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Dr Rebekah Laidsaar-Powell

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+61 2 86275315

Email

rebekah.laidsaar-powell@sydney.edu.au

Address

A19 - Griffith Taylor Building

The University of Sydney

Biographical details

I am a Cancer Institute NSW Early Career Research Fellow within the School of Psychology. I am dedicated to developing and conducting clinically relevant and impactful research which improves the clinical care and psychosocial wellbeing of individuals living with chronic physical and/or mental health conditions, and their family carers. I have over 10 years’ experience in conducting both qualitative and quantitative research in the healthcare setting. Since 2012, I have published 39 articles in international scientific journals and have been a Chief Investigator on grants totalling over $2.4 million in research funding.

Research interests

I have extensive experience in conducting and publishing high quality research in applied health psychology, including systematic reviews, qualitative studies among people living with chronic conditions, carers, and health professionals, cross-sectional and longitudinal quantitative surveys, intervention studies, and randomised controlled trials. I have developed and published highly cited and clinically relevant resources (e.g., clinical practice guidelines, health professional training) and a world-first conceptual framework of doctor-patient-family decision-making. I have significant expertise in family carer research, psycho-oncology, health professional education, design and evaluation of online education modules, and qualitative health research.

Key metrics which evidence my productivity and the high quality and relevance of my research include: 39 publications in peer reviewed journals, 12 as first author; First authored publications in leading specialist health psychology and psycho-oncology journals: Journal of Cancer Survivorship (IF= 4.442), Psycho-Oncology (IF= 3.894), Supportive Care in Cancer (IF= 3.603), and Patient Education and Counselling (IF = 2.940). I have a H-index of 16, with 9 first authored papers cited 20+ times, and high total citation count (1211). My SciVal Field-Weighted Citation Impact of 2.29 indicates my publications are cited 129% more than the global average for similar publications.

Teaching and supervision

I am an experienced and dedicated teaching academic, working within the School of Psychology as a Unit of Study Coordinator and Lecturer. I was Unit Coordinator of PSYC3018 (Mental Health Conditions) in 2021 and 2022. I also lecture in PSYC3020 across a variety of health psychology topic areas, including health prevention, qualitative health research, and coping and adjustment to illness.

As an Applied Psychology educator, I am passionate about grounding my teaching in experiential, interactive and real-world learning for students.

Themes

Health Psychology

Current research students

Project title	Research student
Valuable in their own right: Developing and piloting an intervention to validate the psychological needs and increase support-seeking among carers of people with a chronic physical health condition	Hannah BANKS
Optimising care for older adults with cancer	Sharon HE
From Meno-PAUSE to Meno-PEACE: Understanding and addressing the psychosocial impacts of premature treatment-induced menopausal symptoms in women treated for breast or gynaecological cancer and their partners.	Emma MINCHIN

