The University of Queensland

The development of pain assessment and management skills in regional nurses caring for cognitively impaired older people: A needs analysis

Neville, Christine, McCarthy, Alexandra and Laurent, Kathryn (2003). The development of pain assessment and management skills in regional nurses caring for cognitively impaired older people: A needs analysis. Darling Heights, Qld, Australia: Centre for Rural & Remote Area Health.

The Chemotherapy Education Needs of Nurses Working in Rural and Remote Areas of Queensland

Brodribb, T. R., Brown, L., Gilbar, P., Hegney, D., McCarthy, A., Raith, L. and Swales, J. (2002). The Chemotherapy Education Needs of Nurses Working in Rural and Remote Areas of Queensland. Darling Heights: Centre for Rural and Remote Area Health, USQ.

Toowoomba community development planning project : the acute health service-aged care interface consultancy report

Hegney, D. G., Fahey, P., Gorman, D., Martin-McDonald. K., McCarthy, A., Pretty, G. and de la Rue, B. (2002). Toowoomba community development planning project : the acute health service-aged care interface consultancy report. Toowoomba, Qld: University of Southern Queensland, Australia.

Prevention of chronic conditions and cancer

McCarthy, Alexandra, Skinner, Tina, Fenech, Michael and Keating, Shelley (2016). Prevention of chronic conditions and cancer. Cancer and chronic conditions: addressing the problem of multimorbidity in cancer patients and survivors. (pp. 203-239) edited by Bogda Koczwara. Singapore: Springer . doi: 10.1007/978-981-10-1844-2_7

Effect of a standardized ginger root powder regimen on chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: a multi-center double-blind placebo-controlled randomized trial

Crichton, Megan, Marshall, Skye, Isenring, Elizabeth, Lohning, Anna, McCarthy, Alexandra L., Molassiotis, Alex, Bird, Robert, Shannon, Catherine, Koh, Andy, McPherson, Ian and Marx, Wolfgang (2023). Effect of a standardized ginger root powder regimen on chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: a multi-center double-blind placebo-controlled randomized trial. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. doi: 10.1016/j.jand.2023.09.003

Controlling peripheral intravenous catheter failure by needleless connector design: A pilot randomised controlled trial

Marsh, Nicole, Larsen, Emily, O’Brien, Catherine, Peach, Hannah, Keogh, Samantha, Davies, Karen, Mihala, Gabor, Hewer, Barbara, Booker, Catriona, McCarthy, Alexandra L., Flynn, Julie and Rickard, Claire M. (2023). Controlling peripheral intravenous catheter failure by needleless connector design: A pilot randomised controlled trial. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 32 (21-22), 7909-7919. doi: 10.1111/jocn.16852

Economic evaluation of exercise interventions for individuals with cancer: a systematic review

Wang, Yufan, McCarthy, Alexandra L., Hayes, Sandra C., Gordon, Louisa G., Chiu, Vivian, Bailey, Tom G., Stewart, Elizabeth and Tuffaha, Haitham (2023). Economic evaluation of exercise interventions for individuals with cancer: a systematic review. Preventive Medicine, 172 107491, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2023.107491

Cost-utility analysis of a supervised exercise intervention for women with early-stage endometrial cancer

Wang, Yufan, McCarthy, Alexandra L and Tuffaha, Haitham (2023). Cost-utility analysis of a supervised exercise intervention for women with early-stage endometrial cancer. Supportive Care in Cancer, 31 (7) 391. doi: 10.1007/s00520-023-07819-y

Impact of exercise and/or dietary interventions, and their behaviour change techniques, on quality of life in middle-aged and older women following treatment for cancer: A systematic review

Vear, Natalie K., Goodman, William, Rose, Grace L. and McCarthy, Alexandra L. (2023). Impact of exercise and/or dietary interventions, and their behaviour change techniques, on quality of life in middle-aged and older women following treatment for cancer: A systematic review. Maturitas, 175 107783, 107783. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2023.05.007

The Effect of Exercise on Pain in People with Cancer: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis

Plinsinga, Melanie Louise, Singh, Ben, Rose, Grace Laura, Clifford, Briana, Bailey, Tom George, Spence, Rosalind Renee, Turner, Jemma, Coppieters, Michel Willem, McCarthy, Alexandra Leigh and Hayes, Sandra Christine (2023). The Effect of Exercise on Pain in People with Cancer: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis. Sports Medicine, 53 (9), 1737-1752. doi: 10.1007/s40279-023-01862-9

Efficacy of exercise interventions for women during and after gynaecological cancer treatment – a systematic scoping review

Rose, Grace Laura, Stewart, Elizabeth Mary, Clifford, Briana Kristine, Bailey, Tom George, Rush, Alexandra Jane, Abbott, Claudia Rose, Hayes, Sandra Christine, Obermair, Andreas and McCarthy, Alexandra Leigh (2023). Efficacy of exercise interventions for women during and after gynaecological cancer treatment – a systematic scoping review. Supportive Care in Cancer, 31 (6) 342, 1-13. doi: 10.1007/s00520-023-07790-8

Feasibility and acceptability of a culturally-adapted Women's Wellness After Cancer Programme for Chinese women treated for gynaecological cancer: A pilot randomised controlled trial

Chow, Ka Ming, Chan, Carmen Wing Han, Anderson, Debra Jane, Porter-Steele, Janine, Leung, Alice Wai Yi, Law, Bernard Man Hin and McCarthy, Alexandra Leigh (2023). Feasibility and acceptability of a culturally-adapted Women's Wellness After Cancer Programme for Chinese women treated for gynaecological cancer: A pilot randomised controlled trial. Heliyon, 9 (5) e15591, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e15591

Efficacy of exercise training for improving vascular dysfunction in people with cancer: a systematic review with meta-analyses

Vear, Natalie K., Moon, Yubin, Mielke, Gregore I., Skinner, Tina L., Coombes, Jeff S., McCarthy, Alexandra L., Abbott, Claudia R. and Bailey, Tom G. (2023). Efficacy of exercise training for improving vascular dysfunction in people with cancer: a systematic review with meta-analyses. Journal of Cancer Survivorship. doi: 10.1007/s11764-023-01372-7

Prevalence and predictors of sleep problems in women following a cancer diagnosis: results from the women's wellness after cancer program

Edmed, Shannon L., Huda, M. Mamun, Smith, Simon S., Seib, Charrlotte, Porter-Steele, Janine, Anderson, Debra and McCarthy, Alexandra L. (2023). Prevalence and predictors of sleep problems in women following a cancer diagnosis: results from the women's wellness after cancer program. Journal of Cancer Survivorship. doi: 10.1007/s11764-023-01346-9

Cultural Adaptation of the Younger Women’s Wellness After Cancer Program for Younger Chinese Women With Breast Cancer : A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Chan, Dorothy Ngo Sheung, Chow, Ka Ming, Anderson, Debra Jane, Porter-Steele, Janine, Laing, Bobbi, Ling, Wai Man, Lam, Carol Choi Hung, Choi, Kai Chow, Chan, Carmen Wing Han, So, Winnie Kwok Wei and McCarthy, Alexandra Leigh (2023). Cultural Adaptation of the Younger Women’s Wellness After Cancer Program for Younger Chinese Women With Breast Cancer : A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. Cancer Nursing, Publish Ahead of Print. doi: 10.1097/ncc.0000000000001210

Development and testing of a patient-reported experience measure for cancer: a cross-sectional survey

Reid, Carol, Jones, Lee, Janda, Monica, Langbecker, Danette, Stone, Leanne, Laing, Bobbi and McCarthy, Alexandra (2023). Development and testing of a patient-reported experience measure for cancer: a cross-sectional survey. Journal of Advanced Nursing. doi: 10.1111/jan.15767

Transdisciplinary allied health assessment for patients with stroke: a pre-/post- mixed methods study protocol

Martin, Aleysha K., Green, Theresa L., McCarthy, Alexandra L., Sowa, P. Marcin and Laakso, E-Liisa (2022). Transdisciplinary allied health assessment for patients with stroke: a pre-/post- mixed methods study protocol. BMC Health Services Research, 22 (1) 1578, 1-10. doi: 10.1186/s12913-022-08926-y

Improving health-related quality of life in women with breast, blood, and gynaecological Cancer with an eHealth-enabled 12-week lifestyle intervention: the women’s wellness after Cancer program randomised controlled trial

