42. Health Sciences
| Title | 42. Health Sciences |
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| Parent | ANZSRC Field of Research |
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The Healthiest Company Index: a campaign to promote worksite wellness in South Africa
Patel, Deepak, Goetzel, Ron Z., Beckowski, Meghan, Milner, Karen, Greyling, Mike, da Silva, Roseanne, Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy, Tabrizi, Maryam J. and Nossel, Craig. 2013. "The Healthiest Company Index: a campaign to promote worksite wellness in South Africa." Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. 55 (2), pp. 172-178. https://doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0b013e3182728d61Article
The relationship between workplace environment and employee health behaviors in a South African workforce
Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy, Greyling, Michael, da Silva, Roseanne, Milner, Karen, Patel, Deepak, Wyper, Lauren, Beckowski, Meghan, Lambert, Estelle V. and Goetzel, Ron. 2014. "The relationship between workplace environment and employee health behaviors in a South African workforce." Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. 56 (10), pp. 1094-1099. https://doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000000236Article
Nurses’ lifestyle behaviours, health priorities and barriers to living a healthy lifestyle: a qualitative descriptive study
Phiri, Lindokuhle P., Draper, Catherine E., Lambert, Estelle V. and Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy L.. 2014. "Nurses’ lifestyle behaviours, health priorities and barriers to living a healthy lifestyle: a qualitative descriptive study." BMC Nursing. 13 (38), pp. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-014-0038-6Article
Steps that count: physical activity recommendations, brisk walking, and steps per minute - how do they relate?
Pillay, Julian D., Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy L., Proper, Karin I., van Mechelen, Willem and Lambert, Estelle V.. 2014. "Steps that count: physical activity recommendations, brisk walking, and steps per minute - how do they relate?" Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 11 (3), pp. 502-508. https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2012-0210Article
The relationship between the built environment and habitual levels of physical activity in South African older adults: a pilot study
Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy L., Pacheco, Kyla, Tomaz, Simone A., Karpul, David and Lambert, Estelle V.. 2015. "The relationship between the built environment and habitual levels of physical activity in South African older adults: a pilot study." BMC Public Health. 15 (518), pp. 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-015-1853-8Article
The association between daily steps and health, and the mediating role of body composition: a pedometer-based, cross-sectional study in an employed South African population
Pillay, Julian D., van der Ploeg, Hidde P., Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy L., Proper, Karin I., van Stralen, Maartjie, Tomaz, Simone A., van Mechelen, Willem and Lambert, Eztelle V.. 2015. "The association between daily steps and health, and the mediating role of body composition: a pedometer-based, cross-sectional study in an employed South African population." BMC Public Health. 15 (174), pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-015-1381-6Article
A comparative study of Australian and New Zealand male and female nurses’ health: a sex comparison and gender analysis
Tuckett, Anthony, Henwood, Tim, Oliffe, John L., Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy L. and Rin Kim, Jae. 2016. "A comparative study of Australian and New Zealand male and female nurses’ health: a sex comparison and gender analysis." American Journal of Men's Health. 10 (6), pp. 450-458. https://doi.org/10.1177/1557988314567222Article
Stress, COMT polymorphisms, and depressive symptoms in older Australian women: an exploratory study
Seib, Charrlotte, Whiteside, Eliza, Voisey, Joanne, Lee, Kathryn, Alexander, Kimberly, Humphreys, Janice, Chopin, Lisa and Anderson, Debra. 2016. "Stress, COMT polymorphisms, and depressive symptoms in older Australian women: an exploratory study." Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers. 20 (8), pp. 478-481. https://doi.org/10.1089/gtmb.2015.0028Article
Managing the costs of HIV/AIDS: a case study of a South African contract cleaning company
Gow, Jeff, George, Gavin and Grant, Bligh. 2012. "Managing the costs of HIV/AIDS: a case study of a South African contract cleaning company." Development Southern Africa. 29 (3), pp. 434-447. https://doi.org/10.1080/0376835X.2012.706039Article
Steps that count: pedometer-measured physical activity, self-reported physical activity and current physical guidelines ‒ how do they relate?
