The University of Queensland

Valuing the AD-5D dementia utility instrument: an estimation of a general population tariff

Comans, Tracy A., Nguyen, Kim-Huong, Ratcliffe, Julie, Rowen, Donna and Mulhern, Brendan (2020). Valuing the AD-5D dementia utility instrument: an estimation of a general population tariff. PharmacoEconomics, 38 (8), 871-881. doi: 10.1007/s40273-020-00913-7

Learnings from the development of a disease-specific utility instrument for economic evaluation

Comans, Tracy, Nguyen, Kim-Huong and Welch, Alyssa (2020). Learnings from the development of a disease-specific utility instrument for economic evaluation. London, United Kingdom : SAGE Publications. doi: 10.4135/9781529742855

Listening to the experts: Is there a place for food taxation in the fight against obesity in early childhood?

Pitt, Erin, Kendall, Elizabeth, Hills, Andrew P. and Comans, Tracy (2015). Listening to the experts: Is there a place for food taxation in the fight against obesity in early childhood?. The Childhood Obesity Epidemic: Why Are Our Children Obese-And What Can We Do About It?. (pp. 235-253) Apple Academic Press.

Study protocol for The GOAL Trial: comprehensive geriatric assessment for frail older people with chronic kidney disease to increase attainment of patient-identified goals—a cluster randomised controlled trial

Logan, B., Viecelli, A. K., Johnson, D. W., Aquino, E. M., Bailey, J., Comans, T. A., Gray, L. C., Hawley, C. M., Hickey, L. E., Janda, M., Jaure, A., Jose, M. D., Kalaw, E., Kiriwandeniya, C., Matsuyama, M., Mihala, G., Nguyen, K. H., Pascoe, E., Pole, J. D., Polkinghorne, K. R., Pond, D., Raj, R., Reidlinger, D. M., Scholes-Robertson, N., Varghese, J., Wong, G., Hubbard, R. E., Buckle, Graham, Carswell, Phil ... on behalf of The GOAL Trial Investigators (2023). Study protocol for The GOAL Trial: comprehensive geriatric assessment for frail older people with chronic kidney disease to increase attainment of patient-identified goals—a cluster randomised controlled trial. Trials, 24 (1) 365. doi: 10.1186/s13063-023-07363-4

Development of an Age- and Comorbidity- Adjusted Optimal Radiotherapy Utilisation Rate for Lung, Rectal, Prostate and Cervical Cancers

Mackenzie, Penny, Vajdic, Claire, Delaney, Geoff, Comans, Tracy, Agar, Meera, Gabriel, Gabriel and Barton, Michael (2023). Development of an Age- and Comorbidity- Adjusted Optimal Radiotherapy Utilisation Rate for Lung, Rectal, Prostate and Cervical Cancers. Radiotherapy and Oncology 109862, 109862. doi: 10.1016/j.radonc.2023.109862

The Medical Outcome Study Social Support Survey (<scp>MOS‐SSS</scp>): A psychometric systematic review

Dao‐Tran, Tiet‐Hanh, Lam, Le‐Trinh, Balasooriya, Namal N. and Comans, Tracy (2023). The Medical Outcome Study Social Support Survey (MOS‐SSS): A psychometric systematic review. Journal of Advanced Nursing. doi: 10.1111/jan.15786

Heuristics, Biases, and Decisions in Resource Allocation for Home Care Packages under Consumer Directed Care: A Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis

Kenny, Danelle, Nguyen, Kim-Huong, Friesen, Lana, Breig, Zachary and Comans, Tracy (2023). Heuristics, Biases, and Decisions in Resource Allocation for Home Care Packages under Consumer Directed Care: A Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis. Health & Social Care in the Community, 2023, 1-16. doi: 10.1155/2023/4157055

Economic Evaluations of mHealth Interventions for the Management of Type 2 Diabetes: A Scoping Review

Tornvall, Ida, Kenny, Danelle, Wubishet, Befikadu Legesse, Russell, Anthony, Menon, Anish and Comans, Tracy (2023). Economic Evaluations of mHealth Interventions for the Management of Type 2 Diabetes: A Scoping Review. Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology. doi: 10.1177/19322968231183956

A single-blind, parallel-group randomised trial of a Technology-assisted and remotely delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy intervention (Tech-CBT) versus usual care to reduce anxiety in people with mild cognitive impairment and dementia: study protocol for a randomised trial

Dissanayaka, Nadeeka, Brooks, Deborah, Worthy, Peter, Mitchell, Leander, Pachana, Nancy A., Byrne, Gerard, Keramat, Syed Afroz, Comans, Tracy, Bennett, Sally, Liddle, Jacki, Chatfield, Mark D., Broome, Annette, Oram, Joanne, Appadurai, Kanaganayagam, Beattie, Elizabeth, Au, Tiffany, King, Teagan, Welsh, Kimberley and Pietsch, Ann (2023). A single-blind, parallel-group randomised trial of a Technology-assisted and remotely delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy intervention (Tech-CBT) versus usual care to reduce anxiety in people with mild cognitive impairment and dementia: study protocol for a randomised trial. Trials, 24 (1) 420. doi: 10.1186/s13063-023-07381-2

Cognitive impairment and health-related quality of life amongst older Australians: evidence from a longitudinal investigation

Keramat, Syed Afroz, Lee, Vanessa, Patel, Rajat, Hashmi, Rubayyat and Comans, Tracy (2023). Cognitive impairment and health-related quality of life amongst older Australians: evidence from a longitudinal investigation. Quality of Life Research, 32 (10), 2911-2924. doi: 10.1007/s11136-023-03449-3

Revised service metrics partially explain variation in outcomes across facilities in a state‐wide advanced practice public musculoskeletal service

Raymer, Maree, Window, Peter, Cottrell, Michelle, Comans, Tracy and O'Leary, Shaun (2023). Revised service metrics partially explain variation in outcomes across facilities in a state‐wide advanced practice public musculoskeletal service. Musculoskeletal Care, 21 (2), 562-570. doi: 10.1002/msc.1717

Deprescribing to optimise health outcomes for frail older people: a double-blind placebo-controlled randomised controlled trial-outcomes of the Opti-med study

Etherton-Beer, Christopher, Page, Amy, Naganathan, Vasi, Potter, Kathleen, Comans, Tracy, Hilmer, Sarah N., McLachlan, Andrew J., Lindley, Richard I. and Mangin, Dee (2023). Deprescribing to optimise health outcomes for frail older people: a double-blind placebo-controlled randomised controlled trial-outcomes of the Opti-med study. Age and ageing, 52 (5) afad081. doi: 10.1093/ageing/afad081

OC-0755 Radiotherapy Utilisation and Geriatric Oncology: Lung, Rectal, Prostate and Cervical Cancer

Mackenzie, P., Vajdic, C., Delaney, G., Comans, T., Agar, M., Gabriel, G. and Barton, M. (2023). OC-0755 Radiotherapy Utilisation and Geriatric Oncology: Lung, Rectal, Prostate and Cervical Cancer. Radiotherapy and Oncology, 182, S621-S622. doi: 10.1016/s0167-8140(23)08696-6

Deprescribing for older people living in residential aged care facilities: pharmacist recommendations, doctor acceptance and implementation

Quek, Hui Wen, Etherton-Beer, Christopher, Page, Amy, McLachlan, Andrew J, Lo, Sarita Y, Naganathan, Vasi, Kearney, Leanne, Hilmer, Sarah N, Comans, Tracy, Mangin, Derelie, Lindley, Richard I and Potter, Kathleen (2023). Deprescribing for older people living in residential aged care facilities: pharmacist recommendations, doctor acceptance and implementation. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 107 104910, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.archger.2022.104910

Evaluating telehealth for the education and monitoring of lymphoedema and shoulder dysfunction after breast cancer surgery

Naumann, Leonie, Reul-Hirche, Hildegard, Comans, Tracy, Burns, Clare L., Paratz, Jenny and Cottrell, Michelle (2023). Evaluating telehealth for the education and monitoring of lymphoedema and shoulder dysfunction after breast cancer surgery. Supportive Care in Cancer, 31 (4) 239, 1-9. doi: 10.1007/s00520-023-07693-8

ACTIVE STRIDES-CP: protocol for a randomised trial of intensive rehabilitation (combined intensive gait and cycling training) for children with moderate-to-severe bilateral cerebral palsy

Sakzewski, Leanne, Pool, Dayna, Armstrong, Ellen, Reedman, Sarah Elizabeth, Boyd, Roslyn N., Elliott, Catherine, Novak, Iona, Trost, Stewart, Ware, Robert S., Comans, Tracy, Toovey, Rachel, Peterson, Mark D., Kentish, Megan, Horan, Sean, Valentine, Jane and Williams, Sian (2023). ACTIVE STRIDES-CP: protocol for a randomised trial of intensive rehabilitation (combined intensive gait and cycling training) for children with moderate-to-severe bilateral cerebral palsy. BMJ Open, 13 (3) e068774, 1-15. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-068774

Study protocol: peer delivered early intervention (Learning through Everyday Activities with Parents for Infants at risk of Cerebral Palsy: LEAP-CP) for First Nation Australian infants at high risk of cerebral palsy – an RCT study

Benfer, Katherine, Boyd, Roslyn N, Roe, Yvette, Fagan, Ruth, Luke, Carly, Mick-Ramsamy, Leeann, Whittingham, Koa, Novak, Iona, Bosanquet, Margot, McNamara, Lynda, Khandaker, Gulam, Fogarty, Lucy, Cadet-James, Yvonne, Ruben, Alan, Comans, Tracy, Smith, Anthony and Ware, Robert S (2023). Study protocol: peer delivered early intervention (Learning through Everyday Activities with Parents for Infants at risk of Cerebral Palsy: LEAP-CP) for First Nation Australian infants at high risk of cerebral palsy – an RCT study. BMJ Open, 13 (3) e059531, 1-16. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-059531

School readiness of children at high risk of cerebral palsy randomised to early neuroprotection and neurorehabilitation: protocol for a follow-up study of participants from four randomised clinical trials

Boyd, Roslyn N., Novak, Iona, Morgan, Catherine, Bora, Samudragupta, Sakzewski, Leanne, Ware, Robert S., Comans, Tracy, Fahey, Michael Collingwood, Whittingham, Koa, Trost, Stewart, Pannek, Kerstin, Pagnozzi, Alex, Mcintyre, Sarah, Badawi, Nadia, Smithers Sheedy, Hayley, Palmer, Kirsten Rebecca, Burgess, Andrea, Keramat, Afroz, Bell, Kristie, Hines, Ashleigh, Benfer, Katherine, Gascoigne-Pees, Laura, Leishman, Shaneen and Oftedal, Stina (2023). School readiness of children at high risk of cerebral palsy randomised to early neuroprotection and neurorehabilitation: protocol for a follow-up study of participants from four randomised clinical trials. BMJ Open, 13 (2) e068675, 1-17. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-068675

Show me the money: how do we justify spending health care dollars on digital health?

