By Professor Patricia Davidson

Journal articles

Betihavas V; Stewart S; Newton P; Frost S; Macdonald P; Davidson P, 2010, 'Elements of Risk Prediction Models to Predict Readmission to Hospital in Older Patients with Chronic Heart Failure', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 19, pp. S69 - S69, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2010.06.829

Davidson PM; Macdonald PS; Newton PJ; Currow D, 2010, 'End stage heart failure patients: Palliative care in general practice', Australian Family Physician, 39, pp. 916 - 920

Rapley P; Davidson PM, 2010, 'Enough of the problem: a review of time for health care transition solutions for young adults with a chronic illness.', J Clin Nurs, 19, pp. 313 - 323, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2702.2009.03027.x

Alexandrou E; Spencer T; Frost SA; Davidson PM; Hillman KM, 2010, 'Establishing a nurse-led central venous catheter insertion service', Journal of the Association for Vascular Access, 15, pp. 21 - 27, http://dx.doi.org/10.2309/java.15-1-15

Digiacomo M; Lam P; Roberts B; Lau T; Song R; Davidson PM, 2010, 'Exploring the reasons for adherence to tai chi practice', Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 16, pp. 1245 - 1246, http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/acm.2010.0510

Digiacomo M; Davidson PM; Taylor KP; Smith JS; Dimer L; Ali M; Wood MM; Leahy TG; Thompson SC, 2010, 'Health information system linkage and coordination are critical for increasing access to secondary prevention in Aboriginal health: a qualitative study.', Qual Prim Care, 18, pp. 17 - 26, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20359409

Davidson PM; De Geest S; Hill MN, 2010, 'Nurses addressing the challenges of chronic illness: from primary to palliative care.', Collegian, 17, pp. 43 - 45, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.colegn.2010.05.001

Cao Y; Davidson PM; DiGiacomo M; Yang M, 2010, 'Prehospital delay for acute coronary syndrome in China.', J Cardiovasc Nurs, 25, pp. 487 - 496, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/JCN.0b013e3181dae42d

Frost SA; Tam V; Alexandrou E; Hunt L; Salamonson Y; Davidson PM; Parr MJ; Hillman KM, 2010, 'Readmission to intensive care: development of a nomogram for individualising risk', Critical Care and Resuscitation, 12, pp. 83 - 89

Page KN; Davidson P; Edward K-L; Allen J; Cummins RA; Thompson DR; Worrall-Carter L, 2010, 'Recovering from an acute cardiac event--the relationship between depression and life satisfaction.', J Clin Nurs, 19, pp. 736 - 743, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2702.2009.03106.x

Askham J; Kuhn L; Frederiksen K; Davidson P; Edward K-L; Worrall-Carter L, 2010, 'The information and support needs of Faroese women hospitalised with an acute coronary syndrome.', J Clin Nurs, 19, pp. 1352 - 1361, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2702.2009.03013.x

Clark AM; Davidson P; Currie K; Karimi M; Duncan AS; Thompson DR, 2010, 'Understanding and promoting effective self-care during heart failure.', Curr Treat Options Cardiovasc Med, 12, pp. 1 - 9, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11936-009-0053-1

Frost SA; Davidson P; Alexandrou E; Hunt L; Salamonson Y; Tam V; Parr MJ; Aneman A; Hillman KM, 2010, 'Unplanned admission to the intensive care unit in the very elderly and risk of in-hospital mortality', Critical Care and Resuscitation, 12, pp. 171 - 176

Thompson SC; Digiacomo ML; Smith JS; Taylor KP; Dimer L; Ali M; Wood MM; Leahy TG; Davidson PM, 2009, 'Are the processes recommended by the NHMRC for improving Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR) for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people being implemented?: an assessment of CR Services across Western Australia.', Aust New Zealand Health Policy, 6, pp. 29, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1743-8462-6-29

Salamonson Y; Everett B; Koch J; Wilson I; Davidson PM, 2009, 'Learning strategies of first year nursing and medical students: A comparative study', International Journal of Nursing Studies, 46, pp. 1541 - 1547, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2009.05.010

Dracup K; McKinley S; Riegel B; Moser DK; Meischke H; Doering LV; Davidson P; Paul SM; Baker H; Pelter M, 2009, 'A randomized clinical trial to reduce patient prehospital delay to treatment in acute coronary syndrome', Circulation Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, 2, pp. 524 - 532, http://dx.doi.org/10.1161/CIRCOUTCOMES.109.852608