Pillay, J. D., Kolbe-Alexander, T. L., Proper, K. I., Tomaz, S. A, van Mechelen, W. and Lambert, E. V.. 2014. "Steps that count: pedometer-measured physical activity, self-reported physical activity and current physical guidelines ‒ how do they relate?" South African Journal of Sports Medicine. 26 (3), pp. 77-81. https://doi.org/10.7196/SAJSM.534Article
Steps that count: the association between the number and intensity of steps accumulated and fitness and health measures
Pillay, Julian David, Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy L., van Mechelen, Willem and Lambert, Estelle Vicki. 2014. "Steps that count: the association between the number and intensity of steps accumulated and fitness and health measures." Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 11 (1), pp. 10-17. https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2011-0288Article
The effects of pressure-threshold inspiratory load on lactate clearance after maximal exercise
Johnson, Michael, Brown, David, Bayfield, Katie, Gonzalez, Javier, Mills, Dean and Sharpe, Graham. 2011. "The effects of pressure-threshold inspiratory load on lactate clearance after maximal exercise." 21st European Respiratory Society Annual Congress. Amsterdam, Netherlands 24 - 28 Sep 2011 Switzerland.Poster
The effects of inspiratory muscle training on breathing mechanics during fixed load cycling exercise
Mills, Dean, Sharpe, Graham, Johnson, Michael and Barnett, Yvonne. 2011. "The effects of inspiratory muscle training on breathing mechanics during fixed load cycling exercise." 21st European Respiratory Society Annual Congress. Amsterdam, Netherlands 24 - 28 Sep 2011 Switzerland.Poster
Clustering of risk factors for non-communicable disease and healthcare expenditure in employees with private health insurance presenting for health risk appraisal: a cross-sectional study
Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy L., Conradie, Jaco and Lambert, Estelle V.. 2013. "Clustering of risk factors for non-communicable disease and healthcare expenditure in employees with private health insurance presenting for health risk appraisal: a cross-sectional study." BMC Public Health. 13 (1213), pp. 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-13-1213Article
Steps that count! A feasibility study of a pedometer-based, healthpromotion intervention in an employed, South African population
Pillay, J. D., Kolbe-Alexander, T. L., Proper, K. I., van Mechelen, W. and Lambert, E. V.. 2014. "Steps that count! A feasibility study of a pedometer-based, healthpromotion intervention in an employed, South African population." South African Journal of Sports Medicine. 26 (1), pp. 15-19. https://doi.org/10.7196/SAJSM.500Article
Promoting diet and physical activity in nurses: a systematic review
Torquati, Luciana, Pavey, Toby, Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy and Leveritt, Michael. 2017. "Promoting diet and physical activity in nurses: a systematic review." American Journal of Health Promotion. 31 (1), pp. 19-27. https://doi.org/10.4278/ajhp.141107-LIT-562Article
The effects of inspiratory muscle training on the interleukin-6 response to intense volitional hyperpnoea
Mills, Dean, Johnson, Michael, McPhilimey, Martin, Williams, Neil, Gonzalez, Javier, Barnett, Yvonne and Sharpe, Graham. 2012. "The effects of inspiratory muscle training on the interleukin-6 response to intense volitional hyperpnoea." 22nd European Respiratory Society Annual Congress. Vienna, Austria 01 - 05 Sep 2012 Switzerland.Poster
The effects of inspiratory muscle training on interleukin-6 concentration during cycling exercise and volitional hyperpnoea
Mills, Dean, Johnson, Michael, McPhilimey, Martin, Williams, Neil, Gonzalez, Javier, Barnett, Yvonne and Sharpe, Graham. 2012. "The effects of inspiratory muscle training on interleukin-6 concentration during cycling exercise and volitional hyperpnoea." 22nd European Respiratory Society Annual Congress. Vienna, Austria 01 - 05 Sep 2012 Switzerland.Poster
NEWS for Africa: adaptation and reliability of a built environment questionnaire for physical activity in seven African countries