Woods, Leanna, Eden, Rebekah, Canfell, Oliver J., Nguyen, Kim‐Huong, Comans, Tracy and Sullivan, Clair (2023). Show me the money: how do we justify spending health care dollars on digital health?. Medical Journal of Australia, 218 (2), 53-57. doi: 10.5694/mja2.51799

Informal Caregiving Provision for Disabled or Elderly in the Families and Work Productivity: Evidence from 11 Waves of an Australian Population-Based Cohort

Keramat, Syed Afroz, Hashmi, Rubayyat, Aregbeshola, Bolaji Samson and Comans, Tracy (2023). Informal Caregiving Provision for Disabled or Elderly in the Families and Work Productivity: Evidence from 11 Waves of an Australian Population-Based Cohort. PharmacoEconomics, 41 (9), 1117-1136. doi: 10.1007/s40273-023-01283-6

Study Protocol: Rethinking Integrated Models of Care for Type 2 Diabetes (Re-IMCD): Can Digital Health Better Integrate Care for People with Diabetes, Hospitals and Primary Care?

Chua, David, Vasconcelos Silva, Carina, Comans, Tracy, Mayr, Hannah L., Janda, Monika, Gray, Leonard C., Russell, Anthony W. and Menon, Anish (2023). Study Protocol: Rethinking Integrated Models of Care for Type 2 Diabetes (Re-IMCD): Can Digital Health Better Integrate Care for People with Diabetes, Hospitals and Primary Care?. SSRN Electronic Journal. doi: 10.2139/ssrn.4335751

Value for Money of CAR-T Cell Therapy for Patients with Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma in China: Evidence from a Cost-Effectiveness Analysis

Wu, Weijia, Zhou, Yuping, Wang, Yannan, Keramat, Syed Afroz, Balasooriya, Namal N., Zhao, Zixuan, Yang, Yi, Comans, Tracy and Dong, Hengjin (2023). Value for Money of CAR-T Cell Therapy for Patients with Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma in China: Evidence from a Cost-Effectiveness Analysis. Applied Health Economics and Health Policy, 21 (5), 773-783. doi: 10.1007/s40258-023-00817-5

Sitting less and moving more for improved metabolic and brain health in type 2 diabetes: ‘OPTIMISE your health’ trial protocol

Brakenridge, Christian J., Gardiner, Paul A., Grigg, Ruth V., Winkler, Elisabeth A. H., Fjeldsoe, Brianna S., Schaumberg, Mia A., Owen, Neville, Eakin, Elizabeth G., Biddle, Stuart J. H., Moodie, Marjory, Daly, Robin M., Green, Daniel J., Cohen, Neale, Gray, Len, Comans, Tracy, Buman, Matthew P., Goode, Ana D., Nguyen, Phuong, Gao, Lan, Healy, Genevieve N. and Dunstan, David W. (2022). Sitting less and moving more for improved metabolic and brain health in type 2 diabetes: ‘OPTIMISE your health’ trial protocol. BMC Public Health, 22 (1) 929. doi: 10.1186/s12889-022-13123-x

Development of an Age- and Comorbidity- Adjusted Optimal Radiotherapy Utilisation Rate for Patients with Lung Cancer

Mackenzie, P., Vajdic, C., Delaney, G., Comans, T., Agar, M., Gabriel, G. and Barton, M. (2022). Development of an Age- and Comorbidity- Adjusted Optimal Radiotherapy Utilisation Rate for Patients with Lung Cancer. Journal of Geriatric Oncology, 13 (8), S4-S5. doi: 10.1016/s1879-4068(22)00255-7

Radiotherapy utilisation rates for patients with cancer as a function of age: a systematic review

Mackenzie, Penny, Vajdic, Claire, Delaney, Geoff, Comans, Tracy, Morris, Lucinda, Agar, Meera, Gabriel, Gabriel and Barton, Michael (2022). Radiotherapy utilisation rates for patients with cancer as a function of age: a systematic review. Journal of Geriatric Oncology, 14 (3) 101387, 101387. doi: 10.1016/j.jgo.2022.10.002

Publicly subsidised smoking cessation medicines in times of COVID-19 in Australia: an interrupted time seriesanalysis

Baliunas, Dolly, Gartner, Coral , Hollingworth, Samantha A. , Sullivan, Clair , Comans, Tracy and Pole, Jason D. (2022). Publicly subsidised smoking cessation medicines in times of COVID-19 in Australia: an interrupted time seriesanalysis. Drug and Alcohol Review, 42 (1), 225-232. doi: 10.1111/dar.13557

Evaluation of an exercise and ergonomics intervention for the prevention of neck pain in office workers: exploratory analysis of a cluster randomised trial

Johnston, Venerina, Jackson, Katherine, Welch, Alyssa, Sjøgaard, Gisela, Comans, Tracy Ann, Straker, Leon, Melloh, Markus, Gane, Elise, Bowe, Steve and O'Leary, Shaun (2022). Evaluation of an exercise and ergonomics intervention for the prevention of neck pain in office workers: exploratory analysis of a cluster randomised trial. Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 79 (11) 108275, 1-8. doi: 10.1136/oemed-2022-108275

Economic evaluation of antimicrobial stewardship in primary care: a systematic review and quality assessment

Wubishet, Befikadu L, Merlo, Gregory, Ghahreman-Falconer, Nazanin, Hall, Lisa and Comans, Tracy (2022). Economic evaluation of antimicrobial stewardship in primary care: a systematic review and quality assessment. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 77 (9), 2373-2388. doi: 10.1093/jac/dkac185

Estimating the effects of physical violence and serious injury on health-related quality of life: Evidence from 19 waves of the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia Survey

Keramat, Syed Afroz, Nguyen, Kim-Huong, Perales, Francisco, Seidu, Abdul-Aziz, Mohammed, Aliu, Ahinkorah, Bright Opoku and Comans, Tracy (2022). Estimating the effects of physical violence and serious injury on health-related quality of life: Evidence from 19 waves of the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia Survey. Quality of Life Research, 31 (11), 3153-3164. doi: 10.1007/s11136-022-03190-3

Morbid obesity, multiple long-term conditions, and health-related quality of life among Australian adults: estimates from three waves of a longitudinal household survey

Keramat, Syed Afroz, Alam, Khorshed, Keating, Byron, Ahinkorah, Bright Opoku, Gyan Aboagye, Richard, Seidu, Abdul-Aziz, Samad, Nandeeta, Saha, Monidipa, Gow, Jeff, Biddle, Stuart J.H. and Comans, Tracy (2022). Morbid obesity, multiple long-term conditions, and health-related quality of life among Australian adults: estimates from three waves of a longitudinal household survey. Preventive Medicine Reports, 28 101823, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2022.101823

Development of an age- and comorbidity adjusted- optimal radiotherapy utilisation rate for women with breast cancer

Mackenzie, Penny, Vajdic, Claire, Delaney, Geoff, Comans, Tracy, Agar, Meera, Gabriel, Gabriel and Barton, Michael (2022). Development of an age- and comorbidity adjusted- optimal radiotherapy utilisation rate for women with breast cancer. Journal of Geriatric Oncology, 13 (6), 844-849. doi: 10.1016/j.jgo.2022.04.003

How effective are pictures in eliciting information from people living with dementia? A systematic review

Haroon, Muhammad, Dissanayaka, Nadeeka N., Angwin, Anthony J. and Comans, Tracy (2022). How effective are pictures in eliciting information from people living with dementia? A systematic review. Clinical Gerontologist, 46 (4), 1-14. doi: 10.1080/07317115.2022.2085643

A multimodal intervention to optimise antimicrobial use in residential aged care facilities (ENGAGEMENT): protocol for a stepped-wedge cluster randomised trial

Falconer, Nazanin, Paterson, David L., Peel, Nancye, Welch, Alyssa, Freeman, Christopher, Burkett, Ellen, Hubbard, Ruth, Comans, Tracy, Hanjani, Leila Shafiee, Pascoe, Elaine, Hawley, Carmel and Gray, Leonard (2022). A multimodal intervention to optimise antimicrobial use in residential aged care facilities (ENGAGEMENT): protocol for a stepped-wedge cluster randomised trial. Trials, 23 (1) 427. doi: 10.1186/s13063-022-06323-8

Outcomes from a hybrid implementation-effectiveness study of the living well during pregnancy Tele-coaching program for women at high risk of excessive gestational weight gain

de Jersey, Susan, Meloncelli, Nina, Guthrie, Taylor, Powlesland, Hilary, Callaway, Leonie, Chang, Angela T., Wilkinson, Shelley, Comans, Tracy and Eakin, Elizabeth (2022). Outcomes from a hybrid implementation-effectiveness study of the living well during pregnancy Tele-coaching program for women at high risk of excessive gestational weight gain. BMC Health Services Research, 22 (1) 589, 589. doi: 10.1186/s12913-022-08002-5

