Publications and Presentations

The Broken Hill Centre for Rural and Remote Health Research

Publications and presentations

Boreland F, Lesjak M, Lyle D. Evaluation of home lead remediation in an Australian mining community. Science of the Totel Environment, 408 (2009), 202-208.

Powell Davis, G., Perkins, D., McDonald, J., Williams, A. Integrated primary health care in Australia. International Journal of Intergrated Care - Vol. 9, 14 October 2009 - ISSN 1568-4156 - [www.ijic.org

Cameron H,Dupal P, Viewpoint; Rural pathology under the microscope. Aust. J. Rural Health (2009) 17, 222-223

Perkins D Peer review: The key to quality and relevance. Aust. J. Rural Health (2009) 17, 229-230

Haysom L, Williams R, Hodson E M, Lopez-Vargas P A, Roy L P, Lyle DM, Craig J C. Natural History of chronic kidney disease in Australian Indigenour and non-Indigenous children: a 4-year population-based follow-up study. MJA. Volume 190 Number 6. 16 March 2009 [www.anzhealthpolicy.com/contnt/6/1/23

Dennis S, May J, Perkins D, Zwar N, Sibbald B, Hasan I. What evidence is there to support skill mix changes between GPs, pharmacists and practice nurses in the care of elderly people living in the community?. Australian and New Zealand Health Policy 2009, 6:23 doi:10. 1186/1743-8462-6-23


Boreland F, Lesjak M, Lyle D. Managing environmental lead in Broken Hill: a public health success. NSW Public Health Bulletin 2008; 19(9-10): 174-179.

Boreland F, Lyle D. Using performance indicators to monitor attendance at the Broken Hill blood lead screening clinic. Environmental Research.

Boreland F, Lyle D. Screening children for elevated blood lead: learnings from the literature. Science of the Total Environment 2008; 390(1):13-22.

Glasgow NJ, Marley J, Kristjanson L, Donovan J, Hall, S, Harris M, Lyle D, Kerr E, Rayner F. Bringing evidence to bear on policy processes: The Australian Primary Health Care Research Institute. Medical Journal of Australia . Pyrmont: Apr 21 2008. Vol. 188, Iss. 8; pg. S46, 4 pgs
Found at: http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/188_08_210408/gla11150_fm.html

Haysom L, Williams R , Hodson E, Lopez-Vargas P, Roy LP, Lyle D, Craig JC. Cardiovascular risk factors in Australian Indigenous and non-Indigenous children: a population-based cohort study. American Journal of Kidney Disease.

Haysom L, Williams R , Hodson E, Lopez-Vargas P, Roy LP, Lyle D, Craig JC. Diagnostic accuracy of urine dipsticks for detecting albuminuria in indigenous and non-indigenous children in a community setting. Pediatric Nephrology.

Heading G. Rural obesity, healthy weight and perceptions of risk: Struggles, strategies and motivation for change. Australian Journal of Rural Health 2008, 16:86-91.

Kardamanidis K, Lyle D, Boreland F. Environmental lead management in Broken Hill: addressing decreasing blood lead screening rates. NSW Public Health Bulletin (in press).

Kirby S, Chong J, Frances M, Powell Davies G, Perkins D, Zwar NA, Harris MF. Sharing or shuffling? The realities of chronic disease care in general practice. (Research letter) Medical Journal of Australia, 2008; 189(2): 77.

Lesjak M, McMahon G, Zanette L. Alcohol harm and cost at a community level: data from police and health. Journal of Rural and Remote Health 8: 878.

Liddle J, Jones T, Lesjak M, Milat A, Lyle D, Webster E. Influencing Population Health Performance: What Area Health Service Staff Think About Health Standards. NSW Public Health Bulletin (in press).

Lyle D, Hobba J, Lloyd K, Bennett D, George T, Giddings N, Giffin N, Chew PCL, Harris M, Heading G. Mobilising a rural community to lose weight: Impact evaluation of the WellingTonne Challenge. Australian Journal of Rural Health, 2008; 16:80-85.

Perkins D. Mental health academics in the university departments of rural health: roles and contributions. Australian Journal of Rural Health 2008; 16: 325-326. Editorial.

Perkins D, Harris MF, Tan J, Christl B, Taggart J, Fanaian M. Engaging participants in a complex intervention trial in Australian General Practice. BMC Research Methodology, 2008; 8:55.

Perkins D Lyle D. Rural and remote public health in Australia: An introduction to the special issue. Australian Journal of Rural Health 2008; 16: 51.

Powell Davies G, Williams A, Larsen K, Perkins D, Roland M, Harris M. Coordinating primary health care: a systematic review. Medical Journal of Australia 2008; 188(8):S65-S68 (Suppl).

Taggart J, Schwartz A, Harris MF, Perkins D, Powell Davies G, Proudfoot J, Fanaian M, Crookes P, on behalf of the General Practice Teamwork Project. Facilitating teamwork in general practice: moving from theory to practice. Australian Journal of Primary Health. (in press).