Seib, Charrlotte, Anderson, Debra, McGuire, Amanda, Porter-Steele, Janine, McDonald, Nicole, Balaam, Sarah, Sapkota, Diksha and McCarthy, Alexandra L. (2022). Improving health-related quality of life in women with breast, blood, and gynaecological Cancer with an eHealth-enabled 12-week lifestyle intervention: the women’s wellness after Cancer program randomised controlled trial. BMC Cancer, 22 (1) 747, 1-12. doi: 10.1186/s12885-022-09797-6

Sleep and health-related quality of life in women following a cancer diagnosis: results from the Women's Wellness after Cancer Program in Australia

Edmed, Shannon L., Huda, M. Mamun, Smith, Simon S., Seib, Charrlotte, Porter-Steele, Janine, Anderson, Debra and McCarthy, Alexandra L. (2022). Sleep and health-related quality of life in women following a cancer diagnosis: results from the Women's Wellness after Cancer Program in Australia. Supportive Care in Cancer, 30 (12), 1-11. doi: 10.1007/s00520-022-07429-0

Evaluating methods for the use and decontamination of needleless connectors: a qualitative inquiry

Larsen, Emily N., August, Deanne, Keogh, Samantha, Flynn, Julie, Ullman, Amanda J., Marsh, Nicole, Cooke, Marie, McCarthy, Alexandra L. and Rickard, Claire M. (2022). Evaluating methods for the use and decontamination of needleless connectors: a qualitative inquiry. Infection, Disease and Health, 27 (4), 175-183. doi: 10.1016/j.idh.2022.04.002

Protocol of trans-Tasman feasibility randomised controlled trial of the Younger Women’s Wellness After Breast Cancer (YWWACP) lifestyle intervention

Sharples, K., Vear, N. K., Porter-Steele, J., Anderson, D. J., Moeke-Maxwell, T. H., Laing, B. B., Young, L., Bailey, T. G., Benge, S., Huang, Y., Crowley, E., Day, R., Cartwright, R., Findlay, M., Porter, D., Kuper, M., Campbell, I. and McCarthy, A. L. (2022). Protocol of trans-Tasman feasibility randomised controlled trial of the Younger Women’s Wellness After Breast Cancer (YWWACP) lifestyle intervention. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 8 (1) 165, 1-10. doi: 10.1186/s40814-022-01114-z

Effects of exercise on vasomotor symptoms in menopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Liu, T., Chen, S., Mielke, G. I., McCarthy, A. L. and Bailey, T. G. (2022). Effects of exercise on vasomotor symptoms in menopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Climacteric, 25 (6), 1-10. doi: 10.1080/13697137.2022.2097865

Determining the psychometric properties of the Greene Climacteric Scale (GCS) in women previously treated for breast cancer: a pooled analysis of data from the Women's Wellness after Cancer Programs

Seib, Charrlotte, McCarthy, Alexandra, McGuire, Amanda, Porter-Steele, Janine, Balaam, Sarah, McDonald, Nicole, Bailey, Tom and Anderson, Debra (2022). Determining the psychometric properties of the Greene Climacteric Scale (GCS) in women previously treated for breast cancer: a pooled analysis of data from the Women's Wellness after Cancer Programs. Maturitas, 161, 65-71. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2022.02.003

Co-production of a transdisciplinary assessment by researchers and healthcare professionals: a case study

Martin, Aleysha K., Green, Theresa L., McCarthy, Alexandra L., Sowa, P. Marcin and Laakso, E-Liisa (2022). Co-production of a transdisciplinary assessment by researchers and healthcare professionals: a case study. Public Health Research and Practice, 32 (2) e3222217. doi: 10.17061/PHRP3222217

Healthcare teams: Terminology, confusion, and ramifications

Martin, Aleysha K, Green, Theresa L, McCarthy, Alexandra L, Sowa, P Marcin and Laakso, E-Liisa (2022). Healthcare teams: Terminology, confusion, and ramifications. Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 15, 765-772. doi: 10.2147/jmdh.s342197

Allied health transdisciplinary models of care in hospital settings: A scoping review  

Martin, A.K., Green, T. L., McCarthy, A. L., Sowa, P. M. and Laakso, E-L. (2022). Allied health transdisciplinary models of care in hospital settings: A scoping review  . Journal of Interprofessional Care, 37 (1), 1-13. doi: 10.1080/13561820.2022.2038552

A psychometric evaluation of the Female Sexual Function Index in women treated for breast cancer

Kieseker, Genevieve A., Anderson, Debra J., Porter‐Steele, Janine and McCarthy, Alexandra L. (2022). A psychometric evaluation of the Female Sexual Function Index in women treated for breast cancer. Cancer Medicine, 11 (6), 1511-1523. doi: 10.1002/cam4.4516

Patient experiences of conservative treatment for early stage endometrial cancer and endometrial hyperplasia with atypia using levonorgestrel intrauterine device: a qualitative study

O'Hara, Montana, Janda, Monika, McCarthy, Alexandra L., Nicklin, James, Walker, Graeme and Obermair, Andreas (2022). Patient experiences of conservative treatment for early stage endometrial cancer and endometrial hyperplasia with atypia using levonorgestrel intrauterine device: a qualitative study. Gynecologic Oncology Reports, 39 100914, 100914. doi: 10.1016/j.gore.2021.100914

“It's natural so it shouldn't hurt me”: Chemotherapy patients' perspectives, experiences, and sources of information of complementary and alternative medicines

Crichton, Megan, Strike, Katelyn, Isenring, Elizabeth, McCarthy, Alexandra L., Marx, Wolfgang, Lohning, Anna and Marshall, Skye (2021). “It's natural so it shouldn't hurt me”: Chemotherapy patients' perspectives, experiences, and sources of information of complementary and alternative medicines. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 43 101362, 101362. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2021.101362

Alcohol and breast cancer: results from the women's wellness after cancer program randomized controlled trial

Balaam, Sarah, Bailey, Tom G., Anderson, Debra, Retell, James and McCarthy, Alexandra L. (2021). Alcohol and breast cancer: results from the women's wellness after cancer program randomized controlled trial. Cancer Nursing, 45 (2), 87-95. doi: 10.1097/ncc.0000000000000956

Symptom clusters experienced by breast cancer patients at various treatment stages: a systematic review

So, Winnie K. W., Law, Bernard M. H., Ng, Marques S. N., He, Xiaole, Chan, Dorothy N. S., Chan, Carmen W. H. and McCarthy, Alexandra L. (2021). Symptom clusters experienced by breast cancer patients at various treatment stages: a systematic review. Cancer Medicine, 10 (8), 2531-2565. doi: 10.1002/cam4.3794

Developing a postgraduate professional education framework for emergency nursing: a co-design approach

Theobald, Karen A., Coyer, Fiona Maree, Henderson, Amanda Jane, Fox, Robyn, Thomson, Bernadette F. and McCarthy, Alexandra L. (2021). Developing a postgraduate professional education framework for emergency nursing: a co-design approach. BMC Nursing, 20 (1) 43, 43. doi: 10.1186/s12912-021-00560-z

Cancer cachexia: an overview of diagnostic criteria and therapeutic approaches for the accredited practicing dietitian

Meij, B. S., Teleni, L., McCarthy, A. L. and Isenring, E. A. (2021). Cancer cachexia: an overview of diagnostic criteria and therapeutic approaches for the accredited practicing dietitian. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 34 (1) jhn.12811, 243-254. doi: 10.1111/jhn.12811

Needleless connector decontamination for prevention of central venous access device infection: a pilot randomized controlled trial

Rickard, Claire M, Flynn, Julie, Larsen, Emily, Mihala, Gabor, Playford, E Geoffrey, Shaw, Joanie, Keogh, Samantha, Ullman, Amanda, Zhang, Li, Gavin, Nicole, Kleidon, Tricia, Chopra, Vineet, McCarthy, Alexandra L., Rocha, Patricia Kuerten and Marsh, Nicole (2021). Needleless connector decontamination for prevention of central venous access device infection: a pilot randomized controlled trial. American Journal of Infection Control, 49 (2), 269-273. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2020.07.026

Physical activity and menopausal symptoms in women who have received menopause-inducing cancer treatments: results from the Women's Wellness After Cancer Program

Bailey, Tom G., Mielke, Gregore I., Skinner, Tina S., Anderson, Debra, Porter-Steele, Janine, Balaam, Sarah, Young, Leonie and McCarthy, Alexandra L. (2021). Physical activity and menopausal symptoms in women who have received menopause-inducing cancer treatments: results from the Women's Wellness After Cancer Program. Menopause, 28 (2), 142-149. doi: 10.1097/gme.0000000000001677

