2009 Publications

Peer reviewed journal articles

  • Meek R, Doherty S, Deans A. Factors influencing rural versus metropolitan work choices for emergency physicians. Emergency Medicine Australasia (2009) 21(4): 323-328
  • Dennis S, May J, Perkins D, Zwar N, Sibbald B, Hasan I, What evidence is there to support skill mix changes between GPs, pharmacists and practice nurses in the care of elderly people living in the community? Australia and New Zealand Health Policy, 2009, 6:23 http://www.anzhealthpolicy.com/content/pdf/1743-8462-6-23.pdf
  • Doherty S, Prescribe systematic corticosteroids in acute asthma. British Medical Journal, 2009, 338:1-2
  • Smith T. A short history of the origins of radiography in Australia. Radiography, 2009, Vol. 15, Supp. 1:e42-e47
  • Rae K, Smith R, Weatherall L, McKay P. The birth of Gomeroi gaaynggal. Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, 2009, 33(6):9-11
  • Smith T. Guest editorial. Advanced practice – Profession-led and patient-focused. The Radiographer 2009; 56(3):4-5.
  • Smith T. Critical appraisal of quantitative and qualitative research literature. The Radiographer 2009; 56(3):6-10.
  • Smith T, Brown L, Cooper R. A multidisciplinary model of rural allied health clinical-academic practice. Journal of Allied Health, 2009, 38(4), 236-241
  • Fuery P, Smith R, Rae K, Burgess R, Fuery K. Morality, duty, and the arts in health: A project on Aboriginal underage pregnancy. Arts & Health, March 2009, 1(1):36-47
  • Smith TN, Traise P, Cook A. The influence of a continuing education program on the image interpretation accuracy of rural radiographers, Rural and Remote Health 9:1145. (Online), 2009

Books/Book chapters

  • Stagnitti K, Cooper R (Editors) Play as Therapy: Assessment and Therapeutic Interventions. London: Jessica Kingsley Publisher (2009)
  • Cooper R. Play as transaction: Maltreated children’s play. Book chapter in Play as Therapy: Assessment and Therapeutic Interventions. K Stagnitti, R Cooper (Eds). Pp 32-45. London: Jessica Kingsley Publisher (2009)
  • Cooper R. Play as therapy: different settings, different approaches.. Book chapter in Play as Therapy: Assessment and Therapeutic Interventions. K Stagnitti, R Cooper (Eds). Pp 219-234. London: Jessica Kingsley Publisher (2009)