Heading GS; Fuller JD; Lyle DM and Madden DL. Using problem-based learning in public health service based training. [online]. NSW Pub Health Bull, 2007 Jan-Feb; 18 (1-2): 9-13.
Found at: http://www.publish.csiro.au/view/journals/dsp_journal_fulltext.cfm?nid=226&f=NB07008

Liddle J, Lyle D, Lesjak M, Milat A, Webster E, Jones T. Influencing Population Health Performance: Introduction of standards for Area Health Services in New South Wales. NSW Public Health Bulletin 2007; 18(1-2): 17-21.
Found at: http://www.publish.csiro.au/view/journals/dsp_journal_fulltext.cfm?nid=226&f=NB07016

Lyle D, Hobba J, Lloyd K, Bennett D, George T, Giddings N, Giffin N, Chew PCL, Harris M, Heading G. Mobilising a rural community to lose weight: Impact evaluation of the WellingTonne Challenge. Aust. J. Rural Health (2008) 16, 80-85.

Lyle D, Klineberg I, Taylor S, Jolly N, Fuller J, Canalese J. Harnessing a University to address the rural health workforce shortage in Australia. Aust. J. Rural Health (2007) 15, 227-233.

Martin E & O’Reilly S. Consumer collaboration in health education. Focus on Health Professional Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal 2007; 8(3):87-94.

Perkins D, Larsen K, Lyle D, Burns P. Securing and retaining a mental health workforce in Far Western New South Wales. Aust. J. Rural Health (2007) 15, 94-98.

Boreland, Frances; Lyle, David M; Wlodarczyk, John and Balding, William A. Lead Dust in Broken Hill Homes: Relationship between House Dust and Children's Blood Lead Levels [online]. Environmental Health; Volume 6, Issue 4; 2006; 15-24.

Haysom L, Hodson E, Williams R, Roy LP, Lyle D, Craig JC. Early chronic kidney disease in Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australian children: remoteness, socioeconomic disadvantage or race? Kidney International (2007) 71, 787–794.
Found at: http://www.nature.com/ki/journal/v71/n8/abs/5002099a.html

Lyle D, Morris J, Garne D, Jones D, Walker T, Pitt M, Weston R. Value adding through regional coordination of rural placements for all health disciplines: The Broken Hill experience. Aust. J. Rural Health (2006) 14, 244–248.

Magin P, Adams, Heading G, Pond D, Smith W. The causes of acne: An exploratory qualitative study of patient perceptions of acne causation and their implications for acne care". Dermatology Nursing, (in press).

Magin, P., Adams, J., Heading, G., Pond, D., Smith, W. The Psychological Squelae of Acne Vulgaris: Results of a qualitative study. Canadian Family Physician. (In press).

Magin, P Adams J, Heading G., Pond D, Smith W. CAM therapies in acne, psoriasis and atopic eczema: results of a qualitative study. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. (In press).

Lyle D , Phillips A, Balding W, Burke H, Stokes D, Corbett S & Hall J. Dealing with lead in Broken Hill – trends in blood lead levels in young children 1991 – 2003. Science of the Total Environment 2006, 359(1-3):111-119.

Boreland F & Lyle, DM. Lead dust in Broken Hill homes: effect of remediation on indoor lead levels. Environmental Research 2006;100:276-283.

Burns, P & Gooden K. Information sharing strategy. Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal 2005: 29(1) pp22 – 23 & 28

Everingham, C., Heading, G, & Connor, L. Couples Experiences of Postnatal Depression: A Framing Analysis of Cultural Identity, Gender and Communication. Social Science & Medicine. 2005 (In press)

Garne D, Watson M, Chapman S, Byrne F. Environmental tobacco smoke research published in the journal Indoor and Built Environment and associations with the tobacco industry. The Lancet 2005. 365(9461):804-809.

Magin P, Adams J, Heading G, Pond D & Smith W Patient’s perceptions of isotretinoin, depression and suicide: a qualitative study. Australian Family Physician. 2005;34(9):795-797.

Perkins D & Lyle D. Is the Far West Mental Health Integration Project making a difference? The General Practitioner Perspective. Australian Journal of Primary Care. 2005: 11:32-37.

Wakerman J, Chalmers E, Humphreys J, Clarence C, Bell A, Larson A, Lyle D, Pashen D. Sustainable chronic disease management in remote Australia. MJA 2005 183(10):S59-S63.

Kennedy C , Burke H, Telfer B, McAnulty J, Lambie B, Moreton A, Gosbell I. Improving our understanding of, and the control of, community methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: development of a trial sentinal surveillance program in the far west of New South Wales. NSW Public Health Bulletin 2004. 15(4):78-80.

Laycock A . (2004) The Alcohol Handbook for Frontline Workers. Broken Hill Centre for Remote Health Research. An initiative of the Alcohol Community Development Project FWAHS

Askew D, Del Mar C, McAvoy B, Lyle D. “ General practice research”. In General Practice in Australia. 2004. Commonwealth Department of Health & Aging, Canberra.

Perkins D & Lyle D. Far West Mental Health Integration Project Evaluation Report. 2003. Australian Government Department of Health and Aging, Canberra.

Wehrhan, M . Quality of care and outcomes: a report for the Broken Hill Regional Diabetes Centre. MPH Treatise, University of Sydney, Dec 2003.

Boreland F, Lyle DM , Wlodarczyk J, Balding B & Reddan S. Lead dust in Broken Hill homes: a potential hazard for young children? Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health 2002; 26(3):203-207.