Catheter-related thrombosis incidence and risk factors in adult cancer patients with central venous access devices

Ellis, Marc L., Okano, Satomi, McCann, Andrew, McDowall, Angela, Van Kuilenburg, Rosita, McCarthy, Alexandra L., Joubert, Warren, Harper, John, Jones, Mark and Mollee, Peter (2020). Catheter-related thrombosis incidence and risk factors in adult cancer patients with central venous access devices. Internal Medicine Journal, 50 (12), 1475-1482. doi: 10.1111/imj.14780

The effect of nonpharmacological interventions on managing symptom clusters among cancer patients: a systematic review

So, Winnie K. W., Law, Bernard M. H., Chan, Dorothy N. S., Xing, Weijie, Chan, Carmen W. H. and McCarthy, Alexandra L. (2020). The effect of nonpharmacological interventions on managing symptom clusters among cancer patients: a systematic review. Cancer Nursing, 43 (6), E304-E327. doi: 10.1097/NCC.0000000000000730

Nutrition risk and mortality in older oncology patients: an exploratory study

Botero, Liliana, Agarwal, Ekta, Berry, Robyn, Gillespie, Kerri, Isenring, Elisabeth and McCarthy, Alexandra L. (2020). Nutrition risk and mortality in older oncology patients: an exploratory study. Nutrition and Dietetics, 77 (4), 449-455. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12547

Tamoxifen-related endocrine symptoms in Chinese patients with breast cancer: Study protocol clinical trial (SPIRIT Compliant)

Chan, Carmen Wing Han, Miaskowski, Christine, McCarthy, Alexandra, Waye, Mary Miu Yee, Yeo, Winnie, So, Winnie Kwok Wai, Choi, Kai Chow, Tsui, Stephen Kwok Wing and Chan, Judy Yuet Wa (2020). Tamoxifen-related endocrine symptoms in Chinese patients with breast cancer: Study protocol clinical trial (SPIRIT Compliant). Medicine, 99 (8) e19083, e19083. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000019083

Physical activity and cognitive changes in younger women after breast cancer treatment

Arneil, Melissa, Anderson, Debra, Alexander, Kimberly and Mccarthy, Alexandra (2020). Physical activity and cognitive changes in younger women after breast cancer treatment. BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care, 10 (1), 122-125. doi: 10.1136/bmjspcare-2019-001876

Benchmarking nurse outcomes in Australian Magnet® hospitals: cross-sectional survey

Stone, L., Arneil, M., Coventry, L., Casey, V., Moss, S., Cavadino, A., Laing, B. and McCarthy, A. L. (2019). Benchmarking nurse outcomes in Australian Magnet® hospitals: cross-sectional survey. BMC Nursing, 18 (1) 62, 62. doi: 10.1186/s12912-019-0383-6

Efficacy of ginger (Zingiber officinale) in ameliorating chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting and chemotherapy-related outcomes: a systematic review update and meta-analysis

Crichton, Megan, Marshall, Skye, Marx, Wolfgang, McCarthy, Alexandra L. and Isenring, Elizabeth (2019). Efficacy of ginger (Zingiber officinale) in ameliorating chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting and chemotherapy-related outcomes: a systematic review update and meta-analysis. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 119 (12), 2055-2068. doi: 10.1016/j.jand.2019.06.009

Medication use in older, terminally ill cancer patients: Are all medications appropriate? A longitudinal audit

Poudel, Arjun, Berry, Robyn, McCarthy, Alexandra, Walpole, Euan, Yates, Patsy and Nissen, Lisa (2019). Medication use in older, terminally ill cancer patients: Are all medications appropriate? A longitudinal audit. Palliative Medicine, 33 (9), 1232-1235. doi: 10.1177/0269216319860701

Cardiotoxicity after cancer treatment: a process map of the patient treatment journey

Clark, Robyn A., Marin, Tania S., McCarthy, Alexandra L., Bradley, Julie, Grover, Suchi, Peters, Robyn, Karapetis, Christos S., Atherton, John J. and Koczwara, Bogda (2019). Cardiotoxicity after cancer treatment: a process map of the patient treatment journey. Cardio-Oncology, 5 (1) 14, 14. doi: 10.1186/s40959-019-0046-5

Common reasons why an academic paper is rejected: views from the editors

Molassiotis, Alex, McCarthy, Alexandra, Charalambous, Andreas, Gibson, Faith, Lopez, Violeta and Beaver, Kinta (2019). Common reasons why an academic paper is rejected: views from the editors. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 40, v-vi. doi: 10.1016/j.ejon.2019.05.002

Exploring the use of complementary and alternative medicine in cancer patients

Jones, Ellen, Nissen, Lisa, McCarthy, Alexandra, Steadman, Kathryn and Windsor, Carol (2019). Exploring the use of complementary and alternative medicine in cancer patients. Integrative Cancer Therapies, 18, 153473541984698. doi: 10.1177/1534735419846986

The ENHANCES study: a randomised controlled trial of a nurse-led survivorship intervention for patients treated for head and neck cancer

Turner, Jane, Yates, Patsy, Kenny, Lizbeth, Gordon, Louisa G., Burmeister, Bryan, Hughes, Brett G. M., McCarthy, Alexandra L., Perry, Chris, Chan, Raymond J., Paviour, Alana, Skerman, Helen, Batstone, Martin and Mackenzie, Lisa (2019). The ENHANCES study: a randomised controlled trial of a nurse-led survivorship intervention for patients treated for head and neck cancer. Supportive Care in Cancer, 27 (12), 4627-4637. doi: 10.1007/s00520-019-04748-7

Nurse-led interventions for cancer patients in emergency departments: systematic review

Thamm, Carla, Teleni, Laisa, Chan, Raymond Javan, Stone, Leanne and Mccarthy, Alexandra L. (2019). Nurse-led interventions for cancer patients in emergency departments: systematic review. Collegian, 26 (2), 311-319. doi: 10.1016/j.colegn.2018.08.005

Translation and validation of a Vietnamese version of the modified Clinical Learning Environment Inventory (V-CLEI)

Truong, Hue T., Ramsbotham, Joanne and McCarthy, Alexandra (2019). Translation and validation of a Vietnamese version of the modified Clinical Learning Environment Inventory (V-CLEI). Nurse Education in Practice, 34, 117-122. doi: 10.1016/j.nepr.2018.11.019

Validation of a frailty index in older cancer patients with solid tumours

McCarthy, A. L., Peel, N. M., Gillespie, K. M., Berry, R., Walpole, E., Yates, P. and Hubbard, R. E. (2018). Validation of a frailty index in older cancer patients with solid tumours. BMC Cancer, 18 (1) 892, 892. doi: 10.1186/s12885-018-4807-6

Exercise as part of routine cancer care

Cormie, Prue, Adams, Diana, Atkinson, Morgan, Bucci, Lucy, Cust, Anne E, Eakin, Elizabeth, McCarthy, Alexandra L, Murnane, Andrew, Quinn, Sharni and Hayes, Sandra C (2018). Exercise as part of routine cancer care. The Lancet Oncology, 19 (9), e432-E432. doi: 10.1016/S1470-2045(18)30598-9

Life stress and symptoms of anxiety and depression in women after cancer: the mediating effect of stress appraisal and coping

Seib, Charrlotte, Porter-Steele, Janine, Ng, Shu-Kay, Turner, Jane, McGuire, Amanda, McDonald, Nicole, Balaam, Sarah, Yates, Patsy, McCarthy, Alexandra and Anderson, Debra (2018). Life stress and symptoms of anxiety and depression in women after cancer: the mediating effect of stress appraisal and coping. Psycho-Oncology, 27 (7), 1787-1794. doi: 10.1002/pon.4728

Heart failure following blood cancer therapy in pediatric and adult populations

Franzon, Julie, Berry, Narelle M., Ullah, Shahid, Versace, Vincent L., McCarthy, Alexandra L., Atherton, John, Roder, David, Koczwara, Bogda, Coghlan, Douglas and Clark, Robyn A. (2018). Heart failure following blood cancer therapy in pediatric and adult populations. Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, 14 (3), 224-230. doi: 10.1111/ajco.12782

Clinical Oncology Society of Australia position statement on exercise in cancer care

Cormie, Prue, Atkinson, Morgan, Bucci, Lucy, Cust, Anne, Eakin, Elizabeth, Hayes, Sandra, McCarthy, Sandie, Murnane, Andrew, Patchell, Sharni and Adams, Diana (2018). Clinical Oncology Society of Australia position statement on exercise in cancer care. Medical Journal of Australia, 209 (4), 1-187. doi: 10.5694/mja18.00199

