http://hdl.handle.net/2440/5869 2013-05-24T03:27:47Z 2013-05-24T03:27:47Z McFarlane, Alexander Cowell http://hdl.handle.net/2440/77841 2013-05-20T04:30:15Z 2011-12-31T13:30:00Z

Title: The occupational implication of the prolonged effects of repeated exposure to traumatic stress Author: McFarlane, Alexander Cowell

2011-12-31T13:30:00Z Orme, Geoffrey John Kehoe, E. James http://hdl.handle.net/2440/77840 2013-05-20T04:30:12Z 2011-12-31T13:30:00Z

Title: Perceptions of employment of Australian army reservists by their employers Author: Orme, Geoffrey John; Kehoe, E. James Abstract: The views and concerns of the employers of reservists sent on overseas deployments are largely unknown. A survey was conducted of 126 Australian employers who participated in Exercise Boss Lift sponsored by the Australian Defence Force, which involved a visit to their employees deployed on overseas service in the Solomon Islands and Malaysia during the period 2006-2010. Employers reported a substantial number of positive aspects of reservist deployment for both their enterprise and the individual reservist employee, including an increase in leadership, teamwork, skills, maturity, and confidence. There were 40% fewer reported negatives, which primarily concerned the costs associated with the absence of an important employee. The employers expressed needs for greater information regarding dates of absence of their reservist employee and assistance from the ADF to enable them to enhance the overall deployment. Importantly, employers sought confirmation of ways to effectively manage the transition of their reservist from military service back to their civilian roles. Some employers offered to act as advocates.

2011-12-31T13:30:00Z Duncan, Mitch Vandelanotte, Corneel Rosenkranz, Richard R. Caperchione, Cristina M. Ding, Hang Ellison, Marcus George, Emma S. Hooker, Cindy Karunanithi, Mohan Kolt, Gregory S. Maeder, Anthony Noakes, Manila Tague, Rhys Taylor, Pennie Viljoen, Pierre Mummery, W. Kerry http://hdl.handle.net/2440/77759 2013-05-15T05:32:20Z 2011-12-31T13:30:00Z

Title: Effectiveness of a website and mobile phone based physical activity and nutrition intervention for middle-aged males: Trial protocol and baseline findings of the ManUp Study Author: Duncan, Mitch; Vandelanotte, Corneel; Rosenkranz, Richard R.; Caperchione, Cristina M.; Ding, Hang; Ellison, Marcus; George, Emma S.; Hooker, Cindy; Karunanithi, Mohan; Kolt, Gregory S.; Maeder, Anthony; Noakes, Manila; Tague, Rhys; Taylor, Pennie; Viljoen, Pierre; Mummery, W. Kerry Abstract: BACKGROUND: Compared to females, males experience higher rates of chronic disease and mortality, yet few health promotion initiatives are specifically aimed at men. Therefore, the aim of the ManUp Study is to examine the effectiveness of an IT-based intervention to increase the physical activity and nutrition behaviour and literacy in middle-aged males (aged 35–54 years). METHOD/DESIGN: The study design was a two-arm randomised controlled trial, having an IT-based (applying website and mobile phones) and a print-based intervention arm, to deliver intervention materials and to promote self-monitoring of physical activity and nutrition behaviours. Participants (n = 317) were randomised on a 2:1 ratio in favour of the IT-based intervention arm. Both intervention arms completed assessments at baseline, 3, and 9 months. All participants completed self-report assessments of physical activity, sitting time, nutrition behaviours, physical activity and nutrition literacy, perceived health status and socio-demographic characteristics. A randomly selected sub-sample in the IT-based (n = 61) and print-based (n = 30) intervention arms completed objective measures of height, weight, waist circumference, and physical activity as measured by accelerometer (Actigraph GT3X). The average age of participants in the IT-based and print-based intervention arm was 44.2 and 43.8 years respectively. The majority of participants were employed in professional occupations (IT-based 57.6%, Print-based 54.2%) and were overweight or obese (IT-based 90.8%, Print-based 87.3%). At baseline a lower proportion of participants in the IT-based (70.2%) group agreed that 30 minutes of physical activity each day is enough to improve health compared to the print-based (82.3%) group (p = .026). The IT-based group consumed a significantly lower number of serves of red meat in the previous week, compared to the print-based group (p = .017). No other significant between-group differences were observed at baseline. DISCUSSION: The ManUp Study will examine the effectiveness of an IT-based approach to improve physical activity and nutrition behaviour and literacy. Study outcomes will provide much needed information on the efficacy of this approach in middle aged males, which is important due to the large proportions of males at risk, and the potential reach of IT-based interventions.

2011-12-31T13:30:00Z Sinnollareddy, Mahipal Peake, Sandra Lois Roberts, Michael S. Lipman, Jeffrey Roberts, Jason A. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/77749 2013-05-15T02:30:43Z 2011-12-31T13:30:00Z

Title: Using pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics to optimise dosing of antifungal agents in critically ill patients: a systematic review Author: Sinnollareddy, Mahipal; Peake, Sandra Lois; Roberts, Michael S.; Lipman, Jeffrey; Roberts, Jason A.

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