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Laidsaar-Powell, R., Schofield, P., Boyle, F., Yates, P., White, K., Sundaresan, P., Varadarajan, S., Juraskova, I., Giunta, S., Butow, P., Turner, S., Costa, D., Kay, J., et al (2024). An online intervention to improve oncology health professional self-efficacy in communicating with carers: Hybrid effectiveness-implementation evaluation of the eTRIO program. Patient Education and Counseling, 124, 108251. [More Information]
Laidsaar-Powell, R., Giunta, S., Butow, P., Keast, R., Koczwara, B., Kay, J., Jefford, M., Turner, S., Saunders, C., Schofield, P., Boyle, F., White, K., Butt, Z., Bonnaudet, M., Juraskova, I., et al (2024). Development of Web-Based Education Modules to Improve Carer Engagement in Cancer Care: Design and User Experience Evaluation of the e-Triadic Oncology (eTRIO) Modules for Clinicians, Patients, and Carers. JMIR Medical Education, 10, e50118. [More Information]
Lim, C., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Young, J., Steffens, D., Ansari, N., Joshy, G., Butow, P. (2023). Healthcare experiences of people with advanced colorectal cancer: A qualitative study. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 63. [More Information]
Joshy, G., Khalatbari Soltani, S., Soga, K., Butow, P., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Koczwara, B., Rankin, N., Brown, S., Weber, M., Mazariego, C., Grogan, P., Canfell, K., Blyth, F., et al (2023). Pain and its interference with daily living in relation to cancer: a comparative population-based study of 16,053 cancer survivors and 106,345 people without cancer. BMC Cancer, 23(1). [More Information]
Keij, S., Lie, H., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Kunneman, M., de Boer, J., Moaddine, S., Stiggelbout, A., Pieterse, A. (2023). Patient-related characteristics considered to affect patient involvement in shared decision making about treatment: A scoping review of the qualitative literature. Patient Education and Counseling, 111. [More Information]
R, K., L, S., P, B., Giunta, S., Laidsaar-Powell, R. (2023). Psychosocial experiences of breast cancer survivors: a meta-review. Journal of Cancer Survivorship. [More Information]
Giunta, S., Butow, P., Juraskova, I., Sharpe, L., Ferguson, E., Laidsaar-Powell, R. (2022). Empowering family carers of people with multimorbidity as partners in chronic health care: Insights from health professionals. Patient Education and Counseling, 105(12), 3550-3557. [More Information]
Giunta, S., Butow, P., Juraskova, I., Sharpe, L., Ferguson, E., Laidsaar-Powell, R. (2022). Empowering family carers of people with multimorbidity as partners in chronic health care: Insights from health professionals. Patient Education and Counseling, 105(12), 3550-3557. [More Information]
Lim, C., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Young, J., Solomon, M., Steffens, D., Blinman, P., O’Loughlin, S., Zhang, Y., Butow, P. (2022). Fear of Cancer Progression and Death Anxiety in Survivors of Advanced Colorectal Cancer: A Qualitative Study Exploring Coping Strategies and Quality of Life. Omega: Journal of Death and Dying. [More Information]
Henry, G., Butow, P., Juraskova, I., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Shaw, J. (2022). Measuring female breast cancer survivors’ concerns about late effects of treatment: initial development of the Concerns about Late Effects in Oncology Questionnaire (CLEO). Supportive Care in Cancer, 30(4), 3563-3572. [More Information]
Chen, J., Henry, G., Butow, P., Juraskova, I., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Shaw, J. (2022). Psychometric assessment of the Concerns about Late Effects in Oncology Questionnaire (CLEO) among female breast cancer survivors. Patient Education and Counseling, 105(11), 3298-3305. [More Information]
Lim, C., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Young, J., Solomon, M., Steffens, D., Yeo, D., Blinman, P., Koczwara, B., Joshy, G., Koh, C., Ansari, N., Beale, P., Butow, P. (2022). The long haul: Lived experiences of survivors following different treatments for advanced colorectal cancer: A qualitative study. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 58. [More Information]
Lim, C., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Young, J., Steffens, D., Koczwara, B., Zhang, Y., Butow, P. (2022). Work: saviour or struggle? A qualitative study examining employment and finances in colorectal cancer survivors living with advanced cancer. Supportive Care in Cancer, 30(11), 9057-9069. [More Information]
