Professor Phyllis Butow

Professor
Psychiatry, Central Clinical School

A18 - Brennan MacCallum Building
The University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia

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Grants | Publications

 

Current national competitive grants*

2010

Improving psychosocial outcomes for cancer carers: a randomised controlled trial
Young J, Butow P, Solomon M, Davidson P, Martin D, Harrison J
NHMRC Project Grant ($515,600 over 3 years)

* Grants administered through the University of Sydney

Publications

2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006

2012

   
  • Butow, P., Lobb, E., Jefford, M., Goldstein, D., Eisenbruch, M., Girgis, A., King, M., Sze, M., Aldridge, L., Schofield, P. (2012), A bridge between cultures: interpreters' perspectives of consultations with migrant oncology patients. Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer. 20, 235-44. [Abstract]
  • Oh, B., Butow, P., Mullan, B., Clarke, S., Beale, P., Pavlakis, N., Lee, M., Rosenthal, D., Larkey, L., Vardy, J. (2012), Effect of medical Qigong on cognitive function, quality of life, and a biomarker of inflammation in cancer patients: a randomized controlled trial. Supportive Care in Cancer. 20(6), 1235-1242. [Abstract]
  • Zordan, R., Butow, P., Kirsten, L., Juraskova, I., O'Reilly, A., Friedsam, J., Bovopolous, N., Heinrich, P., Charles, M., Hobbs, K., Kissane, D. (2012), The development of novel interventions to assist the leaders of cancer support groups. Supportive Care in Cancer. 20(3), 445-454. [Abstract]

