Samar Aoun

Publication List Details

Period

2005 - 2009

Number

24

Co-Authors

A self-management concept for men at the community level: the 'waist' disposal challenge (2009)

Aoun, Samar, Osseiran-Moisson, Rebecca, Collins, F., Newton, R., Newton, M.

The Waist Disposal Challenge consisted of a health intervention at the community level to bring about a reduction in body mass index (BMI) and is delivered at three levels: educational presentations...

Supporting lay carers in end of life care: current gaps and future priorities (2009)

Grande, G., Stajduhar, K, Aoun, Samar, Toye, Christine, Funk, L, Addington-Hall, J, ...

Informal carers are central to the achievement of end of life care and death at home andto policy aims of enabling patient choice towards end of life. They provide a substantial, yet hidden...

Supporting lay carers in end of life care: current gaps and future priorities (2009)

Grande, G., Stajduhar, K., Aoun, Samar, Toye, Christine, Funk, L., Addington-Hall, J., ...

Informal carers are central to the achievement of end of life care and death at home and to policy aims of enabling patient choice towards end of life. They provide a substantial, yet hidden...

Bereavement help-seeking following an 'expected' death: a cross-sectional randomised face-to-face population survey (2008)

Currow, David C, Allen, Katrina, Plummer, John, Aoun, Samar, Hegarty, Meg, Abernethy, Amy P

Abstract Background This study examines the prevalence and nature of bereavement help-seeking among the population who experienced an "expected" death in the five years before their survey response....

Is it feasible and desirable to collect voluntarily quality and outcome data nationally in palliative oncology care? (2008)

Currow, David C., Eagar, Kathy, Aoun, Samar, Fildes, Dave, Yates, Patsy, Kristjanson, Linda J.

Hospice/palliative care is a critical component of cancer care. In Australia, more than 85% of people referred to specialized hospice/palliative care services (SHPCS) have a primary diagnosis of...

Is it feasible and desirable to collect voluntarily quality and outcome data nationally in palliative oncology care? (2008)

Currow, David C., Eagar, Kathy, Aoun, Samar, Fildes, Dave, Yates, Patsy, Kristjanson, Linda J.

Hospice/palliative care is a critical component of cancer care. In Australia, more than 85% of people referred to specialized hospice/palliative care services (SHPCS) have a primary diagnosis of...

Bereavement help-seeking following an 'expected' death: a cross-sectional randomised face-to-face population survey (2008)

Currow, D., Allen, K., Plummer, J., Aoun, Samar, Hegarty, M., Abernethy, A.

Background: This study examines the prevalence and nature of bereavement help-seeking among the population who experienced an ?expected? death in the five years before their survey response. Such...

Is it feasible and desirable to collect voluntarily quality and outcome data nationally in palliative oncology care? (2008)

Currow, David C., Eagar, Kathy, Aoun, Samar, Fildes, Dave, Yates, Patsy, Kristjanson, Linda J.

Hospice/palliative care is a critical component of cancer care. In Australia, more than 85% of people referred to specialized hospice/palliative care services (SHPCS) have a primary diagnosis of...

A qualitative investigation of the palliative care needs of terminally ill people who live alone (2008)

Aoun, Samar, Kristjanson, Linda, Oldham, Marylynn, Currow, D.

This paper investigates the support needs of people living alone with a terminal illness form a client perspective. In depth, interviews were conducted with 11 clients from Silver Chain Hospice Care...

Is it feasible and desirable to collect voluntarily quality and outcome data nationally in palliative oncology care? (2008)

Currow, David C., Eagar, Kathy, Aoun, Samar, Fildes, Dave, Yates, Patsy, Kristjanson, Linda J.

Hospice/palliative care is a critical component of cancer care. In Australia, more than 85% of people referred to specialized hospice/palliative care services (SHPCS) have a primary diagnosis of...

An overview of complicated grief terminology and diagnostic criteria. (2006)

Lobb, Elizabeth, Kristjanson, Linda, Aoun, Samar, Monterosso, Leanne

This article sets the scene for the current debate on the concept of complicated grief. Issues identified with diagnosis of individuals with complicated grief include concerns about misuse of the...

An overview of complicated grief terminology and diagnostic criteria. (2006)

Lobb, Elizabeth, Kristjanson, Linda, Aoun, Samar, Monterosso, Leanne

This article sets the scene for the current debate on the concept of complicated grief. Issues identified with diagnosis of individuals with complicated grief include concerns about misuse of the...