Professor Joanne Shaw
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Professor Joanne Shaw

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The University of Sydney
Professor Joanne Shaw

Associate Professor Joanne Shaw is a psycho-oncology and health communication researcher with experience in the development and evaluation of psychological interventions, particularly for patients with cancer and their families. She has expetrise in the development and evaluation of communication skills training for health professionals related to sensitive and emotional HP-patient interactions such as breaking bad news or discussions related to mental health. Her current research is investigating models, quality and costs of evidence-based psycho-oncology interventions. She has expertise in both quantative and qualitative research methods.

As the Psycho-oncology Co-operative Research Group (PoCoG) Executive Director and Senior Research Fellow A/Prof Shaw has overall management responsibilty for PoCoG's psycho-oncology clinical research program

Psycho-oncology:

  • Psychological intervention development and evaluation
  • Models and costs of evidence-based psycho-oncology care
  • Clinical trial consent

Health Communication:

  • Development and evaluation of communication skills training
  • Psychophysiology
  • Communicating bad news
  • Medical decision-making

Models and costs of delivering evidence-based psycho-oncology interventions

Kyra Webb: PhD Candidate:

Thesis Title: Fear of Cancer Recurrence (FCR) in Carers of Patients Diagnosed with Gynaecological Cancer

Kelly Ferrao Nunes-Zlotkowski PhD Candidate
Thesis Title: iCanBlend: Blended psychological therapy for anxiety & depression
in the context of cancer

  • Development and evaluation of an on-line health professional education program discussing anxiety and depression with cancer patients
  • Evaluating new models of psycho-oncology intervention delivery
  • Evaluating the costs of delivery of evidnce-based psycho-oncology care
  • How depressed or anxious cancer patients make help-seeking decisions
  • Transforming the clinical manangement of depression in cancer: a shared care model
  • Clinical Oncology Society of Australia (COSA)
  • Psycho-oncology Cooperative Group (POGOG)
  • International Psycho-oncology Society (IPOS)
  • European Association of Healthcare communication (EACH)
  • Sydney Catalyst
  • Sydney Vital
  • Sydney Cancer Research Network
  • Best of the Best Poster Presentation Award 20th International Psychooncology Congress, Hong Kong 31 October - 2 November 2018
  • Best of the Best Oral Presentation Award, 44th Clinical Oncology Society of Australia (COSA) Annual Scientific Meeting 113-15th November 2017, Sydney NSW
  • Best Clinical Presentation 19th Cancer Nurses Society of Australia (CNSA) Annual Congress, Cairns QLD, 12 – 14 May 2016
  • Best of the Best Oral Presentation Award, 40th Clinical Oncology Society of Australia (COSA) Annual Scientific Meeting 12-14th November 2013, Adelaide, SA
  • Best Poster Award, Early Career Researcher, 3rd Sydney Cancer Conference, Sydney NSW. 27 -28th September, 2012.
  • Academic Development Scheme 2012 Travel Grant School of Public Health, University of Sydney
  • Clinical Oncology Society of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting Travel Grant 2011, Perth, WA
  • Peter Bancroft Prize awarded for Doctor of Philosophy graduate in Sydney Medical School whose thesis has been passed by all three examiners without requiring any emendation or amendments
Health
Project titleResearch 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 conditionHannah BANKS
Optimising care for older adults with cancerSharon HE
Improving outcomes and experiences in patients affected by cancer participating in survivorship programs from culturally and linguistically diverse backgroundsLawrence KASHERMAN
The time toxicity of cancer treatments used for advanced solid-organ malignancySam STEVENS

Publications

Journals

  • Halkett, G., Campbell, R., Shaw, J., Coyne, E., Kelly, B., Ownsworth, T., Legge, D., Nowak, A., McDougall, E., Berg, M., Dhillon, H., Faris, M., et al (2024). A nurse-led intervention for carers of people with high-grade glioma: A case series of carers reporting high distress. Neuro-Oncology Practice, 11(5), 605-617. [More Information]
  • He, S., Shepherd, H., Butow, P., Rankin, N., Shaw, J., Harris, M., Faris, M., Girgis, A. (2024). Fidelity and acceptability of implementation strategies developed for adherence to a clinical pathway for screening, assessment and management of anxiety and depression in adults with cancer. Archives of Public Health, 82(1), 65. [More Information]
  • Liu, J., He, S., Butow, P., Shaw, J., McHardy, C., Harris, G., Serafimovska, A., Butt, Z., Beith, J. (2023). A novel clinician-delivered intervention to reduce fear of recurrence in breast cancer survivors: Results from a Phase I/II implementation study (CIFeR_2). Psycho-Oncology, 32(12), 1930-1938. [More Information]