Lyle DM . “Infrastructure support for rural practitioners.” In The New Rural Health – an Australian text. Oxford University Press, 2002.

Lyle DM , Balding B, Burke H & Begg S. NSW lead management program in Broken Hill. NSW Public Health Bulletin 2001; 12(6): 165-167.

Lyle DM , Kerr C. Building capacity in rural health. NSW Public Health Bulletin 2001; 12(6): 159-161.

Humphreys, J. S., Lyle, D., Wakerman, J et al. Roles and Activities of the Commonwealth Government University Departments of Rural Health. Aust J Rural Health 2000:8;120-133.

Articles submitted

Lyle D, Morris J, Garne D, Jones D, Walker T, Pitt M, & Weston R. Value adding through regional coordination of rural placements for all health disciplines: The Broken Hill experience.
Submitted to the Australian Journal of Rural Health. (June 2006)

Haysom L, Hodson E, Williams R, Roy LP, Lyle D, Craig JC. Early chronic kidney disease in Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australian children: remoteness, socioeconomic disadvantage or race? Submitted to Lancet 2006

Schofield D, Page S, Lyle D, Walker T. Baby boomer generation: how demographic change will impact on city and rural GP and nursing workforce. Submitted to Australian & new Zealand Journal of Public Health 2005

Lesjak M , Stokes D, Mayne D, Kennedy C, Burke H, Burns P and Seward K The use of data loggers to monitor vaccine storage temperatures throughout Far West Area Health Service. Submitted to Public Health Bulletin 2005 .

Non-peer reviewed reports

Canalase J, Lyle D. Guest editor’s message. Curriculum Matters: the newsletter of the Office of Medical Education, 2(2):1.

Flecknoe-Brown S. How to treat iron deficiency. Australian Rural Doctor 2008, April, pp15-18.

Lesjak M, Boreland F. Protecting children from lead in Broken Hill. In Touch: the newsletter of the Public health Association of Australia, 2008. 25(11): 5.

Kardamanidis K, Boreland F, Lyle D. Review of blood lead screening in Broken Hill pre-school aged children. Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health, University of Sydney. ISBN 978-0-9752257-2-1

Perkins D, Powell-Davies G, Braithwaite J, Harris M. Evaluation Report of the NSW Hospitalist Pilot Program. Centre for Primary Health Care and Equity, University of NSW, Sydney. Contract DOH 06/55. 2008

Guidelines for Australian Health Libraries, 4th ed, Canberra, Australian Library and Information Association, 2008 ISBN 9780868045551. Available at http://www.alia.org.au/policies/health.libraries.html
(Keast D is Member of Working Party. Chair : Melanie Kammerman)

Dunn S, Ellis I, Jones D, Murray A. Invited discussion paper on new models of primary and community care. Contribution to the National Health and Hospital Reform Commission, 2008.

Connor, L., Pond, D., Everingham, C., Heading, G., Gray, K. Laudine, C., Building Communities of Support for Parenting. Report of Preliminary Findings. The University of Newcastle. 2006.

Liddle J, Jones T, Webster E, Milat A, Lyle D, Lesjak M Population Health Standards for Area Health Services. Evaluation Report. Greater Western Area Health Service 2006.

Dalby, J. Achieving Healthy Weight - Lessons from America. Intouch: Newsletter of the Public Health Association of Australia Inc, September 2006Vol 23(8):16.

Dalby, J. Report by Janet Dalby, 2005 Churchill Fellow. Winston Churchill Memorial Trust. 2006.
Found at: http://www.churchilltrust.com.au/res/File/Fellow_Reports/Dalby%20Janet%202005.pdf

Kennedy, C. Health in the Murdi Paaki. Broken Hill Centre for Remote Health Research, July 2005.

Larsen K, Perkins D, Lyle D, Fergusson S. Securing and Retaining a Mental Health Workforce in Rural and Remote NSW. Report to Greater Western Area Health Service. Centre for Equity and Primary Health Research in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven.S 2005

Horsburgh T, D. Lyle. Review of Royal Flying Doctor Service medical database South Eastern Section and Western Operations. Prepared for RFDS, 2001.

Boreland F, Lyle DM, Wlodarczyk J, Balding B & Reddan S. Lead dust in Broken Hill homes: a potential hazard for young children? Broken Hill Environmental Lead Centre Scientific Report Series 2000.

Phillips A, Lyle DM, Reddan S, Balding B, Stokes D & Boreland F. Dealing with lead in Broken Hill – trends in blood lead levels in young children 1991-1999. Broken Hill Environmental Lead Centre Scientific Report Series 2000.

Lesjak M & Lyle DM. 1994 community survey of risk factors for children with elevated blood lead levels. Broken Hill Environmental Lead Centre Short Report Series 2000.

Lyle DM, Balding B, Burke H, Corbett S, Begg S & Kerr C. Dealing with lead in Broken Hill – a public health approach. Broken Hill Environmental Lead Centre Scientific Report Series 2000.

Conference Presentations & Posters

Barlow V, Bennett P, Jones D, Naden K. Getting it right for undergraduate nurses and rural and remote communities. Rural and Remote Health Conference 2008: Information / Inspiration / Innovation ..........connecting the dots. Opal Cove Resort, Coffs Harbour, NSW 20 - 22 November 2008.