Fernandez RS; Davidson P; Griffiths R; Juergens C; Salamonson Y, 2009, 'Development of a health-related lifestyle self-management intervention for patients with coronary heart disease', Heart and Lung Journal of Acute and Critical Care, 38, pp. 491 - 498, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hrtlng.2009.01.008

Gholizadeh L; Salamonson Y; Worrall-Carter L; Digiacomo M; Davidson PM, 2009, 'Awareness and causal attributions of risk factors for heart disease among immigrant women living in Australia', Journal of Women S Health, 18, pp. 1385 - 1393, http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/jwh.2008.0956

Rolley JX; Davidson PM; Salamonson Y; Fernandez R; Dennison CR, 2009, 'Review of nursing care for patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention: A patient journey approach', Journal of Clinical Nursing, 18, pp. 2394 - 2405, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2702.2008.02768.x

Everett B; Salamonson Y; Zecchin R; Davidson PM, 2009, 'Reframing the dilemma of poor attendance at cardiac rehabilitation: An exploration of ambivalence and the decisional balance', Journal of Clinical Nursing, 18, pp. 1842 - 1849, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2702.2008.02612.x

Briffa TG; Kinsman L; Maiorana AJ; Zecchin R; Redfern J; Davidson PM; Paull G; Nagle A; Denniss AR, 2009, 'An integrated and coordinated approach to preventing recurrent coronary heart disease events in Australia: Policy statement from the Australian Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Association', Medical Journal of Australia, 190, pp. 683 - 686, http://dx.doi.org/10.5694/j.1326-5377.2009.tb02636.x

Phillips J; Davidson PM; Willcock S, 2009, 'An insight into the delivery of a palliative approach in residential aged care: The general practitioner perspective', Journal of Applied Gerontology, 28, pp. 395 - 405, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0733464808328607

Everett B; Salamonson Y; Davidson PM, 2009, 'Bandura's exercise self-efficacy scale: Validation in an Australian cardiac rehabilitation setting', International Journal of Nursing Studies, 46, pp. 824 - 829, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2009.01.016

Wood SK; Campbell AK; Marden JD; Schmidtman L; Blundell GH; Sheerin NJ; Davidson PM, 2009, 'Inpatient care to community care: improving clinical handover in the private mental health setting.', Med J Aust, 190, pp. S144 - S149, http://dx.doi.org/10.5694/j.1326-5377.2009.tb02623.x

Du HY; Newton PJ; Salamonson Y; Carrieri-Kohlman VL; Davidson PM, 2009, 'A review of the six-minute walk test: Its implication as a self-administered assessment tool', European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 8, pp. 2 - 8, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejcnurse.2008.07.001

Fernandez RS; Davidson P; Griffiths R; Juergens C; Stafford B; Salamonson Y, 2009, 'A pilot randomised controlled trial comparing a health-related lifestyle self-management intervention with standard cardiac rehabilitation following an acute cardiac event: Implications for a larger clinical trial', Australian Critical Care, 22, pp. 17 - 27, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aucc.2008.10.003

, 2009, 'Mixed Methods Research for Nursing and the Health Sciences', , http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/9781444316490

Alexandrou E; Frost S; Spencer T; Davidson P; Parr MJ; Hillman KM, 2009, 'Nurse led central venous catheter insertion: An integrative review', AUSTRALIAN CRITICAL CARE, 22, pp. 61 - 61, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aucc.2008.12.053

Arndt M; Murchie F; Schembri AM; Davidson PM, 2009, '"Others had similar problems and you were not alone": evaluation of an open-group mutual aid model in cardiac rehabilitation.', J Cardiovasc Nurs, 24, pp. 328 - 335, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/JCN.0b013e3181a1c236

Driscoll A; Davidson PM; Hood S; Huang N; Aho Z; Atherton J; Stewart S; Sindone A; Krum H, 2009, 'Best Practice for Australian Chronic Heart Failure Management Programs', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 18, pp. S170 - S170, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2009.05.386

Cao Y; Davidson PM; DiGiacomo M, 2009, 'Cardiovascular disease in China: an urgent need to enhance the nursing role to improve health outcomes.', J Clin Nurs, 18, pp. 687 - 693, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2702.2008.02570.x

Cao Y; Digiacomo M; Du HY; Davidson PM, 2009, 'Chinese nurses' perceptions of heart health issues facing women in China: a focus group study.', J Cardiovasc Nurs, 24, pp. E23 - E29, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/JCN.0b013e3181b7006a

Driscoll A; Worrall-Carter L; Hare DL; Davidson PM; Riegel B; Tonkin A; Stewart S, 2009, 'Evidence-based chronic heart failure management programs: reality or myth?', Qual Saf Health Care, 18, pp. 450 - 455, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/qshc.2008.028035

