By Professor Patricia Davidson

Journal articles

Rolley J; Davidson P; Salamonson Y, 2008, 'Diabetes: A Global and Local Epidemic and a Key Consideration for Cardiovascular Nurses', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 17, pp. S74 - S74, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2008.05.173

Driscoll A; Worrall-Carter L; Hare D; Davidson P; Riegel B; Tonkin A; Stewart S, 2008, 'Does More Equal Less: Development of a Heart Failure Management Program Complexity Score (HF-IS) (BENCH Study)', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 17, pp. S78 - S79, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2008.05.186

DRISCOLL A; WORRALLCARTER L; HARE D; DAVIDSON P; REIGEL B; TONKIN A; STEWART S, 2008, 'Does more equal less: development of a heart failure management program complexity score (HF-IS) (BENCH study)', European Journal of Heart Failure Supplements, 7, pp. 152 - 152, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s1567-4215(08)60423-3

Davidson PM; Driscoll A; Clark R; Newton PJ; Stewart S, 2008, 'Heart failure nursing in Australia: challenges, strengths, and opportunities.', Prog Cardiovasc Nurs, 23, pp. 195 - 197, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1751-7117.2008.00017.x

Worrall-Carter L; Cummins R; Page K; Thompson D; Allen J; Hare D; Davidson P, 2008, 'Identifying the Onset of Depression Following an Acute Cardiac Event: Improvement of Health Outcomes Through Optimal Timing of Assessment and Interventions', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 17, pp. S76 - S77, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2008.05.181

Newton P; Davidson P; Macdonald PS; Ollerton R; Krum H, 2008, 'Nebulized furosemide for the management of dyspnea: Does the evidence support its use?', Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 36, pp. 424 - 441

Zecchin R; Davidson P; Denniss AR, 2008, 'Potential for Optimizing Beta Blocker and Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor/Angiotensin Receptor Blockers Use in Patients with Moderate to Severe Left Ventricular Dysfunction', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 17, pp. S142 - S142, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2008.05.337

Du H; Davidson P; Salamonson Y; Everett B; Zecchin R; Newton P, 2008, 'Preliminary Evaluation of a Self-administered, Modified Six Minute Walk Test', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 17, pp. S206 - S206, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2008.05.491

Page K; Worrall-Carter L; Kuhn L; Allen J; Davidson P, 2008, 'Prevalence and Onset of Depression in Women After an Acute Cardiac Event', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 17, pp. S77 - S77, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2008.05.182

Driscoll A; Worrall-Carter L; Hare D; Davidson P; Riegel B; Tonkin A; Stewart S, 2008, 'Service variability of chronic heart failure management programmes questions the quality of health-related outcomes', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 17, pp. S14 - S14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2007.11.034

Newton P; Davidson P; Abernethy A; Currow D, 2008, 'The Malignant Trajectory of Heart Failure', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 17, pp. S149 - S149, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2008.05.354

Driscoll A; Worrall-Carter L; Hare D; Davidson P; Riegel B; Tonkin A; Stewart S, 2008, 'Titration of medications by HF nurses increases optimisation doses of key therapeutic agents', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 17, pp. S2 - S2, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2007.11.005

Newton PJ; Davidson PM; Halcomb EJ; Denniss AR, 2007, 'Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of the collaborative method: Reflections from a single site', Quality and Safety in Health Care, 16, pp. 409 - 414, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/qshc.2006.019125

Astley CM; Portelli L; Whalley GA; Davidson PM, 2007, 'Coming of Age: Affiliate Member Profile and Participation in the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand', Heart Lung and Circulation, 16, pp. 447 - 451, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2007.02.088

Halcomb EJ; Davidson PM; Patterson E, 2007, 'Exploring the development of Australian general practice nursing: Where we have come from and where to from here?', Contemporary Nurse, 26, pp. 145 - 153

Fernandez R; Davidson P; Griffiths R; Juergens C; Salamonson Y, 2007, 'What do we know about the long term medication adherence in patients following percutaneous coronary intervention?', Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing, 25, pp. 53 - 61

Smith LM; Davidson PM; Halcomb EJ; Andrew S, 2007, 'Can lay responder defibrillation programmes improve survival to hospital discharge following an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest?', Australian Critical Care, 20, pp. 137 - 145, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aucc.2007.08.003

