'Sustained long-term benefits of a psycho-educational intervention targeting fear of cancer recurrence in people at high risk of developing another melanoma: A randomised controlled trial.', in JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, AMER SOC CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, http://dx.doi.org/10.1200/JCO.2018.36.15_suppl.10082
,2010, 'Supportive care in the treatment of melanoma: Where, when, how, why?', in Ronai Z (ed.), Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research, Blackwell Munksgaard, England, presented at 7th International Melanoma Research Congress and 4th Melanoma and Skin Cancer Centres Meeting, Sydney, 04 November 2010 - 07 November 2010
,2010, 'When hearts and minds meet: A psychological perspective on fetal cardiac diagnosis. Symposium entitled: Holding hearts and minds together: Experiences of infants and families affected by congenital heart disease', in When hearts and minds meet: A psychological perspective on fetal cardiac diagnosis. Symposium entitled: Holding hearts and minds together: Experiences of infants and families affected by congenital he, World Congress of the World Association for Infant Mental Health, Leipzig, Germany, pp. 104 - 104, presented at World Congress of the World Association for Infant Mental Health, Leipzig, Germany, 29 June 2010 - 03 July 2010
,2010, 'Attitudes toward hypothetical genetic testing, satisfaction with clinical care, and information needs among high risk melanoma survivors: A mixed methods study', in European Journal of Human Genetics, Nature Publishing Group, London, England, presented at European Meeting on Psychosocial Aspects of Human Genetics, Gothenburg, Sweden, 12 June 2010 - 15 June 2010
,2009, 'When melanoma runs in the family: The psychological and behavioural implications of genetic testing for melanoma risk', in Voudouris N; Mrowinski V (ed.), Combined Abstracts of 2009 Australian Psychology Conferences, 44th Annual Conference of the Australian Psychological Society, Darwin, Australia, presented at 44th Annual Conference of the Australian Psychological Society, Darwin, Australia, 03 October 2009 - 04 October 2009
,2009, 'Through the looking glass: A qualitative study exploring the psychosocial experiences and unmet needs of families affected by VHL', in Proceedings of the Twelfth Australasian Conference on Familial & Genetic Aspects of Cancer, Twelfth Australasian Conference on Familial & Genetic Aspects of Cancer, Gold Coast, Australia, presented at Twelfth Australasian Conference on Familial & Genetic Aspects of Cancer, Gold Coast, Australia, 11 August 2009 - 14 August 2009
,2008, 'To test or not to test: Uptake of genetic testing for melanoma risk in Australia and associated psychological and behavioural implications', in Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, presented at Clinical Oncological Society of Australia (COSA) Annual Scientific Meeting 2008, Sydney, Australia, 18 November 2008 - 20 November 2008
,2008, 'Are individuals who choose to attend familial cancer clinics different to those who choose not to? Insights from cohort studies of high risk cancer families', in Proceedings of the Eleventh Australasian Conference on Familial & Genetic Aspects of Cancer 2008, Couran Cove, Australia, presented at Eleventh Australasian Conference on Familial & Genetic Aspects of Cancer, Couran Cove, Australia, 21 August 2008
,2008, 'An exploratory study of the information and support needs of individuals affected by one of two rare cancer syndromes: MEN2A or VHL', in Psycho - Oncology, John Wiley & Sons Ltd, Chichester, W Sussex, England, pp. S192 - S193, presented at Psycho-Oncology 2008
,2008, 'Genetic risk assessment amongst Australians with a strong family history of melanoma: uptake and psychological implications', in Psycho - Oncology, John Wiley & Sons Ltd, Chichester, W Sussex, England, pp. S277 - S278, presented at Psycho-Oncology 2008
,2008, 'Men at increased risk of developing breast cancer: A decision aid for men considering genetic testing', in Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 145 - 179, presented at 35th Clinical Oncological Society of Australia (COSA) Annual Scientific Meeting, Sydney, Australia
,2002, 'The psychological consequences of genetic testing for melanoma susceptibility', in Australian Journal of Health Psychology, Sydney Australia, pp. 157, presented at Postgraduate Conference, Sydney Australia, 15 November 2002
,Conference Presentations
2012, 'Perceptions of melanoma risk among Australia adolescents: Is this the greatest barrier to sun adherence and what can we do about it?', presented at 14th World Congress of Psycho-Oncology, Brisbane, Australia
