39 results for "David Preen"
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Evaluating continuity of care incorporating a time protective effect of general practitioner care on diabetes related potentially preventable hospitalisations: An application of threshold effects model
Background Continuity of care with a general practitioner (GP) is vital for management of chronic conditions including diabetes as it provides proactive care facilitating opportunities to prevent or delay progression of disease. Aim To capture the proportion of time people with diabetes are under…
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Time protective effect of contact with a general practitioner and its association with diabetes-related hospitalisations: a cohort study using the 45 and Up Study data in Australia
Objectives To evaluate the relationship between the proportion of time under the potentially protective effect of a general practitioner (GP) captured using the Cover Index and diabetes-related hospitalisation and length of stay (LOS).Design An observational cohort study over two 3-year time…
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Long-Term Risk of Comorbidity after IgA Vasculitis in Childhood: A Population-Based Cohort Study
Abstract Introduction Patients with IgA vasculitis (IgAV) may require aggressive treatment and are prone to disease relapses, and IgA deposition in tissues can persist. We investigated whether these factors predispose to long-term morbidity in children with IgAV. Methods Observational cohort study…
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The Impact of Family and Domestic Violence on Children’s Early Developmental Outcomes
Introduction Children have a universal right to live free from exposure to family and domestic violence (FDV). Young children (
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Association between continuity of provider-adjusted regularity of general practitioner (GP) contact and diabetes-related hospitalisation: A data linkage study combining survey and administrative data
Background and rationale We have previously reported decreased rates and costs of diabetes-related hospitalisations with increasing regularity of general practitioner (GP) contact. However previous work has not adjusted for continuity of provider. Thus, despite the relevance for policy development…
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Frailty and Initiation of Cardio-Protective Medicines Following Incident Acute Coronary Syndrome in Older People: A Linked Data Study
Introduction Beta-blockers, renin-angiotensin system inhibitors and statins are evidence-based pharmacotherapies for preventing recurrent acute coronary syndrome (ACS), however their use in older people may depend on clinical factors such as comorbidity and frailty. Deriving comorbidity information…
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Health of Aboriginal Children in Western Australia: Do Grandparents Matter?
Introduction Studies of select groups (e.g. pre-industrial or subsistence farming populations) suggest that children had improved survival if their grandparents were alive, particularly maternal grandmothers (MGMs). This question is unanswered for Aboriginal Australian communities, where care of…
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Hospital Admissions for Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis in Western Australia Hospitals Have Declined Significantly Over Time (1995-2014)
Introduction Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) imposes a considerable burden on society in terms of morbidity, long-term disability, and costs. RA prevalence is poorly described in Australia, and linked health datasets can provide a more meaningful picture for RA epidemiology in the Australian population…
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A time-duration measure of continuity of care to optimise utilisation of primary health care: a threshold effects approach among people with diabetes
Abstract Background Literature highlighted the importance of timely access and ongoing care provided at primary care settings in reducing hospitalisation and health care resource uses. However, the effect of timely access to primary care has not been fully captured in most of the current continuity…
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The hidden impact of alcohol on young victims: an analysis of alcohol-related police offences resulting in hospitalisation
Abstract Background Alcohol-related harm (ARH) is a significant public health concern affecting young individuals, particularly those involved in alcohol-related police incidents resulting in hospitalisation. However, the impact of alcohol on young victims remains under researched. This study aimed…
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Priorities for building Australian workforce capacity to leverage population-based, routinely collected data: views from pharmacoepidemiology
Aim: To explore perspectives of leaders in pharmacoepidemiology on building workforce capacity in the routinely collected data arena to enable researchers to generate evidence to support clinical and policy decision-making. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted between May and August…
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Adverse obstetric and perinatal outcomes following treatment of adolescent and young adult cancer: a population-based cohort study.
ObjectiveTo investigate obstetric and perinatal outcomes among female survivors of adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancers and their offspring.MethodsUsing multivariate analysis of statewide linked data, outcomes of all first completed pregnancies (n = 1894) in female survivors of AYA cancer…
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Long-Term Morbidity Following IGA Vasculitis in Childhood
Background/Objective Patients with IgA vasculitis (IgAV aka Henoch Schonlein) may require aggressive initial treatment, are prone to disease relapses and may have sustained abnormal IgA responsiveness. We investigated whether the relatively rare diagnosis of childhood IgAV is associated with…
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A longitudinal investigation of Western Australian families impacted by parental cancer with adolescent and young adult offspring
Abstract Objective: Parental cancer is a significant problem for adolescent and young adult offspring. To understand the extent of the problem of parental cancer for Australian offspring, data regarding those impacted are required. The aim of this study was to enumerate and describe the…
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Using linked records to improve National estimates of hospital admissions for coronary heart disease (CHD)
ABSTRACT Objectives National statistics for hospital admissions for acute CHD based on unlinked administrative data are inflated because of inter/intra-hospital transfers or related readmissions for further investigations or procedures. Our objective was to estimate the inflation of CHD inpatient…
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Associations between clusters of early life risk factors and developmental vulnerability at age 5: a retrospective cohort study using population-wide linkage of administrative data in Tasmania, Australia
Objective Early childhood is a critical time to address risk factors associated with developmental vulnerability. This study investigated the associations between clusters of early life risk factors and developmental vulnerability in children’s first year of full-time school at age 5.Design A…
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Clinical consultations and investigations before and after discontinuation of endocrine therapy in women with primary breast cancer
Objective: Although clinical trials recommend that women with hormone-dependent primary breast cancer remain on endocrine therapy for at least 5 years, up to 60% discontinue treatment early. We determined whether these women had consulted with clinicians or had investigations for cancer recurrence…
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Determining breast cancer recurrence following completion of active treatment: A novel approach using linked administrative health data
ABSTRACT Objectives Although outcomes for the majority of women diagnosed with primary breast cancer are good, with five-year survival exceeding 90%, some women will experience cancer recurrence and ultimately die from the disease. It is important for patients, clinicians and health service…