Conference papers & posters

  • Crisp S, Little F. Rural psychologists’ perceptions of changes to Australian psychology accreditation. 2009 General Practice and Primary Health Care Research Conference, Melbourne, 15-17 July 2009. Poster.
  • May J, Magin P. Occupational violence – a study of the general practice team. 2009 General Practice and Primary Health Care Research Conference, Melbourne, 15-17 July 2009. Paper.
  • Lusumbami P, Rae K, May J. Smoking in pregnant Indigenous and ethnic women and smoking cessation interventions: a literature review. 2009 General Practice and Primary Health Care Research Conference, Melbourne, 15-17 July 2009. Poster.
  • Coates J, Connors H, Smith T. Falls among elderly Aboriginal people: a qualitative study exploring risks, experiences and outcomes. 2009 General Practice and Primary Health Care Research Conference, Melbourne, 15-17 July 2009. Poster.
  • Moy S, Brown L, Harris D. Health outcomes of clients with eating disorders in Tamworth compared with best-practice guidelines. 2009 General Practice and Primary Health Care Research Conference, Melbourne, 15-17 July 2009. Poster.
  • Harris D, Grotowski M, Brown L. Evolution of a rural eating disorder service. Australian and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders Conference, Brisbane, 28-29 August 2009. Oral Presentation.
  • Moy S, Brown L, Harris D. Evaluaton of health outcomes for consumers with eating disorders in a rural setting. Australian and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders Conference, Brisbane, 28-29 August 2009. Poster.
  • Rae K, Weatherall L. Gomeroi gaaynggal (Gomeroi Babies), ArtsHealth Conference #2 - ArtsHealth Pain/Pleasure - the image music text of pain and healing, Newcastle, 7-9th Oct 2009.
  • Smith T, Traise P, Hansen B, Cook A. A model of advanced practice in diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy in Australia. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology, 53 (Sup 1):A162, at the RANZCR, AIR, FRO, ACPSEM Combined Scientific Meeting, 22-25 October 2009, Brisbane. Oral Presentation.
  • Beautement S, Croese D, Gray D, Hansen B, Smith T. RADiWEB: A multidisciplinary, rural-metro medical imaging support and continuing education resource. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology, 53 (Sup 1):A200, at the RANZCR, AIR, FRO, ACPSEM Combined Scientific Meeting, 22-25 October 2009, Brisbane. Poster.
  • Smith T, Traise P, Hansen B, Cook A. Improving the radiographic image interpretation skills of rural radiographers through continued education. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology, 53 (Sup 1):A267, at the RANZCR, AIR, FRO, ACPSEM Combined Scientific Meeting, 22-25 October 2009, Brisbane. Poster.
  • Duncanson K, 'The Lunch Crunch' Changes in the composition of lunch boxes of children 4-5 yrs in response to a multi-strategy nutrition intervention. 3rd Rural Health Research Colloquium, Ballina, 27 – 29 October 2009. Poster
  • May J. Integration – It sounds good but what does it mean? Trials and tribulations of a general practice taking on a multidisciplinary focus and employing allied health clinicians. 3rd Rural Health Research Colloquium, Ballina, 27 – 29 October 2009. Poster
  • May J, Rees M. We've got the ingredients but what’s the recipe? Challenges in teamwork for Nurse Practitioners in a rural area. 3rd Rural Health Research Colloquium, Ballina, 27 – 29 October 2009. Poster
  • Guppy M, Robertson S, Hussain, R, Watt J, et al. Iron deficiency and dietary issues amongst young rural women. 3rd Rural Health Research Colloquium, Ballina, 27 – 29 October 2009. Oral Presentation
  • Brown L, Williams L, Capra S. Dietetic workload and casemix in rural acute care setting. 4th Rural Allied Health Conference, Tamworth, 12-13 November 2009. Oral Presentation.
  • Brown L, Harris D, Crowley E. Teaching and learning on dietetic professional practice placement in the acute care setting. 4th Rural Allied Health Conference, Tamworth, 12-13 November 2009. Oral presentation.
  • Wakely L, Doherty S and Ryan N, Primary Health Care Physiotherapy in a Rural Emergency Department. 4th Rural Allied Health Conference, Tamworth, 12-13 November 2009. Oral Presentation.
  • Coates J. Falls among elderly Aboriginal people: a qualitative study exploring risks, experiences and outcomes. 4th Rural Allied Health Conference, Tamworth, 12-13 November 2009. Oral Presentation.
  • Little F, Brown L, Pryor D, Harrison D & Grotowski M. Nourishing Networks: Utilising information technology and mentoring to promote education and training in rural areas. 4th Rural Allied Health Conference, Tamworth, 12-13 November 2009. Oral Presentation.
  • Brown L, William L, Capra S. A best-practice dietetics model for rural patients with cancer undergoing chemotherapy. 10th National Rural Health Conference, Cairns, 17-20 May 2009. Oral presentation.
  • Fisher K. When no-one wants to talk: personal reflections on engaging rural communities in a study about sexually transmitted infections. 10th National Rural Health Conference, Cairns, 17-20 May 2009. Oral presentation.
  • May J. Skill mix in the rural primary health care workforce – can it be systematized? 10th National Rural Health Conference, Cairns, 17-20 May 2009. Poster.
  • Rees M, May J. We’ve got the ingredients but what’s the recipe? Challenges in teamwork for nurse practitioners in a rural area. 10th National Rural Health Conference, Cairns, 17-20 May 2009. Poster.
  • Smith T, Traise P, Croese D, Hansen B, Gray D. Improving the radiographic image interpretation skills of rural radiographers through flexible modes of continuing education. 10th National Rural Health Conference, Cairns, 17-20 May 2009. Poster.
  • Brown L, Williams L, Capra S. Opportunities for private practice in rural Australia. Dietitians Association of Australia 27th National Conference, Darwin, 28-30 May 2009. Oral presentation.
  • Brown L, Williams L, Capra S. Champions for expanding the dietetics workforce in rural areas. Dietitians Association of Australia 27th National Conference, Darwin, 28-30 May 2009. Oral presentation.
  • Crowley E, Williams L. Lived experiences of eliminating cow’s milk protein from the diet: a qualitative exploration. Dietitians Association of Australia 27th National Conference, Darwin, 28-30 May 2009. Oral presentation.






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