By Professor Afaf Girgis

Journal articles

Waller A; Girgis A; Currow DC; Lecathelinais C, 2008, 'Development of the Palliative Care Needs Assessment Tool (PC-NAT) for use by multi-disciplinary health professionals', Palliative Medicine, 22, pp. 956 - 964

Saunders C; Girgis A; Butow PN; Crossing S; Penman A, 2008, 'From inclusion to independence – training consumers to review research', Health Research Policy and Systems, 6, pp. 3 - 3, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1478-4505-6-3

Paul C; Tzelepis F; Parfitt N; Girgis A, 2008, 'How to improve adolescents' sun protection behaviour? Age and gender issues', American Journal of Health Behavior, 32, pp. 387 - 398

Butow PN; Cockburn J; Girgis A; Bowman D; Schofield PR; D'Este C; Stojanovski E; Tattersall MH, 2008, 'Increasing oncologists’ skills in eliciting and responding to emotional cues; evaluation of a communication skills training program', Psycho-oncology, 17, pp. 209 - 218, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pon.1217

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', The Medical Journal of Australia, 189, pp. 612 - 615

Dobbinson S; Wakefield M; Hill D; Girgis A; Aitken JB; Beckmann K; Reeder A; Herd N; Fairthorne A; Bowles K, 2008, 'Prevalence and determinants of Australian adolescents’ and adults’ weekend sun protection and sunburn, summer 2003-2004', Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 59, pp. 602 - 614

Girgis A; Boyes AW; Hansen V, 2008, 'What are the unmet needs of breast cancer survivors 5-6 years post-diagnosis?', Clinical Updates in Breast Cancer, 3, pp. 15 - 17

Butow PN; Eisenbruch M; Goldstein D; Duggal-Beri P; Jefford M; Schofield P; Girgis A; King M, 2007, 'Unmet needs in Chinese, Greek and arabic speaking cancer patients in Australia', PSYCHO-ONCOLOGY, 16, pp. S77 - S78, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000249687400142&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Clayton JM; Hancock KM; Butow PN; Tattersall MHN; Currow DC; Adler J; Aranda S; Auret K; Boyle F; Britton A; Chye R; Clark K; Davidson P; Davis JM; Girgis A; Graham S; Hardy J; Introna K; Kearsley J; Kerridge I; Kristjanson L; Martin P; McBride A; Meller A; Mitchell G; Moore A; Noble B; Olver I; Parker S; Peters M; Saul P; Stewart C; Swinburne L; Tobin B; Tuckwell K; Yates P, 2007, 'Clinical practice guidelines for communicating prognosis and end-of-life issues with adults in the advanced stages of a life-limiting illness, and their caregivers.', The Medical journal of Australia, 186, http://dx.doi.org/10.5694/j.1326-5377.2007.tb01100.x

Saunders C; Girgis A; Butow PN; Crossing S; Penman A, 2007, 'Beyond scientific rigour: Funding cancer research of public value', Health Policy, 84, pp. 234 - 242, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.healthpol.2007.05.002

Saunders C; Crossing S; Girgis A; Butow PN; Penman A, 2007, 'Operationalising a model framework for consumer and community participation in health and medical research', Australian and New Zealand Journal Health Policy, 4

Girgis A; Johnson C; Aoun S; Currow D, 2006, 'CHALLENGES EXPERIENCED BY INFORMAL CAREGIVERS IN CANCER', CANCER FORUM, 34, pp. 20 - 24, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000213382200006&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Girgis A; Johnson C; Aoun S; Currow DC, 2006, 'Challenges experienced by informal caregivers in cancer', Cancer Forum, 30, pp. 21 - 25

Boyes AW; Newell S; Girgis A; McElduff P; Sanson-Fisher R, 2006, 'Does routine assessment and real-time feedback improve cancer patients’ psychosocial well-being?', European Journal of Cancer Care, 15, pp. 163 - 171

Li J; Girgis A, 2006, 'Supportive care needs: Are patients with lung cancer a neglected population', Psycho-oncology, 15, pp. 509 - 516