Efficacy of exercise interventions in patients with advanced cancer: a systematic review

Heywood, Reginald, McCarthy, Alexandra L and Skinner, Tina L (2018). Efficacy of exercise interventions in patients with advanced cancer: a systematic review. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 99 (12), 2595-2620. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2018.04.008

Cancer treatment decision-making with/ for older adults with dementia: the intersections of autonomy, capital, and power

Cook, Peta S. and McCarthy, Alexandra L. (2018). Cancer treatment decision-making with/ for older adults with dementia: the intersections of autonomy, capital, and power. Health Sociology Review, 27 (2), 184-198. doi: 10.1080/14461242.2018.1466187

Supplemental prophylactic intervention for chemotherapy-induced nausea and emesis (SPICE) trial: protocol for a multicentre double-blind placebo-controlled randomised trial

Marx, Wolfgang, Mccarthy, Alexandra, Marshall, Skye, Crichton, Megan, Molassiotis, Alex, Ried, Karin, Bird, Robert, Lohning, Anna and Isenring, Elizabeth (2018). Supplemental prophylactic intervention for chemotherapy-induced nausea and emesis (SPICE) trial: protocol for a multicentre double-blind placebo-controlled randomised trial. Nutrition and Dietetics, 77 (1), 144-150. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12446

Exposure to stress across the life course and its association with anxiety and depressive symptoms: Results from the Australian Women's Wellness After Cancer Program (WWACP)

Seib, Charrlotte, McCarthy, Alexandra, McGuire, Amanda, Porter-Steele, Janine, Balaam, Sarah, Ware, Robert S. and Anderson, Debra (2017). Exposure to stress across the life course and its association with anxiety and depressive symptoms: Results from the Australian Women's Wellness After Cancer Program (WWACP). Maturitas, 105, 107-112. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2017.05.011

Patterns of care for ductal carcinoma in situ of the breast: Queensland's experience over a decade

Barbour, Samantha, Moore, Julie, Dunn, Nathan, Effeney, Rachel, Harden, Hazel, McCarthy, Alexandra, Walpole, Euan and Lehman, Margot (2017). Patterns of care for ductal carcinoma in situ of the breast: Queensland's experience over a decade. Breast, 35, 169-176. doi: 10.1016/j.breast.2017.07.003

Topical opioids and antimicrobials for the management of pain, infection, and infection-related odors in malignant wounds: a systematic review

Finlayson, Kathleen, Teleni, Laisa and McCarthy, Alexandra L. (2017). Topical opioids and antimicrobials for the management of pain, infection, and infection-related odors in malignant wounds: a systematic review. Oncology Nursing Forum, 44 (5), 626-632. doi: 10.1188/17.ONF.626-632

The effect of a standardized ginger extract on chemotherapy-induced nausea-related quality of life in patients undergoing moderately or highly emetogenic chemotherapy: a double blind, randomized, placebo controlled trial

Marx, Wolfgang, McCarthy, Alexandra L., Ried, Karin, McKavanagh, Dan, Vitetta, Luis, Sali, Avni, Lohning, Anna and Isenring, Elisabeth (2017). The effect of a standardized ginger extract on chemotherapy-induced nausea-related quality of life in patients undergoing moderately or highly emetogenic chemotherapy: a double blind, randomized, placebo controlled trial. Nutrients, 9 (8) 867, 1-13. doi: 10.3390/nu9080867

Safety and feasibility of exercise interventions in patients with advanced cancer: a systematic review

Heywood, Reginald , McCarthy, Alexandra L. and Skinner, Tina L. (2017). Safety and feasibility of exercise interventions in patients with advanced cancer: a systematic review. Supportive Care in Cancer, 25 (10), 3031-3050. doi: 10.1007/s00520-017-3827-0

Menopausal symptom clusters and their correlates in women with and without a history of breast cancer: a pooled data analysis from the womenʼs wellness research program

Seib, Charrlotte, Porter-Steele, Janine, McGuire, Amanda, McCarthy, Alexandra, Balaam, Sarah and Anderson, Debra J. (2017). Menopausal symptom clusters and their correlates in women with and without a history of breast cancer: a pooled data analysis from the womenʼs wellness research program. Menopause, 24 (6), 624-634. doi: 10.1097/gme.0000000000000810

Peripherally InSerted CEntral catheter dressing and securement in patients with cancer: the PISCES trial. Protocol for a 2x2 factorial, superiority randomised controlled trial

Rickard, Claire M., Marsh, Nicole M., Webster, Joan, Gavin, Nicole C., Chan, Raymond J., McCarthy, Alexandra L., Mollee, Peter, Ullman, Amanda J., Kleidon, Tricia, Chopra, Vineet, Zhang, Li, McGrail, Matthew R., Larsen, Emily, Abu Choudhury, Md, Keogh, Samantha, Alexandrou, Evan, McMillan, David J., Mervin, Merehau Cindy, Paterson, David L., Cooke, Marie, Ray-Barruel, Gillian, Castillo, Maria Isabel, Hallahan, Andrew, Corley, Amanda and Playford, E. Geoffrey (2017). Peripherally InSerted CEntral catheter dressing and securement in patients with cancer: the PISCES trial. Protocol for a 2x2 factorial, superiority randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open, 7 (6) e015291, e015291. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-015291

Erratum to: The Women's wellness after cancer program: a multisite, single-blinded, randomised controlled trial protocol

Anderson, Debra, Seib, Charrlotte, Tjondronegoro, Dian, Turner, Jane, Monterosso, Leanne, McGuire, Amanda, Porter-Steele, Janine, Song, Wei, Yates, Patsy, King, Neil, Young, Leonie, White, Kate, Lee, Kathryn, Hall, Sonj, Krishnasamy, Mei, Wells, Kathy, Balaam, Sarah and McCarthy, Alexandra L (2017). Erratum to: The Women's wellness after cancer program: a multisite, single-blinded, randomised controlled trial protocol. BMC cancer, 17 (1) 196, 196. doi: 10.1186/s12885-017-3189-5

The Women's wellness after cancer program: a multisite, single-blinded, randomised controlled trial protocol

Anderson, Debra, Seib, Charrlotte, Tjondronegoro, Dian, Turner, Jane, Monterosso, Leanne, McGuire, Amanda, Porter-Steele, Janine, Song, Wei, Yates, Patsy, King, Neil, Young, Leonie, White, Kate, Lee, Kathryn, Hall, Sonj, Krishnasamy, Mei, Wells, Kathy, Balaam, Sarah and McCarthy, Alexandra L. (2017). The Women's wellness after cancer program: a multisite, single-blinded, randomised controlled trial protocol. BMC Cancer, 17 (1) 98, 98. doi: 10.1186/s12885-017-3088-9

Ginger—Mechanism of action in chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: a review

Marx, Wolfgang, Ried, Karin, McCarthy, Alexandra L., Vitetta, Luis, Sali, Avni, McKavanagh, Daniel and Isenring, Liz (2017). Ginger—Mechanism of action in chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: a review. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 57 (1), 141-146. doi: 10.1080/10408398.2013.865590

The development and preliminary testing of an instrument for assessing fatigue self-management outcomes in patients with advanced cancer

Chan, Raymond Javan, Yates, Patsy and McCarthy, Alexandra L. (2017). The development and preliminary testing of an instrument for assessing fatigue self-management outcomes in patients with advanced cancer. Cancer Nursing, 40 (1), 48-57. doi: 10.1097/NCC.0000000000000347

Characteristics of patients with haematological and breast cancer (1996-2009) who died of heart failure-related causes after cancer therapy

Versace, Vincent L., Berry, Narelle M., Chowdhury, Munir H., Ullah, Shahid, McCarthy, Alexandra L., Atherton, John J., Koczwara, Bogda, Roder, David and Clark, Robyn A. (2016). Characteristics of patients with haematological and breast cancer (1996-2009) who died of heart failure-related causes after cancer therapy. ESC Heart Failure, 3 (4), 253-260. doi: 10.1002/ehf2.12099

Fatigue self-management behaviors in patients with advanced cancer: a prospective longitudinal survey

Chan, Raymond Javan, Yates, Patsy and McCarthy, Alexandra L. (2016). Fatigue self-management behaviors in patients with advanced cancer: a prospective longitudinal survey. Oncology Nursing Forum, 43 (6), 762-771. doi: 10.1188/16.ONF.762-771