Berry AM; Davidson PM; Masters J; Rolls K, 2007, 'Systematic Literature Review of Oral Hygiene Practices for Intensive Care Patients Receiving Mechanical Ventilation', American Journal of Critical Care, 16, pp. 552 - 562

Fernandez RS; Salamonson Y; Juergens C; Griffiths R; Davidson P, 2007, 'Validation of the revised cardiac rehabilitation preference form in patients with post-percutaneous coronary intervention', Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention, 27, pp. 390 - 394, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.HCR.0000300267.92516.23

Hickman L; Newton P; Halcomb EJ; Chang E; Davidson P, 2007, 'Best practice interventions to improve the management of older people in acute care settings: A literature review', Journal of Advanced Nursing, 60, pp. 113 - 126, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2648.2007.04417.x

Chang E; Hancock K; Hickman L; Glasson J; Davidson P, 2007, 'Outcomes of acutely ill older hospitalized patients following implementation of tailored models of care: A repeated measures (pre- and post-intervention) design', International Journal of Nursing Studies, 44, pp. 1079 - 1092, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2006.04.017

Fernandez RS; Davidson P; Salamonson Y; Griffiths R; Juergens C, 2007, 'The health-related quality of life trajectory in patients after percutaneous coronary intervention', Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention, 27, pp. 223 - 226, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.HCR.0000281767.59781.a1

Halcomb EJ; Gholizadeh L; DiGiacomo M; Phillips J; Davidson PM, 2007, 'Literature review: Considerations in undertaking focus group research with culturally and linguistically diverse groups', Journal of Clinical Nursing, 16, pp. 1000 - 1011, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2702.2006.01760.x

DiGiacomo M; Davidson PM; Vanderpluym A; Snell R; Worrall-Carter L, 2007, 'Depression, anxiety and stress in women following acute coronary syndrome: Implications for secondary prevention', Australian Critical Care, 20, pp. 69 - 76, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aucc.2007.03.002

Davidson PM; Dracup K; Phillips J; Daly J; Padilla G, 2007, 'Preparing for the worst while hoping for the best: The relevance of hope in the heart failure illness trajectory', Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 22, pp. 159 - 165, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.JCN.0000267821.74084.72

Hammond J; Salamonson Y; Davidson P; Everett B; Andrew S, 2007, 'Why do women underestimate the risk of cardiac disease? A literature review', Australian Critical Care, 20, pp. 53 - 59, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aucc.2007.02.001

DiGiacomo M; Davidson PM; Davison J; Moore L; Abbott P, 2007, 'Stressful life events, resources, and access: Key considerations in quitting smoking at an Aboriginal Medical Service', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 31, pp. 174 - 176, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1753-6405.2007.00037.x

Phillips JL; Davidson PM; Ollerton R; Jackson D; Kristjanson L, 2007, 'A survey of commitment and compassion among nurses in residential aged care.', International Journal of Palliative Nursing, 13, pp. 282 - 290, http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/ijpn.2007.13.6.23743

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.', Medical Journal of Australia, 186, pp. S77 - S83, http://dx.doi.org/10.5694/j.1326-5377.2007.tb01100.x

Salamonson Y; Everett B; Davidson P; Andrew S, 2007, 'Magnitude of change in cardiac health-enhancing behaviours 6 months following an acute myocardial infarction', European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 6, pp. 66 - 71, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejcnurse.2006.04.004

Davidson PM; Dracup K; Phillips J; Padilla G; Daly J, 2007, 'Maintaining hope in transition: A theoretical framework to guide interventions for people with heart failure', Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 22, pp. 58 - 64, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/00005082-200701000-00009

Davidson PM; Halcomb EJ; Patterson E, 2007, 'Practice nursing in Australia: Ready for prime time', Contemporary Nurse, 26, pp. 5 - 6, http://dx.doi.org/10.5172/conu.2007.26.1.5

Patterson E; Halcomb E; Davidson P, 2007, 'Practice Nursing in Australia: Whose Responsibility?', Collegian, 14, pp. 2 - 3, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1322-7696(08)60563-6

Brookes K; Davidson PM; Daly J; Halcomb EJ, 2007, 'Role theory: A framework to investigate the community nurse role in contemporary health care systems', Contemporary Nurse, 25, pp. 146 - 155, http://dx.doi.org/10.5172/conu.2007.25.1-2.146