Economic evaluation and analyses of hospital-based electronic medical records (EMRs): a scoping review of international literature

Nguyen, Kim-Huong, Wright, Chad, Simpson, Digby, Woods, Leanna, Comans, Tracy and Sullivan, Clair (2022). Economic evaluation and analyses of hospital-based electronic medical records (EMRs): a scoping review of international literature. npj Digital Medicine, 5 (1) 29, 29. doi: 10.1038/s41746-022-00565-1

Discharge planning of older persons from hospital: comparison of observed practice to recommended best practice

Gane, Elise M., Schoeb, Veronika, Cornwell, Petrea, Cooray, Cassandra Ranatunga, Cowie, Brooke and Comans, Tracy A. (2022). Discharge planning of older persons from hospital: comparison of observed practice to recommended best practice. Healthcare, 10 (2) 202, 1-14. doi: 10.3390/healthcare10020202

Public hesitancy to COVID‐19 vaccine and the role of pharmacists in addressing the problem and improving uptake

Wubishet, Befikadu L., Tesfaye, Wubshet H., Khan, Md Nuruzzaman, Thomas, Jackson, Tuffaha, Haitham, Comans, Tracy A., Scuffham, Paul and Erku, Daniel A. (2021). Public hesitancy to COVID‐19 vaccine and the role of pharmacists in addressing the problem and improving uptake. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 51 (6), 494-500. doi: 10.1002/jppr.1784

The effect of price changes and teaspoon labelling on intention to purchase sugar-sweetened beverages: a discrete choice experiment

Vo, Vinh, Nguyen, K. H., Whitty, J. A. and Comans, Tracy A. (2021). The effect of price changes and teaspoon labelling on intention to purchase sugar-sweetened beverages: a discrete choice experiment. Applied Health Economics and Health Policy, 20 (2), 199-212. doi: 10.1007/s40258-021-00688-8

Implementing a reablement intervention, "Care of people with dementia in their environments (COPE)": a hybrid implementation-effectiveness study

Clemson, Lindy, Laver, Kate, Rahja, Miia, Culph, Jennifer, Scanlan, Justin N., Day, Sally, Comans, Tracy, Jeon, Yun-Hee, Low, Lee-Fay, Crotty, Maria, Kurrle, Sue, Cations, Monica, Piersol, Cathy V. and Gitlin, Laura N. (2021). Implementing a reablement intervention, "Care of people with dementia in their environments (COPE)": a hybrid implementation-effectiveness study. Gerontologist, 61 (6), 965-976. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnaa105

The decision‐making processes and preferences of older Australians purchasing home support services: an explorative inquiry using a “think‐aloud” technique

Rahja, Miia, Laver, Kate, Phillipson, Lyn, Comans, Tracy and Crotty, Maria (2021). The decision‐making processes and preferences of older Australians purchasing home support services: an explorative inquiry using a “think‐aloud” technique. Australian Journal of Social Issues, 57 (2) ajs4.170, 372-387. doi: 10.1002/ajs4.170

Professional development training preferences of occupational therapists working with older adults in Australia: a discrete choice experiment

Day, Sally D., Nguyen, Kim‐Huong, Comans, Tracy, Clemson, Lindy and Laver, Kate (2021). Professional development training preferences of occupational therapists working with older adults in Australia: a discrete choice experiment. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 68 (4), 327-335. doi: 10.1111/1440-1630.12731

Systematised, Interdisciplinary Malnutrition Program for impLementation and Evaluation delivers improved hospital nutrition care processes and patient reported experiences – an implementation study

Bell, Jack J., Young, Adrienne M., Hill, Jan M., Banks, Merrilyn D., Comans, Tracy A., Barnes, Rhiannon and Keller, Heather H. (2021). Systematised, Interdisciplinary Malnutrition Program for impLementation and Evaluation delivers improved hospital nutrition care processes and patient reported experiences – an implementation study. Nutrition and Dietetics, 78 (5), 466-475. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12663

Disparities in service and clinical outcomes in state-wide advanced practice physiotherapist-led services

Raymer, Maree, Mitchell, Louise, Window, Peter, Cottrell, Michelle, Comans, Tracy and O’Leary, Shaun (2021). Disparities in service and clinical outcomes in state-wide advanced practice physiotherapist-led services. Healthcare, 9 (3) 278. doi: 10.3390/healthcare9030278

Implementation of the Living Well During Pregnancy telecoaching program for women at high risk of excessive gestational weight gain: protocol for an effectiveness-implementation hybrid study

de Jersey, Susan, Meloncelli, Nina, Guthrie, Taylor, Powlesland, Hilary, Callaway, Leonie, Chang, Angela T., Wilkinson, Shelley, Comans, Tracy and Eakin, Elizabeth (2021). Implementation of the Living Well During Pregnancy telecoaching program for women at high risk of excessive gestational weight gain: protocol for an effectiveness-implementation hybrid study. JMIR Research Protocols, 10 (3) e27196, 1-12. doi: 10.2196/27196

A cluster-randomized trial of workplace ergonomics and neck-specific exercise versus ergonomics and health promotion for office workers to manage neck pain – a secondary outcome analysis

Johnston, Venerina, Chen, Xiaoqi, Welch, Alyssa, Sjøgaard, Gisela, Comans, Tracy A., McStea, Megan, Straker, Leon, Melloh, Markus, Pereira, Michelle and O’Leary, Shaun (2021). A cluster-randomized trial of workplace ergonomics and neck-specific exercise versus ergonomics and health promotion for office workers to manage neck pain – a secondary outcome analysis. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 22 (1) 68, 1-12. doi: 10.1186/s12891-021-03945-y

Making the invisible companion of people with dementia visible in economic studies: what can we learn from social science?

Nguyen, Kim-Huong and Comans, Tracy (2021). Making the invisible companion of people with dementia visible in economic studies: what can we learn from social science?. Healthcare, 9 (1) 44, 44. doi: 10.3390/healthcare9010044

A multisite longitudinal evaluation of patient characteristics associated with a poor response to non-surgical multidisciplinary management of low back pain in an advanced practice physiotherapist-led tertiary service

O’Leary, Shaun, Raymer, Maree, Window, Peter, Swete Kelly, Patrick, Lee, Darryl, Garsden, Linda, Tweedy, Rebecca, Phillips, Ben, O’Sullivan, Will, Wake, Anneke, Smith, Alison, Pahor, Sheryl, Pearce, Luen, McLean, Rod, Thompson, David, Williams, Erica, Nolan, Damien, Anning, Jody, Seels, Ian, Wickins, Daniel, Marks, Darryn, Diplock, Brendan, Parravicini, Vicki, Parnwell, Linda, Vicenzino, Bill, Comans, Tracy, Cottrell, Michelle, Khan, Asaduzzaman and McPhail, Steven (2020). A multisite longitudinal evaluation of patient characteristics associated with a poor response to non-surgical multidisciplinary management of low back pain in an advanced practice physiotherapist-led tertiary service. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 21 (1) 807, 807. doi: 10.1186/s12891-020-03839-5

Factors affecting radiotherapy utilisation in geriatric oncology patients in NSW, Australia

Mackenzie, Penny, Vajdic, Claire, Delaney, Geoff, Gabriel, Gabriel, Agar, Meera, Comans, Tracy and Barton, Michael (2020). Factors affecting radiotherapy utilisation in geriatric oncology patients in NSW, Australia. Technical Innovations and Patient Support in Radiation Oncology, 16, 17-23. doi: 10.1016/j.tipsro.2020.09.003

Exploring the impact of obesity on health care resources and coding in the acute hospital setting: A feasibility study

Tan, Winnie S. Y., Young, Adrienne M., Di Bella, Alexandra L., Comans, Tracy and Banks, Merrilyn (2020). Exploring the impact of obesity on health care resources and coding in the acute hospital setting: A feasibility study. Healthcare, 8 (4) 459. doi: 10.3390/healthcare8040459

Some gain for a small investment: an economic evaluation of an exercise program for people living in residential aged care

Rahja, Miia, Nguyen, Kim‐Huong, Post, Danielle, Parfitt, Gaynor, Corlis, Megan and Comans, Tracy (2020). Some gain for a small investment: an economic evaluation of an exercise program for people living in residential aged care. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 40 (2) ajag.12875, 1-9. doi: 10.1111/ajag.12875

Determining if telehealth can reduce health system costs: scoping review

Snoswell, Centaine L., Taylor, Monica L., Comans, Tracy A., Smith, Anthony C., Gray, Leonard C. and Caffery, Liam J. (2020). Determining if telehealth can reduce health system costs: scoping review. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 22 (10) e17298, 1-22. doi: 10.2196/17298

Patient characteristics associated with a poor response to non-surgical multidisciplinary management of knee osteoarthritis: a multisite prospective longitudinal study in an advanced practice physiotherapist-led tertiary service

O'Leary, Shaun, Raymer, Maree, Window, Peter, Swete Kelly, Patrick, Elwell, Bula, McLoughlin, Ian, O'Sullivan, Will, Phillips, Ben, Wake, Anneke, Ralph, Andrew, O'Gorman, Helen, Jang, Ellen, Groves, Karen, Hislop, Andrew, Lee, Darryl, Garsden, Linda, Conroy, Michael, Wickins, Daniel, Vicenzino, Bill, Comans, Tracy, Cottrell, Michelle, Khan, Asaduzzaman and McPhail, Steven (2020). Patient characteristics associated with a poor response to non-surgical multidisciplinary management of knee osteoarthritis: a multisite prospective longitudinal study in an advanced practice physiotherapist-led tertiary service. BMJ Open, 10 (10) e037070, e037070. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-037070

Cost comparison of different models of palliative care delivery

Comans, Tracy, Nguyen, Kim‐Huong, Stafford‐Bell, Fiona and Agar, Meera (2020). Cost comparison of different models of palliative care delivery. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 40 (1) ajag.12843, 90-93. doi: 10.1111/ajag.12843

Economic evaluation of intergenerational programs: suggested measures and design

Vecchio, N., Comans, T., Harris, P., Graham, V., Cully, A., Harris, N., Fitzgerald, J., Cartmel, J., Golenko, X. and Radford, K. (2020). Economic evaluation of intergenerational programs: suggested measures and design. Journal of Intergenerational Relationships, 19 (4), 1-20. doi: 10.1080/15350770.2020.1810194

Underreporting of obesity in hospital inpatients: a&nbsp;comparison of body mass index and administrative documentation in Australian hospitals

Di Bella, Alexandra L., Comans, Tracy, Gane, Elise M., Young, Adrienne M., Hickling, Donna F., Lucas, Alisha, Hickman, Ingrid J. and Banks, Merrilyn (2020). Underreporting of obesity in hospital inpatients: a comparison of body mass index and administrative documentation in Australian hospitals. Healthcare, 8 (3) 334, 334. doi: 10.3390/healthcare8030334

Does the Choice Between a Telehealth and an In-Person Appointment Change Patient Attendance?

