The University of Queensland

Multicentre drug use evaluation in hospitals. QUM in hospitals: Queensland

Tett, Susan, Coombes, Judith and Pulver, Lisa (2011). Multicentre drug use evaluation in hospitals. QUM in hospitals: Queensland. St. Lucia, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland.

Discharge management of acute coronary syndromes project (DMACS) Queensland Arm

Tett, Susan, Coombes, Judith, Pulver, Lisa and Taylor, Donna (2009). Discharge management of acute coronary syndromes project (DMACS) Queensland Arm. St. Lucia, QLD Australia: The University of Queensland.

Multicentre drug use evaluation in hospitals: Acute Postoperative Pain Management Project APOP

Pulver, Lisa, Taylor, Donna, Tett, Susan E., Coombes, Judith and Petrie, Andrew (2008). Multicentre drug use evaluation in hospitals: Acute Postoperative Pain Management Project APOP. Not available:

Duplication errors due to brand name confusion; It is not always the name—Short case series

Mamunuwa, N., Jayamanne, S., Wijekoon, N., Coombes, J., Perera, D., Shanika, T., Mohamed, F., Lynch, C., De Silva, A. and Dawson, A. (2023). Duplication errors due to brand name confusion; It is not always the name—Short case series. Clinical Case Reports, 11 (9) e7795, 1-3. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.7795

Beyond 'voluntourism'

Van Der Vliet, Tara, Coombes, Judith, Lloyd, Jess and Winckel, Karl (2022). Beyond 'voluntourism'. GRIT, 5 (4), 170-177.

Unfractionated heparin dosing in obese patients

George, Christopher, Barras, Michael, Coombes, Judith and Winckel, Karl (2020). Unfractionated heparin dosing in obese patients. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, 42 (2), 462-473. doi: 10.1007/s11096-020-01004-5

Assessing limitations and solutions in developing clinical pharmacy services in Sri Lankan government hospitals: a report from a hospital pharmacists’ workshop

Coombes, I., Coombes, J., Hough, J. E., Cope, J. H., O’Brien, B., Thilakarathne, A. P. and Mohamed, F. (2020). Assessing limitations and solutions in developing clinical pharmacy services in Sri Lankan government hospitals: a report from a hospital pharmacists’ workshop. Pharmaceutical Journal of Sri Lanka, 9 (1), 52-61. doi: 10.4038/pjsl.v9i1.47

Using a structured, patient-centred, educational exchange to facilitate a shared conversation about stroke prevention medications

Coombes, Judith A., Rowett, Debra, Whitty, Jennifer A. and Cottrell, Neil W. (2019). Using a structured, patient-centred, educational exchange to facilitate a shared conversation about stroke prevention medications. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 26 (2) jep.13263, 635-644. doi: 10.1111/jep.13263

Use of a patient-centred educational exchange (PCEE) to improve patient’s self-management of medicines after a stroke: a randomised controlled trial study protocol

Coombes, Judith Ann, Rowett, Debra, Whitty, Jennifer A. and Cottrell, W. Neil (2018). Use of a patient-centred educational exchange (PCEE) to improve patient’s self-management of medicines after a stroke: a randomised controlled trial study protocol. BMJ Open, 8 (8) e022225, e022225. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-022225

Correction: Ward-based clinical pharmacists and hospital readmission: a non-randomized controlled trial in Sri Lanka (vol 96, pg 155, 2018)

Shanika, Lelwala Guruge Thushani, Jayamanne, Shaluka, Wijekoon, Chandrani Nirmala, Coombes, Judith and Perera, Dhineli (2018). Correction: Ward-based clinical pharmacists and hospital readmission: a non-randomized controlled trial in Sri Lanka (vol 96, pg 155, 2018). Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 96 (5), 368-368. doi: 10.2471/BLT.18.100518

Ward-based clinical pharmacists and hospital readmission: a nonrandomized controlled trial in Sri Lanka

Shanika, Lelwala Guruge Thushani, Jayamanne, Shaluka, Wijekoon, Chandrani Nirmala, Coombes, Judith, Perera, Dhineli, Mohamed, Fahim, Coombes, Ian, De Silva, Hithanadura Asita and Dawson, Andrew Hamilton (2018). Ward-based clinical pharmacists and hospital readmission: a nonrandomized controlled trial in Sri Lanka. Bulletin of World Health Organisation, 96 (3), 155-164. doi: 10.2471/BLT.17.198366

Health professionals' views on the barriers and enablers to evidence-based practice for acute stroke care: a systematic review

Baatiema, Leonard, Otim, Michael E., Mnatzaganian, George, Aikins, Ama de-Graft, Coombes, Judith and Somerset, Shawn (2017). Health professionals' views on the barriers and enablers to evidence-based practice for acute stroke care: a systematic review. Implementation Science, 12 (1) 74, 74. doi: 10.1186/s13012-017-0599-3