2011

   
  • Harrison, J., Young, J., Auld, S., Masya, L., Solomon, M., Butow, P. (2011), Quantifying post-discharge unmet supportive care needs of people with colorectal cancer: A clinical audit. Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland. 13(12), 1400-6. [Abstract]
  • Sundaresan, P., Turner, S., Kneebone, A., Pearse, M., Butow, P. (2011), Evaluating the utility of a patient decision aid for potential participants of a prostate cancer trial (RAVES-TROG 08.03). Radiotherapy and oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology. 101(3), 521-4. [Abstract]
  • Luckett, T., Goldstein, D., Butow, P., Gebski, V., Aldridge, L., McGrane, J., Ng, W., King, M. (2011), Psychological morbidity and quality of life of ethnic minority patients with cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. The lancet oncology. 12(13), 1240-8. [Abstract]
  • Shepherd, H., Barratt, A., Trevena, L., McGeechan, K., Carey, K., Epstein, R., Butow, P., Del Mar, C., Entwistle, V., Tattersall, M. (2011), Three questions that patients can ask to improve the quality of information physicians give about treatment options: A cross-over trial. Patient education and counseling. 84(3), 379-85. [Abstract]
  • Perz, J., Ussher, J., Butow, P., Wain, G. (2011), Gender differences in cancer carer psychological distress: an analysis of moderators and mediators. European journal of cancer care. 20(5), 610-9. [Abstract]
  • Butow, P., Bell, M., Goldstein, D., Sze, M., Aldridge, L., Abdo, S., Mikhail, M., Dong, S., Iedema, R., Ashgari, R., Hui, R., Eisenbruch, M. (2011), Grappling with cultural differences; Communication between oncologists and immigrant cancer patients with and without interpreters. Patient education and counseling. 84(3), 398-405. [Abstract]
  • Rankin, N., Butow, P., Price, M., Evans, A. (2011), Views of psycho-oncology health professionals on priority psycho-oncology research questions. Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer. 19, 1133-41. [Abstract]
  • Butow, P., Goldstein, D., Bell, M., Sze, M., Aldridge, L., Abdo, S., Tanious, M., Dong, S., Iedema, R., Vardy, J., Ashgari, R., Hui, R., Eisenbruch, M. (2011), Interpretation in Consultations With Immigrant Patients With Cancer: How Accurate Is It?. Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. 29(20), 2801-7. [Abstract]
  • Dunlop, K., Barlow-Stewart, K., Butow, P., Heinrich, P. (2011), A Model of Professional Development for Practicing Genetic Counselors: Adaptation of Communication Skills Training in Oncology. Journal of genetic counseling. 20(3), 217-30. [Abstract]
  • Leighl, N., Shepherd, H., Butow, P., Clarke, S., McJannett, M., Beale, P., Wilcken, N., Moore, M., Chen, E., Goldstein, D., Horvath, L., Knox, J., Krzyzanowska, M., Oza, A., Feld, R., Hedley, D., Xu, W., Tattersall, M. (2011), Supporting Treatment Decision Making in Advanced Cancer: A Randomized Trial of a Decision Aid for Patients With Advanced Colorectal Cancer Considering Chemotherapy. Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. 29(15), 2077-84. [Abstract]
  • Brennan, M., Butow, P., Spillane, A., Marven, M., Boyle, F. (2011), Follow up after breast cancer - views of Australian women. Australian Family Physician. 40(5), 311-316. [Abstract]
  • Harrison, J., Young, J., Solomon, M., Butow, P., Secomb, R., Masya, L. (2011), Randomized Pilot Evaluation of the Supportive Care Intervention "CONNECT" for People Following Surgery for Colorectal Cancer. Diseases of the Colon and Rectum. 54(5), 622-631. [Abstract]
  • Walsh, J., Young, J., Harrison, J., Butow, P., Solomon, M., Masya, L., White, K. (2011), What is important in cancer care coordination? A qualitative investigation. European journal of cancer care. 20(2), 220-7. [Abstract]
  • Oguchi, M., Jansen, J., Butow, P., Colagiuri, B., Divine, R., Dhillon, H. (2011), Measuring the impact of nurse cue-response behaviour on cancer patients' emotional cues. Patient education and counseling. 82(2), 163-8. [Abstract]
  • Smith, A., Juraskova, I., Butow, P., Miguel, C., Lopez, A., Chang, S., Brown, R., Bernhard, J. (2011), Sharing vs. caring-The relative impact of sharing decisions versus managing emotions on patient outcomes. Patient education and counseling. 82(2), 233-9. [Abstract]
  • Young, J., Walsh, J., Butow, P., Solomon, M., Shaw, J. (2011), Measuring cancer care coordination: development and validation of a questionnaire for patients. BMC Cancer. 11, 298. [Abstract]
  • Keall, R., Butow, P., Steinhauser, K., Clayton, J. (2011), Discussing life story, forgiveness, heritage, and legacy with patients with life-limiting illnesses. International Journal of Palliative Nursing. 17(9), 454-460.
  • Buiting, H., Clayton, J., Butow, P., van Delden, J., van der Heide, A. (2011), Artificial nutrition and hydration for patients with advanced dementia: perspectives from medical practitioners in the Netherlands and Australia. Palliative Medicine. 25(1), 83-91. [Abstract]
  • McCaffery, K., Smith, S., Shepherd, H., Sze, M., Dhillon, H., Jansen, J., Juraskova, I., Butow, P., Trevena, L., Carey, K., Tattersall, M., Barratt, A. (2011), Shared decision making in Australia in 2011. Zeitschrift fur Evidenz, Fortbildung und Qualitat im Gesundheitswesen. 105(4), 234-239. [Abstract]