Heart failure following cancer treatment: characteristics, survival and mortality of a linked health data analysis

Clark, R. A., Berry, N. M., Chowdhury, M. H., McCarthy, A. L., Ullah, S., Versace, V. L., Atherton, J. J., Koczwara, B. and Roder, D. (2016). Heart failure following cancer treatment: characteristics, survival and mortality of a linked health data analysis. Internal Medicine Journal, 46 (11), 1297-1306. doi: 10.1111/imj.13201

Geriatric assessment in daily oncology practice for nurses and allied health care professionals: opinion paper of the Nursing and Allied Health Interest Group of the International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG)

Burhenn, Peggy S., McCarthy, Alexandra L., Begue, Aaron, Nightingale, Ginah, Cheng, Karis and Kenis, Cindy (2016). Geriatric assessment in daily oncology practice for nurses and allied health care professionals: opinion paper of the Nursing and Allied Health Interest Group of the International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG). Journal of Geriatric Oncology, 7 (5), 315-324. doi: 10.1016/j.jgo.2016.02.006

Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: a narrative review to inform dietetics practice

Marx, Wolfgang, Kiss, Nicole, McCarthy, Alexandra L., McKavanagh, Dan and Isenring, Liz (2016). Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: a narrative review to inform dietetics practice. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 116 (5), 819-827. doi: 10.1016/j.jand.2015.10.020

Patient-generated subjective global assessment short form (PG-SGA SF) is a valid screening tool in chemotherapy outpatients

Abbott, Jessica, Teleni, L., McKavanagh, D., Watson, J., McCarthy, A. L. and Isenring, E. (2016). Patient-generated subjective global assessment short form (PG-SGA SF) is a valid screening tool in chemotherapy outpatients. Supportive Care in Cancer, 24 (9), 3883-3887. doi: 10.1007/s00520-016-3196-0

Exercise improves quality of life in androgen deprivation therapy-treated prostate cancer: systematic review of randomised controlled trials

Teleni, Laisa, Chan, Raymond J., Chan, Alexandre, Isenring, Elisabeth A., Vela, Ian, Inder, Warrick J. and McCarthy, Alexandra L. (2016). Exercise improves quality of life in androgen deprivation therapy-treated prostate cancer: systematic review of randomised controlled trials. Endocrine-Related Cancer, 23 (2), 101-112. doi: 10.1530/ERC-15-0456

Models of care in geriatric oncology nursing

Burhenn, Peggy S., Perrin, Sylvie and McCarthy, Alexandra L. (2016). Models of care in geriatric oncology nursing. Seminars in Oncology Nursing, 32 (1), 24-32. doi: 10.1016/j.soncn.2015.11.004

The effect of ginger (Zingiber officinale) on platelet aggregation: A systematic literature review

Marx, Wolfgang, McKavanagh, Daniel, McCarthy, Alexandra L., Bird, Robert, Ried, Karin, Chan, Alexandre and Isenring, Liz (2015). The effect of ginger (Zingiber officinale) on platelet aggregation: A systematic literature review. PLoS ONE, 10 (10) e0141119. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0141119

Facilitating lifestyle changes to manage menopausal symptoms in women with breast cancer: A randomized controlled pilot trial of The Pink Women's Wellness Program

Anderson, Debra J., Seib, Charrlotte, Mccarthy, Alexandra L., Yates, Patsy, Porter-Steele, Janine, Mcguire, Amanda and Young, Leonie (2015). Facilitating lifestyle changes to manage menopausal symptoms in women with breast cancer: A randomized controlled pilot trial of The Pink Women's Wellness Program. Menopause, 22 (9), 937-945. doi: 10.1097/GME.0000000000000421

Systematic review of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions to manage cognitive alterations after chemotherapy for breast cancer

Chan, Raymond J., McCarthy, Alexandra L., Devenish, Jackie, Sullivan, Karen A. and Chan, Alexandre (2015). Systematic review of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions to manage cognitive alterations after chemotherapy for breast cancer. European Journal of Cancer, 51 (4), 437-450. doi: 10.1016/j.ejca.2014.12.017

Differences in composition of symptom clusters between older and younger oncology patients

Yates, Patsy, Miaskowski, Christine, Cataldo, Janine K., Paul, Steven M., Cooper, Bruce A., Alexander, Kimberly, Aouizerat, Bradley, Dunn, Laura, Ritchie, Christine, McCarthy, Alexandra and Skerman, Helen (2015). Differences in composition of symptom clusters between older and younger oncology patients. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 49 (6), 1025-1034. doi: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2014.11.296

The short-term impact of curative colorectal cancer treatment on physical activity, functional status and quality of life: a systematic review protocol

Cabilan, Cara J., Hines, Sonia and McCarthy, Alexandra (2015). The short-term impact of curative colorectal cancer treatment on physical activity, functional status and quality of life: a systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews & Implementation Reports, 13 (5), 74-86. doi: 10.11124/jbisrir-2015-2056

Understanding Cultural Competence in a Multicultural Nursing Workforce: Registered Nurses’ Experience in Saudi Arabia

Almutairi, Adel F., McCarthy, Alexandra and Gardner, Glenn E. (2015). Understanding Cultural Competence in a Multicultural Nursing Workforce: Registered Nurses’ Experience in Saudi Arabia. Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 26 (1), 16-23. doi: 10.1177/1043659614523992

Practical guidance for the use of a pattern-matching technique in case-study research: a case presentation

Almutairi, Adel F., Gardner, Glenn E. and McCarthy, Alexandra (2014). Practical guidance for the use of a pattern-matching technique in case-study research: a case presentation. Nursing and Health Sciences, 16 (2), 239-244. doi: 10.1111/nhs.12096

Cryotherapy for docetaxel-induced hand and nail toxicity: randomised control trial

McCarthy, Alexandra L., Shaban, Ramon Z., Gillespie, Kerri and Vick, Joanne (2014). Cryotherapy for docetaxel-induced hand and nail toxicity: randomised control trial. Supportive Care in Cancer, 22 (5), 1375-1383. doi: 10.1007/s00520-013-2095-x

The ENHANCES study-enhancing head and neck cancer patients' experiences of survivorship: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Turner, Jane, Yates, Patsy, Kenny, Lizbeth, Gordon, Louisa G., Burmeister, Bryan, Thomson, Damien, Hughes, Brett, McCarthy, Alexandra L., Perry, Chris, Chan, Raymond J., Fraser, Alana, Skerman, Helen, Batstone, Martin and Carswell, Kathryn (2014). The ENHANCES study-enhancing head and neck cancer patients' experiences of survivorship: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials, 15 (1) 191. doi: 10.1186/1745-6215-15-191

Can ginger ameliorate chemotherapy-induced nausea? Protocol of a randomized double blind, placebo-controlled trial

Marx, Wolfgang, McCarthy, Alexandra L., Ried, Karin., Vitetta, Luis, McKavanagh, Daniel., Thomson, Damien., Sali, Avni. and Isenring, Liz (2014). Can ginger ameliorate chemotherapy-induced nausea? Protocol of a randomized double blind, placebo-controlled trial. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 14 (1) 134, 134. doi: 10.1186/1472-6882-14-134

A novel, automated nutrition screening system as a predictor of nutritional risk in an oncology day treatment unit (ODTU)

Abbott, J., Teleni, L., McKavanagh, D., Watson, J., McCarthy, A. and Isenring, E. (2014). A novel, automated nutrition screening system as a predictor of nutritional risk in an oncology day treatment unit (ODTU). Supportive Care in Cancer, 22 (8), 2107-2112. doi: 10.1007/s00520-014-2210-7

Engineering the fitness of older patients for chemotherapy: an exploration of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment in practice

McCarthy, Alexandra L., Cook, Peta S. and Yates, Patsy (2014). Engineering the fitness of older patients for chemotherapy: an exploration of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment in practice. Health (United Kingdom), 18 (2), 196-212. doi: 10.1177/1363459313488007

Self-management of chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting: a cross-sectional survey of Chinese cancer patients

Lou, Yan, Yates, Patsy, McCarthy, Alexandra and Wang, He M. (2014). Self-management of chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting: a cross-sectional survey of Chinese cancer patients. Cancer Nursing, 37 (2), 126-138. doi: 10.1097/NCC.0b013e318291b6f5

Cross-sectional survey of the health behaviour of southeast Queensland women with cancer-treatment induced menopause: implications for cancer and primary care nurses

McCarthy, A. L., Yates, P. and Shaban, R. Z. (2013). Cross-sectional survey of the health behaviour of southeast Queensland women with cancer-treatment induced menopause: implications for cancer and primary care nurses. Collegian, 20 (4), 223-231. doi: 10.1016/j.colegn.2012.09.004

Princess Alexandra Hospital model of comprehensive geriatric asesment of cancer patients: methodological and practical aspects

McCarthy, Alexandra, Berry, Robyn, Stone, Leanne, Walpole, Euan, Thomson, Damien, Bedford, Margaret and Cook, Peta (2013). Princess Alexandra Hospital model of comprehensive geriatric asesment of cancer patients: methodological and practical aspects. Cancer Forum, 37 (3), 206-209.