Barlow V, Bennett P, Jones D. Grabbing the rural remote health workforce challenge by the throat. Rural and Remote Health Conference 2008: Information / Inspiration / Innovation ..........connecting the dots. Opal Cove Resort, Coffs Harbour, NSW 20 - 22 November 2008.

Bennett P, Peterson J, Jones D, Barlow V. Strong Foundations Remote Recruitment Gains. Submitted to 13th National Nurse Educators Conference, Southee Complex, Sydney Showground, Sydney. 8-11th September 2008.

Boreland F, Lyle D. Tools for monitoring participation in voluntary blood lead screening programs. Submitted to Are you remotely interested? 2008 Remote Health Conference, Redearth Boutique Motel, Mt Isa, Queensland, 15-17 August 2008.

Coleman C, Kelly B, Stain HJ, Lewin T, Lyle D, Perkins D, Lesjak M, Beard J. Rural socio-environmental factors and mental health. Sea change in psychiatry Australian Society for Psychiatric Research Conference, Newcastle City Hall, Newcastle, NSW, 2-5 December 2008.

Dennis S, Zwar N, Griffiths R, Perkins D, May J, Hasan I, Sibbald B. Optimising skill-mix in the primary health care workforce for the care of older Australians. Health for All? 2008 General Practice and Primary Health Care Research Conference, Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart, 4-6 June 2008. (Poster)

Indigenous Staff Network. Indigenous Staff network working for Indigenous community. Are you remotely interested? 2008 Remote Health Conference, Redearth Boutique Motel, Mt Isa, Queensland, 15-17 August 2008. Presented by Kickett A on behalf of the ISN.

Jones D, Bennett P, Barlow V. Strong Foundations Remote Recruitment Gains. Celebrating professional excellence in nursing. Royal College of Nursing Australia Annual Conference, Sheraton Perth, Perth, WA, 25-27 September 2008.

Jones D, Naden K. Putting nursing into the pipeline. Are you remotely interested? 2008 Remote Health Conference, Redearth Boutique Motel, Mt Isa, Queensland, 15-17 August 2008.

Kardamanidis K, Shultz K, Boreland F, Lyle D. Community consultation: Why do parents no longer present their children for lead tests every year? A Global World -Practical Action for Health and Well Being. Population Health Congress, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, July 6-9 2008. (Poster)

Kelly B, Stain HJ, Coleman C, Lyle D, Perkins D, Fragar L, Fuller J, Lewin T, Carr V, Beard J. Living in a rural community: determinants and outcomes of mental health: Australian Rural Mental Health Study. Sea change in psychiatry Australian Society for Psychiatric Research Conference, Newcastle City Hall, Newcastle, NSW, 2-5 December 2008.

Lesjak M, Sidford J, Flecknoe-Brown S, Fletcher J, Lyle D. Rural Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms. Rural and Remote Health Conference 2008: Information / Inspiration / Innovation ..........connecting the dots. Opal Cove Resort, Coffs Harbour 20-22 November 2008.

Lyall P, Boreland F, Garne D, Perkins D. Remote Medical Student Placements: Views from students and their clinical supervisors. A celebration of diversity. WONCA Asia Pacific Regional Conference, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, 2-5 October 2008.

Martin E, Smith V. Heard it on the grapevine - communication and continuity of care. Uncorking Rural Mental Health. 13th NSW Rural Mental Health Conference. Cypress Lakes Resort, Hunter Valley, NSW, 26-28 November 2008.

Martin E, McGarry D, Cashin A. Building Community Across Geographic Boundaries: New Brushstrokes On A Broad Canvas. Mental Health Nursing - A Broad Canvas: The art of mental health nursing in the age of technology and science. 34th International Conference of the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses, The Sebel & Citigate Albert Park Hotel, Melbourne, 6-10 October 2008.

Martin E, Rushforth A, Harvey D, O'Reilly S. Evaluation Of An Innovative Workshop For Nursing Students On Person Centred Care In Mental Health. Mental Health Nursing - A Broad Canvas: The art of mental health nursing in the age of technology and science. 34th International Conference of the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses, The Sebel & Citigate Albert Park Hotel, Melbourne, 6-10 October 2008.

May J, Dennis S, Zwar N, Hasan I, Perkins D, Griffiths R, Sibbald B.. Skill mix innovation in the rural primary health care workforce - can this be systematised? Health for All? 2008 General Practice and Primary Health Care Research Conference, Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart, 4-6 June 2008.

Morris J, Traynor V, Marshall M, Perkins D, Boreland F, Zwar N on behalf of the NSW PHC RED Collaboration. The Researcher Development Program: An initial exploration of NSW participants’ experience. (Poster) Health for All? 2008 General Practice and Primary Health Care Research Conference, Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart, 4-6 June 2008. (Poster)

Naden K. Stepping back, looking forward. Are you remotely interested? 2008 Remote Health Conference, Redearth Boutique Motel, Mt Isa, Queensland, 15-17 August 2008.

Naden K, Bennett P, Jones D. Nursing Academy: Kids achiving real insight into nursing gains. (Poster) Rural and Remote Health Conference 2008: Information / Inspiration / Innovation ..........connecting the dots. Opal Cove Resort, Coffs Harbour, NSW 20 - 22 November 2008.