2010

   
  • Oh, B., Butow, P., Mullan, B., Beale, P., Pavlakis, N., Rosenthal, D., Clarke, S. (2010), The use and perceived benefits resulting from the use of complementary and alternative medicine by cancer patients in Australia. Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology. 6(4), 342-349. [Abstract]
  • Zordan, R., Juraskova, I., Butow, P., Jolan, A., Kirsten, L., Chapman, J., Sedgwick, C., Charles, M., Sundquist, K. (2010), Exploring the impact of training on the experience of Australian support group leaders: current practices and implications for research. Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy. 13(4), 427-40. [Abstract]
  • Butow, P., Palmer, S., Pai, A., Goodenough, B., Luckett, T., King, M. (2010), Review of Adherence-Related Issues in Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer. Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. 28(32), 4800-9. [Abstract]
  • Kasparian, N., McLoone, J., Meiser, B., Butow, P., Simpson, J., Mann, G. (2010), Skin cancer screening behaviours among individuals with a strong family history of malignant melanoma. British journal of cancer. 103(10), 1502-9. [Abstract]
  • Price, M., Butow, P., Charles, M., Bullen, T., Meiser, B., McKinley, J., McLachlan, S., Phillips, K. (2010), Predictors of breast cancer screening behavior in women with a strong family history of the disease. Breast cancer research and treatment. 124(2), 509-19. [Abstract]
  • Luckett, T., Butow, P., King, M., Oguchi, M., Heading, G., Hackl, N., Rankin, N., Price, M. (2010), A review and recommendations for optimal outcome measures of anxiety, depression and general distress in studies evaluating psychosocial interventions for English-speaking adults with heterogeneous cancer diagnoses. Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer. 18(10), 1241-62. [Abstract]
  • Price, M., Butow, P., Costa, D., King, M., Aldridge, L., Fardell, J., Defazio, A., Webb, P. (2010), Prevalence and predictors of anxiety and depression in women with invasive ovarian cancer and their caregivers. The Medical Journal of Australia. 193(5), S52-S57. [Abstract]
  • Singh, S., Butow, P., Charles, M., Tattersall, M. (2010), Shared decision making in oncology: assessing oncologist behaviour in consultations in which adjuvant therapy is considered after primary surgical treatment. Health Expectations. 13(3), 244-257. [Abstract]
  • Dzidowska, M., Price, M., Butow, P. (2010), Identifying research priorities and research needs among health and research professionals in psycho-oncology. Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology. 6(3), 165-172. [Abstract]
  • Lovell, M., Forder, P., Stockler, M., Butow, P., Briganti, E., Chye, R., Goldstein, D., Boyle, F. (2010), A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Standardized Educational Intervention for Patients with Cancer Pain. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 40(1), 49-59. [Abstract]
  • Juraskova, I., Hegedus, L., Butow, P., Smith, A., Schofield, P. (2010), Discussing complementary therapy use with early-stage breast cancer patients: exploring the communication gap. Integrative Cancer Therapies. 9(2), 168-176. [Abstract]
  • Brennan, M., Butow, P., Spillane, A., Boyle, F. (2010), Survivorship care after breast cancer: Follow-up practices of Australian health professionals and attitudes to a survivorship care plan. Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology. 6(2), 116-125. [Abstract]
  • Luckett, T., King, M., Butow, P., Friedlander, M., Paris, T. (2010), Assessing Health-Related Quality of Life in Gynecologic Oncology: A Systematic Review of Questionnaires and Their Ability to Detect Clinically Important Differences and Change. International Journal of Gynecological Cancer. 20(4), 664-684. [Abstract]
  • Young, J., Harrison, J., Solomon, M., Butow, P., Dennis, R., Robson, D., Auld, S. (2010), Development and feasibility assessment of telephone-delivered supportive care to improve outcomes for patients with colorectal cancer: pilot study of the CONNECT intervention. Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer. 18(4), 461-70. [Abstract]
  • Oh, B., Butow, P., Mullan, B., Clarke, S., Beale, P., Pavlakis, N., Kothe, E., Lam, L., Rosenthal, D. (2010), Impact of Medical Qigong on quality of life, fatigue, mood and inflammation in cancer patients: a randomized controlled trial. Annals of oncology : official journal of the European Society for Medical Oncology / ESMO. 21(3), 608-14. [Abstract]
  • Schapira, L., Butow, P., Brown, R., Boyle, F. (2010), Pessimism Is No Poison. Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. 28(4), 705-7. [Abstract]
  • Butow, P., Sze, M., Dugal-Beri, P., Mikhail, M., Eisenbruch, M., Jefford, M., Schofield, P., Girgis, A., King, M., Goldstein, D. (2010), From inside the bubble: migrants' perceptions of communication with the cancer team. Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer. 19(2), 281-90. [Abstract]
  • Kao, S., Butow, P., Bray, V., Clarke, S., Vardy, J. (2010), Patient and oncologist estimates of survival in advanced cancer patients. Psycho-Oncology. 0, 0.
  • Oh, B., Butow, P., Mullan, B., Clarke, S., Tattersall, M., Boyer, M., Beale, P., Vardy, J., Pavlakis, N., Larke, L. (2010), Patient-doctor communication: use of complementary and alternative medicine by adult patients with cancer. Journal of the Society for Integrative Oncology. 8(2), 56-64. [Abstract]
  • Walsh, J., Harrison, J., Young, J., Butow, P., Solomon, M., Masya, L. (2010), What are the current barriers to effective cancer care coordination? A qualitative study. BMC Health Services Research. 10, 132. [Abstract]