Paul CL; Stacey F; Girgis A; Brozek I; Baird H; Hughes J, 2005, 'Solaria compliance in an unregulated environment: The Australian experience', European Journal of Cancer, 41, pp. 1178 - 1184, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejca.2005.01.019

Ryan H; Schofield P; Cockburn J; Butow P; Tattersall M; Turner J; Girgis A; Bandaranayake D; Bowman D, 2005, 'How to recognize and manage psychological distress in cancer patients', European Journal of Cancer Care, 14, pp. 7 - 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2354.2005.00482.x

Girgis A; Adams J; Sibbritt D, 2005, 'The use of complementary and alternative therapies by patients with cancer', Oncology Research, 15, pp. 281 - 289, http://dx.doi.org/10.3727/096504005776404580

Girgis A; Adams J; Sibbritt D, 2005, 'he use of complementary and alternative therapies by patients with cancer', Oncology Research, 15, pp. 281 - 289

Girgis A; Boyes AW, 2005, 'Proactive routine monitoring and intervention to reduce the psychosocial impact of cancer therapy', Clinical Psychologist, 9, pp. 70 - 73

Paul C; Stacey F; Girgis A; Brozek I; Baird H; Hughes J, 2005, 'Solaria compliance in an unregulated environment: the Australian experience', European Journal of Cancer, 41, pp. 1174 - 1180

Thewes B; Butow P; Girgis A; Pendlebury S, 2004, 'Assessment of unmet needs among survivors of breast cancer', Journal of Psychosocial Oncology, 22, pp. 51 - 73, http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/J077v22n01_04

Redman S; Butow P; Girgis A; Sanson-Fisher R, 2004, 'A celebration of the achievements of professor Jill Cockburn - Obituary', AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 28, pp. 590 - 591, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-842X.2004.tb00054.x

Paul CL; Girgis A; Tzelepis F; Walsh RA, 2004, 'Solaria use by minors in Australia: Is there a cause for concern?', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 28, pp. 90, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-842X.2004.tb00641.x

Redman S; Butow PN; Girgis A; Sanson-Fisher R, 2004, 'A celebration of the achievements of Professor Jill Cockburn', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 28, pp. 86 - 87

Paul C; Wiggers J; Daly J; Green S; Walsh R; Knight J; Girgis A, 2004, 'Direct telemarketing of smoking cessation interventions: Will smokers take the call', Addiction, 99, pp. 907 - 913

Thewes B; Butow PN; Girgis A; Pendlebury P, 2004, 'The assessment of unmet needs amongst breast cancer survivors', Journal of Psychosocial Oncology, 22, pp. 51 - 73

Thewes B; Butow PN; Girgis A; Pendlebury S, 2004, 'The psychosocial needs of breast cancer survivors: A qualitative study of the shared and unique needs of younger versus older survivors', Psycho-oncology, 13, pp. 177 - 189

Rankin N; Williams P; Davis CJ; Girgis A, 2004, 'The use and acceptability of a one-on-one peer support program for Australian women with early breast cancer', Patient Education and Counseling, 53, pp. 141 - 146

Girgis A; Tzelepis F; Walsh R; McElduff P; McKenzie J, 2003, 'Australians' use of fake tanning lotions: Another piece of the puzzle', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 27, pp. 529 - 532

Paul C; Tzelepis F; Walsh R; Girgis A; King L; McKenzie J, 2003, 'Has the investment in public cancer education delivered observable changes in knowledge over the past 10 years', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 97, pp. 2931 - 2939

Paul C; Walsh R; Girgis A, 2003, 'Nicotine replacement therapy products over-the-counter: Real-life use in the Australian community', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 27, pp. 491 - 495

Paul C; Tzelepis F; Girgis A; Parfitt N, 2003, 'The Slip, Slop, Slap years: Have they had a lasting impact on today’s adolescents', Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 14, pp. 219 - 221

Newell S; Sanson-Fisher R; Girgis A; Davey H, 2002, 'Can personal health record booklets improve cancer screening behaviors', American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 22, pp. 15 - 22