Thandrayen, J., Joshy, G., Stubbs, J., Bailey, L., Butow, P., Koczwara, B., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Rankin, N., Beckwith, K., Soga, K., Canfell, K., et al (2022). Workforce participation in relation to cancer diagnosis, type and stage: Australian population-based study of 163,556 middle-aged people. Journal of Cancer Survivorship, 16(2), 461-473. [More Information]
Mazariego, C., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Smith, D., Juraskova, I. (2021). Avoiding the 'survivorship abyss': Qualitative insights from 15-year prostate cancer survivors. Psycho-Oncology, 30(10), 1745-1755. [More Information]
Lim, C., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Young, J., Kao, S., Zhang, Y., Butow, P. (2021). Colorectal cancer survivorship: A systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative research. European Journal of Cancer Care, 30(4), e13421. [More Information]
Giunta, S., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Huang, L., Hatcher, N., Dhillon, H., Muscat, D., Carroll, S., McNeil, C., Burke, L., Howson, P., Juraskova, I., et al (2021). Considering the type and timing of breast reconstruction after mastectomy: Qualitative insights into women's decision-making. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 54, 102024. [More Information]
Juraskova, I., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Keast, R., Schofield, P., Costa, D., Kay, J., Turner, S., Koczwara, B., Saunders, C., Jefford, M., Boyle, F., White, K., Morton, R., Butt, Z., Butow, P., et al (2021). eTRIO trial: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial of online education modules to facilitate effective family caregiver involvement in oncology. BMJ Open, 11, e043224. [More Information]
Laidsaar-Powell, R., Keast, R., Butow, P., Mahony, J., Hagerty, F., Townsend, J., Young, J., Butt, Z., Juraskova, I. (2021). Improving breast cancer nurses' management of challenging situations involving family carers: Pilot evaluation of a brief targeted online education module (TRIO-Conflict). Patient Education and Counseling, 104(12), 3023-3031. [More Information]
Joshy, G., Thandrayen, J., Koczwara, B., Butow, P., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Rankin, N., Canfell, K., Stubbs, J., Grogan, P., Bailey, L., et al (2020). Disability, psychological distress and quality of life in relation to cancer diagnosis and cancer type: population-based Australian study of 22,505 cancer survivors and 244,000 people without cancer. BMC Medicine, 18(1), 1-15. [More Information]
Keast, R., Butow, P., Juraskova, I., Laidsaar-Powell, R. (2020). Online resources for family caregivers of cognitively competent patients: A review of user-driven reputable health website content on caregiver communication with health professionals. Patient Education and Counseling, 103(12), 2408-2419. [More Information]
Butow, P., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Konings, S., Lim, C., Koczwara, B. (2020). Return to work after a cancer diagnosis: a meta-review of reviews and a meta-synthesis of recent qualitative studies. Journal of Cancer Survivorship, 14(2), 114-134. [More Information]
Laidsaar-Powell, R., Konings, S., Rankin, N., Koczwara, B., Kemp, E., Mazariego, C., Butow, P. (2019). A meta-review of qualitative research on adult cancer survivors: current strengths and evidence gaps. Journal of Cancer Survivorship, 13, 852-889. [More Information]
Lubotzky, F., Butow, P., Hunt, C., Costa, D., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Carroll, S., Thompson, S., Jackson, M., Tewari, A., Nattress, K., Juraskova, I. (2019). A Psychosexual Rehabilitation Booklet Increases Vaginal Dilator Adherence and Knowledge in Women Undergoing Pelvic Radiation Therapy for Gynaecological or Anorectal Cancer: A Randomised Controlled Trial. Clinical Oncology, 31(2), 124-131. [More Information]
Laidsaar-Powell, R., Butow, P., Juraskova, I. (2019). Recognising and managing the psychosocial needs of family carers: It's time for change. Patient Education and Counseling, 102(3), 401-403. [More Information]
Fisher, A., Manicavasagar, V., Sharpe, L., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Juraskova, I. (2018). A qualitative exploration of patient and family views and experiences of treatment decision-making in bipolar II disorder. Journal of Mental Health, 27(1), 66-79. [More Information]
Laidsaar-Powell, R., Butow, P., Boyle, F., Juraskova, I. (2018). Facilitating collaborative and effective family involvement in the cancer setting: Guidelines for clinicians (TRIO Guidelines-1). Patient Education and Counseling, 101(6), 970-982. [More Information]