2009

   
  • Price, M., Zachariae, R., Butow, P., Defazio, A., Chauhan, D., Espie, C., Friedlander, M., Webb, P. (2009), Prevalence and predictors of insomnia in women with invasive ovarian cancer: Anxiety a major factor. European journal of cancer (Oxford, England : 1990). 45(18), 3262-70. [Abstract]
  • Harrison, J., Masya, L., Butow, P., Solomon, M., Young, J., Salkeld, G., Whelan, T. (2009), Implementing patient decision support tools: moving beyond academia?. Patient education and counseling. 76(1), 120-125. [Abstract]
  • Kricker, A., Price, M., Butow, P., Goumas, C., Armes, J., Armstrong, B. (2009), Effects of life event stress and social support on the odds of a >/=2 cm breast cancer. Cancer causes & control : CCC. 20(0), 437-47. [Abstract]
  • Kasparian, N., Meiser, B., Butow, P., Simpson, J., Mann, G. (2009), Genetic testing for melanoma risk: a prospective cohort study of uptake and outcomes among Australian families. Genetics in Medicine. 11(4), 265-278. [Abstract]
  • Harrison, J., Young, J., Price, M., Butow, P., Solomon, M. (2009), What are the unmet supportive care needs of people with cancer? A systematic review. Supportive Care in Cancer. 17(8), 1117-1128. [Abstract]
  • Clayton, J., Butow, P., Tattersall, M. (2009), Telling the truth: bad news. In: Palliative Medicine. (pp.620-624).United States: Saunders.
  • Butow, P., Beeney, L., Juraskova, I., Ussher, J., Zordan, R. (2009), The gains and pains of being a cancer support group leader: a qualitative survey of rewards and challenges. Social work in health care. 48(8), 750-67. [Abstract]
  • Turner, J., Clavarino, A., Butow, P., Yates, P., Hargraves, M., Connors, V., Hausmann, S. (2009), Enhancing the capacity of oncology nurses to provide supportive care for parents with advanced cancer: Evaluation of an educational intervention. European Journal of Cancer. 45(10), 1798-1806. [Abstract]
  • Girgis, A., Cockburn, J., Butow, P., Bowman, D., Schofield, P., Stojanovski, E., D'Este, C., Tattersall, M., Doran, C., Turner, J. (2009), Improving patient emotional functioning and psychological morbidity: Evaluation of a consultation skills training program for oncologists. Patient Education and Counseling. 77(3), 456-462. [Abstract]
  • Field, K., Jenkins, M., Friedlander, M., McKinley, J., Price, M., Weideman, P., Keogh, L., McLachlan, S., Lindeman, G., Hopper, J., Butow, P., Phillips, K. (2009), Predictors of the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) by women at high risk for breast cancer. European Journal of Cancer. 45, 551-560. [Abstract]

