By Professor Patricia Davidson

Journal articles

Digiacomo M; Lewis J; Nolan MT; Phillips J; Davidson PM, 2013, 'Transitioning from caregiving to widowhood', Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 46, pp. 817 - 825, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2013.01.005

Lovell M; Agar M; Luckett T; Davidson PM; Green A; Clayton J, 2013, 'Australian survey of current practice and guideline use in adult cancer pain assessment and management: Perspectives of palliative care physicians', Journal of Palliative Medicine, 16, pp. 1403 - 1409, http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/jpm.2013.0245

Davidson PM; Himmelfarb CD, 2013, 'Population Health Studies - What Do They Tell Us?', Heart Lung and Circulation, 22, pp. 885 - 886, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2013.08.014

Davidson PM; Inglis SC; Newton PJ, 2013, 'Self-care in patients with chronic heart failure', Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research, 13, pp. 351 - 359, http://dx.doi.org/10.1586/erp.13.25

Davidson PM; Daly J; Hill MN, 2013, 'Editorial: Looking to the future with courage, commitment, competence and compassion', Journal of Clinical Nursing, 22, pp. 2665 - 2667, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jocn.12302

Davidson PM; Abernethy AP; Newton PJ; Clark K; Currow DC, 2013, 'The caregiving perspective in heart failure: A population based study', BMC Health Services Research, 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1472-6963-13-342

Digiacomo M; Delaney P; Abbott P; Davidson PM; Delaney J; Vincent F, 2013, ''Doing the hard yards': Carer and provider focus group perspectives of accessing Aboriginal childhood disability services', BMC Health Services Research, 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1472-6963-13-326

Walczak A; Mazer B; Butow PN; Tattersall MHN; Clayton JM; Davidson PM; Young J; Ladwig S; Epstein RM, 2013, 'A question prompt list for patients with advanced cancer in the final year of life: Development and cross-cultural evaluation', Palliative Medicine, 27, pp. 779 - 788, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0269216313483659

MacDonald PS; Newton PJ; Davidson PM, 2013, 'The SNAPSHOT ACS study: Getting the big picture on acute coronary syndrome: How snapshot methodology identifies factors limiting translation of evidence to practice', Medical Journal of Australia, 199, pp. 147 - 148, http://dx.doi.org/10.5694/mja13.10842

Inglis SC; Hermis A; Shehab S; Newton PJ; Lal S; Davidson PM, 2013, 'Peripheral arterial disease and chronic heart failure: A dangerous mix', Heart Failure Reviews, 18, pp. 457 - 464, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10741-012-9331-1

Driscoll A; Tonkin A; Stewart A; Worrall-Carter L; Thompson DR; Riegel B; Hare DL; Davidson PM; Mulvany C; Stewart S, 2013, 'Complexity of management and health outcomes in a prospective cohort study of 573 heart failure patients in Australia: Does more equal less?', Journal of Clinical Nursing, 22, pp. 1629 - 1638, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jocn.12073

Driscoll A; Currey J; George M; Davidson PM, 2013, 'Changes in health service delivery for cardiac patients: Implications for workforce planning and patient outcomes', Australian Critical Care, 26, pp. 55 - 57, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aucc.2012.08.001

Digiacomo M; Lewis J; Nolan MT; Phillips J; Davidson PM, 2013, 'Health transitions in recently widowed older women: A mixed methods study', BMC Health Services Research, 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1472-6963-13-143

Chang S; Davidson PM; Newton PJ; Krum H; Salamonson Y; MacDonald P, 2013, 'What is the methodological and reporting quality of health related quality of life in chronic heart failure clinical trials?', International Journal of Cardiology, 164, pp. 133 - 140, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcard.2012.01.019

Davidson PM, 2013, 'Tailoring and targeting interventions for women with heart disease: The need for gender-based approaches', Evidence Based Nursing, 16, pp. 45 - 46, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/ebn.2011-100102

Soh KL; Davidson PM; Leslie G; Digiacomo M; Soh KG, 2013, 'Nurses' perceptions of standardised assessment and prevention of complications in an ICU', Journal of Clinical Nursing, 22, pp. 856 - 865, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jocn.12017

Walczak A; Butow PN; Davidson PM; Bellemore FA; Tattersall MHN; Clayton JM; Young J; Mazer B; Ladwig S; Epstein RM, 2013, 'Patient perspectives regarding communication about prognosis and end-of-life issues: How can it be optimised?', Patient Education and Counseling, 90, pp. 307 - 314, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2011.08.009