Koren, D., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Tilden, W., Latt, M., Butow, P. (2018). Health care providers' perceptions of family caregivers’ involvement in consultations within a geriatric hospital setting. Geriatric Nursing, 39(4), 419-427. [More Information]
Fisher, A., Manicavasagar, V., Sharpe, L., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Juraskova, I. (2018). Identifying and Addressing Barriers to Treatment Decision-making in Bipolar II Disorder: Clinicians' Perspective. Australian Psychologist, 53(1), 40-51. [More Information]
Laidsaar-Powell, R., Butow, P., Boyle, F., Juraskova, I. (2018). Managing challenging interactions with family caregivers in the cancer setting: Guidelines for clinicians (TRIO Guidelines-2). Patient Education and Counseling, 101(6), 983-994. [More Information]
Fisher, A., Manicavasagar, V., Sharpe, L., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Juraskova, I. (2017). A Qualitative Exploration of Clinician Views and Experiences of Treatment Decision-Making in Bipolar II Disorder. Community Mental Health Journal, 53, 958-971. [More Information]
Braude, L., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Gilchrist, J., Kirsten, L., Juraskova, I. (2017). An exploration of Australian psychologists' role in assessing women considering risk-reducing or contralateral prophylactic mastectomy. The Breast, 32, 105-111. [More Information]
Laidsaar-Powell, R., Butow, P., Bu, S., Fisher, A., Juraskova, I. (2017). Oncologists' and oncology nurses' attitudes and practices towards family involvement in cancer consultations. European Journal of Cancer Care, 26(1), 1-14. [More Information]
Laidsaar-Powell, R., Butow, P., Charles, C., Gafni, A., Entwistle, V., Juraskova, I., Epstein, R. (2017). The TRIO Framework: Conceptual insights into family caregiver involvement and influence throughout cancer treatment decision-making. Patient Education and Counseling, 100(11), 2035-2046. [More Information]
Butow, P., Juraskova, I., Laidsaar-Powell, R. (2016). A celebration of the achievements of Dr Cathy Charles. Patient Education and Counseling, 99(10), 1547-1548. [More Information]
Laidsaar-Powell, R., Butow, P., Bu, S., Fisher, A., Juraskova, I. (2016). Attitudes and experiences of family involvement in cancer consultations: a qualitative exploration of patient and family member perspectives. Supportive Care in Cancer, 24(10), 4131-4140. [More Information]
Laidsaar-Powell, R., Butow, P., Bu, S., Dear, R., Fisher, A., Coll, J., Juraskova, I. (2016). Exploring the communication of oncologists, patients and family members in cancer consultations: development and application of a coding system capturing family-relevant behaviours (KINcode). Psycho-Oncology, 25(7), 787-794. [More Information]
Laidsaar-Powell, R., Butow, P., Bu, S., Charles, C., Gafni, A., Fisher, A., Juraskova, I. (2016). Family involvement in cancer treatment decision-making: A qualitative study of patient, family, and clinician attitudes and experiences. Patient Education and Counseling, 99(7), 1146-1155. [More Information]
Laidsaar-Powell, R., McCaffery, K., Mather, T., Juraskova, I. (2014). Vaccination Decision-Making and HPV Knowledge: How Informed and Engaged Are Young Adult HPV Vaccine Recipients in Australia? Journal of Vaccines, 2014, 1-9. [More Information]
Clayton, J., Butow, P., Waters, A., Laidsaar-Powell, R., O'Brien, A., Boyle, F., Back, A., Arnold, R., Tulsky, J., Tattersall, M. (2013). Evaluation of a novel individualised communication-skills training intervention to improve doctors' confidence and skills in end-of-life communication. Palliative Medicine, 27(3), 236-243. [More Information]
Laidsaar-Powell, R., Butow, P., Bu, S., Charles, C., Gafni, A., Lam, W., Jansen, J., McCaffery, K., Shepherd, H., Tattersall, M., Juraskova, I. (2013). Physician-patient-companion communication and decision-making: A systematic review of triadic medical consultations. Patient Education and Counseling, 91(1), 3-13. [More Information]
Juraskova, I., O'Brien, M., Mullan, B., Bari, R., Laidsaar-Powell, R., McCaffery, K. (2012). HPV Vaccination and the Effect of Information Framing on Intentions and Behaviour: An Application of the Theory of Planned Behaviour and Moral Norm. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 19(4), 518-525. [More Information]
Clayton, J., Adler, J., O'Callaghan, A., Martin, P., Hynson, J., Butow, P., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Arnold, R., Back, A. (2012). Intensive Communication Skills Teaching for Specialist Training in Palliative Medicine: Development and Evaluation of an Experiential Workshop. Journal of Palliative Medicine, 15(5), 585-591. [More Information]