2008

   
  • Brennan, M., Butow, P., Spillane, A. (2008), Survivorship care after breast cancer. Australian family physician. 37(10), 826-830. [Abstract]
  • Juraskova, I., Butow, P., Lopez, A., Seccombe, M., Coates, A., Boyle, F., McCarthy, N., Reaby, L., Forbes, J. (2008), Improving informed consent: pilot of a decision aid for women invited to participate in a breast cancer prevention trial (IBIS-II DCIS). Health Expectations. 11(3), 252-262. [Abstract]
  • Harrison, J., Choy, E., Spillane, A., Butow, P., Young, J., Evans, A. (2008), Australian breast cancer specialists' involvement in multidisciplinary treatment planning meetings. Breast (Edinburgh, Scotland). 17(4), 335-40. [Abstract]
  • Duric, V., Butow, P., Sharpe, L., Heritier, S., Boyle, F., Beith, J., Wilcken, N., Coates, A., Simes, R., Stockler, M. (2008), Comparing patients' and their partners' preferences for adjuvant chemotherapy in early breast cancer. Patient education and counseling. 72(2), 239-45. [Abstract]
  • Dimoska, A., Tattersall, M., Butow, P., Shepherd, H., Kinnersley, P. (2008), Can a "prompt list" empower cancer patients to ask relevant questions?. Cancer. 113(2), 225-37. [Abstract]
  • Prunty, M., Sharpe, L., Butow, P., Fulcher, G. (2008), The motherhood choice: Themes arising in the decision-making process for women with multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis (Houndmills, Basingstoke, England). 14(5), 701-704. [Abstract]
  • Dimoska, A., Butow, P., Dent, E., Arnold, B., Brown, R., Tattersall, M. (2008), An examination of the initial cancer consultation of medical and radiation oncologists using the Cancode interaction analysis system. British Journal of Cancer. 98(9), 1508-1514. [Abstract]
  • Young, J., Solomon, M., Harrison, J., Salkeld, G., Butow, P. (2008), Measuring patient preference and surgeon choice. Surgery. 143(5), 582-588. [Abstract]
  • Harrison, J., Solomon, M., Young, J., Meagher, A., Butow, P., Salkeld, G., Hruby, G., Clarke, S. (2008), Patient and physician preferences for surgical and adjuvant treatment options for rectal cancer. Archives of Surgery. 143(4), 389-394. [Abstract]
  • Davey, H., Barratt, A., Butow, P., Houssami, N. (2008), The impact of different criteria for selecting information to be provided to women undergoing diagnostic breast tests. Patient education and counseling. 71(1), 86-94. [Abstract]
  • Shepherd, H., Tattersall, M., Butow, P. (2008), Physician-identified factors affecting patient participation in reaching treatment decisions. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 26(10), 1724-1731. [Abstract]
  • Butow, P., Cockburn, J., Girgis, A., Bowman, D., Schofield, P., D'Este, C., Stojanovski, E., Tattersall, M. (2008), Increasing oncologists' skills in eliciting and responding to emotional cues: evaluation of a communication skills training program. Psycho-oncology. 17(0), 209-18. [Abstract]
  • Chiew, K., Shepherd, H., Vardy, J., Tattersall, M., Butow, P., Leighl, N. (2008), Development and evaluation of a decision aid for patients considering first-line chemotherapy for metastatic breast cancer. Health expectations. 11(1), 35-45. [Abstract]
  • Rodriguez, K., Gambino, F., Butow, P., Hagerty, R., Arnold, R. (2008), 'It's going to shorten your life': framing of oncologist-patient communication about prognosis. Psycho-oncology. 17(3), 219-225. [Abstract]
  • Kasparian, N., Butow, P., Meiser, B., Mann, G. (2008), High- and average-risk individuals' beliefs about, and perceptions of, malignant melanoma: an Australian perspective. Psycho-oncology. 17(3), 270-9. [Abstract]
  • Kasparian, N., Meiser, B., Butow, P., Simpson, J., Mann, G. (2008), Predictors of psychological distress among individuals with a strong family history of malignant melanoma. Clinical genetics. 73(2), 121-131. [Abstract]
  • Oh, B., Butow, P., Mullan, B., Clarke, S. (2008), Medical qigong for cancer patients: pilot study of impact on quality of life, side effects of treatment and inflammation. The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. 36(3), 459-472. [Abstract]
  • Butow, P., Hagerty, R., Tattersall, M., Stockler, M. (2008), Foretelling: Communicating the prognosis. In: Prognosis in Advanced Cancer. (pp.33-53).United States: Oxford University Press.
  • Dimoska, A., Girgis, A., Hansen, V., Butow, P., Tattersall, M. (2008), Perceived difficulties in consulting with patients and families: a survey of Australian cancer specialists. The Medical Journal of Australia. 189(11-12), 612-615. [Abstract]
  • Luckett, T., Butow, P., King, M., Olver, I. (2008), Psycho-social issues in long-term survivors of testicular cancer: Directions for future research. Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology. 4(3), 125-131. [Abstract]
  • Ussher, J., Kirsten, L., Butow, P., Sandoval, M. (2008), A qualitative analysis of reasons for leaving, or not attending, a cancer support group. Social Work in Health Care. 47(1), 14-29. [Abstract]