Digiacomo M; Davidson PM; Abbott P; Delaney P; Dharmendra T; McGrath SJ; Delaney J; Vincent F, 2013, 'Childhood disability in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: A literature review', International Journal for Equity in Health, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1475-9276-12-7

Soh KL; Soh KG; Davidson PM, 2013, 'The role of culture in quality improvement in the intensive care unit: A literature review', Journal of Hospital Administration, 2, pp. 97 - 97, http://dx.doi.org/10.5430/jha.v2n2p97

Siabani S; Leeder SR; Davidson PM, 2013, 'Barriers and facilitators to self-care in chronic heart failure: A meta-synthesis of qualitative studies', Springerplus, 2, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/2193-1801-2-320

Saltman D; Jackson D; Newton PJ; Davidson PM, 2013, 'In pursuit of certainty: Can the systematic review process deliver?', BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making, 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1472-6947-13-25

Disler RT; Inglis SC; Davidson PM, 2013, 'Non-pharmacological management interventions for COPD: An overview of Cochrane systematic reviews', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2013, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD010384

Deek H; Abbott P; Moore L; Davison J; Cameron S; DiGiacomo M; McGrath SJ; Dharmendra T; Davidson PM, 2013, 'Pneumococcus in aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: The role of aboriginal health workers and implications for nursing practice', Contemporary Nurse, 46, pp. 54 - 58, http://dx.doi.org/10.5172/conu.2013.46.1.54

Davidson PM; Jiwa M; DiGiacomo ML; McGrath SJ; Newton PJ; Durey AJ; Bessarab DC; Thompson SC, 2013, 'The experience of lung cancer in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and what it means for policy, service planning and delivery', Australian Health Review, 37, pp. 70 - 78, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/AH10955

Lewis J; Digiacomo M; Luckett T; Davidson PM, 2013, 'A social capital framework for palliative care: supporting health and well-being for people with life-limiting illness and their carers through social relations and networks', Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 45, pp. 92 - 103, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2011.12.283

Luckett T; Davidson PM; Green A; Boyle F; Stubbs J; Lovell M, 2013, 'Assessment and management of adult cancer pain: a systematic review and synthesis of recent qualitative studies aimed at developing insights for managing barriers and optimizing facilitators within a comprehensive framework of patient care', Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2012.07.021

Ferguson C; Inglis SC; Newton PJ; Middleton S; MacDonald PS; Davidson PM, 2013, 'Atrial fibrillation and thromboprophylaxis in heart failure: The need for patient-centered approaches to address adherence', Vascular Health and Risk Management, 9, pp. 3 - 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/VHRM.S39571

Luckett T; Davidson PM; Boyle F; Liauw WS; Agar MR; Green A; Lovell M, 2013, 'Australian survey of current practice and guideline use in adult cancer pain assessment and management: Perspectives of oncologists', Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajco.12040

Hosie A; Davidson P; Agar MR; Sanderson C; Phillips J, 2013, 'Delirium prevalence, incidence, and implications for screening in specialist palliative care inpatient settings: A systematic review.', Palliative Medicine, 27, pp. 486 - 498, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0269216312457214

Luckett T; Davidson PM; Lam L; Phillips J; Currow DC; Agar MR, 2013, 'Do community specialist palliative care services that provide home nursing increase rates of home death for people with life-limiting illnesses? A systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative studies', Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 45, pp. 279 - 297, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2012.02.017

Phillips J; West P; Davidson PM; Agar MR, 2013, 'Does case conferencing for people with advanced dementia living in nursing homes improve care outcomes: Evidence from an integrative review?', International Journal of Nursing Studies, 50, pp. 1122 - 1135, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2012.11.001

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

Beattie JM; Flynn TN; Davidson PM, 2013, 'FIFTY SHADES OF DYING: THE CHALLENGE OF ADVANCE CARE PLANNING ACROSS THE SPECTRUM OF DISEASE TRAJECTORIES IN ADVANCED HEART FAILURE', BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 3, pp. 247.2 - 247, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjspcare-2013-000491.58

Newton P; Du H; Everett B; Salamonson Y; Davidson P, 2013, 'Home Heart Walk to Improve Self-care in Chronic Heart Failure: A Randomised Controlled Trial', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 22, pp. S242 - S242, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2013.05.576

Westlake C; Sethares K; Davidson P, 2013, 'How can health literacy influence outcomes in heart failure patients? Mechanisms and interventions.', Curr Heart Fail Rep, 10, pp. 232 - 243, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11897-013-0147-7

Betihavas V; Newton P; Frost SA; Alexandrou E; Macdonald P; Davidson PM, 2013, 'Importance of predictors of rehospitalisation in heart failure: a survey of heart failure experts', Heart Lung and Circulation, 22, pp. 179 - 183, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2012.05.008

