By Professor Afaf Girgis

Conference Abstracts

Zilliacus E; Meiser B; Taouk M; Watts K; Kissane D; Girgis A; Butow P; Hale S; Perry A; Aranda S; Goldstein D, 2013, 'WORKING WITH PATIENTS FROM CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS: PERSPECTIVES OF ONCOLOGY HEALTH PROFESSIONALS', in ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, WILEY-BLACKWELL, Vol. 9, pp. 130 - 130, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000325868800222&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Chambers SK; Newton R; Girgis A; Stiller A; Lepore S; Mihalopoulos C; Gardiner RA; Galvao D; Occhipinti S, 2013, 'PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, HEALTH, AND WELLBEING AMONG MEN WITH LOCALISED PROSTATE CANCER IN QUEENSLAND: BASELINE DATA FROM THE LIVING WITH PROSTATE CANCER STUDY', in ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, WILEY-BLACKWELL, Vol. 9, pp. 44 - 44, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000330237800061&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Webber K; Girgis A; Kaye B; Bonaventura BA; Boyle FM; Koh E-S; Friedlander M; Segelov E; Goldstein D, 2013, 'The unmet needs of cancer survivors and their preferences for discussing them with oncologists and general practitioners (GPs)', in JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, IL, Chicago, Vol. 31, presented at 49th Annual Meeting of the American-Society-of-Clinical-Oncology (ASCO), IL, Chicago, 31 May 2013 - 04 June 2013, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000335419603085&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Lambert S; Candler H; Girgis A; Turner J; Regan T; Kayser K, 2012, 'Addressing common barriers to using self-directed, coping skills booklets for couples facing cancer', in Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Blackwell Publishing Asia Pty Ltd, Australia, pp. s139, presented at Joint International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS) 14th World Congress/Clinical Oncological Society of Australia 39th Annual Scientific Meeting, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 11 November 2012 - 15 November 2012

Lambert S; Girgis A; Turner JR; Kayser K; Chambers SM; Mccomb V; Lawsin C; Britton B; Valentine P, 2012, 'Preliminary findings of a qualitative evaluation of a coping skills intervention for couples facing cancer: Insights into preferences for self-directed learning', in Psycho-oncology, John Wiley & Sons, New York, pp. 22 - 22, presented at Joint International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS) 14th World Congress/Clinical Oncological Society of Australia 39th Annual Scientific Meeting, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 11 November 2012 - 15 November 2012

Regan T; Lambert S; Girgis A; Kelly B; Turner JR; Kayser K, 2012, 'What is the evidence-base for couple-based interventions? A systematic review', in Psycho-Oncology, Wiley-Blackwell, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, pp. 21, presented at Joint International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS) 14th World Congress/Clinical Oncological Society of Australia 39th Annual Scientific Meeting, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 11 November 2012 - 15 November 2012

Webber K; Girgis A; Bennett BK; Bonaventura T; Boyle F; Koh E-S; Friedlander M; Segelov E; Goldstein D, 2012, 'CURRENT CARE AND NEEDS OF ADULT CANCER SURVIVORS - A CROSS-SECTIONAL SURVEY', in ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, WILEY-BLACKWELL, Vol. 8, pp. 356 - 357, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000310544400419&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Lambert S; Girgis A; Jones B; Lecathelinais C, 2012, 'Patterns of psychological adjustment among partners and caregivers of cancer survivors', in Supportive Care in Cancer, Springer, New York, NY, USA, pp. s194, presented at International Symposium Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, New York, USA, 28 June 2012 - 30 June 2012

Lambert S; Kelly B; Girgis A; Boyes AW; Cameron A; Adams C; Cameron A; Proietto A, 2012, 'Self-reliance and perception of psycho-oncology service needs among distressed women with gynaecological cancer', in Supportive Care in Cancer, Springer, New York, NY, USA, pp. 20 (Suppl 1), 215, presented at 2012 International MASCC/ISOO Symposium, New York City, 28 June 2012 - 30 June 2012