2007

   
  • Butow, P., Harrison, J., Choy, E., Young, J., Spillane, A., Evans, A. (2007), Health professional and consumer views on involving breast cancer patients in the multidisciplinary discussion of their disease and treatment plan. Cancer. 110(9), 1937-44. [Abstract]
  • Butow, P., Kirsten, L., Ussher, J., Wain, G., Sandoval, M., Hobbs, K., Hodgkinson, K., Stenlake, A. (2007), What is the ideal support group? Views of Australian people with cancer and their carers. Psycho-oncology. 16, 1039-45. [Abstract]
  • Hancock, K., Clayton, J., Parker, S., Wal der, S., Butow, P., Carrick, S., Currow, D., Ghersi, D., Glare, P., Hagerty, R., Tattersall, M. (2007), Truth-telling in discussing prognosis in advanced life-limiting illnesses: a systematic review. Palliative medicine. 21(6), 507-517. [Abstract]
  • Hancock, K., Clayton, J., Parker, S., Walder, S., Butow, P., Carrick, S., Currow, D., Ghersi, D., Glare, P., Hagerty, R., Tattersall, M. (2007), Discrepant Perceptions About End-of-Life Communication: A Systematic Review. Journal of pain and symptom management. 34(2), 190-200. [Abstract]
  • Shepherd, H., Tattersall, M., Butow, P. (2007), The context influences doctors' support of shared decision-making in cancer care. British journal of cancer. 97(1), 6-13. [Abstract]
  • Parker, S., Clayton, J., Hancock, K., Walder, S., Butow, P., Carrick, S., Currow, D., Ghersi, D., Glare, P., Hagerty, R., Tattersall, M. (2007), A Systematic Review of Prognostic/End-of-Life Communication with Adults in the Advanced Stages of a Life-Limiting Illness: Patient/Caregiver Preferences for the Content, Style, and Timing of Information. Journal of pain and symptom management. 34(1), 81-93. [Abstract]
  • Clayton, J., Hancock, K., Butow, P., Tattersall, M., Currow, D. (2007), Clinical practice guidelines for communicating prognosis and end-of-life issues with adults in the advanced stages of a life-limiting illness, and their caregivers. The Medical journal of Australia. 186(12), S77-S108. [Abstract]
  • Clayton, J., Hancock, K., Butow, P., Tattersall, M., Currow, D., Adler, J., Aranda, S., Auret, K., Boyle, F., Britton, A., Chye, R., Clark, K., Davidson, P., Davis, J., Girgis, A., Graham, S., Hardy, J., Introna, K., Kearsley, J., Kerridge, I., Kristjanson, L., Martin, P., McBride, A., Meller, A., Mitchell, G., Moore, A., Noble, B., Olver, I., Parker, S., Peters, M., Saul, P., Stewart, C., Swinburne, L., Tobin, B., Tuckwell, K., Yates, P. (2007), Clinical practice guidelines for communicating prognosis and end-of-life issues with adults in the advanced stages of a life-limiting illness, and their caregivers. The Medical journal of Australia. 186(12 Suppl), S77, S79, S83-108. [Abstract]
  • Brown, R., Butow, P., Boyle, F., Tattersall, M. (2007), Seeking informed consent to cancer clinical trials; evaluating the efficacy of doctor communication skills training. Psycho-oncology. 16(0), 507-16. [Abstract]