Nurse-led trials of medical devices: general principles and good practice

Shaban, Ramon Z. and McCarthy, Alexandra L. (2013). Nurse-led trials of medical devices: general principles and good practice. Nurse Researcher, 20 (5), 21-27. doi: 10.7748/nr2013.05.20.5.21.e324

Perceptions of clinical safety climate of the multicultural nursing workforce in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional survey

Almutairi, Adel F., Gardner, Glenn and McCarthy, Alexandra (2013). Perceptions of clinical safety climate of the multicultural nursing workforce in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional survey. Collegian, 20 (3), 187-194. doi: 10.1016/j.colegn.2012.08.002

Fatigue self-management: a survey of Chinese cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy

Lou, Yan, Yates, Patsy, McCarthy, Alexandra and Wang, Hemei (2013). Fatigue self-management: a survey of Chinese cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 22 (7-8), 1053-1065. doi: 10.1111/jocn.12174

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: a systematic literature review

Marx, Wolfgang M., Teleni, Laisa, McCarthy, Alexandra L., Vitetta, Luis, McKavanagh, Dan, Thomson, Damien and Isenring, Elisabeth (2013). Ginger (Zingiber officinale) and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: a systematic literature review. Nutrition Reviews, 71 (4), 245-254. doi: 10.1111/nure.12016

Factors influencing health behaviors of younger women after menopause-inducing cancer treatment

McCarthy, Alexandra L., Tramm, Ralph, Shaban, Ramon Z. and Yates, Patricia (2013). Factors influencing health behaviors of younger women after menopause-inducing cancer treatment. Public Health Nursing, 30 (2), 106-116. doi: 10.1111/j.1525-1446.2012.01045.x

Using the Precede-Proceed model of Health Program Planning in breast cancer nursing research

Tramm, Ralph, McCarthy, Alexandra and Yates, Patsy (2012). Using the Precede-Proceed model of Health Program Planning in breast cancer nursing research. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 68 (8), 1870-1880. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2011.05888.x

Malnutrition and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: implications for practice

Davidson, Wendy, Teleni, Laisa, Muller, Jacqueline, Ferguson, Maree, McCarthy, Alexandra, Vick, Jo and Isenring, Elisabeth (2012). Malnutrition and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: implications for practice. Oncology Nursing Forum, 39 (4), E340-E345. doi: 10.1188/12.ONF.E340-E345

Younger and older women's concerns about menopause after breast cancer

Anderson, D. J., Yates, P., McCarthy, A., Lang, C. P., Hargraves, M., McCarthy, N. and Porter-Steele, J. (2011). Younger and older women's concerns about menopause after breast cancer. European Journal of Cancer Care, 20 (6), 785-794. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2354.2011.01282.x

Dietary modification for women after breast cancer treatment: a narrative review

Tramm, R., McCarthy, A. L. and Yates, P. (2011). Dietary modification for women after breast cancer treatment: a narrative review. European Journal of Cancer Care, 20 (3), 294-304. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2354.2011.01238.x

Fa'afaletui: a framework for the promotion of renal health in an Australian Samoan community

McCarthy, Alexandra, Shaban, Ramon and Stone, Cassandra (2011). Fa'afaletui: a framework for the promotion of renal health in an Australian Samoan community. Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 22 (1), 55-62. doi: 10.1177/1043659610387154

Compliance, Normality, and the Patient on Peritoneal Dialysis

McCarthy, Alexandra, Shaban, Ramon, Boys, Jennifer and Winch, Sarah (2010). Compliance, Normality, and the Patient on Peritoneal Dialysis. Nephrology Nursing Journal, 37 (3), 243-250.

A qualitative study of the experience of oral cancer among Taiwanese men

Hu, Tsun-Wen, Cooke, Marie and McCarthy, Alexandra (2009). A qualitative study of the experience of oral cancer among Taiwanese men. International Journal of Nursing Practice, 15 (4), 326-333. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-172X.2009.01759.x

Compliance in peritoneal dialysis: A qualitative study of renal nurses

McCarthy, Alexandra, Cook, Peta S., Fairweather, Carrie, Shaban, Ramon and Martin-McDonald, Kristine (2009). Compliance in peritoneal dialysis: A qualitative study of renal nurses. International Journal of Nursing Practice, 15 (3), 219-226. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-172X.2009.01747.x

'Marking' the white terrain in indigenous health research: Literature review

Martin-McDonald, Kristine and McCarthy, Alexandra (2008). 'Marking' the white terrain in indigenous health research: Literature review. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 61 (2), 126-133. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2007.04438.x

A delicate balance: Negotiating renal transplantation, immunosuppression and adherence to medical regimen

Cook, Peta S. and McCarthy, Alexandra (2007). A delicate balance: Negotiating renal transplantation, immunosuppression and adherence to medical regimen. Health, 11 (4), 497-512. doi: 10.1177/1363459307080875

'A politics of what': The enactment of peritoneal dialysis in indigenous Australians

McCarthy, Alexandra and Martin-McDonald, Kristine (2007). 'A politics of what': The enactment of peritoneal dialysis in indigenous Australians. Sociology of Health and Illness, 29 (1), 82-99. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-9566.2007.00520.x

Pain management skills of regional nurses caring for older people with dementia: A needs analysis

Neville, Christine, McCarthy, Alexandra and Laurent, Kathryn (2006). Pain management skills of regional nurses caring for older people with dementia: A needs analysis. Collegian: Journal of the Royal College of Nursing Australia, 13 (2), 31-36. doi: 10.1016/S1322-7696(08)60522-3

Impact of an intensive nursing education course on nurses' knowledge, confidence, attitudes, and perceived skills in the care of patients with cancer

Steginga, S. K., Dunn, J., Dewar, A. M., McCarthy, A., Yates, P. and Beadle, G. (2005). Impact of an intensive nursing education course on nurses' knowledge, confidence, attitudes, and perceived skills in the care of patients with cancer. Oncology Nursing Forum, 32 (2), 375-381. doi: 10.1188/05.ONF.375-381

Family caregivers' experiences and involvement with cancer pain management

Yates, Patsy, Aranda, Sanchia, Edwards, Helen, Nash, Robyn, Skerman, Helen and McCarthy, Alexandra (2004). Family caregivers' experiences and involvement with cancer pain management. Journal of Palliative Care, 20 (4), 287-296. doi: 10.1177/082585970402000404

Barriers to effective cancer pain management: A survey of Australian family caregivers

Aranda, S., Yates, P., Edwards, H., Nash, R., Skerman, H. and Mccarthy, A. (2004). Barriers to effective cancer pain management: A survey of Australian family caregivers. European Journal of Cancer Care, 13 (4), 336-343. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2354.2004.00483.x

Characteristics of Chemotherapy Practice in Rural and Remote Area Health Facilities in Queensland

McCarthy, Alexandra, Hegney, Desley, Brown, Leisa, Gilbar, Peter, Brodribb, Robert T. and Swales, June (2003). Characteristics of Chemotherapy Practice in Rural and Remote Area Health Facilities in Queensland. Australian Journal of Rural Health, 11 (3), 138-144. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-1584.2003.00475.x

Experiences of regional and rural people with cancer being treated with radiotherapy in a metropolitan centre

Martin-McDonald, Kristine, Rogers-Clark, Cath, Hegney, Desley, McCarthy, Alexandra and Pearce, Susanne (2003). Experiences of regional and rural people with cancer being treated with radiotherapy in a metropolitan centre. International Journal of Nursing Practice, 9 (3), 176-182. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-172X.2003.00421.x

The interface of acute and aged care: The role of the nurse in a provincial area

Hegney, Desley, McCarthy, Alexandra, de la Rue, Mary Beth, Gorman, Don, Martin-McDonald, Kris, Fahey, Paul and Pretty, Grace H. (2003). The interface of acute and aged care: The role of the nurse in a provincial area. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 22 (2), 86-91. doi: 10.1111/j.1741-6612.2003.tb00472.x

Delivering cancer-nursing education to regional, rural and remote area nurses in Queensland

Dewar, A. M., Steginga, S. K., Dunn, J., McCarthy, A., Yates, P., Beadle, G. and Lancaster, L. (2003). Delivering cancer-nursing education to regional, rural and remote area nurses in Queensland. Cancer Forum, 27 (2), 111-114.