Opportunities for pharmacists to optimise quality use of medicines in a Sri Lankan hospital: an observational, prospective, cohort study

Perera, Dhineli Michelle Patricia, Coombes, Judith Ann, Shanika, Lelwala Guruge Thushani, Dawson, Andrew, Lynch, Catherine, Mohamed, Fahim, De Silva, Hithanadura Asita, Jayamanne, Shaluka Francis, Peters, Nimali Buddhima, Myers, Brooke and Coombes, Ian David (2017). Opportunities for pharmacists to optimise quality use of medicines in a Sri Lankan hospital: an observational, prospective, cohort study. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 47 (2), 121-130. doi: 10.1002/jppr.1302

Towards best practice in acute stroke care in Ghana: a survey of hospital services

Baatiema, Leonard, Otim, Michael, Mnatzaganian, George, Aikins, Ama De-Graft, Coombes, Judith and Somerset, Shawn (2017). Towards best practice in acute stroke care in Ghana: a survey of hospital services. BMC Health Services Research, 17 (1) 108, 108. doi: 10.1186/s12913-017-2061-2

Acceptance and attitudes of healthcare staff towards the introduction of clinical pharmacy service: a descriptive cross-sectional study from a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka

Shanika, Lelwala Guruge Thushani, Wijekoon, Chandrani Nirmala, Jayamanne, Shaluka, Coombes, Judith, Coombes, Ian, Mamunuwa, Nilani, Dawson, Andrew Hamilton and De Silva, Hithanadura Asita (2017). Acceptance and attitudes of healthcare staff towards the introduction of clinical pharmacy service: a descriptive cross-sectional study from a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka. BMC Health Services Research, 17 (1) 46, 46-46. doi: 10.1186/s12913-017-2001-1

Clinical pharmacy in Sri Lanka: translating training into practice

Coombes, Ian, Coombes, Judith and Dawson, Andrew (2015). Clinical pharmacy in Sri Lanka: translating training into practice. Journal of Pharmacy and Practice Research, 45 (4), 392-393. doi: 10.1002/jppr.1161

A pilot study to assess the appropriateness of prescribing from a randomised controlled trial of collaborative prescribing in a surgical pre admission clinic

Hale, Andrew, Martin, Jennifer H, Coombes, Ian, McDougall, David, Coombes, Judith and Nissen, Lisa (2014). A pilot study to assess the appropriateness of prescribing from a randomised controlled trial of collaborative prescribing in a surgical pre admission clinic. Journal of Pharmaceutical Care & Health Systems, 1 (3), 1-6.

Collaborating to develop clinical pharmacy teaching in Sri Lanka

Coombes, I. D., Fernando, G., Wickramaratne, M., Peters, N. B., Lynch, C. B., Lum, E. and Coombes, J. A. (2013). Collaborating to develop clinical pharmacy teaching in Sri Lanka. Pharmacy Education, 13 (1), 29-35.

Improvement in pharmacist's performance facilitated by an adapted competency-based general level framework

Coombes, Ian, Avent, Minyon, Cardiff, Lynda, Bettenay, Karen, Coombes, Judith, Whitfield, Karen, Stokes, Julie, Davies, Graham and Bates, Ian (2010). Improvement in pharmacist's performance facilitated by an adapted competency-based general level framework. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 40 (2), 111-118. doi: 10.1002/j.2055-2335.2010.tb00517.x

The Queensland experience of participation in a national drug use evaluation project - Community-Acquired Pneumonia-Towards Improving Outcomes Nationally (CAPTION)

Pulver, Lisa K., Tett, Susan E. and Coombes, Judith (2009). The Queensland experience of participation in a national drug use evaluation project - Community-Acquired Pneumonia-Towards Improving Outcomes Nationally (CAPTION). BMC Pulmonary Medicine, 9 (1) 38, 1-6. doi: 10.1186/1471-2466-9-38

Why do interns make prescribing errors? A qualitative study

Coombes, I. D., Stowasser, D. A., Coombes, J. A. and Mitchell, C. A. (2008). Why do interns make prescribing errors? A qualitative study. Medical Journal of Australia, 188 (2), 89-94. doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2008.tb01529.x

Quality use of medicine experiential placements for fourth year pharmacy students

McKauge, L. and Coombes, J. (2005). Quality use of medicine experiential placements for fourth year pharmacy students. Pharmacy Education, 5 (2), 137-142. doi: 10.1080/15602210500193409

Piloting an objective structured clinical examination to evaluate the clinical competency of pre-registeration pharmacists

Coombes, J., Davies, G., Fleming, G., Harrhy, K., McGuire, T. and McRobbie, D. (2003). Piloting an objective structured clinical examination to evaluate the clinical competency of pre-registeration pharmacists. Journal of Pharmacy Practice & Research, 33 (3), 194-198. doi: 10.1002/jppr2003333194

Drug use evaluation of ipratropium bromide at two tertiary referral hospitals in Brisbane.

