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A New Phenomenological Survey of Auditory Hallucinations: Evidence for Subtypes and Implications for Theory and Practice by MCCARTHY-JONES, Simon, TRAUER, Tom, MACKINNON, Andrew, SIMS, Eliza, THOMAS, Neil, COPOLOV, David L

“…A comprehensive understanding of the phenomenology of auditory hallucinations (AHs) is essential for developing accurate models of their causes. Yet, only 1…”
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A longitudinal study of distress (depression and anxiety) up to 18 months after radiotherapy for head and neck cancer by Neilson, Kate, Pollard, Annabel, Boonzaier, Ann, Corry, June, Castle, David, Smith, David, Trauer, Tom, Couper, Jeremy

“…Objective The aim of the study was to assess symptoms of depression and anxiety in patients with head and neck cancer up to 18 months after radiotherapy…”
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The validity of the CGI severity and improvement scales as measures of clinical effectiveness suitable for routine clinical use by Berk, Michael, Ng, Felicity, Dodd, Seetal, Callaly, Tom, Campbell, Shirley, Bernardo, Michelle, Trauer, Tom

“…Objective  The Clinical Global Impression Scale (CGI) is established as a core metric in psychiatric research. This study aims to test the validity of CGI as a…”
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Guidelines for the psychosocial and bereavement support of family caregivers of palliative care patients by Hudson, Peter, Remedios, Cheryl, Zordan, Rachel, Thomas, Kristina, Clifton, Di, Crewdson, Michael, Hall, Christopher, Trauer, Tom, Bolleter, Amanda, Clarke, David M, Bauld, Catherine

“…Support for family caregivers, including bereavement follow-up, is a core function of palliative care. Many caregivers acknowledge positive aspects associated…”
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Outcome Measurement in Mental Health: Theory and Practice by Trauer, Tom

“…In order to operate in an evidence-based fashion, mental health services rely on accurate, relevant, and systematic information. One important type of…”
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Approach to treatment of mental illness and substance dependence in remote Indigenous communities: Results of a mixed methods study by Nagel, Tricia, Robinson, Gary, Condon, John, Trauer, Tom

“…Objective:  To develop and evaluate a culturally adapted brief intervention for Indigenous people with chronic mental illness. Design:  A mixed methods design…”
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Why Are We Weighting? The Role of Importance Ratings in Quality of Life Measurement by Trauer, T, Mackinnon, A

“…Many Quality of Life (QoL) instruments ask respondents to rate a number of life domains in terms of satisfaction and personal importance, and derive weighted…”
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Readmission to an Acute Psychiatric Unit Within 28 days of Discharge: Identifying Those at Risk by Callaly, Thomas, Hyland, Mary, Trauer, Tom, Dodd, Seetal, Berk, Michael

“…Objective. To examine factors that could help identify those most at risk of readmission to an acute psychiatric in-patient unit within 28 days of a…”
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What does 'clinical significance' mean in the context of the Health of the Nation Outcome Scales (HoNOS)? by Burgess, Philip, Trauer, Tom, Coombs, Tim, McKay, Rod, Pirkis, Jane

“…Objective: The aim of this paper was to improve understanding of what ‘clinical significance’ means in relation to the Health of the Nation Outcome Scales…”
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The Effect of Guidance in the use of Routine Outcome Measures in Clinical Meetings by Trauer, Tom, Pedwell, Glenda, Gill, Lisa

“…Routine outcome measures (ROM) have now been introduced into all Australian public mental health services, but experience suggests that many clinical staff…”
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Palliative models of care for later stages of mental disorder: Maximising recovery, maintaining hope and building morale by Trauer, Tom

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The Public Reporting of Organizational Performance in Mental Health: Coming Soon to a Mental Health Service Near You by Trauer, Tom

“…Examines the rationale for public reporting in mental health, considering its effects on different groups of stakeholders. Considers some of the measurement…”
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Reducing the psychological distress of family caregivers of home based palliative care patients: longer term effects from a randomised controlled trial by Hudson, Peter, Trauer, Tom, Kelly, Brian, O'Connor, Moira, Thomas, Kristina, Zordan, Rachel, Summers, Michael

“…Background: Palliative care incorporates comprehensive support of family caregivers because many of them experience burden and distress. However,…”
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Ethnic differences in the utilisation of public psychiatric services in an area of suburban Melbourne by Trauer, T

“…The main aim of this study was to compare levels of service use by English and non-English speaking background people. A comparison of service use in 1991/1992…”
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Comment on “Do clinical outcome measures assess consumer-defined recovery?” by Trauer, Tom

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Reducing the psychological distress of family caregivers of home-based palliative care patients: short-term effects from a randomised controlled trial by Hudson, Peter, Trauer, Tom, Kelly, Brian, O'Connor, Moira, Thomas, Kristina, Summers, Michael, Zordan, Rachel, White, Vicki

“…Background Palliative care is expected to incorporate comprehensive support for family caregivers given that many caregivers suffer psychological morbidity…”
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On the Meaning of Change in a Clinician's Routine Measure of Outcome by Trauer, Tom

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Improving collaboration between private psychiatrists, the public mental health sector and general practitioners: evaluation of the Partnership Project by Pirkis, Jane, Livingston, Jenni, Herrman, Helen, Schweitzer, Isaac, Gill, Lisa, Morley, Belinda, Grigg, Margaret, Tanaghow, Amgad, Yung, Alison, Trauer, Tom, Burgess, Philip

“…Objectives: We describe the evaluation of the Partnership Project, which was designed to improve linkages between public and private sector mental health…”
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A randomised controlled trial of acceptance-based cognitive behavioural therapy for command hallucinations in psychotic disorders by Shawyer, Frances, Farhall, John, Mackinnon, Andrew, Trauer, Tom, Sims, Eliza, Ratcliff, Kirk, Larner, Chris, Thomas, Neil, Castle, David, Mullen, Paul, Copolov, David

“…Command hallucinations represent a special problem for the clinical management of psychosis. While compliance with both non-harmful and harmful commands can be…”
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Outcome measurement in chronic mental illness by Trauer, Tom

“…This review begins with an outline of outcome measurement in the country where it has been most thoroughly implemented, namely Australia. There follows a…”
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