Discharge planning from the acute sector for people over the age of 65

Hegney, Desley, McCarthy, Alexandra, de la Rue, Mary Beth, Fahey, Paul, Gorman, Don, Martin- McDonald, Kris, Pretty, Grace and Sundin-Huard, Deborah (2002). Discharge planning from the acute sector for people over the age of 65. Collegian, 9 (3), 15-21. doi: 10.1016/S1322-7696(08)60420-5

Why nurses are attracted to rural and remote practice

Hegney, Desley, McCarthy, Alexandra, Rogers-Clark, Cath and Gorman, Don (2002). Why nurses are attracted to rural and remote practice. Australian Journal of Rural Health, 10 (3), 178-186. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-1584.2002.00447.x

Why nurses are resigning from rural and remote Queensland health facilities

Hegney , Desley, McCarthy, Alexandra, Rogers-Clark, Cath and Gorman, Don (2002). Why nurses are resigning from rural and remote Queensland health facilities. Collegian, 9 (2), 33-39. doi: 10.1016/S1322-7696(08)60414-X

Retaining rural and remote area nurses - The Queensland, Australia experience

Hegney, Desley, McCarthy, Alexandra, Rogers-Clark, Cath and Gorman, Don (2002). Retaining rural and remote area nurses - The Queensland, Australia experience. Journal of Nursing Administration, 32 (3), 128-135. doi: 10.1097/00005110-200203000-00005

Chemotherapy nursing practice in rural and remote areas of Queensland

Brodribb, T. R., Brown, L., Gilbar, P., Hegney, D. G., McCarthy, A. and Swales , J. (2002). Chemotherapy nursing practice in rural and remote areas of Queensland. Australian Journal of Cancer Nursing, 3 (1), 4-12.

Chemotherapy nursing practise in rural and remote areas of Queensland

Brodribb, T. R., Brown, L., Gilbar, P., Hegney, D., McCarthy, A. and Swales, J. (2002). Chemotherapy nursing practise in rural and remote areas of Queensland. Australian Journal of Cancer Nursing, 3 (1), 4-12.

A review of the educational needs of nurses administering cancer chemotheraphy in rural and remote areas of queensland

McCarthy, A. and Hegney, D. (2001). A review of the educational needs of nurses administering cancer chemotheraphy in rural and remote areas of queensland. Cancer Forum, 25 (1), 17-19.

Job satisfaction and nurses in rural Australia

Hegney, D and McCarthy, A (2000). Job satisfaction and nurses in rural Australia. Journal of Nursing Administration, 30 (7-8), 347-350. doi: 10.1097/00005110-200007000-00007

The perceptions of rural nurses towards role change within the context of organisational change

McCarthy, A., Hegney, D. and Pearson, A. (2000). The perceptions of rural nurses towards role change within the context of organisational change. The Australian journal of advanced nursing : a quarterly publication of the Royal Australian Nursing Federation, 17 (4), 21-28.

Effects of size of health service on scope of rural nursing practice

Hegney, D., McCarthy, A. and Pearson, A. (1999). Effects of size of health service on scope of rural nursing practice. Collegian (Royal College of Nursing, Australia), 6 (4) doi: 10.1016/S1322-7696(08)60605-8

Evidence-based practice and rural nursing: a literature review

McCarthy, A. and Hegney, D. (1998). Evidence-based practice and rural nursing: a literature review. The Australian journal of rural health, 6 (2), 96-99. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1584.1998.tb00291.x

76. “Gadgets and gizmos aplenty!” Dressing and securing peripherally inserted central catheters to prevent infection and failure

Rickard, Claire, Larsen, Emily, Marsh, Nicole, McGrail, Matthew, Ullman, Amanda, Kleidon, Tricia, Chan, Ray, Byrnes, Joshua, Mollee, Peter, Paterson, David, Chopra, Vineet, Stone, Leanne, Tapsall, Doreen, Keogh, Samantha, Gavin, Nicole, McCarthy, Sandie, Alexandrou, Evan, Choudhury, M.A., Corley, Amanda, Schults, Jessica, Ray-Barruel, Gillian and Geoffrey Playford, E. (2022). 76. “Gadgets and gizmos aplenty!” Dressing and securing peripherally inserted central catheters to prevent infection and failure. 2022 ACIPC International Conference, Sydney, NSW Australia, 13 - 16 November 2022. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier BV. doi: 10.1016/j.idh.2022.09.034

Comparing neutral and negative pressure needleless connectors - A pilot randomised controlled trial

Marsh, Nicole, Larsen, Emily, O'Brien, Catherine, Peach, Hannah, Keogh, Samantha, Davies, Karen, Mihala, Gabor, Hewer, Barbara, Booker, Catriona, McCarthy, Alexandra, Flynn, Julie and Rickard, Claire (2022). Comparing neutral and negative pressure needleless connectors - A pilot randomised controlled trial. 2022 ACIPC International Conference, Sydney, Australia, 13-16 November 2022. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier . doi: 10.1016/j.idh.2022.09.032

Cost-utility analysis of a supervised exercise intervention for women with early-stage endometrial cancer

Wang, Yufan, McCarthy, Alexandra and Tuffaha, Haitham (2022). Cost-utility analysis of a supervised exercise intervention for women with early-stage endometrial cancer. COSA's 49th Annual Scientific Meeting Equitable cancer care for all: Gender, identity, culture, geography, and disease should not matter, Online, 2–4 November 2022. Chichester, West Sussex United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell.

Nurses and needleless connectors: Where can we improve? A qualitative study

Larsen, Emily, August, Deanne, Keogh, Samantha, Flynn, Julie, Ullman, Amanda, Marsh, Nicole, McCarthy, Alexandra and Rickard, Claire (2022). Nurses and needleless connectors: Where can we improve? A qualitative study. 2022 ACIPC International Conference, Sydney, Australia, 13-16 November 2022. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier . doi: 10.1016/j.idh.2022.09.017

The effect of exercise on cancer-related pain: a systematic review with meta-analysis

Plinsinga, Melanie L., Singh, Ben, Rose, Grace L., Clifford, Briana, Bailey, Tom, Spence, Rosa R., Coppieters, Michel W., McCarthy, Alexandra L. and Hayes, Sandi C. (2022). The effect of exercise on cancer-related pain: a systematic review with meta-analysis. COSA's 49th Annual Scientific Meeting Equitable cancer care for all: Gender, identity, culture, geography, and disease should not matter, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 2-4 November 2022. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/ajco.13869

Promoting healthy lifestyle changes to improve health-related quality of life in women after cancer: results from the Australian women's wellness after cancer program (WWACP)

Seib, Charrlotte, McCarthy, Alexandra, McGuire, Amanda, Porter-Steele, Janine, Balaam, Sarah and Anderson, Debra (2019). Promoting healthy lifestyle changes to improve health-related quality of life in women after cancer: results from the Australian women's wellness after cancer program (WWACP). 12th European Congress on Menopause and Andropause EMAS 2019, Berlin, Germany, 15-17 May 2019. Shannon, Ireland: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2019.04.113

The Patient-reported Experience (Cancer) Questionnaire: Development, validation, reliability testing ... and on to system-wide digitisation

McCarthy, Alexandra, Reid, Carol, Stone, Leanne, Jones, Lee, Langbecker, Danette, Janda, Monkia, Laing, Bobbi, Tenenbaum, Ron and Atalag, Koray (2019). The Patient-reported Experience (Cancer) Questionnaire: Development, validation, reliability testing ... and on to system-wide digitisation. COSA's 46th Annual Scientific Meeting, Urological cancer; Age and gender in cancer practice, Adelaide, Australia, 12–14 November 2019. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/ajco.13262

Heart Failure Following Cancer Therapy in Patients with Hematological Malignancies Aged 18 Years and Under: A Linked Health Data Analysis (1996-2009)

Berry, Narelle M., Ullah, Shahid, Versace, Vincent L., McCarthy, Alexandra L., Atherton, John J., Roder, David, Koczwara, Bogda, Coghlan, Douglas, Chowdhury, Munir H. and Clark, Robyn A. (2016). Heart Failure Following Cancer Therapy in Patients with Hematological Malignancies Aged 18 Years and Under: A Linked Health Data Analysis (1996-2009). Scientific Sessions of the American-Heart-Association on Epidemiology and Prevention/Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health, Phoenix, AZ, United States, 1-4 March 2016. Philadelphia, PA, United States: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

A 12-Year Population Study of Ductal Carcinoma Insitu (Dcis): Incidence, Tumor Characteristics and Breast Cancer Recurrence in Queensland Women

Moore, Julie, Dunn, Nathan, Harden, Hazel, Walpole, Euan and McCarthy, Alexandra (2016). A 12-Year Population Study of Ductal Carcinoma Insitu (Dcis): Incidence, Tumor Characteristics and Breast Cancer Recurrence in Queensland Women. Unknown, Unknown, Unknown. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing.