Powell-Davies G, Perkins D, McDonald J, Williams A. Integrated Primary Health Care in Australia. Future of Primary Health Care in Europe Conference, University of Southampton, England from 15 - 17 September, 2008. Paper invited by international Journal of Integrated Care.

Perkins D, Larsen K, McDonald J, Williams A, Powell Davies G, Harris M, Lester H. What contribution can generalist PHC Staff make to mental health care in Australia? Health for All? 2008 General Practice and Primary Health Care Research Conference, Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart, 4-6 June 2008.

Selden S, Lyle D Perkins D. Unravelling a PHC maze … locally. Better by a Country Mile: Solutions to Aboriginal Chronic Disease in Rural and Remote Australia. Rural and Remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Chronic Disease Conference. Broken Hill Entertainment Centre, Broken Hill, NSW, 15-16 May 2008.

, Coleman C, Stain H, Kelly B. Notes from the Outback: lessons in conducting mental health research in a remote region. Uncorking rural mental health. 13th NSW Rural Mental Health Conference. Cypress Lakes Resort, Hunter Valley, NSW, 26-28 November 2008.

Stain HJ, Lewin T, Coleman C, Kelly B, Carr V, Fragar L. Perkins D, Fuller J. Mental health and the social impact of drought: comparisons of farmer and non-farmer rural and remote residents. Sea change in psychiatry Australian Society for Psychiatric Research Conference, Newcastle City Hall, Newcastle, NSW, 2-5 December 2008.

Taggart J, Schwartz A, Harris M, Perkins D, Powell-Davies G, Proudfoot J, Fanaian M, Crookes P. Making an impact on chronic care through teamwork in general practice. Health for All? 2008 General Practice and Primary Health Care Research Conference, Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart, 4-6 June 2008. (Poster).

Bennett P, Jones D, Peterson J. Getting it right for Remote Western NSW communities and undergraduate nursing students. Submitted to Growing together for impact and sustainability: 4th Biennial NSW Primary health Care Research and Evaluation Conference, Swiss Grand Resort, Bondi beach, Sydney, 29-30 November 2007.

Boreland F, Lesjak M, Lyle D. Managing environmental lead in Broken Hill; a public health success. Standing up for rural health: learning from the past, action for the future. 9th National Rural Health Conference, 7-10 March 2007. Albury, NSW. (Poster)

Boreland F, Lesjak M, Lyle D. Managing environmental lead in Broken Hill; a public health success. Building a healthier future through research. 2nd Rural Health Research Colloquium, 15-17 May, 2007. UDRH Centre, Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital, NSW, Australia.

Indigenous Staff Network of the Australian Rural Health Education Network. Indigenous researchers for Indigenous health research. Standing up for rural health: learning from the past, action for the future. 9th National Rural Health Conference, 7-10 March 2007. Albury, NSW. [Gladman J & Kickett A are members of the Indigenous Staff Network).

Jones C, Perkins DA, Hare L, Lyle D. Accessible and acceptable means to improve mental health services in rural and remote Australia. Building a healthier future through research. 2nd Rural Health Research Colloquium, 15-17 May, 2007. UDRH Centre, Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital, NSW, Australia.

Keast, D.A. "Blogging the outback : the GWAHS Libraries Blog" " Focus on the User Envioronment", N.S.W. Health Libraries Forum, 8/11/2007 Gosford Hospital.

Lesjak M, McMahon G, Zanette L. Reality Check - alcohol at a community level. Submitted to Reality Check: Inequalities and health – tackling the differentials. 38th Public Health Association of Australia Annual Conference, 23-26th September 2007. Alice Springs Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Liddle J, Jones T, Webster E, Milat A, Lyle D, Lesjak M. Population Health Standards: lessons from a pilot evaluation in the Greater Western Area Health Service (GWAHS). Building a healthier future through research. 2nd Rural Health Research Colloquium, 15-17 May, 2007. UDRH Centre, Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital, NSW, Australia. (Poster)

Naden K, Jones D. Opening Doors and Breaking Down Barriers; A whole of community approach to supporting Indigenous secondary school students in accessing ongoing educational pathways. South East Asia and Oceania Regional Health Impact Assessment Conference, UNSW Research Centre for Primary Health Care and Equity 8-9 November, 2007.

Naden K, Jones D. Opening Doors and Breaking Down Barriers; A whole of community approach to supporting Indigenous secondary school students in accessing ongoing educational pathways. Shaping the Future. 4th Faculties of EdHealth Conference. Crowne Plaza, Terrigal, NSW, 15- 16 Nov.07

Passey M, Heading G, Barnett L, Amoroso C, Kennedy E, Harris M. Diabetes prevention in rural general practice - synergy in GP and consumer views. Submitted to Building a healthier future through research. 2nd Rural Health Research Colloquium, 15-17 May, 2007. UDRH Centre, Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital, NSW, Australia.

Payne K, Lesjak M, Lyle D, Flecknoe-Brown, Dyer C. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Rural Disadvantage – Rationale for Screening. Building a healthier future through research. 2nd Rural Health Research Colloquium, 15-17 May, 2007. UDRH Centre, Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital, NSW, Australia. (Poster)

Selden S, Lyle D, Perkins D. Unravelling a PHC maze locally. Submitted to Growing together for impact and sustainability: 4th Biennial NSW Primary health Care Research and Evaluation Conference, Swiss Grand Resort, Bondi beach, Sydney, 29-30 November 2007.