,2011, 'Melanoma risk, clinical care and patients' fears of melanoma recurrence: what is the interplay between these factors?', presented at Clinical Oncological Society of Australia (COSA), 38th Annual Scientific Meeting, OZPOS/PoCoG Professional Day, Perth, Australia, 14 November 2011
,2011, 'Pregnancy disrupted: Thinking about the experiences of mothers and fathers after fetal diagnosis of congenital heart disease', presented at World Congress of Psychotherapy, Sydney, Australia, 24 August 2011 - 28 August 2011
,2011, 'Psychological support in paediatric cardiac care: What, where, when and how?', presented at Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting, Perth Australia, 11 August 2011 - 15 August 2011
,2010, 'Attitudes and information needs of women newly diagnosed with ovarian cancer regarding treatment-focused genetic testing', presented at Human Genetics Society of Australasia Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne, Australia, 16 November 2010 - 18 November 2010
,2010, 'Psychosocial adjustment and support needs of melanoma survivors receiving care at a high risk clinic: A qualitative investigation.', presented at Sydney Cancer Conference, Sydney, Australia, 15 July 2010 - 16 July 2010
,2010, 'Psychological adjustment and support needs among melanoma survivors at high risk of developing multiple primary melanomas: A qualitative evaluation', presented at Australasian Society of Behavioural Health and Medicine 7th Annual Scientific Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 10 February 2010 - 12 February 2010
,2010, 'Psychological adjustment and support needs among melanoma survivors at high risk of developing multiple primary melanomas: A qualitative evaluation. Symposium entitled: Cancer control behaviours: Who does them, who doesn't, and why not?', presented at Australasian Society of Behavioural Health and Medicine 7th Annual Scientific Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 10 February 2010 - 12 February 2010
,2010, 'Skin cancer screening behaviours among individuals with a strong family history of malignant malanoma. Symposium entitled: Cancer control behaviours: Who does them, who doesn't, and why not?', presented at Australasian Society of Behavioural Health and Medicine 7th Annual Scientific Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 10 February 2010 - 12 February 2010
,2009, 'The importance of risk perception, cancer worry and skin cancer history in skin cancer screening', presented at International Melanoma Genetics Consortium Annual Scientific Meeting, Slovenia, 08 June 2009 - 12 June 2009
,2009, 'Predictors of sun protection behaviours in an international sample', presented at 7th World Congress on Melanoma, Vienna, Austria, 12 May 2009 - 16 May 2009
,2009, 'When the risks are high: Psychological adjustment and unmet needs in malanoma survivors at high risk of developing another melanoma.', presented at The University of New South Wales Research Showcase for Well Being, Sydney, Australia
,2008, 'Genetic testing for melanoma risk: A prospective cohort study of uptake and outcomes amongst Australian families', presented at Meeting of the Leeds Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of Leeds, United Kingdom, 22 October 2008
,2008, 'Unmet information and support needs amongst individuals affected by VHL or MEN2A', presented at VHL Medical Symposium, Roskilde, Denmark, 04 September 2008 - 06 September 2008
,2008, 'Genetic testing for melanoma risk: Psychological outcomes 12 months after notification', presented at International Melanoma Genetics Consortium Annual Scientific Meeting, Paris, France, 09 June 2008 - 12 June 2008
,2008, 'Genetic counselling and testing for melanoma risk: A prospective study of uptake and psychological implications in Australia', presented at European Meeting on Psychosocial Aspects of Genetics (EMPAG), Barcelona, Spain, 31 May 2008 - 03 June 2008
,2008, 'A psychological perspective on genetic testing for melanoma risk in Australia', presented at Australasian Society of Behavioural Health and Medicine 5th Annual Scientific Conference, Sydney, Australia, 31 January 2008 - 02 February 2008
,2007, 'Genetic testing for melanoma risk: What are the emotional and behavioural implications?', presented at The University of Sydney Cancer Research Network on Cancer Screening: Communication, genetic testing and counselling, Sydney, Australia, 01 November 2007
,2007, 'Evidence for three distinct models of psychological distress amongst individuals with a strong family history of melanoma', presented at International Melanoma Genetics Consortium Annual Scientific Meeting, Lund, Sweden, 11 June 2007 - 14 June 2007
,2006, 'An update on progress of the Australian GenoMEL psychological research projects', presented at Collaborators Meeting at the Department of Oncology-Pathology, Karolinska Institute, Sweden, 01 November 2006
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