Frailty Index (Fi) Predicts Chemotherapy Outcomes in Patients with Solid Tumors Aged >= 65 Years: Prospective, Longitudinal Study

McCarthy, Alexandra, Hubbard, Ruth, Peel, Nancye, Gillespie, Kerri, Berry, Robyn, Yates, Patsy and Walpole, Euan (2016). Frailty Index (Fi) Predicts Chemotherapy Outcomes in Patients with Solid Tumors Aged >= 65 Years: Prospective, Longitudinal Study. COSA's 43rd and ANZBCTG's 38th Annual Scientific Meetings, Gold Coast Queensland, 15–17 November 2016. Hoboken, NJ United States: Wiley.

Patterns of care for ductal carcinoma in situ of the breast in Queensland over a decade (2003-2012)

Barbour, Samantha, Moore, Julie, Dunn, Nathan, Effeney, Rachel, Harden, Hazel, McCarthy, Alexandra, Walpole, Euan and Lehman, Margot (2016). Patterns of care for ductal carcinoma in situ of the breast in Queensland over a decade (2003-2012). COSA's 43rd and ANZBCTG's 38th Annual Scientific Meetings. Partners for Progress in Breast Cancer Research and Care., Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 15–17 November 2016. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing.

Death analysis of a cohort of blood, lymphatic cancer and breast cancer patients who have developed heart failure following cancer treatment

Clark, Robyn A., McCarthy, Alexandra, Chowdhury, Munir H., Berry, Narelle, Ullah, Shahid, Koczwara, Bogda, Atherton, John and Roder, David (2015). Death analysis of a cohort of blood, lymphatic cancer and breast cancer patients who have developed heart failure following cancer treatment. 19th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Heart Failure Society of America, National Harbor Md, Sep 26-29, 2015. Philadelphia, PA, United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2015.06.179

Dietary and exercise interventions to improve quality of life, metabolic risk factors and androgen deficiency symptoms in men with prostate cancer undergoing androgen deprivation therapy

Teleni, Laisa, Chan, Raymond Javan, Chan, Alexandre, Isenring, Elisabeth A., Vela, Ian, Inder, Warrick and McCarthy, Alexandra L. (2015). Dietary and exercise interventions to improve quality of life, metabolic risk factors and androgen deficiency symptoms in men with prostate cancer undergoing androgen deprivation therapy. 2015 International MASCC/ISOO Symposium, Copenhagen, Denmark, 25-27 June 2015. Heidelberg, Germany: Springer. doi: 10.1007/s00520-015-2712-y

Exercise improves quality of life, but not metabolic risk factors in men with prostate cancer undergoing androgen deprivation therapy - Results of a meta-analysis

Teleni, Laisa, Chan, Raymond J., Chan, Alexandre, Isenring, Elisabeth A., Vela, Ian, Inder, Warrick and McCarthy, Alexandra (2015). Exercise improves quality of life, but not metabolic risk factors in men with prostate cancer undergoing androgen deprivation therapy - Results of a meta-analysis. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing .

Heart failure mortality following cancer treatment: a linked health data analysis of blood, lymphatic and breast cancer patients (1996-2009)

Chowdhury, M., Berry, N., Koczwara, B., McCarthy, A., Ullah, S., Atherton, J., Roder, D. and Clark, R. (2015). Heart failure mortality following cancer treatment: a linked health data analysis of blood, lymphatic and breast cancer patients (1996-2009). Congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), London, United Kingdom, 29 August-2 September 2015. OXFORD: OXFORD UNIV PRESS. doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehv400

Demographics and Survivial of a Cohort of Blood and Breast Cancer Patients Who Developed Heart Failure Following Cancer Treatment

Clark, Robyn A., McCarthy, Alexandra L., Chowdhury, Munir H., Berry, Narelle, Ullah, Shahid, Koczwara, Bogda, Atherton, John and Roder, David (2014). Demographics and Survivial of a Cohort of Blood and Breast Cancer Patients Who Developed Heart Failure Following Cancer Treatment. Scientific Sessions of the American-Heart-Association and American-Stroke-Association / Resuscitation Science Symposium, Chicago, IL, United States, 15-19 November 2014. Philadelphia, PA, United States: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Cardiotoxicity following cancer treatment: linked health data analysis

Clark, Robyn A., McCarthy, Alexandra, Chowdhury, Munir H., Chowdhury, Munir H., Ullah, Shahid, Koczwara, Bogda, Atherton, John and Roder, David (2014). Cardiotoxicity following cancer treatment: linked health data analysis. 18th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA), Las Vegas, NV, United States, 14-17 September, 2014. Philadelphia, PA, United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2014.06.278

Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: a review to inform clinical practice

Marx, Wolfgang, Ried, Karin, McCarthy, Alexandra, Vitetta, Luis, McKavanagh, Daniel, Sali, Avni, Thomson, Damien and Isenring, Elizabeth (2013). Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: a review to inform clinical practice. COSA's 40th Annual Scientific Meeting. Cancer Care Coming of Age, Adelaide, SA Australia, 12-14 November 2013. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.. doi: 10.1111/ajco.12144

Is ginger supplementation effective in ameliorating chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting?

Marx, W., Ried, K., Sali, A., Teleni, L., McCarthy, A., Vitetta, L., McKavanagh, D., Thomson, D. and Isenring, E. (2013). Is ginger supplementation effective in ameliorating chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting?. 3rd International Conference on the Science of Nutrition in Medicine and Healthcare, Sydney, Australia, 3-5 May 2013.

Predicting fitness for chemotherapy in older cancer patients

Thomson, Damien B., McCarthy, Alexandra, Yates, Patsy, Skerman, Helen and Walpole, Euan Thomas (2013). Predicting fitness for chemotherapy in older cancer patients. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Chicago, Il, United States, May 31-June 4, 2013. Alexandria, VA, United States: American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Validating a Novel, Low Cost, Automated Malnutrition Screening System as a Predictor of Nutritional Risk in the Oncology Day Care Unit

Abbott, Jessica, Teleni, L., McKavanagh, D., Watson, J., McCarthy, A. and Isering, E. (2013). Validating a Novel, Low Cost, Automated Malnutrition Screening System as a Predictor of Nutritional Risk in the Oncology Day Care Unit. COSA's 40th Annual Scientific Meeting. Cancer Care Coming of Age, Adelaide, SA Australia Conference, 12 - 14 November 2013. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1111/ajco.12145

Is ginger supplementation effective in ameliorating chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting?

Marx, Wolfgang M., Teleni, Laisa, McCarthy, Alexandra L., Vittetta, Luis, McKavanagh, Dan, Thomson, Damien and Isenring, Elisabeth (2012). Is ginger supplementation effective in ameliorating chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting?. The Joint Meeting of the COSA 39th Annual Scientific Meeting and IPOS 14th World Congress of Psycho–Oncology, Brisbane Australia, 13-15 November 2012. West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/ajco.12030

After Hours Primary Medical Care: A Toowoomba Needs Analysis.

Hegney, D., Fahey, P., McCarthy, A., Moon, H. and Nanka, A. (2002). After Hours Primary Medical Care: A Toowoomba Needs Analysis.. Toowomba, Queensland: The University of Southern Queensland.

An analysis of the needs of people with cancer travelling from Toowoomba and south west Queensland to Brisbane for radiotherapy treatment

Hegney, D., McCarthy, A., Martin-McDonald, K., Pearce, S. and Rogers-Clarke, C. (2002). An analysis of the needs of people with cancer travelling from Toowoomba and south west Queensland to Brisbane for radiotherapy treatment. Toowoomba, Qld, Australia: Centre for Rural and Remote Area Health, The University of Southern Queensland.