Walters, D., Hobba, J., Boreland, F., Lyle, D., Lloyd K. How the media saw the WellingTONNE Challenge: analysis of the portrayal of a health promotion project and the impact on the community. Submitted to Growing together for impact and sustainability: 4th Biennial NSW Primary health Care Research and Evaluation Conference, Swiss Grand Resort, Bondi beach, Sydney, 29-30 November 2007.

Boreland F, Lyle D. Factors affecting attendance at the Broken Hill Child and Family Health blood lead screening clinic. Optimising Impact, 2006 GP & PHC Research Conference, 5-7 July, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Dalby J. Investigation of whole-of-community approaches to healthy weight promotion in the USA – hints for Australia Optimising Impact, 2006 GP & PHC Research Conference, 5-7 July, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Heading G, Lyle D, Bennett P. Struggles with weight loss in remote Australia - a qualitative study. Optimising Impact, 2006 GP & PHC Research Conference, 5-7 July, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Heading G. The Desirability of Problem Based Learning for Australian and International Rural GP Registrar Trainees. Evaluation in Emerging Areas Australasian Evaluation Society International Conference 2006, 4-7 September, Holiday Inn Esplanade, Darwin

Heading G, Lyle D, Fuller J, Madden L, Burke H, Balding W, Bell G, Terry J. Maximising Public Health Learning: PBL within an rural training retreat. From the Bush to Bondi, 37th Annual Public Health Association of Australia Conference, 25-27 September 2006. Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour.

Lyle D, Hill M, Ragenovich J, Weston R. The Broken Hill Way. Partnerships – the key to rural and remote health services. Fourth National Ambulance Rural and Remote Symposium, 25-27 October 2006. Department of Rural Health, Broken Hill.

Lyle, D., & Pearson, L. The grey nomads. Partnerships – the key to rural and remote health services. Fourth National Ambulance Rural and Remote Symposium, 25-27 October 2006. Department of Rural Health, Broken Hill.

Martin, E., & Larwood B. Survey of patients that “Did not wait” at the Broken Hill Emergency Department. Rural Critical Care Conference 06, 25-26 August 2006. Entertainment Centre, Broken Hill. (Non-peer reviewed conference).

Martin, E., & O’Reilly, S. Consumer collaboration in health education. Interdisciplinary Learning for Interprofessional Practice. 8 - 9 November 2006. Uni SA, Adelaide.

Martin, E., & O’Reilly S. Consumer Collaboration in Education. NSW Rural Mental Health Conference 2006 29th November – 1st December, Orange, NSW

Muir M, Downey B, Pond D, Graham A, Heading G, Sams R. Wylie K. Art or exercise programs in high dependency residential aged-care. What insights can be gained through the use of Dementia Care Mapping? Diversity in Aging, Australian Association of Gerontology 39th National Conference, 22-24 November 2006, Wesley Conference Centre, Sydney.

Muir M, Jewell S, Kerrigan S, Pond D, Graham A, Heading G, Tipping R, Jenkins D, Wylie K. The journey of proving that art therapy makes a difference. Inaugural Conference Australian and New Zealand Art Therapy Association, October 2006.

Muir P, Pond D, Graham A, Heading G, Jenkins D, Wylie K. Memories and Meringues. (Poster). Australian Catholic Healthcare Conference, August 2006. Melbourne.

Muir M, Pond D, Graham A, Heading G, Jenkins D, Wylie K. Positive action can reduce emotional pain. Year of Pain in the Elderly Forum. 2006. Calvary Retirement Community, Cessnock, NSW.

Muir M, Pool J, Carter R, Pond D, Graham A, Heading G, Jenkins D, Wylie K. We hope our PAL will become your ‘pal’. 9th National Diversional Therapy Association Conference, September 2006, Newcastle, NSW.

Boreland, F., Lyle, D., Heading, G.. Factors affecting attendance at the Broken Hill Child and Family Health blood lead screening clinic: a study proposal. Cultivating Capacity: Building a research community in primary health care. 3 rd Annual NSW Primary Health Care Research Evaluation Conference, Carlton Crest hotel, Sydney, 1-2 December 2005.

Garne, DL., Horsburgh, T., Oldman, G., Wakatama, A, Lyle, DM.. Analysis of patient use of the Royal Flying Doctor Service in remote far western NSW. Vital Links Forum at the Sydney General Practitioner Conference and Exhibition, Homebush Bay, Sydney 22 nd May 2005.

Haysom, L., Hodson, E., Williams, R., Lyle, D., Craig, J. Prevalence and risk factors for chronic kidney disease markers of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children – a population based study. 41st Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian & New Zealand Society of Nephrology, Wellington Convention Centre, NZ, 5-7 September 2005.

Heading, G., Lyle, D., Bennett, P. Weight and Risk Logics: The meaning of overweight, obesity and risk in remote Australia. Cultivating Capacity: Building a research community in primary health care. 3 rd Annual NSW Primary Health Care Research Evaluation Conference, Carlton Crest hotel, Sydney, 1-2 December 2005.