2024

  • Halkett, G., Campbell, R., Shaw, J., Coyne, E., Kelly, B., Ownsworth, T., Legge, D., Nowak, A., McDougall, E., Berg, M., Dhillon, H., Faris, M., et al (2024). A nurse-led intervention for carers of people with high-grade glioma: A case series of carers reporting high distress. Neuro-Oncology Practice, 11(5), 605-617. [More Information]
  • He, S., Shepherd, H., Butow, P., Rankin, N., Shaw, J., Harris, M., Faris, M., Girgis, A. (2024). Fidelity and acceptability of implementation strategies developed for adherence to a clinical pathway for screening, assessment and management of anxiety and depression in adults with cancer. Archives of Public Health, 82(1), 65. [More Information]

2023

  • Liu, J., He, S., Butow, P., Shaw, J., McHardy, C., Harris, G., Serafimovska, A., Butt, Z., Beith, J. (2023). A novel clinician-delivered intervention to reduce fear of recurrence in breast cancer survivors: Results from a Phase I/II implementation study (CIFeR_2). Psycho-Oncology, 32(12), 1930-1938. [More Information]
  • Lion, K., Pike, K., Dhillon, H., Koh, E., Pinkham, M., Shaw, J., Halkett, G., Ownsworth, T. (2023). Access to psychosocial support for people with brain tumor and family members: Healthcare professional perspectives. Psycho-Oncology. [More Information]
  • Rayner, R., Shaw, J., Hunt, C. (2023). Development and user testing of a patient decision aid for cancer patients considering treatment for anxiety or depression. BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making, 23(1). [More Information]

2022

  • Goria, S., Girgis, A., Shaw, J., Przezdziecki, A., Levesque, J., Bamgboje-Ayodele, A. (2022). A Delphi-based approach to developing the contents of an online resource, Care Assist, for male caregivers of women with breast cancer. Psycho-Oncology, 31(9), 1474-1482. [More Information]
  • Campbell, R., Bultijnck, R., Ingham, G., Shunmuga Sundaram, C., Wiley, J., Yee, J., Dhillon, H., Shaw, J. (2022). A review of the content and psychometric properties of cancer-related fatigue measures used to assess fatigue in intervention studies. Supportive Care in Cancer, 30, 8871-8883. [More Information]
  • He, S., Lim, C., Dhillon, H., Shaw, J. (2022). Australian oncology health professionals’ knowledge, perceptions, and clinical practice related to cancer-related cognitive impairment and utility of a factsheet. Supportive Care in Cancer, 30(6), 4729-4738. [More Information]

2021

  • Murphy, M., Newby, J., Butow, P., Joubert, A., Kirsten, L., Shaw, J., Shepherd, H., Andrews, G. (2021). A mixed methods pilot and feasibility open trial of internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy (iCanADAPT Advanced) for people with advanced cancer with depression and/or anxiety. Internet Interventions, 26, 100449. [More Information]
  • Anderson, K., Smith, A., Diaz, A., Shaw, J., Butow, P., Sharpe, L., Girgis, A., Lebel, S., Dhillon, H., Burhansstipanov, L., et al (2021). A Systematic Review of Fear of Cancer Recurrence Among Indigenous and Minority Peoples. Frontiers in Psychology, 12, 621850. [More Information]
  • Butow, P., Shepherd, H., Cuddy, J., Harris, M., He, S., Masya, L., Faris, M., Rankin, N., Beale, P., Girgis, A., Shaw, J., et al (2021). Acceptability and appropriateness of a clinical pathway for managing anxiety and depression in cancer patients: a mixed methods study of staff perspectives. BMC Health Services Research, 21(1), 1243. [More Information]