Bennett A; Lehnbom E; Clark R; Davidson P; Brien J; McLachlan A, 2013, 'Medication Support Services (MSS) in Australian Outreach Cardiovascular Programs', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 22, pp. S263 - S263, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2013.05.627

Whitty JA; Stewart S; Carrington MJ; Calderone ; Marwick TH; Horowitz JD; Krum H; Davidson PM; MacDonald PS; Reid CM; Scuffham PA, 2013, 'Patient Preferences and Willingness-To-Pay for a Home or Clinic Based Program of Chronic Heart Failure Management: Findings from the Which? Trial', PLoS One, 8, pp. Article numbere58347, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0058347

Betihavas V; Newton P; Frost SA; Macdonald P; Davidson PM, 2013, 'Patient, provider and system factors influencing rehospitalisation in adults with heart failure', Contemporary Nurse, 43, pp. 244 - 256, http://dx.doi.org/10.5172/conu.2013.43.2.244

Yacopetti N; Davidson PM; Blacka J; Spencer T, 2013, 'Preventing contamination at the time of central venous catheter insertion: A literature review and recommendations for clinical practice', Journal of Clinical Nursing, 22, pp. 611 - 620, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2702.2012.04340.x

Dabbs AD; Song M-K; De Geest S; Davidson PM, 2013, 'Promoting Patient and Caregiver Engagement in Self-Management of Chronic Illness', NURSING RESEARCH AND PRACTICE, 2013, http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/180757

Smith TA; Kim M; Piza M; Davidson PM; Clayton JM; Jenkins CR; Ingham JM, 2013, 'Specialist Respiratory Physicians’ attitudes to and practice of Advance Care Planning in COPD. A pilot study', Respiratory Medicine, 108, pp. 935 - 939, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rmed.2013.12.002

Krum H; Forbes A; Yallop J; Driscoll A; Croucher J; Chan B; Clark R; Davidson P; Huynh L; Kasper EK; Hunt D; Egan H; Stewart S; Piterman L; Tonkin A, 2013, 'Telephone Support to Rural and Remote Patients with Heart Failure: The Chronic Heart Failure Assessment by Telephone (CHAT) study', CARDIOVASCULAR THERAPEUTICS, 31, pp. 230 - 237, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1755-5922.12009

Hosseini M; Salehi A; Khoshknab MF; Rokofian A; Davidson PM, 2013, 'The Effect of a Preoperative Spiritual/Religious Intervention on Anxiety in Shia Muslim Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery A Randomized Controlled Trial', JOURNAL OF HOLISTIC NURSING, 31, pp. 164 - 172, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0898010113488242

Pelter MM; Riegel B; McKinley S; Moser DK; Doering LV; Meischke H; Davidson P; Baker H; Yang W; Dracup K, 2012, 'Are there symptom differences in patients with coronary artery disease presenting to the ED ultimately diagnosed with or without ACS?', American Journal of Emergency Medicine, 30, pp. 1822 - 1828, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2012.03.002

Woods JA; Katzenellenbogen JM; Davidson PM; Thompson SC, 2012, 'Heart failure among Indigenous Australians: A systematic review', BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2261-12-99

Disler RT; Currow DC; Phillips JL; Smith T; Johnson MJ; Davidson PM, 2012, 'Interventions to support a palliative care approach in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: An integrative review', International Journal of Nursing Studies, 49, pp. 1443 - 1458, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2012.02.004

Stewart S; Carrington MJ; Marwick TH; Davidson PM; MacDonald P; Horowitz JD; Krum H; Newton PJ; Reid C; Chan YK; Scuffham PA, 2012, 'Impact of home versus clinic-based management of chronic heart failure: The WHICH? (Which heart failure intervention is most cost-effective & consumer friendly in reducing hospital care) multicenter, randomized trial', Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 60, pp. 1239 - 1248, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2012.06.025

Cao X; Cao Y; Salamonson Y; DiGiacomo M; Chen Y; Chang S; Riegel B; Davidson PM, 2012, 'Translation and validation of the Chinese version of the Acute Coronary Syndrome Response Index (C-ACSRI)', International Journal of Nursing Studies, 49, pp. 1277 - 1290, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2012.04.008

Betihavas V; Newton PJ; Frost SA; Macdonald PS; Davidson PM, 2012, 'Patient, provider and system factors influencing rehospitalisation in adults with heart failure: a literature review.', Contemporary Nurse, pp. 2772 - 2798, http://dx.doi.org/10.5172/conu.2012.2772

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