Kelly BJ, Stain HJ, Carr VJ, Beard JR, Fragar L, Lewin TJ, Lyle D, Hourihan F. Measuring the mental health of rural communities: how can we do it better? The Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists: Joint CINP/ASPR Scientific Meeting, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, 7-9 December 2005.

Kennedy C , Burke H, Gosbell I, Barbagiannakos, Lambie P & Morton A. Community MRSA in far western NSW – epidemic or endemic? Getting research right for policy and practice. 2005 General Practice & Primary Health Care Research Conference, Adelaide Convention Centre, 26 – 28 July 2005.

Lyle D . Interdisciplinary aspects in rural and remote health. 3 rd Rural and Remote Ambulance Symposium. 22 -23 September 2005. Mildura VIC.

Lyle D & Burke H. How well do current workforce models meet the challenge? Standing on the Edge. Meeting the Challenge of rural workforce and education. 22 July 2005. South Murwillumbah NSW.

Magin P, Pond D, Smith W, Adams J, Heading G, Goode S. “Psychological sequelae of skin disease psychiatric disease or emotional distress?" Cultivating Capacity: Building a research community in primary health care. 3 rd Annual NSW Primary Health Care Research Evaluation Conference, Carlton Crest hotel, Sydney, 1-2 December 2005.

Selden, S., Lyle, D., Perkins, D. Why is there a need for research focusing on unravelling the PHC maze locally? Cultivating Capacity: Building a research community in primary health care. 3 rd Annual NSW Primary Health Care Research Evaluation Conference, Carlton Crest hotel, Sydney, 1-2 December 2005. (Paper)

van der Neut J, Lyle D, Boreland F . Incidence of symptomatic and minimum trauma fractures in the lead mining town of Broken Hill: a descriptive study in progress. Cultivating Capacity: Building a research community in primary health care. 3 rd Annual NSW Primary Health Care Research Evaluation Conference, Carlton Crest hotel, Sydney, 1-2 December 2005.

van der Neut J . The research journey – a metaphorical tale. 2nd Rural Allied Health Conference Sydney 27, 28 October 2005.

Walker, T Career pathways for Aboriginal PHC workers in remote NSW...the rewards and the challenges. Australian Resource Centre for Hospital Innovations Conference, Feb 2005.

Walker, T. Improving the health of remote communities by educating their own. 36 th Annual Public Health Association of Australia Conference, Perth, Western Australia, 25-28 September 2005.

Walker, T. Pictures tell a thousand stories…graduates at remote sites use art to evaluate nursing. 23 rd National Council of Remote Area Nurses Conference, Darwin, Northern Territory, 22-25 September 2005.

Walker, T . How are you feeling? Managing depression in remote areas. 36 th Annual Public Health Association of Australia Conference, Perth, Western Australia, 25-28 September 2005.

Boreland F & Lyle D. Needs assessment: research training and support needs in Western NSW. What’s [not] working? How do we know? 2003 General Practice and Primary Health Care Research Conference, Sheraton Brisbane Hotel, Brisbane, 2-4 June 2004.

Burns, P . Far West Well Person’s Health Check. Australasian Health & Research Data Managers Association Inc 2004 Annual Scientific Meeting, Carlton Crest Hotel, Sydney 21-22 October, 2004.

Garne DL, Horsburgh T , Oldman G, Wakatama A, Lyle DM. Analysis of patient use of the Royal Flying Doctor Service in remote far western NSW. Australasian Society of Aviation Medicine Conference, Adelaide 16-19 September 2004.

Haysom L, Hodson EL, Williams R, Roy LP, Lyle DM, Craig JC. ARDAC : Antecedents of Renal Disease in Aboriginal Children in NSW. 13 th Congress of the International Pediatric Nephrology Association, Adelaide Convention Centre Adelaide, 31 August – 2 September 2004. (Poster)

Lyall P, Garne D, Lyle D . .New directions: academic framework for the Royal Flying Doctor Service. 47th Annual Scientific Convention of the RACGP, Melbourne 30 September – 1 October 2004. (Poster)

Lyle D . Medical Education in a Rural Setting. Aviation Medicine Association of Victoria Annual Scientific Conference, Broken Hill NSW 6-8 March 2004

Perkins D, Lyle D, Sanders T. Successful integration of mental health services in a remote setting – Far West New South Wales. What’s [not] working? How do we know? 2003 General Practice and Primary Health Care Research Conference, Sheraton Brisbane Hotel, Brisbane, 2-4 June 2004.

Beard, J., Lyle, D., Fragar L. Australian Rural Health Research Collaboration. NSW Health Capacity Building Infrastructure Grants Workshop. Sydney 28 October 2003.

Beard J, Lyle, D., Fragar L. Australian Rural Health Research Collaboration. The University of Sydney School of Public Health Research Presentation Day Sydney 7 November 2003.

Boreland F & Lyle D. Developing research skills among primary health professionals – a graduate certificate in population health research methods. Primary Health Care Research: Evolution or Revolution? 2003 General Practice and Primary Health Care Research Conference, National Convention Centre, Canberra, 18-20 June 2003.

Corbett S, Morgan G, Balding W, Reddan S, Beggs S, Lyle D, Burke B. An evaluation and randomised trial of home lead remediation in Broken Hill, a lead mining community in far western New South Wales. Local Solutions, Smart Future: 2003 conference and celebration Port Pirie, South Australia, 29-30 Sept 2003.

