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A randomised trial of the Flinders Program to improve patient self-management competencies in a range of chronic conditions: study rationale and protocol
(Australasian Medical Journal, 2010)Supporting self management is seen as an important health service strategy in dealing with the large and increasing health burden of chronic conditions. Several types of self-management programs are available. Evidence to ... -
A rapid appraisal case study of South Australia's Social Inclusion Initiative
(Government of South Australia Department of the Premier and Cabinet, 2007-06)This Rapid Appraisal Case Study of South Australia’s Social Inclusion Initiative was undertaken to contribute to the work of the Social Exclusion Knowledge Network (SEKN) of the Commission on Social Determinants of Health ... -
Rare variants in optic disc area gene CARD10 enriched in primary open-angle glaucoma.
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Rare, potentially pathogenic variants in 21 keratoconus candidate genes are not enriched in cases in a large Australian cohort of European descent
(Public LIbrary of Science, 2018-06-20)Many genes have been suggested as candidate genes for keratoconus based on their function, their proximity to associated polymorphisms or due to the identification of putative causative variants within the gene. However, ... -
Rare, Potentially Pathogenic Variants in ZNF469 Are Not Enriched in Keratoconus in a Large Australian Cohort of European Descent
(Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 2017-12)Purpose: The Zinc Finger Protein 469 (ZNF469) gene has been proposed as a candidate gene for keratoconus due to the association of an upstream polymorphism (rs9938149) with the disease in two independent studies, and the ... -
Recent Directions in Telemedicine: Review of Trends in Research and Practice
(Korean Society of Medical Informatics, 2015-10-31)Objectives: Healthcare is now routinely delivered by telecommunications-based services in all developed countries and an increasing number of developing countries. Telemedicine is used in many clinical specialities and ... -
Recruitment, screening, and baseline participant characteristics in the WALK 2.0 study: A randomized controlled trial using web 2.0 applications to promote physical activity
(Elsevier, 2016-04)Objective: To describe in detail the recruitment methods and enrollment rates, the screening methods, and the baseline characteristics of a sample of adults participating in the Walk 2.0 Study, an 18 month, 3-arm randomized ... -
Recurrent atypical fibroxanthoma of the limbus
(BMJ Publishing Group, 2013-03)We report an unusual presentation of recurrent atypical fibroxanthoma of the limbus. Clinical and histological appearance, as well as management are discussed and the current literature is reviewed. -
Recurrent mutation in the crystallin alpha A gene associated with inherited paediatric cataract
(BioMed Central, 2016)Background: Cataract is a major cause of childhood blindness worldwide. The purpose of this study was to determine the genetic cause of paediatric cataract in a South Australian family with a bilateral lamellar paediatric ... -
Reducing Smoking Among People With Schizophrenia: Perspectives on Priorities for Advancing Research
(Frontiers, 2018-12-18)Although tobacco smoking is very common among people with schizophrenia and has devastating effects on health, strategies to ameliorate the risk are lacking. Some studies have reported promising results yet quit rates are ... -
Reengineering the Glaucoma Quality of Life-15 Questionnaire with Rasch Analysis
(Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Inc., 2011-08)Purpose.: To investigate, using Rasch analysis, whether the 15-item Glaucoma Quality of Life-15 (GQL-15) forms a valid scale and to optimize its psychometric properties. Methods.: One hundred eighteen glaucoma patients ... -
Refractive error changes in cortical, nuclear, and posterior subcapsular cataracts
(BMJ Publishing Group - http://bjo.bmjjournals.com/, 2003-08)AIMS: To determine the effect of the three main morphological types of cataract on refractive error. METHODS: Data were prospectively collected from 77 subjects (age 67 (SD 8) years) with one morphological type of cataract. ... -
Refractive Status and Vision Profile: evaluation of psychometric properties and comparison of Rasch and summated Likert-scaling. [Post-print]
(Elsevier, 2006-04)The psychometric properties of the Refractive Status and Vision Profile (RSVP) questionnaire were evaluated using Rasch analysis. Ninety-one myopic patients from a refractive surgery clinic and general optometric practice ... -
Regional Maritime Security in East Asia
(2015-06-03)Increasingly, it appears that the status quo of the East Asian maritime region is encountering subtle shifts which are eroding the stability of its condition. Regional states are registering higher levels of strategic ... -
Regionalisation of health services: Benefits and impact
(Primary Health Care Research & Information Service, 2016-06)Providing a well-integrated, cost-effective, quality health care system that meets the needs of the population is challenging for governments worldwide. In Australia, this challenge is complicated by a geographically and ... -
Regionally-based needs assessment in Australian primary health care.
(Primary Health Care Research & Information Service, 2011-12)Needs assessments in primary health care provide information to plan and change services, with the ultimate goal of improving the health of a population. It is the first step in health care services planning, and involves ... -
Rejection and acceptance of corneal allografts
(Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2009)PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Corneal transplantation is successful in the short-term, but the long-term prognosis has not improved over the past 20 years. Here, we review recent findings that may contribute to improved corneal ... -
The related transcriptional enhancer factor-1 isoform, TEAD4 216, can repress vascular endothelial growth factor expression in mammalian cells
(Public Library of Science, 2012-06-22)Increased cellular production of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is responsible for the development and progression of multiple cancers and other neovascular conditions, and therapies targeting post-translational ... -
The relationship between in-hospital location and outcomes of care in patients of a large general medical service
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2012-12-24)Background: The discrepancy between the number of admissions and the allocation of hospital beds means many patients admitted under the care of a general medical service can be placed in other departments’ wards. These ...