Cardiff, L. M., Coombes, J., Matthews, J., Poulier, M. V. and Tett, S.E. (2001). Drug use evaluation of ipratropium bromide at two tertiary referral hospitals in Brisbane.. Australian Journal of Hospital Pharmacy, 31 (4), 279-283. doi: 10.1002/jppr2001314279

Concordance between use of proton pump inhibitors and prescribing guidelines

Leditschke, IA and Coombes, JA (2000). Concordance between use of proton pump inhibitors and prescribing guidelines. Medical Journal of Australia, 172 (11), 564-564. doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2000.tb124110.x

Identifying Drug-Related Readmissions: Is There a Better Way of Assessing the Contribution of Adverse Medication Events?

Collins, D., Coombes, J., Staatz, C. E., Stowasser, D. and Stowasser, M. (2000). Identifying Drug-Related Readmissions: Is There a Better Way of Assessing the Contribution of Adverse Medication Events?. Australian Journal of Hospital Pharmacy, 30 (2), 47-52.

Identifying Drug-Related Readmissions: Is There a Better Way of Assessing the Contribution of Adverse Medication Events?

Stowasser, Danielle A., Staatz, Christine E., Stowasser, Michael, Coombes, Judith A. and Collins, David M. (2000). Identifying Drug-Related Readmissions: Is There a Better Way of Assessing the Contribution of Adverse Medication Events?. Australian Journal of Hospital Pharmacy, 30 (2), 47-53. doi: 10.1002/jppr200030247

Inappropriately prolonged acid suppression therapy

Leditschke, I. A. and Coombes, J. A. (2000). Inappropriately prolonged acid suppression therapy. Medical Journal of Australia, 172 (11), 564-564.

STROKE SURVIVORS' MEDICATION BELIEFS AND ADHERENCE TO MEDICATIONS FOR SECONDARY PREVENTION OF STROKE

Li, Catherine, Coombes, Judith A., Rowett, Debra, Whitty, Jennifer, Shah, Darshan and Cottrell, William N. (2019). STROKE SURVIVORS' MEDICATION BELIEFS AND ADHERENCE TO MEDICATIONS FOR SECONDARY PREVENTION OF STROKE. NEW YORK: ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC.

Final foundation residency portfolio reviews – Feedback from a two-site review process

Woodruff, Gemma, Hendy, Anna, Coombes, Judith, Winckel, Karl, Hale, Andrew, Coombes, Ian and Barras, Michael (2019). Final foundation residency portfolio reviews – Feedback from a two-site review process. APSA 2019, Melbourne, Australia, 1-4 December 2019.

Dosing of Unfractionated Heparin in obese patients at the Princess Alexandra Hospital

George, C., Winckel, K., Barras, M., Coombes, J. and Cottrell, N. (2018). Dosing of Unfractionated Heparin in obese patients at the Princess Alexandra Hospital. Translational Research Institute Symposium, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, August 2018.

A Conversation About Stroke Medications: Using Patient Perceptions to Personalise Educational Messages

Coombes, J. A., Cottrell, N., Whitty, J. and Rowett, D. (2016). A Conversation About Stroke Medications: Using Patient Perceptions to Personalise Educational Messages. Asia Pacific Stroke Conference 2016, Brisbane, Qld, Australia, 14-17 July 2016. BASEL: Karger. doi: 10.1159/000447732

Assessing the impact of a 13-week trial of extending clinical pharmacy services to the emergency department

Currey, Elizabeth, Mehta, Abhishek, Winckel, Karl and Coombes, Judith (2013). Assessing the impact of a 13-week trial of extending clinical pharmacy services to the emergency department. 39th SHPA National Conference, Cairns, Australia, 19-22 September 2013.

Medications prescribed for stroke prevention: a challenge to meet the guidelines

Lo, Andy, Murphy, Kathleen and Coombes, Judith (2013). Medications prescribed for stroke prevention: a challenge to meet the guidelines. 39th SHPA National Conference, Cairns, Australia, 19-22 September 2013.

Use of the STOPP/START tool to assess medication use in a cohort of older patients

Coombes, Judith and Scott, I. (2013). Use of the STOPP/START tool to assess medication use in a cohort of older patients. 39th SHPA National Conference, Cairns, Australia, 19-22 September 2013.