Snoswell, Centaine L. and Comans, Tracy A. (2020). Does the Choice Between a Telehealth and an In-Person Appointment Change Patient Attendance?. Telemedicine and e-Health, 27 (7) tmj.2020.0176, 733-738. doi: 10.1089/tmj.2020.0176

Progressive Resistance Plus Balance Training for Older Australians Receiving In-Home Care Services: Cost-Effectiveness Analyses Alongside the Muscling Up Against Disability Stepped-Wedge Randomized Control Trial

Hetherington, Sharon, Swinton, Paul, Henwood, Tim, Keogh, Justin, Gardiner, Paul, Tuckett, Anthony, Rouse, Kevin and Comans, Tracy (2020). Progressive Resistance Plus Balance Training for Older Australians Receiving In-Home Care Services: Cost-Effectiveness Analyses Alongside the Muscling Up Against Disability Stepped-Wedge Randomized Control Trial. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 28 (3), 352-359. doi: 10.1123/japa.2019-0085

Implementing an evidence‐based dementia care program in the Australian health context: a cost–benefit analysis

Rahja, Miia, Nguyen, Kim‐Huong, Laver, Kate, Clemson, Lindy, Crotty, Maria and Comans, Tracy (2020). Implementing an evidence‐based dementia care program in the Australian health context: a cost–benefit analysis. Health & Social Care in the Community, 28 (6) hsc.13013, 2013-2024. doi: 10.1111/hsc.13013

Valuing the AD-5D dementia utility instrument: an estimation of a general population tariff

Comans, Tracy A., Nguyen, Kim-Huong, Ratcliffe, Julie, Rowen, Donna and Mulhern, Brendan (2020). Valuing the AD-5D dementia utility instrument: an estimation of a general population tariff. PharmacoEconomics, 38 (8), 871-881. doi: 10.1007/s40273-020-00913-7

Reducing the Burden of Complex Medication Regimens: SImplification of Medications Prescribed to Long-tErm care Residents (SIMPLER) Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial

Sluggett, Janet K., Chen, Esa Y. H., Ilomäki, Jenni, Corlis, Megan, Van Emden, Jan, Hogan, Michelle, Caporale, Tessa, Keen, Claire, Hopkins, Ria, Ooi, Choon Ean, Hilmer, Sarah N., Hughes, Georgina A., Luu, Andrew, Nguyen, Kim-Huong, Comans, Tracy, Edwards, Susan, Quirke, Lyntara, Patching, Allan and Bell, J. Simon (2020). Reducing the Burden of Complex Medication Regimens: SImplification of Medications Prescribed to Long-tErm care Residents (SIMPLER) Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 21 (8), 1114-1120.e4. doi: 10.1016/j.jamda.2020.02.003

Process evaluation of a workplace-based health promotion and exercise cluster-randomised trial to increase productivity and reduce neck pain in office workers: a RE-AIM approach

Welch, Alyssa, Healy, Genevieve, Straker, Leon, Comans, Tracy, O'Leary, Shaun, Melloh, Markus, Sjøgaard, Gisela, Pereira, Michelle, Chen, Xiaoqi and Johnston, Venerina (2020). Process evaluation of a workplace-based health promotion and exercise cluster-randomised trial to increase productivity and reduce neck pain in office workers: a RE-AIM approach. BMC Public Health, 20 (1) 180, 180. doi: 10.1186/s12889-020-8208-9

A uniform data set for determining outcomes in allied health primary contact services in Australia

Moretto, Nicole, Stute, Michelle, Sam, Sonia, Bhagwat, Marita, Raymer, Maree, Buttrum, Peter, Banks, Merrilyn and Comans, Tracy A. (2020). A uniform data set for determining outcomes in allied health primary contact services in Australia. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 26 (1), 58-69. doi: 10.1071/py18104

Allied health primary contact services: results of a 2-year follow-up study of clinical effectiveness, safety, wait times and impact on medical specialist out-patient waitlists

Stute, Michelle, Moretto, Nicole, Waters, Rebecca, Raymer, Maree, Sam, Sonia, Bhagwat, Marita, Banks, Merrilyn, Comans, Tracy and Buttrum, Peter (2020). Allied health primary contact services: results of a 2-year follow-up study of clinical effectiveness, safety, wait times and impact on medical specialist out-patient waitlists. Australian Health Review, 45 (3), 344-352. doi: 10.1071/ah19225

Does telerehabilitation result in inferior clinical outcomes compared with in-person care for the management of chronic musculoskeletal spinal conditions in the tertiary hospital setting? A non-randomised pilot clinical trial

Cottrell, Michelle A., O'Leary, Shaun P., Raymer, Maree, Hill, Anne J., Comans, Tracy and Russell, Trevor G. (2019). Does telerehabilitation result in inferior clinical outcomes compared with in-person care for the management of chronic musculoskeletal spinal conditions in the tertiary hospital setting? A non-randomised pilot clinical trial. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 27 (7), 1357633X1988726-452. doi: 10.1177/1357633x19887265

Longevity of pulmonary rehabilitation benefit for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - health care utilisation in the subsequent 2 years

Walsh, James R., Pegg, Jane, Yerkovich, Stephanie T., Morris, Norman, McKeough, Zoe J., Comans, Tracy, Paratz, Jenny D. and Chambers, Daniel C. (2019). Longevity of pulmonary rehabilitation benefit for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - health care utilisation in the subsequent 2 years. BMJ Open Respiratory Research, 6 (1) e000500, e000500. doi: 10.1136/bmjresp-2019-000500

Simulation of health care and related costs in people with dementia in Australia

Standfield, Lachlan, Comans, Tracy and Scuffham, Paul A. (2019). Simulation of health care and related costs in people with dementia in Australia. Australian Health Review, 43 (5), 531-539. doi: 10.1071/AH18022

How do people with dementia and family carers value dementia‐specific quality of life states?: an explorative “Think Aloud” study

Ratcliffe, Julie, Hutchinson, Claire, Milte, Rachel, Nguyen, Kim‐Huong, Welch, Alyssa, Caporale, Tessa, Corlis, Megan and Comans, Tracy (2019). How do people with dementia and family carers value dementia‐specific quality of life states?: an explorative “Think Aloud” study. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 38 (S2), 75-82. doi: 10.1111/ajag.12646

Implementation of simulation modelling to improve service planning in specialist orthopaedic and neurosurgical outpatient services

Moretto, Nicole, Comans, Tracy A., Chang, Angela T., O’Leary, Shaun P., Osborne, Sonya, Carter, Hannah E., Smith, David, Cavanagh, Tania, Blond, Dean and Raymer, Maree (2019). Implementation of simulation modelling to improve service planning in specialist orthopaedic and neurosurgical outpatient services. Implementation Science, 14 (1) 78, 78. doi: 10.1186/s13012-019-0923-1

Confirmatory analysis of a health state classification system for people living with dementia: a qualitative approach

Welch, Alyssa, Kim-Huong, Nguyen, Quinn, John, Gregory, Caroline, Moyle, Wendy, Ratcliffe, Julie and Comans, Tracy (2019). Confirmatory analysis of a health state classification system for people living with dementia: a qualitative approach. Journal of Health Services Research and Policy, 24 (4), 135581961985059-265. doi: 10.1177/1355819619850599

Evaluation of a speech pathology service delivery model for patients at low dysphagia risk during radiotherapy for HNC

Moroney, Laura B., Ward, Elizabeth C., Helios, Jennifer, Crombie, Jane, Burns, Clare L., Blake, Claire, Comans, Tracy, Chua, Benjamin, Kenny, Lizbeth and Hughes, Brett G. M. (2019). Evaluation of a speech pathology service delivery model for patients at low dysphagia risk during radiotherapy for HNC. Supportive Care in Cancer, 28 (4), 1867-1876. doi: 10.1007/s00520-019-04992-x

Comparing fly-in fly-out and telehealth models for delivering advanced-practice physiotherapy services in regional Queensland: an audit of outcomes and costs

Cottrell, Michelle, Judd, Perry, Comans, Tracy, Easton, Paula and Chang, Angela T. (2019). Comparing fly-in fly-out and telehealth models for delivering advanced-practice physiotherapy services in regional Queensland: an audit of outcomes and costs. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 27 (1), 1357633X1985803-38. doi: 10.1177/1357633x19858036

A systematic literature review of efficiency measurement in nursing homes

Tran, Alice, Nguyen, Kim-Huong, Gray, Len and Comans, Tracy (2019). A systematic literature review of efficiency measurement in nursing homes. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16 (12) 2186, 2186. doi: 10.3390/ijerph16122186

