By Professor Afaf Girgis

Conference Abstracts

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, COSA Annual Scientific Meeting, 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, Vol. 17, pp. S280 - S280, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000257874200539&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a

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

Girgis A; Stacey F; Breen S; Neill AM, 2008, 'Feedback of patient reported outcomes: Is it better to tell a caseworker or the patient’s oncologist and general practitioner', in Psycho-oncology, John Wiley & Sons, New York, Vol. 17, pp. 176 - 176, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000257874200332&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a

Dimoska A; Girgis A; Hansen V; Butow PN; Tattersall MH, 2008, 'Perceived difficulties in consulting with patients and families: a survey of Australian cancer specialists', in Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 42 - 42

Butow PN; Girgis A; Goldstein D; Eisenbruch M; Schofield PR; Jefford M; King M; Duggal-beri P; Mikhail M; Sze M; Lobb E, 2008, 'Unmet needs in Chinese, Greek and Arabic speaking cancer patients in Australia', in Psycho-oncology, John Wiley & Sons, New York, Vol. 17, pp. S7 - S7, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000257874200015&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a

James E; Eakin E; Girgis A; Reeves M; Paras L; Boyes AW; Zucca A, 2008, 'What are cancer survivors’ priorities and preferences for lifestyle programs', in Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 49 - 49

Stacey F; Girgis A; Breen S; Pearce K; Carveth S, 2008, 'What are the factors associated with the effectiveness of a telephone caseworker model of supportive care for people with advanced cancer', in Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 52 - 52

Boyes AW; Hansen V; Girgis A, 2007, 'A qualitative study of the supportive care needs of recent cancer survivors', in Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. A73 - A73

Duggal-beri P; Butow PN; Goldstein D; Eisenbruch M; Girgis A; Jefford M; Schofield PR, 2007, 'Barriers to research with cancer patients from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities in Australia', in Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. A95 - A96

Girgis A; Stacey F; Breen S; Neill AM, 2007, 'Feedback of patient reported outcomes: is it better to tell a caseworker or the patient’s oncologist/GP', in Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. A68 - A68

Sze M; Duggal-beri P; Butow PN; Mikhail M; Eisenbruch M; Goldstein D; Schofield PR; Jefford M; King M; Girgis A, 2007, 'Low psychological service utilisation in cancer – does it mean CALD patients cope better', in Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. A96 - A96

Saunders C; Crossing S; Girgis A; Butow PN; Penman A, 2007, 'Operationalising a model framework of consumer and community participation in health and medical research', in Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. A77 - A77

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