Visualising communication networks to improve use of medicines in elderly residents across care sites

Smith, Alesha, Pulver, Lisa, Coombes, Judith and Tett, Susan E. (2012). Visualising communication networks to improve use of medicines in elderly residents across care sites. National Medicines Symposium 2012, Sydneay, Australia, 24-25 May 2012.

Student learning gains from the final year Pharmacy student Quality Use of medicine (QUM) experiential placements

McKauge, Leigh, Coombes, Judith and Cottrell, Neil (2010). Student learning gains from the final year Pharmacy student Quality Use of medicine (QUM) experiential placements. ANZAME10: Overcoming BARRIERS, RE(E)Forming professional practice, Townsville, QLD, Australia, 13-16 July 2010.

Involvement in a national multicentre DUE: An evaluation by participating Queensland hospitals

Coombes, J. A., Pulver, L. K., Taylor, D. R. and Tett, S. E. (2008). Involvement in a national multicentre DUE: An evaluation by participating Queensland hospitals. 2008 National Medicines Symposium, Canberra, Australia, 14-16 May 2008.

Self-reflection And Evaluation: A Partnership For Improving Pharmaceutical Review

Cardiff, L., Coombes, I. and Coombes, J. (2007). Self-reflection And Evaluation: A Partnership For Improving Pharmaceutical Review. SHPA 28th Federal Conference 2007, Sydney NSW Australia, 8 - 11 November 2007.

Supporting the “Sole”

Poulsen, L., Coombes, J. and Nissen, L. (2007). Supporting the “Sole”. Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia 28th Federal Conference, Sydney, Australia, 8 - 11 November 2007.

Why Do Interns Make Mistakes? Explanations and Solutions

Coombes, I., Mitchell, C., Coombes, J. and Stowasser, D. (2007). Why Do Interns Make Mistakes? Explanations and Solutions. SHPA 28th Federal Conference 2007, Convention Centre, Sydney Australia, 8-11 November 2007.

Community-acquired pneumonia: Towards improving outcomes nationally. A national quality improvement initiative 'Down Under'

Maxwell, D., Kaye, K. I., McIntosh, K., Robertson, M. B., Stanton, L .A., Peterson, G. M., Marwood, A. C., Dollman, W. B., Pulver, L., Tett, S. E., Coombes, J., Petrie, A. F., Wai, A., Horn, F., Mackson, J. and Weekes, L. M. (2006). Community-acquired pneumonia: Towards improving outcomes nationally. A national quality improvement initiative 'Down Under'. The 23rd International Conference of the International Society for Quality in Health Care, London / QE11 Centre, 22-25 October 2006. UK: ISQua.

National quality improvement initiatives - CAPTION and beyond

Wai, A., Horn, F., Mackson, J. M., Maxwell, D. J., Kaye, K. I., McIntosh, K. A., Robertson, M. B., Stanton, L. A., Peterson, G. M., Marwood, A. C., Dollman, W. B., Pulver, L. K., Tett, S. E., Coombes, J., Petrie, A. and Weekes, L. (2006). National quality improvement initiatives - CAPTION and beyond. 4th Australasian Conference on Safety and Quality in Health Care, Melbourne, Australia, 21st - 23rd August, 2006.

Spin-offs and bonanzas from Queensland participating in CAPTION

Pulver, L., Coombes, J., Petrie, A. F. and Tett, S. E. (2006). Spin-offs and bonanzas from Queensland participating in CAPTION. Quality Use of Medicines: Balancing Beliefs, Benefits and Harms, Canberra / National Convention Centre, 7-9 June 2006. Canberra: National Prescribing Service Limited.

Quality use of medicine experiential placements for fourth year pharmacy students

McKauge, L. M. and Coombes, J. (2003). Quality use of medicine experiential placements for fourth year pharmacy students. Effective Teaching and Learning Conference 2003, Griffith University, Brisbane, 6-7 November, 2003. Brisbane: Griffith University.

Quality use of medicines (QUM) placements for 4th year pharmacy students

Coombes, J. and McKauge, L. M. (2003). Quality use of medicines (QUM) placements for 4th year pharmacy students. SHPA 26th Federal Conference, Canberra, 13-16 Nov. 2003. Melbourne: SHPA.

Outcomes of hospital pre-registration training: Assessing clinical competence

Coombes, J., Davies, J. G., Harrhy, K., McGuire, T., McPherson, G. and McRobbie, D. (1999). Outcomes of hospital pre-registration training: Assessing clinical competence. SHPA 24th Federal Conference, Perth, WA, 25-28 Nov. 1999. Perth, WA: SHPA.

A patient-centred educational exchange to support medication taking behaviour after a minor stroke: a conversation about medications after a stroke

Coombes, Judith (2020). A patient-centred educational exchange to support medication taking behaviour after a minor stroke: a conversation about medications after a stroke. PhD Thesis, School of Pharmacy, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/457e6a3