Davidson PM; Stewart S, 2009, 'Heart failure nursing in Australia: past, present and future.', Aust Crit Care, 22, pp. 108 - 110, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aucc.2009.06.006

Du H; Newton PJ; Everett B; Salamonson Y; Davidson PM, 2009, 'Home Heart Walk: Feasibility in a Cardiac Rehabilitation Population and Implications for Chronic Heart Failure', Journal of Cardiac Failure, 15, pp. S122 - S122, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cardfail.2009.06.063

Fernandez R; Shamin S; Davidson P; Salamonson Y; Andrews K, 2009, 'Interventions for maintaining long term physical activity among individuals with coronary heart disease', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 18, pp. S260 - S260, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2009.05.641

Thompson S; Smith J; Di Giacomo M; Taylor K; Dimer L; Eades F; Ali M; Wood M; Leahy T; Davidson P, 2009, 'Lessons from a West Australian statewide assessment of the implementation of the NHMRC recommendations for strengthening cardiac rehabilitation and secondary prevention of aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 18, pp. S260 - S261, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2009.05.643

Frost SA; Alexandrou E; Bogdanovski T; Salamonson Y; Davidson PM; Parr MJ; Hillman KM, 2009, 'Severity of illness and risk of readmission to intensive care: A meta-analysis', Resuscitation, 80, pp. 505 - 510, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resuscitation.2009.02.015

Driscoll A; Davidson P; Clark R; Huang N; Aho Z, 2009, 'Tailoring consumer resources to enhance self-care in chronic heart failure.', Aust Crit Care, 22, pp. 133 - 140, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aucc.2009.05.003

Fernandez RS; Salamonson Y; Griffiths R; Juergens C; Davidson P, 2008, 'Awareness of risk factors for coronary heart disease following interventional cardiology procedures: A key concern for nursing practice', International Journal of Nursing Practice, 14, pp. 435 - 442, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-172X.2008.00717.x

Fernandez RS; Salamonson Y; Griffiths R; Juergens C; Davidson P, 2008, 'Sociodemographic predictors and reasons for participation in an outpatient cardiac rehabilitation programme following percutaneous coronary intervention', International Journal of Nursing Practice, 14, pp. 237 - 242, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-172X.2008.00685.x

Rolley JX; Davidson PM; Dennison CR; Ong A; Everett B; Salamonson Y, 2008, 'Medication adherence self-report instruments: Implications for practice and research', Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 23, pp. 497 - 505, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.JCN.0000338931.96834.16

Davidson PM; Cockburn J; Newton PJ, 2008, 'Unmet needs following hospitalization with heart failure: Implications for clinical assessment and program planning', Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 23, pp. 541 - 546, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.JCN.0000338927.43469.35

Halcomb EJ; Davidson PM; Patterson E, 2008, 'Promoting leadership and management in Australian general practice nursing: What will it take?', Journal of Nursing Management, 16, pp. 846 - 852, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2834.2008.00938.x

Fernandez RS; Davidson P; Griffiths R, 2008, 'Cardiac rehabilitation coordinators' perceptions of patient-related barriers to implementing cardiac evidence-based guidelines', Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 23, pp. 449 - 457, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.JCN.0000317450.64778.a0

Cao Y; Digiacomo M; Du HY; Ollerton E; Davidson P, 2008, 'Cardiovascular disease in chinese women: An emerging high-risk population and implications for nursing practice', Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 23, pp. 386 - 394, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.JCN.0000317446.97951.c2

Davidson PM; Salamonson Y; Webster J; Andrew S; DiGiacomo M; Gholizadeh L; Newton P; Moser D, 2008, 'Changes in depression in the immediate postdischarge phase in a cardiac rehabilitation population assessed by the cardiac depression scale', Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention, 28, pp. 312 - 315, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.HCR.0000336141.94439.b8

Phillips JL; Davidson PM; Newton PJ; DiGiacomo M, 2008, 'Supporting Patients and Their Caregivers After-Hours at the End of Life: The Role of Telephone Support', Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 36, pp. 11 - 21, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2007.08.017

Fernandez RS; Salamonson Y; Juergens C; Griffiths R; Davidson P, 2008, 'Development and preliminary testing of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Enrolment Obstacles (CREO) scale: Implications for service development', European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 7, pp. 96 - 102, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejcnurse.2007.09.002

Alexandrou E; Spencer T; Davidson P, 2008, 'Nursing central line service prevents catheter related infections.', Australian Nursing Journal July 1993, 15, pp. 49

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