Collagenase injections for Dupuytren’s in Australian public hospitals: a cost analysis

Elliott, Devlin, Bindra, Randy, Roychowdhury, Sujoy, Comans, Tracy and Fletcher, Jason (2019). Collagenase injections for Dupuytren’s in Australian public hospitals: a cost analysis. Australasian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2 (1), 17-22. doi: 10.34239/ajops.v2i1.73

Benefit–cost analysis of an interprofessional education program within a residential aged care facility in Western Australia

Nguyen, Kim-Huong, Seaman, Karla, Saunders, Rosemary, Williams, Elly, Harrup-Gregory, Jane and Comans, Tracy (2019). Benefit–cost analysis of an interprofessional education program within a residential aged care facility in Western Australia. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 33 (6), 1-9. doi: 10.1080/13561820.2019.1577808

Utilising capacity in a rural hospital to support older people requiring hospital care: Kilcoy Connect

Padayachee, Ansuyah, Ranatunga, Cassandra and Comans, Tracy A. (2019). Utilising capacity in a rural hospital to support older people requiring hospital care: Kilcoy Connect. Australian Journal of Rural Health, 27 (4), 344-350. doi: 10.1111/ajr.12475

Milk other than breast milk and the development of asthma in children 3 years of age. A birth cohort study (2006–2011)

El-Heneidy, Asmaa, Abdel-Rahman, Manar, Mihala, Gabor, Ross, Lynda and Comans, Tracy (2018). Milk other than breast milk and the development of asthma in children 3 years of age. A birth cohort study (2006–2011). Nutrients, 10 (11) 1798, 1798. doi: 10.3390/nu10111798

Where are we at with model-based economic evaluations of interventions for dementia? A systematic review and quality assessment

Nguyen, Kim-Huong, Comans, Tracy A. and Green, Colin (2018). Where are we at with model-based economic evaluations of interventions for dementia? A systematic review and quality assessment. International Psychogeriatrics, 30 (11), 1593-1605. doi: 10.1017/s1041610218001291

Shoulder pain cost-of-illness in patients referred for public orthopaedic care in Australia

Marks, Darryn, Comans, Tracy, Bisset, Leanne, Thomas, Michael and Scuffham, Paul A. (2018). Shoulder pain cost-of-illness in patients referred for public orthopaedic care in Australia. Australian Health Review, 43 (5), 540-548. doi: 10.1071/AH17242

Dietary patterns of Australian children at three and five years of age and their changes over time: a latent class and latent transition analysis

Pitt, Erin, Cameron, Cate M., Thornton, Lukar, Gallegos, Danielle, Filus, Ania, Ng, Shu-Kay and Comans, Tracy (2018). Dietary patterns of Australian children at three and five years of age and their changes over time: a latent class and latent transition analysis. Appetite, 129, 207-216. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2018.07.008

Are there missed opportunities for occupational therapy for people with dementia? An audit of practice in Australia

Rahja, Miia, Comans, Tracy, Clemson, Lindy, Crotty, Maria and Laver, Kate (2018). Are there missed opportunities for occupational therapy for people with dementia? An audit of practice in Australia. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 65 (6), 565-574. doi: 10.1111/1440-1630.12514

The impact of workplace ergonomics and neck-specific exercise versus ergonomics and health promotion interventions on office worker productivity: a cluster-randomized trial

Pereira, Michelle, Comans, Tracy, Sjøgaard, Gisela, Straker, Leon, Melloh, Markus, O'Leary, Shaun, Chen, Xiaoqi and Johnston, Venerina (2018). The impact of workplace ergonomics and neck-specific exercise versus ergonomics and health promotion interventions on office worker productivity: a cluster-randomized trial. Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, 45 (1), 42-52. doi: 10.5271/sjweh.3760

Intergenerational care: an exploration of consumer preferences and willingness to pay for care

Vecchio, N., Radford, K., Fitzgerald, J. A., Comans, T., Harris, P. and Harris, N. (2018). Intergenerational care: an exploration of consumer preferences and willingness to pay for care. Aging and Mental Health, 22 (8), 990-998. doi: 10.1080/13607863.2017.1330873

A simulation of dementia epidemiology and resource use in Australia

Standfield, Lachlan B., Comans, Tracy and Scuffham, Paul (2018). A simulation of dementia epidemiology and resource use in Australia. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 42 (3), 291-295. doi: 10.1111/1753-6405.12700

Implementation of an evidence-based intervention to improve the wellbeing of people with dementia and their carers: study protocol for 'Care of People with dementia in their Environments (COPE)' in the Australian context

Clemson, Lindy, Laver, Kate, Jeon, Yun-Hee, Comans, Tracy A., Scanlan, Justin, Rahja, Miia, Culph, Jennifer, Low, Lee-Fay, Day, Sally, Cations, Monica, Crotty, Maria, Kurrle, Susan, Piersol, Catherine and Gitlin, Laura N (2018). Implementation of an evidence-based intervention to improve the wellbeing of people with dementia and their carers: study protocol for 'Care of People with dementia in their Environments (COPE)' in the Australian context. BMC Geriatrics, 18 (1) 108, 108. doi: 10.1186/s12877-018-0790-7

Rationale and developmental methodology for the SIMPLE approach: A Systematised, Interdisciplinary Malnutrition Pathway for impLementation and Evaluation in hospitals

Bell, Jack J., Young, Adrienne, Hill, Jan, Banks, Merrilyn, Comans, Tracy, Barnes, Rhiannon and Keller, Heather H. (2018). Rationale and developmental methodology for the SIMPLE approach: A Systematised, Interdisciplinary Malnutrition Pathway for impLementation and Evaluation in hospitals. Nutrition and Dietetics, 75 (2), 226-234. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12406

Economic evaluations of occupational therapy approaches for people with cognitive and/or functional decline: A systematic review

Rahja, Miia, Comans, Tracy, Clemson, Lindy, Crotty, Maria and Laver, Kate (2018). Economic evaluations of occupational therapy approaches for people with cognitive and/or functional decline: A systematic review. Health and Social Care in the Community, 26 (5), 635-653. doi: 10.1111/hsc.12553

Comparison of four alternative national universal anterior cruciate ligament injury prevention programme implementation strategies to reduce secondary future medical costs

Lewis, Dion A., Kirkbride, Brent, Vertullo, Christopher J., Gordon, Louisa and Comans, Tracy A. (2018). Comparison of four alternative national universal anterior cruciate ligament injury prevention programme implementation strategies to reduce secondary future medical costs. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 52 (4), 277-282. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2016-096667

Developing a dementia-specific preference--based quality of life measure (AD-5D) in Australia: a valuation study protocol

Comans, Tracy A., Nguyen, Kim-Huong, Mulhern, Brendan, Corlis, Megan, Li, Li, Welch, Alyssa, Kurrle, Susan E., Rowen, Donna, Moyle, Wendy, Kularatna, Sanjeewa and Ratcliffe, Julie (2018). Developing a dementia-specific preference--based quality of life measure (AD-5D) in Australia: a valuation study protocol. BMJ open, 8 (1) e018996, e018996. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-018996

SImplification of Medications Prescribed to Long-tErm care Residents (SIMPLER): study protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial

Sluggett, Janet K., Chen, Esa Y. H., Ilomäki, Jenni, Corlis, Megan, Hilmer, Sarah N., Van Emden, Jan, Ooi, Choon Ean, Nguyen, Kim-Huong, Comans, Tracy, Hogan, Michelle, Caporale, Tessa, Edwards, Susan, Quirke, Lyntara, Patching, Allan and Bell, J. Simon (2018). SImplification of Medications Prescribed to Long-tErm care Residents (SIMPLER): study protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial. Trials, 19 (1) 37, 37. doi: 10.1186/s13063-017-2417-2

What does the Australian general public know about treatments for dementia? A population survey

Rahja, Miia, Laver, Kate, Comans, Tracy and Crotty, Maria (2018). What does the Australian general public know about treatments for dementia? A population survey. Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, 4, 233372141879344. doi: 10.1177/2333721418793442

An economic model of advance care planning in Australia: a cost-effective way to respect patient choice

Nguyen, Kim-Huong, Sellars, Marcus, Agar, Meera, Kurrle, Sue, Kelly, Adele and Comans, Tracy (2017). An economic model of advance care planning in Australia: a cost-effective way to respect patient choice. BMC Health Services Research, 17 (1) 797, 797. doi: 10.1186/s12913-017-2748-4

Home-based telehealth service for swallowing and nutrition management following head and neck cancer treatment

Collins, Annette, Burns, Clare L., Ward, Elizabeth C., Comans, Tracy, Blake, Claire, Kenny, Lizbeth, Greenup, Phil and Best, Daniel (2017). Home-based telehealth service for swallowing and nutrition management following head and neck cancer treatment. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 23 (10), 866-872. doi: 10.1177/1357633X17733020

Substitution of doctors with physiotherapists in the management of common musculoskeletal disorders: a systematic review

Marks, Darryn, Comans, Tracy, Bisset, Leanne and Scuffham, Paul A. (2017). Substitution of doctors with physiotherapists in the management of common musculoskeletal disorders: a systematic review. Physiotherapy, 103 (4), 341-351. doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2016.11.006

The development and practical application of a simulation model to inform musculoskeletal service delivery in an Australian public health service

Comans, T. A., Chang, A. T., Standfield, L., Knowles, D., O'Leary, S. and Raymer, M. (2017). The development and practical application of a simulation model to inform musculoskeletal service delivery in an Australian public health service. Operations Research for Health Care, 15, 13-18. doi: 10.1016/j.orhc.2017.07.002

Utility-based instruments for people with dementia: a systematic review and meta-regression analysis

Li, Li, Nguyen, Kim-Huong, Comans, Tracy and Scuffham, Paul (2017). Utility-based instruments for people with dementia: a systematic review and meta-regression analysis. Value in Health, 21 (4), 471-481. doi: 10.1016/j.jval.2017.09.005

