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Socioeconomic gradients in admission to coronary or intensive care units among Australians presenting with non-traumatic chest pain in emergency departments

George Mnatzaganian, Janet E Hiller, Jason Fletcher, Mark Putland, more

BMC Emergency Medicine > 2018 > 18 > 1 > 1-8

Background Socioeconomic inequalities in cardiovascular morbidity have been previously reported showing direct associations between socioeconomic disadvantage and worse health outcomes. However, disagreement remains regarding the strength of the direct associations. The main objective of this panel design was to inspect socioeconomic gradients in admission to a coronary care unit (CCU) or an intensive...

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Disparities in maternal health services in sub-Saharan Africa

Mulu Abraha Woldegiorgis, Janet E. Hiller, Wubegzier Mekonnen, Jahar Bhowmik

International Journal of Public Health > 2018 > 63 > 4 > 525-535

Objectives To examine the progress of and disparities in the provision of key maternal health services in the sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) region. Methods A time-trend analysis of disparities in antenatal care (ANC) and skilled birth attendance (SBA) coverage in SSA over the last 25 years was conducted. The average values of each country’s 5-year period data were used for analysis. Absolute and relative...

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Erratum to: Measurement of reproductive health indicators in Ethiopia: A mixed method study

Mulu Abraha Woldegiorgis, Janet E. Hiller, Wubegzier Mekonnen, Jahar Bhowmik

Journal of Public Health > 2017 > 25 > 5 > 503-503

The online version of the original article can be found at http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10389-017-0810-7

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Measurement of reproductive health indicators in Ethiopia: A mixed method study

Mulu Abraha Woldegiorgis, Janet E. Hiller, Wubegzier Mekonnen, Jahar Bhowmik

Journal of Public Health > 2017 > 25 > 5 > 491-502

Aim Various reproductive health (RH) indicators have been formulated and used to measure RH services and status. Despite their widespread use, the measurement of these indicators has never been explored in a systematic manner. This study aimed to examine methods and methodologies in the measurement of common RH indicators in the Ethiopian context. Subjects and Methods A mixed-method design, comprising...

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The utility of linked cancer registry and health administration data for describing system‐wide outcomes and research: a BreastScreen example

Elizabeth S Buckley, Tom Sullivan, Gelareh Farshid, Janet E Hiller, more

Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice > 22 > 5 > 755 - 760

Rationale, aims and objectives Stratification of women with screen‐detected ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) by risk of subsequent invasive breast cancer (IBC) could assist treatment planning and selection of surveillance protocols that accord with risk. We assessed the utility of routinely collected administrative data for stratifying by IBC risk following DCIS detection in a population‐based screening...

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Heatwaves differentially affect risk of Salmonella serotypes

Adriana Milazzo, Lynne C. Giles, Ying Zhang, Ann P. Koehler, more

Journal of Infection > 2016 > 73 > 3 > 231-240

Given increasing frequency of heatwaves and growing public health concerns associated with foodborne disease, we examined the relationship between heatwaves and salmonellosis in Adelaide, Australia.Poisson regression analysis with Generalised Estimating Equations was used to estimate the effect of heatwaves and the impact of intensity, duration and timing on salmonellosis and specific serotypes notified...

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Experiences of nurse practitioners and medical practitioners working in collaborative practice models in primary healthcare in Australia – a multiple case study using mixed methods

Verena Schadewaldt, Elizabeth McInnes, Janet E. Hiller, Anne Gardner

BMC Family Practice > 2016 > 17 > 1 > 1-16

Background In 2010 policy changes were introduced to the Australian healthcare system that granted nurse practitioners access to the public health insurance scheme (Medicare) subject to a collaborative arrangement with a medical practitioner. These changes facilitated nurse practitioner practice in primary healthcare settings. This study investigated the experiences and perceptions of nurse practitioners...

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Sex differences in in-hospital mortality following a first acute myocardial infarction: symptomatology, delayed presentation, and hospital setting

George Mnatzaganian, George Braitberg, Janet E. Hiller, Lisa Kuhn, more

BMC Cardiovascular Disorders > 2016 > 16 > 1 > 1-8

Background Women generally wait longer than men prior to seeking treatment for acute myocardial infarction (AMI). They are more likely to present with atypical symptoms, and are less likely to be admitted to coronary or intensive care units (CCU or ICU) compared to similarly-aged males. Women are more likely to die during hospital admission. Sex differences in the associations of delayed arrival,...