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2024

Laidsaar-Powell, R., Schofield, P., Boyle, F., Yates, P., White, K., Sundaresan, P., Varadarajan, S., Juraskova, I., Giunta, S., Butow, P., Turner, S., Costa, D., Kay, J., et al (2024). An online intervention to improve oncology health professional self-efficacy in communicating with carers: Hybrid effectiveness-implementation evaluation of the eTRIO program. Patient Education and Counseling, 124, 108251. [More Information]
Laidsaar-Powell, R., Giunta, S., Butow, P., Keast, R., Koczwara, B., Kay, J., Jefford, M., Turner, S., Saunders, C., Schofield, P., Boyle, F., White, K., Butt, Z., Bonnaudet, M., Juraskova, I., et al (2024). Development of Web-Based Education Modules to Improve Carer Engagement in Cancer Care: Design and User Experience Evaluation of the e-Triadic Oncology (eTRIO) Modules for Clinicians, Patients, and Carers. JMIR Medical Education, 10, e50118. [More Information]

2023

Lim, C., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Young, J., Steffens, D., Ansari, N., Joshy, G., Butow, P. (2023). Healthcare experiences of people with advanced colorectal cancer: A qualitative study. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 63. [More Information]
Joshy, G., Khalatbari Soltani, S., Soga, K., Butow, P., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Koczwara, B., Rankin, N., Brown, S., Weber, M., Mazariego, C., Grogan, P., Canfell, K., Blyth, F., et al (2023). Pain and its interference with daily living in relation to cancer: a comparative population-based study of 16,053 cancer survivors and 106,345 people without cancer. BMC Cancer, 23(1). [More Information]
Keij, S., Lie, H., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Kunneman, M., de Boer, J., Moaddine, S., Stiggelbout, A., Pieterse, A. (2023). Patient-related characteristics considered to affect patient involvement in shared decision making about treatment: A scoping review of the qualitative literature. Patient Education and Counseling, 111. [More Information]
R, K., L, S., P, B., Giunta, S., Laidsaar-Powell, R. (2023). Psychosocial experiences of breast cancer survivors: a meta-review. Journal of Cancer Survivorship. [More Information]

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2022

Giunta, S., Butow, P., Juraskova, I., Sharpe, L., Ferguson, E., Laidsaar-Powell, R. (2022). Empowering family carers of people with multimorbidity as partners in chronic health care: Insights from health professionals. Patient Education and Counseling, 105(12), 3550-3557. [More Information]
Giunta, S., Butow, P., Juraskova, I., Sharpe, L., Ferguson, E., Laidsaar-Powell, R. (2022). Empowering family carers of people with multimorbidity as partners in chronic health care: Insights from health professionals. Patient Education and Counseling, 105(12), 3550-3557. [More Information]
Lim, C., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Young, J., Solomon, M., Steffens, D., Blinman, P., O’Loughlin, S., Zhang, Y., Butow, P. (2022). Fear of Cancer Progression and Death Anxiety in Survivors of Advanced Colorectal Cancer: A Qualitative Study Exploring Coping Strategies and Quality of Life. Omega: Journal of Death and Dying. [More Information]
Henry, G., Butow, P., Juraskova, I., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Shaw, J. (2022). Measuring female breast cancer survivors’ concerns about late effects of treatment: initial development of the Concerns about Late Effects in Oncology Questionnaire (CLEO). Supportive Care in Cancer, 30(4), 3563-3572. [More Information]
Chen, J., Henry, G., Butow, P., Juraskova, I., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Shaw, J. (2022). Psychometric assessment of the Concerns about Late Effects in Oncology Questionnaire (CLEO) among female breast cancer survivors. Patient Education and Counseling, 105(11), 3298-3305. [More Information]
Lim, C., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Young, J., Solomon, M., Steffens, D., Yeo, D., Blinman, P., Koczwara, B., Joshy, G., Koh, C., Ansari, N., Beale, P., Butow, P. (2022). The long haul: Lived experiences of survivors following different treatments for advanced colorectal cancer: A qualitative study. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 58. [More Information]
Lim, C., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Young, J., Steffens, D., Koczwara, B., Zhang, Y., Butow, P. (2022). Work: saviour or struggle? A qualitative study examining employment and finances in colorectal cancer survivors living with advanced cancer. Supportive Care in Cancer, 30(11), 9057-9069. [More Information]
Thandrayen, J., Joshy, G., Stubbs, J., Bailey, L., Butow, P., Koczwara, B., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Rankin, N., Beckwith, K., Soga, K., Canfell, K., et al (2022). Workforce participation in relation to cancer diagnosis, type and stage: Australian population-based study of 163,556 middle-aged people. Journal of Cancer Survivorship, 16(2), 461-473. [More Information]

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2021

Mazariego, C., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Smith, D., Juraskova, I. (2021). Avoiding the 'survivorship abyss': Qualitative insights from 15-year prostate cancer survivors. Psycho-Oncology, 30(10), 1745-1755. [More Information]
Lim, C., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Young, J., Kao, S., Zhang, Y., Butow, P. (2021). Colorectal cancer survivorship: A systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative research. European Journal of Cancer Care, 30(4), e13421. [More Information]
Giunta, S., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Huang, L., Hatcher, N., Dhillon, H., Muscat, D., Carroll, S., McNeil, C., Burke, L., Howson, P., Juraskova, I., et al (2021). Considering the type and timing of breast reconstruction after mastectomy: Qualitative insights into women's decision-making. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 54, 102024. [More Information]
Juraskova, I., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Keast, R., Schofield, P., Costa, D., Kay, J., Turner, S., Koczwara, B., Saunders, C., Jefford, M., Boyle, F., White, K., Morton, R., Butt, Z., Butow, P., et al (2021). eTRIO trial: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial of online education modules to facilitate effective family caregiver involvement in oncology. BMJ Open, 11, e043224. [More Information]
Laidsaar-Powell, R., Keast, R., Butow, P., Mahony, J., Hagerty, F., Townsend, J., Young, J., Butt, Z., Juraskova, I. (2021). Improving breast cancer nurses' management of challenging situations involving family carers: Pilot evaluation of a brief targeted online education module (TRIO-Conflict). Patient Education and Counseling, 104(12), 3023-3031. [More Information]