Private health insurance incentives in Australia: in search of cost-effective adjustments

Sowa, P. Marcin, Kault, Sam, Byrnes, Joshua, Ng, Shu-Kay, Comans, Tracy and Scuffham, Paul A. (2017). Private health insurance incentives in Australia: in search of cost-effective adjustments. Applied Health Economics and Health Policy, 16 (1), 1-11. doi: 10.1007/s40258-017-0338-6

An investigation of self-reported health-related productivity loss in office workers and associations with individual and work-related factors using an employer's perspective

Pereira, Michelle Jessica, Johnston, Venerina, Straker, Leon Melville, Sjogaard, Gisela, Melloh, Markus, O'Leary, Shaun Patrick and Comans, Tracy Anne (2017). An investigation of self-reported health-related productivity loss in office workers and associations with individual and work-related factors using an employer's perspective. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 59 (7), e138-e144. doi: 10.1097/JOM.0000000000001043

Impact of a person-centred community rehabilitation service on outcomes for individuals with a neurological condition

Barker, Ruth N., Sealey, Cindy J., Polley, Michelle L., Mervin, Merehau C. and Comans, Tracy (2017). Impact of a person-centred community rehabilitation service on outcomes for individuals with a neurological condition. Disability and Rehabilitation, 39 (11), 1136-1142. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2016.1185803

Process to establish 11 primary contact allied health pathways in a public health service

Stute, Michelle, Moretto, Nicole, Raymer, Maree, Banks, Merrilyn, Buttrum, Peter, Sam, Sonia, Bhagwat, Marita and Comans, Tracy (2017). Process to establish 11 primary contact allied health pathways in a public health service. Australian Health Review, 42 (3), 258-265. doi: 10.1071/AH16206

Home Quick - occupational therapy home visits using mHealth, to facilitate discharge from acute admission back to the community

Nix, Jacqueline and Comans, Tracy (2017). Home Quick - occupational therapy home visits using mHealth, to facilitate discharge from acute admission back to the community. International Journal of Telerehabilitation, 9 (1), 47-54. doi: 10.5195/ijt.2017.6218

Public Preferences for the Use of Taxation and Labelling Policy Measures to Combat Obesity in Young Children in Australia

Comans, Tracy, Moretto, Nicole and Byrnes, Joshua (2017). Public Preferences for the Use of Taxation and Labelling Policy Measures to Combat Obesity in Young Children in Australia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 14 (3) 324, 324. doi: 10.3390/ijerph14030324

The cost-effectiveness of a web-based multimodal therapy for unilateral cerebral palsy: the Mitii randomized controlled trial

Comans, Tracy, Mihala, Gabor, Sakzewski, Leanne, Boyd, Roslyn N. and Scuffham, Paul (2017). The cost-effectiveness of a web-based multimodal therapy for unilateral cerebral palsy: the Mitii randomized controlled trial. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 59 (7), 756-761. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.13414

Developing a dementia-specific health state classification system for a new preference-based instrument AD-5D

Nguyen, Kim-Huong, Mulhern, Brendan, Kularatna, Sanjeewa, Byrnes, Joshua, Moyle, Wendy and Comans, Tracy (2017). Developing a dementia-specific health state classification system for a new preference-based instrument AD-5D. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 15 (1) 21, 21. doi: 10.1186/s12955-017-0585-0

An empirical comparison of Markov cohort modeling and discrete event simulation in a capacity-constrained health care setting

Standfield, L. B., Comans, T. A. and Scuffham, P. A. (2017). An empirical comparison of Markov cohort modeling and discrete event simulation in a capacity-constrained health care setting. European Journal of Health Economics, 18 (1), 33-47. doi: 10.1007/s10198-015-0756-z

Agreement between a physiotherapist and an orthopaedic surgeon regarding management and prescription of corticosteroid injection for patients with shoulder pain

Marks, Darryn, Comans, Tracy, Thomas, Michael, Ng, Shu Kay, O'Leary, Shaun, Conaghan, Philip G., Scuffham, Paul A. and Bisset, Leanne (2016). Agreement between a physiotherapist and an orthopaedic surgeon regarding management and prescription of corticosteroid injection for patients with shoulder pain. Manual Therapy, 26, 216-222. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2016.10.001

Evaluating the efficacy of the "support for life" program for people with dementia and their families and carers' to enable them to live well: a protocol for a cluster stepped wedge randomized controlled trial

Goeman, Dianne, Comans, Tracy, Enticott, Joanne C., Renehan, Emma, Beattie, Elizabeth, Kurrle, Susan and Koch, Susan (2016). Evaluating the efficacy of the "support for life" program for people with dementia and their families and carers' to enable them to live well: a protocol for a cluster stepped wedge randomized controlled trial. Frontiers in Public Health, 4 (OCT) 245. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2016.00245

Increasing capacity for the treatment of common musculoskeletal problems: a non-inferiority RCT and economic analysis of corticosteroid injection for shoulder pain comparing a physiotherapist and orthopaedic surgeon

Marks, Darryn, Bisset, Leanne, Comans, Tracy, Thomas, Michael, Ng, Shu Kay, O'Leary, Shaun, Conaghan, Philip G. and Scuffham, Paul A. (2016). Increasing capacity for the treatment of common musculoskeletal problems: a non-inferiority RCT and economic analysis of corticosteroid injection for shoulder pain comparing a physiotherapist and orthopaedic surgeon. PLoS ONE, 11 (9) e0162679, e0162679. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0162679

The efficiency of increasing the capacity of physiotherapy screening clinics or traditional medical services to address unmet demand in orthopaedic outpatients: a practical application of discrete event simulation with dynamic queuing

Standfield, L., Comans, T., Raymer, M., O'Leary, S., Moretto, N. and Scuffham, P. (2016). The efficiency of increasing the capacity of physiotherapy screening clinics or traditional medical services to address unmet demand in orthopaedic outpatients: a practical application of discrete event simulation with dynamic queuing. Applied Health Economics and Health Policy, 14 (4), 479-491. doi: 10.1007/s40258-016-0246-1

Inter-rater reliability of an observation-based ergonomics assessment checklist for office workers

Pereira, Michelle Jessica, Straker, Leon Melville, Comans, Tracy Anne and Johnston, Venerina (2016). Inter-rater reliability of an observation-based ergonomics assessment checklist for office workers. Ergonomics, 59 (12), 1606-1612. doi: 10.1080/00140139.2016.1157215

The increase in healthcare costs associated with frailty in older people discharged to a post-acute transition care program

Comans, Tracy A., Peel, Nancye M., Hubbard, Ruth E., Mulligan, Andrew D., Gray, Leonard C. and Scuffham, Paul A. (2016). The increase in healthcare costs associated with frailty in older people discharged to a post-acute transition care program. Age and Ageing, 45 (2) afv196, 317-320. doi: 10.1093/ageing/afv196

Exploration of the economic and quality of life impact on carers of individuals undergoing community rehabilitation

Comans, Tracy A., Sealey, Cindy J., Mervin, Merehau C. and Barker, Ruth N. (2016). Exploration of the economic and quality of life impact on carers of individuals undergoing community rehabilitation. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 23 (10), 493-498. doi: 10.12968/ijtr.2016.23.10.493

Streamlining clinical practice in an Australian community rehabilitation service using The Calderdale Framework

Patterson, Sarah A., Comans, Tracy A., Pitt, Erin L. and Currin, Michelle L. (2015). Streamlining clinical practice in an Australian community rehabilitation service using The Calderdale Framework. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 22 (9), 434-441. doi: 10.12968/ijtr.2015.22.9.434

Mitii™ ABI: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial of a web-based multi-modal training program for children and adolescents with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Boyd, Roslyn N., Baque, Emmah, Piovesana, Adina, Ross, Stephanie, Ziviani, Jenny, Sakzewski, Leanne, Barber, Lee, Lloyd, Owen, McKinlay, Lynne, Whittingham, Koa, Smith, Anthony C., Rose, Stephen, Fiori, Simona, Cunnington, Ross, Ware, Robert, Lewis, Melinda, Comans, Tracy A. and Scuffham, Paul A. (2015). Mitii™ ABI: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial of a web-based multi-modal training program for children and adolescents with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). BMC Neurology, 15 (140) 140, 140. doi: 10.1186/s12883-015-0381-6

The impact of onsite workplace health-enhancing physical activity interventions on worker productivity: a systematic review

Pereira, Michelle Jessica, Coombes, Brooke Kaye, Comans, Tracy Anne and Johnston, Venerina (2015). The impact of onsite workplace health-enhancing physical activity interventions on worker productivity: a systematic review. Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 72 (6), 401-412. doi: 10.1136/oemed-2014-102678

Healthcare resource use in patients of the Australian Transition Care Program

Comans, Tracy A., Peel, Nancye M., Cameron, Ian D., Gray, Leonard. and Scuffham, Paul A. (2015). Healthcare resource use in patients of the Australian Transition Care Program. Australian Health Review, 39 (4), 411-416. doi: 10.1071/AH14054

Medicare rebate for specialist medical practitioners from physiotherapy referrals: analysis of the potential impact on the Australian healthcare system

Byrnes, Joshua M. and Comans, Tracy A. (2015). Medicare rebate for specialist medical practitioners from physiotherapy referrals: analysis of the potential impact on the Australian healthcare system. Australian Health Review, 39 (1), 12-17. doi: 10.1071/AH13196

A workplace exercise versus health promotion intervention to prevent and reduce the economic and personal burden of non-specific neck pain in office personnel: protocol of a cluster-randomised controlled trial

Johnston, V., O'Leary, S., Comans, T., Straker, L., Melloh, M., Khan, A. and Sjogaard, G. (2014). A workplace exercise versus health promotion intervention to prevent and reduce the economic and personal burden of non-specific neck pain in office personnel: protocol of a cluster-randomised controlled trial. Journal of Physiotherapy, 60 (4), 223-223. doi: 10.1016/j.jphys.2014.08.007