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Citizens’ Perspectives on Disinvestment from Publicly Funded Pathology Tests: A Deliberative Forum

Jackie M. Street, Peta Callaghan, Annette J. Braunack-Mayer, Janet E. Hiller

Value in Health > 2015 > 18 > 8 > 1050-1056

Deliberative forums can be useful tools in policy decision making for balancing citizen voice and community values against dominant interests.To describe the use of a deliberative forum to explore community perspectives on a complex health problem—disinvestment.A deliberative forum of citizens was convened in Adelaide, South Australia, to develop criteria to support disinvestment from public funding...

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Propensity score matching and randomization

George Mnatzaganian, David C. Davidson, Janet E. Hiller, Philip Ryan

Journal of Clinical Epidemiology > 2015 > 68 > 7 > 760-768

We used elective total joint replacement (TJR) as a case study to demonstrate selection bias toward offering this procedure to younger and healthier patients.Longitudinal data from 2,202 men were integrated with hospital data and mortality records. Study participants were followed from recruitment (1996–1999) until TJR, death, or 2007 (end of follow-up). A propensity score (PS) was constructed to...

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A novel case–control design to estimate the extent of over‐diagnosis of breast cancer due to organised population‐based mammography screening

Kerri R. Beckmann, John W. Lynch, Janet E. Hiller, Gelareh Farshid, more

International Journal of Cancer > 136 > 6 > 1411 - 1421

Debate about the extent of breast cancer over‐diagnosis due to mammography screening has continued for over a decade, without consensus. Estimates range from 0 to 54%, but many studies have been criticized for having flawed methodology. In this study we used a novel study design to estimate over‐diagnosis due to organised mammography screening in South Australia (SA). To estimate breast cancer incidence...

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Healthy Living after Cancer: a dissemination and implementation study evaluating a telephone-delivered healthy lifestyle program for cancer survivors

Elizabeth G. Eakin, Sandra C. Hayes, Marion R. Haas, Marina M. Reeves, more

BMC Cancer > 2015 > 15 > 1 > 1-11

Background Given evidence shows physical activity, a healthful diet and weight management can improve cancer outcomes and reduce chronic disease risk, the major cancer organisations and health authorities have endorsed related guidelines for cancer survivors. Despite these, and a growing evidence base on effective lifestyle interventions, there is limited uptake into survivorship care. Methods/Design...

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Investigating characteristics of collaboration between nurse practitioners and medical practitioners in primary healthcare: a mixed methods multiple case study protocol

Verena Schadewaldt, Elizabeth McInnes, Janet E. Hiller, Anne Gardner

Journal of Advanced Nursing > 70 > 5 > 1184 - 1193

AimTo investigate characteristics of collaboration between nurse practitioners and medical practitioners in the primary healthcare setting in Australia. BackgroundRecent definitions of collaboration in the literature describe it as being based on communication, shared decision‐making and the respect and equality of team members. However, research demonstrates a tension between this theoretical ideal...

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The prolongation of length of stay because of Clostridium difficile infection

Brett G. Mitchell, Anne Gardner, Adrian G. Barnett, Janet E. Hiller, more

AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control > 2014 > 42 > 2 > 164-167

Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) possibly extends hospital length of stay (LOS); however, the current evidence does not account for the time-dependent bias, ie, when infection is incorrectly analyzed as a baseline covariate. The aim of this study was to determine whether CDI increases LOS after managing this bias.We examined the estimated extra LOS because of CDI using a multistate model. Data...

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Mortality and Clostridium difficile infection in an Australian setting

Brett G. Mitchell, Anne Gardner, Janet E. Hiller

Journal of Advanced Nursing > 69 > 10 > 2162 - 2171

AimTo quantify the risk of death associated with Clostridium difficile infection, in an Australian tertiary hospital. BackgroundTwo reviews examining Clostridium difficile infection and mortality indicate that Clostridium difficile infection is associated with increased mortality in hospitalized patients. Studies investigating the mortality of Clostridium difficile infection in settings outside of...

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Total joint replacement in men: old age, obesity and in‐hospital complications

George Mnatzaganian, Philip Ryan, Paul E. Norman, David C. Davidson, more

ANZ Journal of Surgery > 83 > 5 > 376 - 381

BackgroundWe assessed risks of incident in‐hospital complications and 1‐year and 5‐year mortality following elective primary total joint replacement (TJR), focusing on obesity. MethodsLongitudinal data from a population‐based cohort of 819 men who had had TJR were integrated with validated hospital morbidity data and mortality records. Complications recorded in the index admission were classified...