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2020

Joshy, G., Thandrayen, J., Koczwara, B., Butow, P., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Rankin, N., Canfell, K., Stubbs, J., Grogan, P., Bailey, L., et al (2020). Disability, psychological distress and quality of life in relation to cancer diagnosis and cancer type: population-based Australian study of 22,505 cancer survivors and 244,000 people without cancer. BMC Medicine, 18(1), 1-15. [More Information]
Keast, R., Butow, P., Juraskova, I., Laidsaar-Powell, R. (2020). Online resources for family caregivers of cognitively competent patients: A review of user-driven reputable health website content on caregiver communication with health professionals. Patient Education and Counseling, 103(12), 2408-2419. [More Information]
Butow, P., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Konings, S., Lim, C., Koczwara, B. (2020). Return to work after a cancer diagnosis: a meta-review of reviews and a meta-synthesis of recent qualitative studies. Journal of Cancer Survivorship, 14(2), 114-134. [More Information]

2019

Laidsaar-Powell, R., Konings, S., Rankin, N., Koczwara, B., Kemp, E., Mazariego, C., Butow, P. (2019). A meta-review of qualitative research on adult cancer survivors: current strengths and evidence gaps. Journal of Cancer Survivorship, 13, 852-889. [More Information]
Lubotzky, F., Butow, P., Hunt, C., Costa, D., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Carroll, S., Thompson, S., Jackson, M., Tewari, A., Nattress, K., Juraskova, I. (2019). A Psychosexual Rehabilitation Booklet Increases Vaginal Dilator Adherence and Knowledge in Women Undergoing Pelvic Radiation Therapy for Gynaecological or Anorectal Cancer: A Randomised Controlled Trial. Clinical Oncology, 31(2), 124-131. [More Information]
Laidsaar-Powell, R., Butow, P., Juraskova, I. (2019). Recognising and managing the psychosocial needs of family carers: It's time for change. Patient Education and Counseling, 102(3), 401-403. [More Information]

2018

Fisher, A., Manicavasagar, V., Sharpe, L., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Juraskova, I. (2018). A qualitative exploration of patient and family views and experiences of treatment decision-making in bipolar II disorder. Journal of Mental Health, 27(1), 66-79. [More Information]
Laidsaar-Powell, R., Butow, P., Boyle, F., Juraskova, I. (2018). Facilitating collaborative and effective family involvement in the cancer setting: Guidelines for clinicians (TRIO Guidelines-1). Patient Education and Counseling, 101(6), 970-982. [More Information]
Koren, D., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Tilden, W., Latt, M., Butow, P. (2018). Health care providers' perceptions of family caregivers’ involvement in consultations within a geriatric hospital setting. Geriatric Nursing, 39(4), 419-427. [More Information]
Fisher, A., Manicavasagar, V., Sharpe, L., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Juraskova, I. (2018). Identifying and Addressing Barriers to Treatment Decision-making in Bipolar II Disorder: Clinicians' Perspective. Australian Psychologist, 53(1), 40-51. [More Information]
Laidsaar-Powell, R., Butow, P., Boyle, F., Juraskova, I. (2018). Managing challenging interactions with family caregivers in the cancer setting: Guidelines for clinicians (TRIO Guidelines-2). Patient Education and Counseling, 101(6), 983-994. [More Information]

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2017

Fisher, A., Manicavasagar, V., Sharpe, L., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Juraskova, I. (2017). A Qualitative Exploration of Clinician Views and Experiences of Treatment Decision-Making in Bipolar II Disorder. Community Mental Health Journal, 53, 958-971. [More Information]
Braude, L., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Gilchrist, J., Kirsten, L., Juraskova, I. (2017). An exploration of Australian psychologists' role in assessing women considering risk-reducing or contralateral prophylactic mastectomy. The Breast, 32, 105-111. [More Information]
Laidsaar-Powell, R., Butow, P., Bu, S., Fisher, A., Juraskova, I. (2017). Oncologists' and oncology nurses' attitudes and practices towards family involvement in cancer consultations. European Journal of Cancer Care, 26(1), 1-14. [More Information]
Laidsaar-Powell, R., Butow, P., Charles, C., Gafni, A., Entwistle, V., Juraskova, I., Epstein, R. (2017). The TRIO Framework: Conceptual insights into family caregiver involvement and influence throughout cancer treatment decision-making. Patient Education and Counseling, 100(11), 2035-2046. [More Information]

