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Alexandra L Barratt

Professor University of Sydney
Verified email at sydney.edu.au
Cited by 15217

Effect of study design and quality on unsatisfactory rates, cytology classifications, and accuracy in liquid-based versus conventional cervical cytology: a systematic …

E Davey, A Barratt, L Irwig, SF Chan, P Macaskill… - The Lancet, 2006 - thelancet.com
Background Liquid-based cytology is reported to increase the sensitivity of cervical cytology
and the proportion of slides that are satisfactory for assessment, in comparison with …

A glossary for evidence based public health

L Rychetnik, P Hawe, E Waters, A Barratt… - … of Epidemiology & …, 2004 - jech.bmj.com
This glossary seeks to define and explain some of the main concepts underpinning
evidence based public health. It draws on the published literature, experience gained over …

A systematic review on communicating with patients about evidence

LJ Trevena, HMD BPsych, A Barratt… - Journal of evaluation …, 2006 - Wiley Online Library
Objective To conduct a systematic search for (1) the effectiveness of evidence‐based
communication tools to increase patient understanding of evidence,(2) effective formats for …

Developing a quality criteria framework for patient decision aids: online international Delphi consensus process

G Elwyn, A O'Connor, D Stacey, R Volk, A Edwards… - Bmj, 2006 - bmj.com
Objective To develop a set of quality criteria for patient decision support technologies
(decision aids). Design and setting Two stage web based Delphi process using online rating …

A one-item question with a Likert or Visual Analog Scale adequately measured current anxiety

HM Davey, AL Barratt, PN Butow, JJ Deeks - Journal of clinical …, 2007 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: To determine whether a single question with a Likert Scale or a Visual Analog
Scale (VAS) response adequately measures current anxiety. STUDY DESIGN AND …

Overdiagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents: a systematic scoping review

L Kazda, K Bell, R Thomas, K McGeechan… - JAMA network …, 2021 - jamanetwork.com
Importance Reported increases in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnoses
are accompanied by growing debate about the underlying factors. Although overdiagnosis is …

Evidence based medicine and shared decision making: the challenge of getting both evidence and preferences into health care

A Barratt - Patient education and counseling, 2008 - Elsevier
Evidence Based Medicine (EBM) and Shared Medical Decision Making (SDM) are changing
the nature of health care decisions. It is broadly accepted that health care decisions require …

Use of a decision aid including information on overdetection to support informed choice about breast cancer screening: a randomised controlled trial

J Hersch, A Barratt, J Jansen, L Irwig, K McGeechan… - The Lancet, 2015 - thelancet.com
Background Mammography screening can reduce breast cancer mortality. However, most
women are unaware that inconsequential disease can also be detected by screening …

A decision aid to support informed choices about bowel cancer screening among adults with low education: randomised controlled trial

SK Smith, L Trevena, JM Simpson, A Barratt… - Bmj, 2010 - bmj.com
Objective To determine whether a decision aid designed for adults with low education and
literacy can support informed choice and involvement in decisions about screening for …

Three questions that patients can ask to improve the quality of information physicians give about treatment options: a cross-over trial

HL Shepherd, A Barratt, LJ Trevena… - Patient education and …, 2011 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: To test the effect of three questions (what are my options? what are the benefits
and harms? and how likely are these?), on information provided by physicians about …