Lyle D & Boreland F . Community remediation programs: introduction and overview. Local Solutions, Smart Future: 2003 conference and celebration Port Pirie, South Australia, 29-30 Sept 2003.

Perkins D. &Lyle D. No resident psychiatrist: building a primary mental health service in Far West New South Wales. Putting Down Roots: building a research community in primary health care. 2 nd Annual NSW Primary Health Care Research and Evaluation Conference, All Seasons Premier Menzies Hotel, Sydney, 19-20 September, 2003.

Selden S, Wyman D. A Primary Health Care Training program in response to community health service demands – a Far West (NSW) experience. 4 th National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Workers’ Conference, Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, South Australia, 15 -18 June 2003.

Walker J, Lyle D, Pashen D, Beard J, Wakerman J. Addressing rural and remote health workforce issues: what role for University Departments of Rural Health? The Art and Science of Healthy Community – sharing country know-how. 7 th National Rural Health Conference, Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart, Tasmania, 1-4 March 2003.

Boreland F . Lead management in Broken Hill: the importance of research and evaluation in targeting a community based program. Research from the ground up. 2002 NSW Primary Health Care Research Conference, Sydney, 20-21 st September, University of Sydney, Holme Building, Sydney.

Boreland F . Lead management in Broken Hill: the importance of research and evaluation in targeting a community based program. Our Community – answers from within. 3 rd Victorian Small Rural Communities Health Conference, Hepburn Springs, 16-17th October, 2002. The Springs Retreat, Hepburn Springs, Victoria.

Boreland F . Ruralnet. Research – making a difference to health and health care. 2002 General Practice and Primary Health Care Research Conference, Melbourne, 30 th & 31 st May 2002, Carlton Crest Hotel, Melbourne

Boreland F & Lyle D . Effect of remediation on indoor lead levels in Broken Hill homes. Research – making a difference to health and health care. 2002 General Practice and Primary Health Care Research Conference, Melbourne, 30 th & 31 st May 2002, Carlton Crest Hotel, Melbourne. (Poster)

Boreland F & Lyle D . Getting started in research. Research from the ground up. 2002 NSW Primary Health Care Research Conference, Sydney, 20-21 st September, University of Sydney, Holme Building, Sydney.

Boreland F, Lyle DM , Wlodarczyk J & Balding WA. Relationship between house dust and children’s blood lead levels in Broken Hill. Research – making a difference to health and health care. 2002 General Practice and Primary Health Care Research Conference, Melbourne, 30 th & 31 st May 2002, Carlton Crest Hotel, Melbourne. (Poster)

Boreland F & Traynor V. Research networks: What, who and how? Research – making a difference to health and health care. 2002 General Practice and Primary Health Care Research Conference, Melbourne, 30 th & 31 st May 2002, Carlton Crest Hotel, Melbourne.

Lyle D . Research priorities in rural health. 2002Cell 2 Society Conference, 18 th & 19 th September 2002, Fairmont Resort, Laura, NSW.

Lyle, D., Phillips, A., Balding, W., & Burke, H. Trends in blood lead levels among young Broken Hill children 1991 to 1999. Research – making a difference to health and health care. 2002 General Practice and Primary Health Care Research Conference, Melbourne, 30 th & 31 st May 2002, Carlton Crest Hotel, Melbourne (Poster)

Horsburgh, T.,Oldman, G., Wakatama, A., & Lyle, DM. . Access to, and use of, the Royal Flying Doctor Service medical service in far western NSW. Research – making a difference to health and health care. 2002 General Practice and Primary Health Care Research Conference, Melbourne, 30 th & 31 st May 2002, Carlton Crest Hotel, Melbourne. (Poster)

Chinnery D, Lyle D & Usherwood T. Factors influencing the retention of physicians in remote areas and Aboriginal communities in Australia. 4 th WONCA World Rural Health Conference, 15-19 August 2000. Calgary Alberta Canada.

Chinnery D, Lyle D & Usherwood T Occupational stress, work satisfaction and work preferences among general practitioners working in rural and remote areas of Australia. Workshop on Rural Health presented to the Second Research Conference: From Cell To Society, The University of Sydney Medical Foundation and College of Health Sciences. 1-2 November, 2000, Leura NSW.

Lyle DM . Achievements in rural health. Australian College of health Service Executives Year 2000 Conference. 7-9 June 2000, Sydney NSW Australia.

Lyle DM . The context of rural practice. National Association of Health Education and research Organisations Workshop. September 2000, Canberra ACT Australia.

Lyle D M. Rural health an overview. Rural Health Research Symposium, From Cell To Society 2. The University of Sydney Medical Foundation and College of Health Sciences. 1-2 November, 2000, Leura NSW.

Lyle DM . Primary Health Care Research Capacity Building Program NSW Partnerships in Primary Care 2000. Alliance of Divisions State Forum. 4 November 2000, Wollongong NSW Australia.

Lyle DM et al. University Departments of Rural Health, Infront Outback Conference. 23-25 February 2000. Toowoomba Queensland Australia.

Lyle DM & Burke H. Structural determinants of health developments in far western NSW: A Case Study. Australian College of Physicians Annual Scientific Conference. 1-3 May 2000, Adelaide SA Australia.

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