Goldstein D; Sze M; Bell M; King M; Jefford M; Eisenbruch M; Girgis A; Vaccaro L; Butow PN, 2012, 'Disparities in quality-of-life outcomes in immigrant cancer patients.', in JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, AMER SOC CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, IL, Chicago, Vol. 30, presented at 48th Annual Meeting of the American-Society-of-Clinical-Oncology (ASCO), IL, Chicago, 01 June 2012 - 06 June 2012, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000318009802650&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Girgis A; Lambert S; Johnson C; Currow DC, 2012, 'Applying an evidence-based approach to development and evaluation of resources for families facing advanced cancer: Lessons learned from the 'Consumer Toolkit'', in Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 8 (Suppl 3), 232, presented at COSA 39th Annual Scientific Meeting

Webber K; Girgis A; Bennett B; Bonaventura T; Boyle F; Koh E; Friedlander M; Segelov E; Goldstein D, 2012, 'Current care and needs of adult cancer survivors - a cross-sectional survey', in Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 8 356-357; 3 SI NOV 2012, presented at COSA 39th Annual Scientific Meeting

Hutchinson S; Dunn J; Girgis A; Turner J; Occhipinti S; Chambers SM, 2012, 'Informing service delivery: Experiences from a randomised controlled trial comparing minimal contact self-management versus and individualised tele-based cognitive behavioural intervention', in Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 8 (Suppl 3), 142, presented at COSA 39th Annual Scientific Meeting

Chambers SM; Girgis A; Occhipinti S; Turner J; Carter R; Dunn J, 2012, 'Matching treatment intensity to need: Preliminary findings from a community based randomized trial of tele-based psychological intervention for high distress patients and carers', in Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, presented at COSA 39th Annual Scientific Meeting

Zucca A; Boyes AW; Girgis A; Lecathelinais C, 2012, 'Use of coping strategies by recent versus long-term cancer survivors', in Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. A51 - A51, presented at COSA 39th Annual Scientific Meeting and IPOS 14th World Congress of Psycho–Oncology, Brisbane

Mitchell G; Girgis A; Jiwa M; Sibbritt D; Burridge LH, 2012, 'Using general practitioners to provide care for the primary lay carers of people systematic advanced cancer: a randomized controlled trial', in Journal of Palliative Care, Center Bioethics Clin Res Inst Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, pp. 28(3): 203, presented at International Congress on Palliative Care

Tiong SS; Delaney GP; Lau AYS; Koh E; Adams ; Bell V; Sapkota P; Harris T; Girgis A; Przezdziecki A; Lonergan D; Treloar J; Coiera E, 2012, 'Utilisation and acceptability of an e-health strategy to facilitate care of breast cancer survivors', in Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, pp. 8, Suppl 3, 330, presented at COSA Annual Scientific Meeting

Lambert S; Girgis A; Turner JR; Kayser K; Mccomb V; Chambers SM; Lawsin C; Britton B; Vallentine P, 2011, 'Use of the Coping-Together workbook by couples facing cancer: Insights into preferences for and barriers to self-directed learning', in Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 81 - 81, presented at Clinical Oncological Society of Australia (COSA) 38th Annual Scientific Meeting, Perth, Western Australia, 15 November 2011 - 17 November 2011

Sze M; Butow PN; King M; Goldstein D; Jefford M; Girgis A; Eisenbruch M; Bell M; Vaccaro L; Dong R; Asghari M; Tattersall MH; Hui R, 2011, 'Cancer in a country not your own: Illness perceptions and distress in immigrant versus native-born cancer patients', in Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 81 - 81

Lambert S; Jones B; Girgis A; Lecathelinais C, 2011, 'Trajectories of anxiety and depression among caregivers of cancer survivors within the first two years post survivor diagnosis', in Psycho-oncology, John Wiley & Sons, New York, pp. 75 - 75, presented at International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS) 13th World Congress