2020

  • Lynch, F., Katona, L., Jefford, M., Smith, A., Shaw, J., Dhillon, H., Ellen, S., Phipps-Nelson, J., Lai-Kwon, J., Milne, D., et al (2020). Feasibility and acceptability of fear-less: A stepped-care program to manage fear of cancer recurrence in people with metastatic melanoma. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 9(9), 1-17. [More Information]
  • Davies, F., Shepherd, H., Beatty, L., Clark, B., Butow, P., Shaw, J. (2020). Implementing web-based therapy in routine mental health care: Systematic review of health professionals' perspectives. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 22(7), e17362. [More Information]
  • Garvey, G., Cunningham, J., Mayer, C., Letendre, A., Shaw, J., Anderson, K., Kelly, B. (2020). Psychosocial aspects of delivering cancer care to indigenous people: An overview. Journal of Global Oncology, 6, 148-154. [More Information]

2019

  • Smith, S., Cabrera Aguas, M., Shaw, J., Shepherd, H., Naehrig, D., Meiser, B., Jackson, M., Saade, G., Bucci, J., Halkett, G., Milross, C., Dhillon, H., et al (2019). A low literacy targeted talking book about radiation therapy for cancer: development and acceptability. Supportive Care in Cancer, 27(6), 2057-2067. [More Information]
  • Butow, P., Shaw, J., Vaccaro, L., Sharpe, L., Dhillon, H., Smith, B. (2019). A research agenda for fear of cancer recurrence: A Delphi study conducted in Australia. Psycho-Oncology, 28(5), 989-996. [More Information]
  • Rankin, N., Butow, P., Hack, T., Shaw, J., Shepherd, H., Ugalde, A., Sales, A. (2019). An implementation science primer for psycho-oncology: translating robust evidence into practice. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology Research and Practice, 1(3), 1-9. [More Information]

2018

  • Sanjida, S., McPhail, S., Shaw, J., Couper, J., Kissane, D., Price, M., Janda, M. (2018). Are psychological interventions effective on anxiety in cancer patients? A systematic review and meta-analyses. Psycho-Oncology, 27(9), 2063-2076. [More Information]
  • Shaw, J., O'Brien, J., Chua, S., De Boer, R., Dear, R., Murray, N., Boyle, F. (2018). Barriers and enablers to implementing scalp cooling in Australia: a qualitative study of health professionals' attitudes to and experience with scalp cooling. Supportive Care in Cancer, 26(1), 305-312. [More Information]
  • Shaw, J., Sekelja, N., Frasca, D., Dhillon, H., Price, M. (2018). Being Mindful of Mindfulness Interventions in Cancer: a systematic review of intervention reporting and study methodology. Psycho-Oncology, 27(4), 1162-1171. [More Information]

2017

  • Karageorge, A., Murphy, M., Newby, J., Kirsten, L., Andrews, G., Allison, K., Loughnan, S., Price, M., Shaw, J., Shepherd, H., Butow, P., et al (2017). Acceptability of an internet cognitive behavioural therapy program for people with early-stage cancer and cancer survivors with depression and/or anxiety: thematic findings from focus groups. Supportive Care in Cancer, 25, 2129-2136. [More Information]
  • Shaw, J., Boyle, F. (2017). Chemotherapy induced alopecia and strategies to manage its impact. Cancer Forum, 41(1), 1-6. [More Information]
  • Schnitzler, L., Smith, S., Shepherd, H., Shaw, J., Dong, S., Carpenter, D., Nguyen, F., Dhillon, H. (2017). Communication during radiation therapy education sessions: the role of medical jargon and emotional support in clarifying patient confusion. Patient Education and Counseling, 100(1), 112-120. [More Information]