An experienced physiotherapist prescribing and administering corticosteroid and local anaesthetic injections to the shoulder in an Australian orthopaedic service, a non-inferiority randomised controlled trial and economic analysis: study protocol for a ra

Marks, Darryn, Bisset, Leanne, Thomas, Michael, O'Leary, Shaun, Comans, Tracy, Ng, Shu Kay, Conaghan, Philip G. and Scuffham, Paul (2014). An experienced physiotherapist prescribing and administering corticosteroid and local anaesthetic injections to the shoulder in an Australian orthopaedic service, a non-inferiority randomised controlled trial and economic analysis: study protocol for a ra. Trials, 15 (503) 503, 503. doi: 10.1186/1745-6215-15-503

PC6 acupoint stimulation for the prevention of postcardiac surgery nausea and vomiting: a protocol for a two-group, parallel, superiority randomised clinical trial

Cooke, Marie, Rickard, Claire, Rapchuk, Ivan, Shekar, Kiran, Marshall, Andrea P., Comans, Tracy, Doi, Suhail, McDonald, John and Spooner, Amy (2014). PC6 acupoint stimulation for the prevention of postcardiac surgery nausea and vomiting: a protocol for a two-group, parallel, superiority randomised clinical trial. BMJ Open, 4 (11) 006179, 1-6. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2014-006179

Cost-effectiveness of a physiotherapist-led service for orthopaedic outpatients

Comans, Tracy, Raymer, Maree, O'Leary, Shaun, Smith, David and Scuffham, Paul (2014). Cost-effectiveness of a physiotherapist-led service for orthopaedic outpatients. Journal of Health Services Research and Policy, 19 (4), 216-223. doi: 10.1177/1355819614533675

Markov modelling and DES in health care: a systematic comparison

Standfield, Lachlan, Comans, Tracy A. and Scuffham, Paul (2014). Markov modelling and DES in health care: a systematic comparison. International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, 30 (2), 165-172. doi: 10.1017/S0266462314000117

Yes, the government should tax soft drinks: Findings from a citizens' Jury in Australia

Moretto, Nicole, Kendall, Elizabeth, Whitty, Jennifer, Byrnes, Joshua, Hills, Andrew P., Gordon, Louisa, Turkstra, Erika, Scuffham, Paul and Comans, Tracy (2014). Yes, the government should tax soft drinks: Findings from a citizens' Jury in Australia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 11 (3), 2456-2471. doi: 10.3390/ijerph110302456

Evaluation of the effectiveness of a community-based crisis intervention program for people bereaved by suicide

Visser, V.S., Comans, T.A. and Scuffham, P.A. (2014). Evaluation of the effectiveness of a community-based crisis intervention program for people bereaved by suicide. Journal of Community Psychology, 42 (1), 19-28. doi: 10.1002/jcop.21586

IMPOSE (IMProving Outcomes after Sepsis)-the effect of a multidisciplinary follow-up service on health-related quality of life in patients postsepsis syndromes-a double-blinded randomised controlled trial: protocol

Paratz, Jennifer D., Kenardy, Justin, Mitchell, Geoffrey, Comans, Tracy, Coyer, Fiona, Thomas, Peter, Singh, Sunil, Luparia, Louise and Boots, Robert J. (2014). IMPOSE (IMProving Outcomes after Sepsis)-the effect of a multidisciplinary follow-up service on health-related quality of life in patients postsepsis syndromes-a double-blinded randomised controlled trial: protocol. BMJ Open, 4 (5) e004966, e004966. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2014-004966

Listening to the experts: is there a place for food taxation in the fight against obesity in early childhood?

Pitt, Erin, Kendall, Elizabeth, Hills, Andrew P. and Comans, Tracy A. (2014). Listening to the experts: is there a place for food taxation in the fight against obesity in early childhood?. BMC Obesity, 1 (15) 15. doi: 10.1186/s40608-014-0015-3

The cost-effectiveness and consumer acceptability of taxation strategies to reduce rates of overweight and obesity among children in Australia: Study protocol

Comans T.A., Whitty J.A., Hills A.P., Kendall E., Turkstra E., Gordon L.G., Byrnes J.M. and Scuffham P.A. (2013). The cost-effectiveness and consumer acceptability of taxation strategies to reduce rates of overweight and obesity among children in Australia: Study protocol. BMC Public Health, 13 (1) 1182, 1182.1-1182.6. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-13-1182

A break-even analysis of delivering a memory clinic by videoconferencing

Comans, Tracy A., Martin-Kahn, Melinda, Gray, Leonard C. and Scuffham, Paul A. (2013). A break-even analysis of delivering a memory clinic by videoconferencing. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 19 (7), 393-396. doi: 10.1177/1357633X13506532

Quality of life of older frail persons receiving a post-discharge program

Comans, Tracy A., Peel, Nancye M., Gray, Leonard C. and Scuffham, Paul A. (2013). Quality of life of older frail persons receiving a post-discharge program. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 11 (1) 58. doi: 10.1186/1477-7525-11-58

Move it to improve it (Mitii): study protocol of a randomised controlled trial of a novel web-based multimodal training program for children and adolescents with cerebral palsy

Boyd, Roslyn N., Mitchell, Louise E., James, Sarah T., Ziviani, Jenny, Sakzewski, Leanne, Smith, Anthony, Rose, Stephen, Cunnington, Ross, Whittingham, Koa, Ware, Robert S., Comans, Tracey A. and Scuffham, Paul A. (2013). Move it to improve it (Mitii): study protocol of a randomised controlled trial of a novel web-based multimodal training program for children and adolescents with cerebral palsy. BMJ Open, 3 (4) e002853, e002853.1-e002853.20. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2013-002853

Problems with a great idea: referral by prehospital emergency services to a community-based falls-prevention service

Comans, Tracy A., Currin, Michelle L., Quinn, Jamie, Tippett, Vivienne, Rogers, Anthea and Haines, Terry P. (2013). Problems with a great idea: referral by prehospital emergency services to a community-based falls-prevention service. Injury Prevention, 19 (2), 134-138. doi: 10.1136/injuryprev-2011-040076

Cost effectiveness of a community-based crisis intervention program for people bereaved by suicide

Comans, Tracy, Visser, Victoria and Scuffham, Paul (2013). Cost effectiveness of a community-based crisis intervention program for people bereaved by suicide. Crisis: The Journal of Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention, 34 (6), 390-397. doi: 10.1027/0227-5910/a000210

Staying Safe at Home. Home environmental audit recommendations and uptake in an older population at high risk of falling

Currin, Michelle L., Comans, Tracy A., Heathcote, Kathy and Haines, Terry P. (2012). Staying Safe at Home. Home environmental audit recommendations and uptake in an older population at high risk of falling. Australasian Journal On Ageing, 31 (2), 90-95. doi: 10.1111/j.1741-6612.2011.00545.x

Using staffing ratios for workforce planning: evidence on nine allied health professions

Cartmill, Linda, Comans, Tracy A., Clark, Michele J., Ash, Susan and Sheppard, Lorraine (2012). Using staffing ratios for workforce planning: evidence on nine allied health professions. Human Resources for Health, 10 (1) 2. doi: 10.1186/1478-4491-10-2

A randomised controlled trial of an enhanced interdisciplinary community based group program for people with Parkinson's disease: study rationale and protocol

Peters, Catherine, Currin, Michelle, Tyson, Sara, Rogers, Anthea, Healy, Susan, McPhail, Steven, Brauer, Sandra G., Heathcote, Katharine and Comans, Tracy (2012). A randomised controlled trial of an enhanced interdisciplinary community based group program for people with Parkinson's disease: study rationale and protocol. Neurology International, 4 (1) e3, 9-14. doi: 10.4081/ni.2012.e3

Can post-acute care programmes for older people reduce overall costs in the health system? A case study using the Australian Transition Care Programme

Hall, C. J., Peel, N. M., Comans, T. A., Gray, L. C. and Scuffham, P. A. (2012). Can post-acute care programmes for older people reduce overall costs in the health system? A case study using the Australian Transition Care Programme. Health and Social Care in the Community, 20 (1), 97-102. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2524.2011.01024.x

Guidelines for conducting and reporting economic evaluation of fall prevention strategies

Davis, J.C., Robertson, M.C., Comans, T. and Scuffham, P.A. (2011). Guidelines for conducting and reporting economic evaluation of fall prevention strategies. Osteoporosis International, 22 (9), 2449-2459. doi: 10.1007/s00198-010-1482-0

How do allied health professionals evaluate new models of care? What are we measuring and why?

Comans, Tracy A., Clark, Michele J., Cartmill, Linda, Ash, Susan and Sheppard, Lorraine A. (2011). How do allied health professionals evaluate new models of care? What are we measuring and why?. Journal for Healthcare Quality, 33 (4), 19-28. doi: 10.1111/j.1945-1474.2011.00152.x

Factors associated with quality of life and caregiver strain amongst frail older adults referred to a community rehabilitation service: implications for service delivery

Comans, Tracy A., Currin, Michelle L., Brauer, Sandra G. and Haines, Terry P (2011). Factors associated with quality of life and caregiver strain amongst frail older adults referred to a community rehabilitation service: implications for service delivery. Disability and Rehabilitation, 33 (13-14), 1251-1221. doi: 10.3109/09638288.2010.525288

Evidence of disagreement between patient-perceived change and conventional longitudinal evaluation of change in health-related quality of life among older adults

McPhail, Steven, Comans, Tracy and Haines, Terry (2010). Evidence of disagreement between patient-perceived change and conventional longitudinal evaluation of change in health-related quality of life among older adults. Clinical Rehabilitation, 24 (11), 1036-1044. doi: 10.1177/0269215510371422

Randomized trial of domiciliary versus center-based rehabilitation: Which is more effective in reducing falls and improving quality of life in older fallers?