Lambert S; Girgis A; Chambers SM; Sundquist K, 2010, 'Coping Together: Development and pilot testing of a self-directed coping skills intervention for patient-primary support person dyads', in Psycho-oncology, John Wiley & Sons, New York, pp. 38 - 38

Lambert S; Girgis A; Chambers SM; Sundquist K, 2010, 'Coping Together: Development and pilot testing of a self-directed coping skills intervention for patients and their partners', in Cancer Forum, Australian Cancer Society, Inc, Australia, presented at Cancer Forum

Stacey F; James E; Chapman K; Lubans DR; Asprey G; Sundquist K; Boyes AW; Girgis A, 2010, 'ENRICH (Exercise and Nutrition Routine Improving Cancer Health): Efficacy and feasibility of an exercise and nutrition program for cancer survivors and carers', in Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, H E C Press, Southbank, Victoria, Australia, pp. 183 - 183

Girgis A; Waller A; Currow DC, 2010, 'Facilitating the implementation of the Palliative Care Needs Assessment Guidelines and the Needs Assessment Tool: Progressive Disease – Cancer in Clinical Practice', in Psycho-oncology, John Wiley & Sons, New York, pp. 36 - 36

Thewes B; Boyes AW; Girgis A, 2010, 'Fear of recurrence in the first year after diagnosis: results of a registry –based study', in Psycho-oncology, John Wiley & Sons, New York, pp. 315 - 315

Girgis A, 2010, 'Flourishing or flailing? The impact of cancer on survivors and their caregivers across the cancer trajectory', in Psycho-oncology, John Wiley & Sons, New York, pp. 1810 - 1810

Chambers SM; Girgis A; Occhi-pinti ; Hutchinson SJ; Turner JR; Carter R; Dunn J, 2010, 'Improving the psychosocial health of people with cancer and their carers: a community-based approach', in Psycho-oncology, John Wiley & Sons, New York, pp. 43 - 43

Lambert S; Girgis A; Chambers SM; Regan TJ, 2010, 'Is a self-directed coping skills intervention acceptable to couples affected by cancer? Insights from the pilot testing of the Coping-Together workbook', in Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 452 - 452

Girgis A; Lambert S; Stacey F; Lecathelinais C, 2010, 'Predicting borderline/clinical anxiety and depression among a large, population-based sample of cancer caregivers six months post diagnosis', in Psycho-oncology, John Wiley & Sons, New York, pp. 1810 - 1811

Boyes AW; Girgis A; Zucca A; D'Este C, 2010, 'Survivors’ patterns of psychosocial adjustment over the first 2 years of the cancer trajectory', in Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 62 - 062

Girgis A; Lambert S; McElduff P, 2010, 'Unmet supportive care needs among a population-based sample of partners and caregivers (P/Cs) of cancer survivors 6, 12, and 24 months post diagnosis', in Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 443 - 443

Regan TJ; Lambert S; Girgis A, 2010, 'When two halves are better than one: A systematic review of the efficacy of couple-based interventions vs. patient-only interventions', in Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 341 - 341

Waller A; Girgis A; Currow DC; Lecathelinais C; Sibbritt D, 2009, 'Evaluation of a palliative care needs assessment intervention', in Supportive Care in Cancer Journal, pp. 18 - 216

Thewes B; Boyes AW; Girgis A, 2009, 'Fear of recurrence in adult cancer survivors: results of a registry-based study', in Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 258 - 258

Waller A; Girgis A; Johnson C; Currow DC; Lecathelinais C; Sibbritt D, 2009, 'Impact of a palliative care needs assessment intervention on patient outcomes and service utilization', in Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 146 - 146

Butow PN; Lobb EA; Schofield PR; Goldstein D; Eisenbruch M; Girgis A; Jefford M; King M; Sze M; Aldridge L, 2009, 'Oncology consultations with patients from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds: the interpreter perspective', in Psycho-oncology, John Wiley & Sons, New York, pp. 46 - 46