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2016

Butow, P., Juraskova, I., Laidsaar-Powell, R. (2016). A celebration of the achievements of Dr Cathy Charles. Patient Education and Counseling, 99(10), 1547-1548. [More Information]
Laidsaar-Powell, R., Butow, P., Bu, S., Fisher, A., Juraskova, I. (2016). Attitudes and experiences of family involvement in cancer consultations: a qualitative exploration of patient and family member perspectives. Supportive Care in Cancer, 24(10), 4131-4140. [More Information]
Laidsaar-Powell, R., Butow, P., Bu, S., Dear, R., Fisher, A., Coll, J., Juraskova, I. (2016). Exploring the communication of oncologists, patients and family members in cancer consultations: development and application of a coding system capturing family-relevant behaviours (KINcode). Psycho-Oncology, 25(7), 787-794. [More Information]
Laidsaar-Powell, R., Butow, P., Bu, S., Charles, C., Gafni, A., Fisher, A., Juraskova, I. (2016). Family involvement in cancer treatment decision-making: A qualitative study of patient, family, and clinician attitudes and experiences. Patient Education and Counseling, 99(7), 1146-1155. [More Information]

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2014

Laidsaar-Powell, R., McCaffery, K., Mather, T., Juraskova, I. (2014). Vaccination Decision-Making and HPV Knowledge: How Informed and Engaged Are Young Adult HPV Vaccine Recipients in Australia? Journal of Vaccines, 2014, 1-9. [More Information]

2013

Clayton, J., Butow, P., Waters, A., Laidsaar-Powell, R., O'Brien, A., Boyle, F., Back, A., Arnold, R., Tulsky, J., Tattersall, M. (2013). Evaluation of a novel individualised communication-skills training intervention to improve doctors' confidence and skills in end-of-life communication. Palliative Medicine, 27(3), 236-243. [More Information]
Laidsaar-Powell, R., Butow, P., Bu, S., Charles, C., Gafni, A., Lam, W., Jansen, J., McCaffery, K., Shepherd, H., Tattersall, M., Juraskova, I. (2013). Physician-patient-companion communication and decision-making: A systematic review of triadic medical consultations. Patient Education and Counseling, 91(1), 3-13. [More Information]

2012

Juraskova, I., O'Brien, M., Mullan, B., Bari, R., Laidsaar-Powell, R., McCaffery, K. (2012). HPV Vaccination and the Effect of Information Framing on Intentions and Behaviour: An Application of the Theory of Planned Behaviour and Moral Norm. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 19(4), 518-525. [More Information]
Clayton, J., Adler, J., O'Callaghan, A., Martin, P., Hynson, J., Butow, P., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Arnold, R., Back, A. (2012). Intensive Communication Skills Teaching for Specialist Training in Palliative Medicine: Development and Evaluation of an Experiential Workshop. Journal of Palliative Medicine, 15(5), 585-591. [More Information]

Selected Grants

2025

Hollow reassurance and a conspiracy of silence: Dyadic communication about fear of cancer recurrence in couples, Laidsaar-Powell R, Faculty of Science/Psychology Core Funding

2024

Start-up research funding - Rebekah Laidsaar-Powell, Laidsaar-Powell R, School of Psychology/Start Up Funds

2020

Carers and Multimorbidity, Juraskova I, Laidsaar-Powell R, Butow P, Sharpe L, School of Psychology/Booster Grant

2018

Empowering the clinician-patient-carer TRIO: RCT of novel online education modules to facilitate effective family carer involvement in oncology, Juraskova I, Butow P, Laidsaar-Powell R, Boyle F, Yates P, Schofield P, Kay J, Costa D, Cancer Australia/Priority Driven Collaborative Cancer Research Scheme

2017

Large-scale data to understand person-centred outcomes in cancer survivors, Butow P, Banks E, Laidsaar-Powell R, National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)/Project Grants

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