Boyes AW; Newell S; Girgis A, 2002, 'Rapid assessment of psychosocial well-being: Are computers the way forward in a clinical setting', Quality of Life Research, 11, pp. 27 - 35

2001, 'Accuracy of patients' recall of pap and cholesterol screening.', J Low Genit Tract Dis, 5, pp. 113 - 114, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17043593

Girgis A, 2001, 'Models of cancer care and support in New South Wales: Guest Editorial.', N S W Public Health Bull, 12, pp. 265 - 266, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/nb01088

Girgis A; Sanson-Fisher R; Walshe R, 2001, 'Preventive and other interactional skills of general practitioners, surgeons and physicians: Perceived competence and endorsement of post graduate training', Preventive Medicine, 32, pp. 73 - 81

Hancock L; Sanson-Fisher R; Perkins JA; Girgis A; Howley P; Schofield M, 2001, 'The effect of a community action intervention on adolescent smoking rates in rural Australian towns: The CART project', Preventive Medicine, 32, pp. 332 - 340

Girgis A; Sanson-Fisher RW, 2000, 'Improving doctor-patient communication skills: The continuing challenge of the new millennium', PSYCHO-ONCOLOGY, 9, pp. S14 - S14, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000089846700054&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Girgis A; Sanson-Fisher RW, 2000, 'Improving outcomes for cancer patients: Using unmet needs as a screening tool', PSYCHO-ONCOLOGY, 9, pp. S39 - S39, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000089846700153&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Boyes AW; Newell SA; Girgis A; Sanson-Fisher RW; Meiners CF; Stewart J, 2000, 'Improving psychosocial outcomes of cancer patients: Trial of a feedback strategy', PSYCHO-ONCOLOGY, 9, pp. S40 - S40, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000089846700158&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Sanson-Fisher R; Girgis A; Boyes A; Bonevski B; Burton L; Cook P; Ackland S; Baker R; Berry M; Biggs J; Bishop J; Bokey L; Burnard A; Clingan P; Cregan P; Dunn S; Friedlander M; Goulston K; Hacker N; Kearsley J; Langlands A; Levi J; Moylan E; Stewart J; Tattersall M, 2000, 'The unmet supportive care needs of patients with cancer', Cancer, 88, pp. 225 - 236, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/(sici)1097-0142(20000101)88:1<226::aid-cncr30>3.0.co;2-p

Sanson-Fisher R; Girgis A; Boyes A; Bonevski B; Burton L; Cook P, 2000, 'The unmet supportive care needs of patients with cancer. Supportive Care Review Group.', Cancer, 88, pp. 226 - 237

Newell S; Girgis A; Sanson-Fisher R; Ireland M, 2000, 'Accuracy of patients’ recall of pap and cholesterol screening', American Journal of Public Health, 90, pp. 1431 - 1435

Rankin N; Newell S; Sanson-Fisher R; Girgis A, 2000, 'Consumer participation in the development of psychosocial clinical practice guidelines: Opinions of women with breast cancer', European Journal of Cancer Care, 9, pp. 97 - 104

Bonevski B; Sanson-Fisher R; Girgis A; Burton L; Cook P; Boyes AW; Ackland S; Baker RW; Berry M; Biggs J, 2000, 'Evaluation of an instrument to assess the needs of patients with cancer', Cancer, 88, pp. 217 - 225

Girgis A; Boyes AW; Sanson-Fisher R; Burrows S, 2000, 'Perceived needs of women diagnosed with breast cancer: rural versus urban location', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 24, pp. 166 - 173

Girgis A; Doran C; Paul C; Sanson-Fisher R, 2000, 'Perceived training and support needs of general practitioners treating breast cancer patients living in rural versus urban areas', Cancer Strategy, 2, pp. 86 - 90

Sanson-Fisher R; Girgis A; Boyes AW; Bonevski B; Burton L; Cook P; Ackland S; Baker RW; Berry M; Biggs J; Bishop JF; Bokey L; Burnard A, 2000, 'The unmet supportive care needs of patients with cancer', Cancer, 88, pp. 226 - 237

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