Butow PN; Lobb E; Schofield PR; Jefford M; Goldstein D; King M; Eisenbruch M; Girgis A; Sze M; Aldridge L, 2009, 'Oncology consultations with patients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds – the interpreters’ perceptions of roles, challenges, and support needs', in Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 207 - 207

James E; Boyes AW; Girgis A; Paras L; Lecathelinais C; Eakin E; Zucca A; Reeves M; Paul C, 2009, 'Physical activity amongst Australian cancer survivors: prevalence of activity, receipt of health professional recommendation, and survivors’ preferences for the timing and delivery of programs', in Psycho-oncology, John Wiley & Sons, New York, pp. 101 - 101

James E; Boyes AW; Girgis A; Paras L; Lecathelinais C; Eakin E; Zucca A; Reeves M; Paul C, 2009, 'Physical activity amongst Australian cancer survivors: prevalence of activity, receipt of health professional recommendation, and survivors’ preferences for the timing and delivery of programs', in Psycho-oncology, John Wiley & Sons, New York, pp. 101 - 101

Short C; James E; Girgis A, 2009, 'Tailored lifestyle programs: a ‘How To’ guide for researchers and health professionals', in Psycho-oncology, John Wiley & Sons, New York, pp. 119 - 119

Short C; James E; Girgis A, 2009, 'Tailored lifestyle programs: A ‘how to’ guide for researchers and health professionals', in Psycho-oncology, John Wiley & Sons, New York, pp. 119 - 119

Girgis A, 2009, 'The impact of cancer on the care givers', in Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 142 - 142

Waller A; Girgis A; Lecathelinais C; Scott W; Foot L; Sibbritt D; Currow DC, 2009, 'Travel all over the countryside: travelling for cancer treatment in NSW and Victoria', in Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 260 - 260

Zucca A; Boyes AW; Girgis A; Hall A, 2009, 'Travel all over the countryside: travelling for cancer treatment in NSW and Victoria', in Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 262 - 262

Aldridge L; McGrane J; Butow PN; Goldstein D; Girgis A; Jefford M; Schofield PR; King M; Eisenbruch M; Duggal-beri P; Sze M; Lobb E; Grayson NM; Faraji S, 2009, 'Unmet needs in Chinese, Greek, and Arabic-speaking cancer patients in New South Wales', in Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 221 - 221

Aldridge L; Butow PN; Goldstein D; Eisenbruch M; Girgis A; Jefford M; Schofield PR; King M; Duggal-beri P; Sze M; Lobb E; Grayson NM; Faraji S, 2009, 'Unmet needs in Chinese, Greek, Arabic, and English-speaking cancer patients in New South Wales', in Psycho-oncology, John Wiley & Sons, New York, pp. 117 - 117

Boyes AW; Girgis A; Zucca A, 2009, 'Validity, reliability and clinical feasibility of a needs assessment tool for people with progressive cancer', in Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 157 - 157

Butow PN; Girgis A; Goldstein D; Eisenbruch M; Schofield PR; Jefford M; King M; Duggal-beri P; Sze M; Mikhail M; Lobb E, 2008, 'Barriers to research with cancer patients from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities in Australia', in Psycho-oncology, John Wiley & Sons, New York, pp. S280 - S280

Boyes AW; Zucca A; Girgis A; Lecathelinais C, 2008, 'Comparing the psychosocial wellbeing of recent and long-term cancer survivors: preliminary results of population-based studies', in Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 23 - 23

Butow PN; Goldstein D; Eisenbruch M; Girgis A; Jefford M; Schofield PR; King M; Duggal-beri P; Sze M; Lobb E; Aldridge L; Grayson NM; Faraji S; Threlfall T, 2008, 'Conducting research with culturally and linguistically diversre cancer patients: methodological issues', in Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 40 - 40

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