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Should There Be a Female Age Limit on Public Funding for Assisted Reproductive Technology?

Drew Carter, Amber M. Watt, Annette Braunack-Mayer, Adam G. Elshaug, more

Journal of Bioethical Inquiry > 2013 > 10 > 1 > 79-91

Should there be a female age limit on public funding for assisted reproductive technology (ART)? The question bears significant economic and sociopolitical implications and has been contentious in many countries. We conceptualise the question as one of justice in resource allocation, using three much-debated substantive principles of justice—the capacity to benefit, personal responsibility, and need—to...

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Impact of hormone replacement therapy use on mammographic screening outcomes

Kerri R. Beckmann, Gelareh Farshid, David M. Roder, Janet E. Hiller, more

Cancer Causes & Control > 2013 > 24 > 7 > 1417-1426

Purpose This study aims to measure the impact of HRT use at the time of screening on rates of screen-detected invasive breast cancer (IBC) and ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), interval cancers and investigative procedures, within a well-established population-based mammography screening program. Methods Using South Australian BreastScreen data from 1998 to 2009 pertaining to 819,722 screening episodes,...

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A systematic review of elastography, electrical impedance scanning, and digital infrared thermography for breast cancer screening and diagnosis

Thomas D. Vreugdenburg, Cameron D. Willis, Linda Mundy, Janet E. Hiller

Breast Cancer Research and Treatment > 2013 > 137 > 3 > 665-676

The objective of this study aimed to systematically identify and evaluate all the available evidence of safety, effectiveness and diagnostic accuracy for three emerging classes of technology promoted for breast cancer screening and diagnosis: Digital infrared thermal imaging (DITI), electrical impedance scanning (EIS) and elastography. A systematic search of seven biomedical databases (EMBASE, PubMed,...

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What counts and how to count it: Physicians’ constructions of evidence in a disinvestment context

Katherine Hodgetts, Adam G. Elshaug, Janet E. Hiller

Social Science & Medicine > 2012 > 75 > 12 > 2191-2199

Internationally, there is an increasing focus on quality and sustainability measures oriented to reducing inefficiencies in health provision. The use of assisted reproductive technologies (ART) for older women represents a case study in this area. This paper analyses the constructions of evidence brought to bear by ART physicians in the context of deliberative stakeholder engagements (held 2010) around...

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Socioeconomic gradients in admission to coronary or intensive care units among Australians presenting with non-traumatic chest pain in emergency departments

Disparities in maternal health services in sub-Saharan Africa

Erratum to: Measurement of reproductive health indicators in Ethiopia: A mixed method study

Measurement of reproductive health indicators in Ethiopia: A mixed method study

The utility of linked cancer registry and health administration data for describing system‐wide outcomes and research: a BreastScreen example

Heatwaves differentially affect risk of Salmonella serotypes

Experiences of nurse practitioners and medical practitioners working in collaborative practice models in primary healthcare in Australia – a multiple case study using mixed methods

Sex differences in in-hospital mortality following a first acute myocardial infarction: symptomatology, delayed presentation, and hospital setting

Citizens’ Perspectives on Disinvestment from Publicly Funded Pathology Tests: A Deliberative Forum

Propensity score matching and randomization

A novel case–control design to estimate the extent of over‐diagnosis of breast cancer due to organised population‐based mammography screening

Healthy Living after Cancer: a dissemination and implementation study evaluating a telephone-delivered healthy lifestyle program for cancer survivors

Investigating characteristics of collaboration between nurse practitioners and medical practitioners in primary healthcare: a mixed methods multiple case study protocol

The prolongation of length of stay because of Clostridium difficile infection

Mortality and Clostridium difficile infection in an Australian setting

Total joint replacement in men: old age, obesity and in‐hospital complications

Should There Be a Female Age Limit on Public Funding for Assisted Reproductive Technology?

Impact of hormone replacement therapy use on mammographic screening outcomes

A systematic review of elastography, electrical impedance scanning, and digital infrared thermography for breast cancer screening and diagnosis

What counts and how to count it: Physicians’ constructions of evidence in a disinvestment context

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