2016

  • Sanjida, S., Janda, M., Kissane, D., Shaw, J., Pearson, S., DiSipio, T., Couper, J. (2016). A systematic review and meta-analysis of prescribing practices of antidepressants in cancer patients. Psycho-Oncology, 25(9), 1002-1016. [More Information]
  • Shaw, J., Price, M., Clayton, J., Grimison, P., Shaw, T., Rankin, N., Butow, P. (2016). Developing a clinical pathway for the identification and management of anxiety and depression in adult cancer patients: an online Delphi consensus process. Supportive Care in Cancer, 24(1), 33-41. [More Information]
  • Nisbet, G., Dunn, S., Lincoln, M., Shaw, J. (2016). Development and initial validation of the interprofessional team learning profiling questionnaire. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 30(3), 278-287. [More Information]

2015

  • Butow, P., Price, M., Shaw, J., Turner, J., Clayton, J., Grimison, P., Rankin, N., Kirsten, L. (2015). Clinical pathway for the screening, assessment and management of anxiety and depression in adult cancer patients: Australian guidelines. Psycho-Oncology, 24(9), 987-1001. [More Information]
  • Rankin, N., Butow, P., Thein, T., Robinson, T., Shaw, J., Price, M., Clover, K., Shaw, T., Grimison, P. (2015). Everybody wants it done but nobody wants to do it: an exploration of the barrier and enablers of critical components towards creating a clinical pathway for anxiety and depression in cancer. BMC Health Services Research, 15(1), 1-8. [More Information]
  • Shaw, J., Brown, R., Dunn, S. (2015). The impact of delivery style on doctors' experience of stress during simulated bad news consultations. Patient Education and Counseling, 98(10), 1255-1259. [More Information]

2013

  • Shaw, J., Brown, R., Dunn, S. (2013). A qualitative study of stress and coping responses in doctors breaking bad news. Patient Education and Counseling, 91(2), 243-248. [More Information]
  • Shaw, J., Harrison, J., Young, J., Butow, P., Sandroussi, C., Martin, D., Solomon, M. (2013). Coping with newly diagnosed upper gastrointestinal cancer: a longitudinal qualitative study of family caregivers' role perception and supportive care needs. Supportive Care in Cancer, 21(3), 749-756. [More Information]
  • Shaw, J., Young, J., Butow, P., Chambers, S., O'Brien, L., Solomon, M. (2013). Delivery of telephone-based supportive care to people with cancer: An analysis of cancer helpline operator and cancer nurse communication. Patient Education and Counseling, 93(3), 444-450. [More Information]

2012

  • Shaw, J., Dunn, S., Heinrich, P. (2012). Managing the delivery of bad news: An in-depth analysis of doctors' delivery style. Patient Education and Counseling, 87(2), 186-192. [More Information]

2011

  • Tolerton, S., Shaw, J., O'Reilly, A., Dunn, S., Boyle, F. (2011). Exploring consent to randomized placebo-controlled clinical trials in oncology. Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, 7(3), 300-306. [More Information]
  • 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), 1-8. [More Information]

2010

  • Kaser, E., Shaw, J., Marven, M., Swinburn, L., Boyle, F. (2010). Communication about high-cost drugs in oncology-the patient view. Annals of Oncology, 21(9), 1910-1914. [More Information]

2009

  • Brown, R., Dunn, S., Byrnes, K., Morris, R., Heinrich, P., Shaw, J. (2009). Doctors' stress responses and poor communication performance in simulated bad-news consultations. Academic Medicine, 84(11), 1595-1602. [More Information]

Selected Grants

2024

  • Tailoring the Nepean Blue Mountains LHD (NBMLHD) Bereavement Model to supportive and palliative care, Shaw J, Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District/Research Grant

2023

  • Stakeholder evaluation of a bereavement model, Bartley N, Shaw J, Faculty of Science/2023 Psychology ECR Pathways Funding
  • kConFab. The Kathleen Cuningham Foundation Consortium for Research into Familial Breast Cancer, Lindeman G, Loi S, Saunders C, Shaw J, Simpson P, Southey M, Spurdle M, National Breast Cancer Foundation/Innovator Grant

  • International Psycho-oncology Society (IPOS) Research Committee Chair

In the media

  • Australian Doctor 27th November 2015: Cold-cap treatment puts the freeze on chemo hair loss
  • ABC Ballarat6th March 2018: How scalp-cooling can improve the mental health of cancer patients by giving them control and privacy http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-06/how-scalp-cooling-can-improve-mental-health-cancer-patients/9517924