  • Juraskova, I., Butow, P., Lopez, A., Seccombe, M., Boyle, F., McCarthy, N., Forbes, J. (2007), Improving informed consent in clinical trials: successful piloting of a decision aid. Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. , 1443-4; author reply 1444. [Abstract]
  • Davey, H., Barratt, A., Butow, P., Deeks, J. (2007), A one-item question with a Likert or Visual Analog Scale adequately measured current anxiety. Journal of clinical epidemiology. 60(4), 356-360. [Abstract]
  • Clayton, J., Butow, P., Tattersall, M., Devine, R., Simpson, J., Aggarwal, G., Clark, K., Currow, D., Elliott, L., Lacey, J., Lee, P., Noel, M. (2007), Randomized controlled trial of a prompt list to help advanced cancer patients and their caregivers to ask questions about prognosis and end-of-life care. Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. 25(6), 715-723. [Abstract]
  • Mccaffery, K., Shepherd, H., Trevena, L., Juraskova, I., Barratt, A., Butow, P., Hazell, K., Tattersall, M. (2007), Shared decision-making in Australia. Zeitschrift für ärztliche Fortbildung und Qualitätssicherung :in Zusammenarbeit mit der Kaiserin-Friedrich-Stiftung für das ärztliche Fortbildungswesen. 101(4), 205-211. [Abstract]
  • Duric, V., Butow, P., Sharpe, L., Boyle, F., Beith, J., Wilcken, N., Heritier, S., Coates, A., John Simes, R., Stockler, M. (2007), Psychosocial factors and patients' preferences for adjuvant chemotherapy in early breast cancer. Psycho-oncology. 16, 48-59. [Abstract]
  • Hodgkinson, K., Butow, P., Hobbs, K., Wain, G. (2007), After cancer:the unmet supportive care needs of survivors and their partners. Journal of psychosocial oncology. 25(4), 89-104. [Abstract]
  • Price, M., Butow, P., Low, S., Wilson, J., Hickie, I., Phillips, K., Bennett, B., Meiser, B., Tucker, K., McLachlan, S., Tennant, C. (2007), Predictors of Cancer Worry in Unaffected Women from High Risk Breast Cancer Families: Risk Perception is not the Primary Issue. Journal of Genetic Counseling. 16, 635-644.
  • Kasparian, N., Meiser, B., Butow, P., Soames Job, R., Mann, G. (2007), Anticipated uptake of genetic testing for familial melanoma in an Australian sample: an exploratory study. Psycho-oncology. 16(1), 69-78. [Abstract]

2006

   
  • Kasparian, N., Meiser, B., Butow, P., Job, R., Mann, G. (2006), Better the Devil You Know? High-Risk Individuals' Anticipated Psychological Responses to Genetic Testing for Melanoma Susceptibility. Journal of genetic counseling. 15(6), 433-47. [Abstract]
  • Butow, P., Solomon, M., Young, J., Whelan, T., Salkeld, G., Wilson, K., Harrison, J., Hruby, G., Mansour, O., Kennedy, N., Tattersall, M. (2006), Consumer impact of an interactive decision aid for rectal cancer patients offered adjuvant therapy. Colorectal Disease. 8(8), 676-682. [Abstract]
  • Dimitry, S., Ellis, P., Butow, P., Hagerty, R., Tattersall, M. (2006), Understanding and preferences for receiving prognostic information: A comparison of the views of Australian and Canadian patients with metastatic cancer. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 24(18), 304S-304S. [Abstract]