Oyeyemi, Adewale L., Kasoma, Sandra S., Onywera, Vincent O., Assah, Felix, Adedoyin, Rufus A., Conway, Terry L., Moss, Sarah J., Ocansey, Reginald, Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy L., Akinroye, Kingsley K., Prista, Antonio, Larouche, Richard, Gavand, Kavita A., Cain, Kelli L., Lambert, Estelle V., Aryeetey, Richmond, Bartels, Clare, Tremblay, Mark S. and Sallis, James F.. 2016. "NEWS for Africa: adaptation and reliability of a built environment questionnaire for physical activity in seven African countries." International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 13 (33), pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-016-0357-yArticle
Diet and physical activity behaviour in nurses: a qualitative study
Torquati, Luciana, Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy L, Pavey, Toby, Perrson, Christina and Leveritt, Michael. 2016. "Diet and physical activity behaviour in nurses: a qualitative study." International Journal of Health Promotion and Education. 54 (6), pp. 268-282. https://doi.org/10.1080/14635240.2016.1169943Article
The economic burden of physical inactivity: a global analysis of major non-communicable diseases
Ding, Ding, Lawson, Kenny D., Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy L., Finkelstein, Eric A., Katzmarzyk, Peter T., van Mechelen, Willem and Pratt, Michael. 2016. "The economic burden of physical inactivity: a global analysis of major non-communicable diseases." The Lancet. 388 (10051), pp. 1311-1324. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(16)30383-XArticle
Can the use of Bus Rapid Transit lead to a healthier lifestyle in urban South Africa? The SUN Study
Bartels, Clare, Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy, Behrens, Roger, Hendricks, Sharief and Lambert, Estelle V.. 2016. "Can the use of Bus Rapid Transit lead to a healthier lifestyle in urban South Africa? The SUN Study." Journal of Transport and Health. 3 (2), pp. 200-210. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jth.2016.04.003Article
Inspiratory loading intensity does not influence lactate clearance during recovery
Johnson, Michael A., Mills, Dean E., Brown, David M., Bayfield, Katie J., Gonzalez, Javier T. and Sharpe, Graham R.. 2012. "Inspiratory loading intensity does not influence lactate clearance during recovery." Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 44 (5), pp. 863-871. https://doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0b013e31824079d0Article
Exercise training at the intensity of maximal fat oxidation in obese boys
Tan, Sijie, Wang, Jianxiong and Cao, Liquan. 2016. "Exercise training at the intensity of maximal fat oxidation in obese boys." Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism. 41 (1), pp. 49-54. https://doi.org/10.1139/apnm-2015-0174Article
Cardiovascular fitness is associated with bias between self-reported and objectively measured physical activity
Tomaz, S. A., Lambert, E. V., Karpul, D. and Kolbe-Alexander, T. L.. 2016. "Cardiovascular fitness is associated with bias between self-reported and objectively measured physical activity." European Journal of Sport Science. 16 (1), pp. 149-157. https://doi.org/10.1080/17461391.2014.987323Article
Changes in non-diabetic comorbid disease status following Laparoscopic Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (LVSG) versus Laparoscopic Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass (LRYGB) procedures: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Osland, Emma, Yunus, Rossita Mohamad, Khan, Shahjahan, Memon, Muhammed Ashraf and Memon, Breda. 2017. "Changes in non-diabetic comorbid disease status following Laparoscopic Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (LVSG) versus Laparoscopic Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass (LRYGB) procedures: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials." Obesity Surgery. 27 (5), pp. 1208-12221. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-016-2469-5Article
The impact of interventions that promote family involvement in care on adult acute-care wards: an integrative review
Mackie, Benjamin R., Mitchell, Marion and Marshall, Andrea. 2018. "The impact of interventions that promote family involvement in care on adult acute-care wards: an integrative review." Collegian: The Australian Journal of Nursing Practice, Scholarship and Research. 25 (1), pp. 131-140. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colegn.2017.01.006Article
Reflections on power, conflict and resolution for the perioperative environment
Ralph, Nicholas, Welch, Anthony J., Norris, Philip and Irwin, Rachel. 2013. "Reflections on power, conflict and resolution for the perioperative environment." ACORN: the journal of perioperative nursing in Australia. 26 (1), pp. 19-22.Article