Halcomb EJ; Davidson PM; Yallop J; Griffiths R; Daly J, 2007, 'Strategic directions for developing the Australian general practice nurse role in cardiovascular disease management', Contemporary Nurse, 26, pp. 125 - 135, http://dx.doi.org/10.5172/conu.2007.26.1.125

Bryant RA; Salmon KE; Sinclair EJ; Davidson P, 2007, 'A prospective study of appraisals in childhood posttraumatic stress disorder', Behaviour Research and Therapy, 45, pp. 2502 - 2507

Davidson P; Macdonald PS; Moser DK; Ang E; Paull G; Choucair S; Daly J; Gholizadeh L; Dracup K, 2007, 'Cultural diversity in heart failure management: Findings from the DISCOVER Study (Part 2)', Contemporary Nurse, 25, pp. 50 - 61

Davidson PM, 2007, 'Difficult conversations and chronic heart failure: do you talk the talk or walk the walk?', Curr Opin Support Palliat Care, 1, pp. 274 - 278, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/SPC.0b013e3282f3475d

Fernandez R; Griffiths R; Everett B; Davidson P; Salamonson Y; Andrew S, 2007, 'Effectiveness of brief structured interventions on risk factor modification for patients with coronary heart disease', International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 5, pp. 370 - 405, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01258363-200712000-00003

Fernandez R; Griffiths R; Everett B; Davidson P; Salamonson Y; Andrew S, 2007, 'Effectiveness of brief structured interventions on risk factor modification for patients with coronary heart disease: a systematic review', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTHCARE, 5, pp. 370 - 405, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1479-6988.2007.00080.x

Fernandez R; Griffiths R; Everett B; Davidson P; Salamonson Y; Andrew S, 2007, 'Effectiveness of brief structured interventions on risk factor modification for patients with coronary heart disease: a systematic review.', JBI Libr Syst Rev, 5, pp. 497 - 557, http://dx.doi.org/10.11124/01938924-200705090-00001

Halcomb E; Moujalli S; Griffiths R; Davidson P, 2007, 'Effectiveness of general practice nurse interventions in cardiac risk factor reduction among adults', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTHCARE, 5, pp. 269 - 295, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1479-6988.2007.00070.x

Halcomb E; Moujalli S; Griffiths R; Davidson P, 2007, 'Effectiveness of general practice nurse interventions in cardiac risk factor reduction among adults', International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 5, pp. 269 - 295, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01258363-200709000-00002

Halcomb E; Moujalli S; Griffiths R; Davidson P, 2007, 'Effectiveness of general practice nurse interventions in cardiac risk factor reduction among adults.', JBI Libr Syst Rev, 5, pp. 407 - 453, http://dx.doi.org/10.11124/01938924-200705070-00001

Fernandez R; Salamonson Y; Griffiths R; Juergens C; Davidson P, 2007, 'Health Related Quality of Life Trajectory in Patients Following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 16, pp. S182 - S182, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2007.06.454

Bryant RA; Salmon KE; Sinclair EJ; Davidson P, 2007, 'Heart rate as a predictor of posttraumatic stress disorder in children', General Hospital Psychiatry, 29, pp. 66 - 68

Urlic K; Davidson PM; Digiacomo M, 2007, 'Illness perceptions influence involvement in rehabilitation programs and adoption of lifestyle changes following acute myocardial infarction', Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 54, pp. 318 - 319, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1630.2007.731_4.x

Fernandez R; Davidson P; Griffiths R; Juergens C; Salamonson Y, 2007, 'Perception of Coronary Risk Factors in Patients Following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 16, pp. S4 - S4, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2007.06.013

Driscoll A; Carter LW; Hare DL; Davidson PM; Riegel B; Tonkin A; Stewart S, 2007, 'Prescribing patterns for evidence-based drug therapy in patients with chronic heart failure: are target doses and multiple medication therapies realistic?', EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HEART FAILURE, 6, pp. 117 - 117, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1567-4215(07)60326-9

Driscoll A; Worrall-Carter L; Hare DL; Davidson PM; Riegel B; Tonkin A; Stewart S, 2007, 'Service Variability of Chronic Heart Failure Management Programs Questions the Quality of Health Related Outcomes', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 16, pp. S14 - S14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2007.06.038

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