Comans, Tracy A., Brauer, Sandy G. and Haines, Terry P. (2010). Randomized trial of domiciliary versus center-based rehabilitation: Which is more effective in reducing falls and improving quality of life in older fallers?. Journals of Gerontology - Series A Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, 65A (6), 672-679. doi: 10.1093/gerona/glq054

Development of a participatory process to address fragmented application of outcome measurement for rehabilitation in community settings

Hillier, Susan, Comans, Tracy, Sutton, Mathew, Amsters, Delena and Kendall, Melissa (2010). Development of a participatory process to address fragmented application of outcome measurement for rehabilitation in community settings. Disability and Rehabilitation, 32 (6), 511-520. doi: 10.3109/09638280903171519

A break-even analysis of a community rehabilitation falls prevention service

Comans, T., Brauer, S. and Haines, T. (2009). A break-even analysis of a community rehabilitation falls prevention service. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 33 (3), 240-245. doi: 10.1111/j.1753-6405.2009.00382.x

Domiciliary versus centre-based rehabilitation of older community dwellers: Protocol of randomized trial with economic evaluation.

Comans, T., Brauer, S. G. and Haines, T. (2008). Domiciliary versus centre-based rehabilitation of older community dwellers: Protocol of randomized trial with economic evaluation.. The Open Geriatric Medicine Journal, 1, 62-67. doi: 10.2174/1874827900801010062

EE464 Cost effectiveness of a dietitian delivered telephone coaching program for preventing gestational diabetes mellitus

de Jersey, S., Keramat, S. A., Chang, A. T., Meloncelli, N., Guthrie, T., Eakin, E. G. and Comans, T. (2023). EE464 Cost effectiveness of a dietitian delivered telephone coaching program for preventing gestational diabetes mellitus. ISPOR 2023, Copenhagen, Denmark, 12-15 November 2023. New York, NY USA: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jval.2023.03.765

Developing the monitoring and evaluation framework for ‘Australia’s antimicrobial resistance strategy: 2020 and beyond’ using a one health approach

Hall, Lisa, Lawler, Sheleigh, Comans, Tracy, Reid, Simon, Soares Magalhães, Ricardo, Blaskovich, Mark, Henseleit, Julia and Welch, Alyssa (2023). Developing the monitoring and evaluation framework for ‘Australia’s antimicrobial resistance strategy: 2020 and beyond’ using a one health approach. 17th World Congress on Public Health, Rome, Italy, 2-6 May 2023. Heraklion, Greece: EU European Publishing. doi: 10.18332/popmed/163919

Implementation of good life with osteoarthritis in Denmark (GLA:D®) is feasible in Australian tertiary public hospital facilities

Collins, N.J., Raymer, M., Smith, M.D., O'Leary, S.P., Maclachlan, L.R., Cottrell, M.A., Vicenzino, B., Vuvan, V., Comans, T.A., Kemp, J.L., Barton, C.J., Lee, D., McCaskill, S. and Hislop, A. (2021). Implementation of good life with osteoarthritis in Denmark (GLA:D®) is feasible in Australian tertiary public hospital facilities. 2021 OARSI World Congress on Osteoarthritis, Online, 29 April-1 May 2021. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2021.05.047

Service providers perceptions of factors influencing the implementation of GLA:D® into australian public tertiary facilities: a qualitative study

Collins, N. J., Cottrell, M. A., Raymer, M., Smith, M. D., O'Leary, S. P., Maclachlan, L. R., Vicenzino, B., Vuvan, V., Comans, T. A., Kemp, J. L., Barton, C. J., Lee, D., McCaskill, S. and Hislop, A. (2021). Service providers perceptions of factors influencing the implementation of GLA:D® into australian public tertiary facilities: a qualitative study. 2021 OARSI World Congress on Osteoarthritis, Online, 29 April-1 May 2021. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2021.05.048

THE GOAL TRIAL PROTOCOL: Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment for Frail Older People With Chronic Kidney Disease to increase attainment of patient-identified goals - A cluster randomised controlled trial

Logan, B., Viecelli, A. K., Johnson, D. W., Tong, A., Comans, T., Janda, M., Pond, C., Pascoe, E., Peel, N. M., Gray, L., Pole, J., Polkinghorne, K., Jose, M., Gordon, E. H., Scholes-Robertson, N., Bailey, J., Robison, L., Hawley, C., Varghese, J., Kiriwandeniya, C., Reidlinger, D. and Hubbard, R. E. (2020). THE GOAL TRIAL PROTOCOL: Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment for Frail Older People With Chronic Kidney Disease to increase attainment of patient-identified goals - A cluster randomised controlled trial. 55th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology (ANZSN), Online, 28 November‐2 December 2020. Richmond, VIC Australia: Wiley-Blackwell.

Health care utilisation benefits following pulmonary rehabilitation

Walsh, J., Pegg, J., Yerkovich, S., Morris, N., Mckeough, Z., Comans, T., Paratz, J. and Chambers, D. (2015). Health care utilisation benefits following pulmonary rehabilitation. Thoracic Society Australia New Zealand Australian New Zealand Society Respiratory Science Annual Scientific Meeting 2015, Queensland, Australia, 27 March - 1 April, 2015. Richmond, VIC, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia.

The exercise, but not quality of life, response to pulmonary rehabilitation predicts reduction in health care utilization in the following two years

Walsh, J., Pegg, J., Yerkovich, S., Morris, N., Mckeough, Z., Comans, T., Paratz, J. and Chambers, D. (2015). The exercise, but not quality of life, response to pulmonary rehabilitation predicts reduction in health care utilization in the following two years. Thoracic Society Australia New Zealand Australian New Zealand Society Respiratory Science Annual Scientific Meeting 2015, Queensland, Australia, 27 March - 1 April, 2015. Richmond, VIC, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia. doi: 10.1111/resp.12494_2

Utility Values for Use in Health Care Decision Making for Older Frail Adults

Comans, T. A., Scuffham, P. A., Gray, L. and Peel, N. (2012). Utility Values for Use in Health Care Decision Making for Older Frail Adults. ISPOR 15th Annual European Congress and ISPOR 5th Asia-Pacific Conference, Berlin, Germany, 3-7 November 1012. New York, NY, United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jval.2012.08.219

Effectiveness of an Enhanced Multidisciplinary Community Based Group Program for Parkinson's Disease

Peters, C., Currin, M., Rogers, A., Tyson, S., Comans, T., Healy, S., McPhail, S., Heathcote, K. and Brauer, S. (2010). Effectiveness of an Enhanced Multidisciplinary Community Based Group Program for Parkinson's Disease. 2nd World Parkinson Congress, Glasgow, Scotland, 28 September - 1 October 2010. HOBOKEN: WILEY-LISS.

Which is more effective at reducing falls and improving quality of life in older fallers? Domiciliary versus centre-based rehabilitation

Haines, T., Comans, T., Currin, M., Peters, C. and Brauer, S. (2009). Which is more effective at reducing falls and improving quality of life in older fallers? Domiciliary versus centre-based rehabilitation. 42nd National Conference of the Australian Association of Gerontology, National Convention Centre, Canberra, ACT, Australia, 25–27 November 2009. Richmond, VIC Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia.

Materials for the effect of price changes and teaspoon labelling on intention to purchase sugar-sweetened beverages

Comans, Tracy and Vo, Vinh (2021). Materials for the effect of price changes and teaspoon labelling on intention to purchase sugar-sweetened beverages. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.14264/a0df968

AD-5D algorithm for generating utility values from the QOL-AD instrument

Comans, Tracy Anne , Nguyen, Kim , Ratcliffe, Julie, Rowan, Donna and Mulhern, Brendan (2020). AD-5D algorithm for generating utility values from the QOL-AD instrument. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.14264/uql.2020.640

Valuing quality of life for people living with dementia

Comans, Tracy, Nguyen, Kim-Huong and Welch, Alyssa (2019). Valuing quality of life for people living with dementia. Brisbane, Ausralia: University of Queensland.

Economic evaluation of the intergenerational care project: final report

Moretto, Nicole, Comans, Tracy A, Harris, Paul, Wu, Cathy and Vecchio, Nerina (2019). Economic evaluation of the intergenerational care project: final report. Brisbane: University of Queensland.

Endobronchial valves for patients with advanced heterogeneous emphysema

Comans, Tracy (2015). Endobronchial valves for patients with advanced heterogeneous emphysema. Queensland: State of Queensland.

Engaging the public in prevention of childhood obesity: a citizens jury to address childhood obesity: Is taxation an appropriate strategy for reducing childhood obesity? Report: Verdicts and Recommendations

Moretto, N., Simons, A., Pitt, E., Whitty, J. A., Hills, A., Kendall, E., Turkstra, E., Gordon, L., Byrnes, J., Scuffham, P. and Comans, T. (2013). Engaging the public in prevention of childhood obesity: a citizens jury to address childhood obesity: Is taxation an appropriate strategy for reducing childhood obesity? Report: Verdicts and Recommendations. Nathan, QLD, Australia: Population & Social Health Research Program, Griffith Health Institute.

Framework for review of existing Medicare Benefits Schedule items: final report for the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing

Turkstra, Erika, Whitty, Jennifer, Comans, Tracy and Scuffham, Paul (2011). Framework for review of existing Medicare Benefits Schedule items: final report for the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing. Nathan, QLD, Australia: Griffith University.

Report to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee on the clinical and cost-effectiveness of the biological disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (bDMARDs)

Scuffham, P. A., Whyte, P., Whitty, J. A., Ng, S-K., Priest, V., Comans, T. and Turkstra, E. (2009). Report to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee on the clinical and cost-effectiveness of the biological disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (bDMARDs). Not available: