By Professor Afaf Girgis

Journal articles

Goldstein D; Bell ML; Butow P; Sze M; Vaccaro L; Dong S; Liauw W; Hui R; Tattersall M; Ng W; Asghari R; Steer C; Vardy J; Parente P; Harris M; Karanth NV; King M; Girgis A; Eisenbruch M; Jefford M, 2014, 'Immigrants' perceptions of the quality of their cancer care: An Australian comparative study, identifying potentially modifiable factors', Annals of Oncology, 25, pp. 1643 - 1649, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/annonc/mdu182

Lam WWT; Tsang J; Yeo W; Suen J; Ho WM; Yau TK; Soong I; Wong KY; Kwong A; Suen D; Sze WK; Ng AWY; Girgis A; Fielding R, 2014, 'The evolution of supportive care needs trajectories in women with advanced breast cancer during the 12 months following diagnosis', Supportive Care in Cancer, 22, pp. 635 - 644, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-013-2018-x

Siegel CA; Thompson KD; Walls D; Connor SJ; Stewart SK; Bewtra M; Rubin DT; Baumblatt GL; Holubar SD; Greenup A-J; Sechi A; Girgis A; Gollins J, 2014, 'Sa1122 Patients With Ulcerative Colitis Are More Concerned About Complications of Their Disease Than Side Effects of Medications', Gastroenterology, 146, pp. S - 205, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0016-5085(14)60726-5

Thompson KD; Connor SJ; Walls D; Gollins J; Stewart SK; Bewtra M; Baumblatt GL; Holubar SD; Greenup A-J; Sechi A; Girgis A; Rubin DT; Siegel CA, 2014, 'Sa1123 What Patients Want to Know When Making Decisions About Their Treatment for Ulcerative Colitis: A Mixed Methods Approach Using Affect Trace Technology', Gastroenterology, 146, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0016-5085(14)60727-7

Lambert SD; Girgis A; Turner J; Regan T; Candler H; Britton B; Chambers S; Lawsin C; Kayser K, 2013, '"you need something like this to give you guidelines on what to do": Patients' and partners' use and perceptions of a self-directed coping skills training resource', Supportive Care in Cancer, 21, pp. 3451 - 3460, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-013-1914-4

Mitchell GK; Girgis A; Jiwa M; Sibbritt D; Burridge LH; Senior HE, 2013, 'Providing general practice needs-based care for carers of people with advanced cancer: A randomised controlled trial', British Journal of General Practice, 63, pp. e683 - e690, http://dx.doi.org/10.3399/bjgp13X673694

Lambert SD; Girgis A; McElduff P; Turner J; Levesque JV; Kayser K; Mihalopoulos C; Shih STF; Barker D, 2013, 'A parallel-group, randomised controlled trial of a multimedia, self-directed, coping skills training intervention for patients with cancer and their partners: Design and rationale', BMJ Open, 3, pp. e003337, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2013-003337

Webber K; Girgis A; Bennett BK; Bonaventura A; 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).', Journal of Clinical Oncology, 31, pp. 9602 - 9602, http://dx.doi.org/10.1200/jco.2013.31.15_suppl.9602

Butow P; Girgis A; Schofield P, 2013, 'Psychosocial aspects of delivering cancer care: An update', Cancer Forum, 37, pp. 20 - 22

Lambert S; Pallant JF; Boyes AW; King MT; Britton B; Girgis A, 2013, 'A Rasch analysis of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) among cancer survivors', Psychological Assessment, 25, pp. 379 - 390, http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/a0031154

Butow PN; Bell M; Smith A; Fardell JE; Thewes B; Turner J; Gilchrist JA; Beith J; Girgis A; Sharpe L; Shih S; Mihalopoulos C, 2013, 'Conquer fear: protocol of a randomised controlled trial of a psychological intervention to reduce fear of cancer recurrence', BMC Cancer, 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2407-13-201

Waller A; Girgis A; Davidson PM; Newton PJ; Lecathelinais C; MacDonald PS; Hayward CS; Currow DC, 2013, 'Facilitating needs-based support and palliative care for people with chronic heart failure: preliminary evidence for the acceptability, inter-rater reliability, and validity of a needs assessment tool', Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 45, pp. 912 - 925, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2012.05.009

Boyes AW; D'Este C; Carey ML; Lecathelinais C; Girgis A, 2013, 'How does the distress thermometer compare to the hospital anxiety and depression scale for detecting possible cases of psychological morbidity among cancer survivors?', Supportive Care in Cancer, 21, pp. 119 - 127, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-012-1499-3

Butow PN; Aldridge L; Bell M; Sze M; Eisenbruch M; Jefford M; Schofield P; Girgis A; King M; Duggal-beri P; Goldstein D, 2013, 'Inferior health-related quality of life and psychological well-being in immigrant cancer survivors: A population-based study', European Journal of Cancer, 49, pp. 1948 - 1956, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejca.2013.01.011

Li W; Lam W; Au A; Ye M; Law WP; Poon J; Kwong A; Suen D; Tsang J; Girgis A; Fielding R, 2013, 'Interpreting differences in patterns of supportive care needs between patients with breast cancer and patients with colorectal cancer', Psycho-oncology, 22, pp. 792 - 798, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pon.3068

Au A; Lam WWT; Tsang J; Yau TK; Soong IS; Yeoh W; Suen J; Ho WM; Wong KY; Kwong A; Suen D; Sze WK; Ng A; Girgis A; Fielding R, 2013, 'Supportive care needs in Hong Kong Chinese women confronting advanced breast cancer', Psycho - Oncology, 22, pp. 1144 - 1151, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pon.3119

Lam WWT; Fielding R; Tsang J; Yeo W; Suen J; Ho WM; Yau TK; Soong I; Wong KY; Kwong A; Suen D; Sze WK; Ng AWY; Girgis A, 2013, 'The evolution of supportive care needs trajectories in women with advanced breast cancer during the 12 months following diagnosis', Supportive Care in Cancer, pp. 1 - 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-013-2018-x

Lambert S; Girgis A; Lecathelinais C; Stacey F, 2013, 'Walking a mile in their shoes: anxiety and depression among partners and caregivers of cancer survivors at 6 and 12 months post-diagnosis', Supportive Care in Cancer, 21, pp. 75 - 85, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-012-1495-7

Girgis A; Lambert SD; Johnson C; Currow D, 2012, 'APPLYING AN EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACH TO DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES FACING ADVANCED CANCER: LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE 'CONSUMER TOOLKIT'', ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 8, pp. 232 - 232, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000310544400040&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Tiong SS; Delaney G; Lau A; Koh E-S; Adams D; 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', ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 8, pp. 330 - 330, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000310544400342&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Butow P; Aldridge L; Bell M; Sze M; Eisenbruch M; Jefford M; Schofield P; Girgis A; Goldstein D; King MT, 2012, 'Inferior quality of life and psychological well-being in immigrant cancer survivors', QUALITY OF LIFE RESEARCH, 21, pp. 48 - 48, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000209358900132&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Mitchell G; Girgis A; Jiwa M; Sibbritt D; Burridge L, 2012, 'Using General Practitioners to Provide Systematic Care for the Primary Lay Carers of People with Advanced Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial', JOURNAL OF PALLIATIVE CARE, 28, pp. 203 - 203, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000309572700076&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Girgis A; Abernethy AP; Currow DC, 2012, 'Caring for people at the end of life: How do cancer caregivers differ from other caregivers?', Journal of Clinical Oncology, 30, pp. 9128 - 9128, http://dx.doi.org/10.1200/jco.2012.30.15_suppl.9128

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.', Journal of Clinical Oncology, 30, pp. e16507 - e16507, http://dx.doi.org/10.1200/jco.2012.30.15_suppl.e16507

Boyes AW; Girgis A; D'Este C; Zucca AC, 2012, 'Prevalence and correlates of cancer survivors' supportive care needs 6 months after diagnosis: a population-based cross-sectional study', BMC CANCER, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2407-12-150

Butow P; Lobb EA; Jefford M; Goldstein D; Eisenbruch M; Girgis A; King MT; Sze M; Aldridge L; Schofield P, 2012, 'A bridge between cultures: Interpreters' perspectives of consultations with migrant oncology patients', Supportive Care in Cancer, 20, pp. 235 - 244, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-010-1046-z

Lambert S; Girgis A; Turner J; McElduff P; Kayser K, 2012, 'A pilot randomized controlled trial of the feasibility of a self-directed coping skills intervention for couples facing prostate cancer: Rationale and design', Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 10, pp. 119, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1477-7525-10-119

Zucca A; Boyes AW; Linden W; Girgis A, 2012, 'All's well that ends well? Quality of life and physical symptom clusters in long-term cancer survivors across cancer types', Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 43, pp. 720 - 731, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2011.04.023

Dobbinson S; Wakefield MJ; Hill D; Girgis A; Aitken JB; Beckmann K; Reeder A; Herd N; Spittal M; Fairthorne A; Bowles K, 2012, 'Children’s sun exposure and sun protection: Prevalence in Australia and related parental factors', Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 66, pp. 938 - 947, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2011.06.015

Lambert S; Jones B; Girgis A; Lecathelinais C, 2012, 'Distressed partners and caregivers do not recover easily: adjustment trajectories among partners and caregivers of cancer survivors', Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 44, pp. 225 - 235, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12160-012-9385-2

Regan T; Lambert S; Girgis A; Kelly BJ; Kayser K; Turner J, 2012, 'Do couple-based interventions make a difference for couples affected by cancer?: a systematic review', BMC Cancer, 12, pp. 1 - 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2407-12-279

Waller A; Girgis A; Johnson C; Lecathelinais C; Sibbritt D; Forstner D; Liauw WS; Currow DC, 2012, 'Improving outcomes for people with progressive cancer: interrupted time series trial of a needs assessment intervention', Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 43, pp. 569 - 581, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2011.04.020

Short C; James E; Girgis A; McElduff S; Plotnikoff RC, 2012, 'Move more for life: the protocol for a randomised efficacy trial of a tailored-print physical activity intervention for post-treatment breast cancer survivors', BMC Cancer, 12, pp. 172 - 182, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2407-12-172

Bonevski B; Girgis A; Magin P; Horton G; Brozek I; Armstrong BK, 2012, 'Prescribing sunshine: A cross-sectional survey of 500 Australian general practitioners’ practices and attitudes about vitamin D', International Journal of Cancer, 130, pp. 2138 - 2145, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ijc.26225

Boyes AW; Girgis A; D'Este C; Zucca A, 2012, 'Prevalence and correlates of cancer survivors' supportive care needs 6 months after diagnosis: a population-based cross-sectional study', BMC Biotechnology, 12, pp. 1 - 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2407-12-150

Chambers SK; Girgis A; Occhipinti S; Hutchison S; Turner J; Morris B; Dunn J, 2012, 'Psychological distress and unmet supportive care needs in cancer patients and carers who contact cancer helplines', European Journal of Cancer Care, 21, pp. 213 - 223, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2354.2011.01288.x

Walshe R; James E; Macdonald-Wicks L; Boyes AW; Zucca AC; Girgis A; Lecathelinais C, 2012, 'Socio-demographic and medical correlates of the use of biologically based complementary and alternative medicines amongst recent Australian cancer survivors', Preventive Medicine, 54, pp. 23 - 26, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2011.10.020

Girgis A; Lambert S; McElduff P; Bonevski B; Lecathelinais C; Boyes A; Stacey F, 2012, 'Some things change, some things stay the same: A longitudinal analysis of cancer caregivers’ unmet supportive care needs', Psycho-Oncology, pp. 1 - 8, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pon.3166

Short C; James E; Girgis A; Mcelduff P; Plotnikoff R, 2012, 'The efficacy of two theoretically-based print interventions for promoting PA behaviour among post-treatment breast cancer survivors: A nationally-based 3-arm RCT', Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 15, pp. S175 - S176, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2012.11.427

Lambert S; Harrison J; Smith E; Bonevski B; Carey M; Lawsin C; Chris P; Girgis A, 2012, 'The unmet needs of partners and caregivers of adults diagnosed with cancer: a systematic review', BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 23, pp. 224 - 230, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjspcare-2012-000226

Hall A; Boyes AW; Bowman J; Walshe R; James E; Girgis A, 2012, 'Young adult cancer survivors' psychosocial well-being: A cross-sectional study assessing Quality of Life, unmet needs and health behaviours', Supportive Care in Cancer, 20, pp. 1333 - 1341, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-011-1221-x

Johnson CE; Girgis A; Paul CL; Currow DC, 2011, 'Palliative care referral practices and perceptions: The divide between metropolitan and non-metropolitan general practitioners', Palliative and Supportive Care, 9, pp. 181 - 189, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S1478951511000058

Mitchell GK; Girgis A; Jiwa M; Sibbritt D; Burridge LH, 2011, 'A tool to assess lay cancer carers' changing needs in general practice', BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 1, pp. A4 - A4, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjspcare-2011-000020.9

Linden W; Girgis A, 2011, 'PSYCHOLOGICAL TREATMENT OUTCOMES FOR SCREENED CANCER PATIENTS: WHAT DO META-ANALYSES TELL US?', ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE, 41, pp. S195 - S195, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000289297701251&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Tzelepis F; Paul C; Wiggers J; Walsh RA; Knight J; Duncan S; Lecathelinais C; Girgis A; Daly J, 2011, 'A randomised controlled trial of proactive telephone counselling on cold-called smokers' cessation rates', Tobacco Control, 20, pp. 40 - 46, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/tc.2010.035956

Johnson C; Paul C; Girgis A; Adams J; Currow DC, 2011, 'Australian general practitioners' and oncology specialists' perceptions of barriers and facilitators of access to specialist palliative care services', Journal of Palliative Medicine, 14, pp. 429 - 435, http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/jpm.2010.0259

Johnson C; Girgis A; Paul C; Currow DC; Adams J; Aranda S, 2011, 'Australian palliative care providers' perceptions and experiences of the barriers and facilitators to palliative care provision', Supportive Care in Cancer, 19, pp. 343 - 351, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-010-0822-0

Burridge LH; Mitchell G; Jiwa M; Girgis A, 2011, 'Consultation etiquette in general practice: a qualitative study of what makes it different for lay cancer caregivers', BMC Family Practice, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2296-12-110

Short C; James E; Plotnikoff RC; Girgis A, 2011, 'Efficacy of tailored-print interventions to promote physical activity: a systematic review of randomised trials', International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 8, pp. 113, http://www.ijbnpa.org/content/8/1/113

Saunders C; Girgis A, 2011, 'Enriching health research through consumer involvement – learning through atypical exemplars', Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 22, pp. 196 - 202

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