Working on wellness (WOW): a worksite health promotion intervention programme
Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy L., Proper, Karin I., Lambert, Estelle V., van Wier, Marieke F., Pillay, Julian D., Nossel, Craig, Adonis, Leegale and Van Mechelen, Willem. 2012. "Working on wellness (WOW): a worksite health promotion intervention programme." BMC Public Health. 12 (1), pp. 372-383. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-12-372Article
Steps that count!: The development of a pedometer-based health promotion intervention in an employed, health insured South African population
Pillay, Julian D., Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy, Proper, Karin I., van Mechelen, Willem and Lambert, Estelle V.. 2012. "Steps that count!: The development of a pedometer-based health promotion intervention in an employed, health insured South African population." BMC Public Health. 12 (1), pp. 880-887. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-12-880Article
A foot axis for COP path of older adult short access-ramp walking study
Chong, Albert K. and Mei, Qichang. 2016. "A foot axis for COP path of older adult short access-ramp walking study." 34th International Conference on Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS 2016). Tsukuba, Japan 18 - 22 Jul 2016 Netherlands.Paper
From EN to BN to RN: an exploration and analysis of the literature
Ralph, Nicholas, Birks, Melanie, Chapman, Ysanne, Muldoon, Nona and McPherson, Carol. 2013. "From EN to BN to RN: an exploration and analysis of the literature." Contemporary Nurse. 43 (2), pp. 225-236. https://doi.org/10.5172/conu.2013.43.2.225Article
The Therapy Attitudes and Process Questionnaire: a brief measure of factors related to psychotherapy appointment attendance
Clough, Bonnie A., Nazareth, Sonia M. and Casey, Leanne M.. 2017. "The Therapy Attitudes and Process Questionnaire: a brief measure of factors related to psychotherapy appointment attendance." The Patient: Patient Centered Outcomes Research. 10 (2), pp. 237-250. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40271-016-0199-3Article
Title of PhD project: study to investigate factors influencing adoption of mobile devices in the health care environment
Rani Sood, Vasundhara, Gururajan, Raj and Hafeez Baig, Abdul. 2015. "Title of PhD project: study to investigate factors influencing adoption of mobile devices in the health care environment." 26th Australasian Conference on Information Systems (ACIS 2015). Adelaide, Australia 30 Nov - 04 Dec 2015 Adelaide, South Australia.Other
Online intravenous pump emulator: as effective as face-to-face simulation for training nursing students
Terry, Victoria R., Moloney, Clint, Bowtell, Leslie and Terry, Peter C.. 2016. "Online intravenous pump emulator: as effective as face-to-face simulation for training nursing students." Nurse Education Today. 40, pp. 198-203. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2016.03.004Article
Prostate cancer: stories of men and women
Lepherd, Laurence and Graham, Coralie. Lepherd, Laurence and Graham, Coralie (ed.) 2015. Prostate cancer: stories of men and women. Toowoomba, Australia. Laurence Lepherd.Edited book
Prostate cancer: finding your peace of mind
Lepherd, Laurence (ed.) 2013. Prostate cancer: finding your peace of mind. Toowoomba, Australia. Laurence Lepherd.Edited book
Prostate cancer: climbing above it
Lepherd, Laurence (ed.) 2013. Prostate cancer: climbing above it. Toowoomba, Australia. Laurence Lepherd.Edited book
Technological adjuncts to enhance current psychotherapy practices: a review
Clough, Bonnie A. and Casey, Leanne M.. 2011. "Technological adjuncts to enhance current psychotherapy practices: a review." Clinical Psychology Review. 31 (3), pp. 279-292. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2010.12.008Article
Impact of the Nordic hamstring and hip extension exercises on hamstring architecture and morphology: implications for injury prevention
Bourne, Matthew N., Duhig, Steven J., Timmins, Ryan G., Williams, Morgan D., Opar, David A., Al Najjar, Aiman and Shield, Anthony J.. 2017. "Impact of the Nordic hamstring and hip extension exercises on hamstring architecture and morphology: implications for injury prevention." British Journal of Sports Medicine. 51 (5), pp. 469-477. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2016-096130Article