N A Kasparian

Summary

Affiliation: University of New South Wales
Country: Australia

Publications

  1. ncbi Psychological stress and melanoma: are we meeting our patients' psychological needs?
    Nadine Angele Kasparian
    School of Women s and Children s Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales Old CCIA Building, Level 0, Sydney Children s Hospital, High Street, Randwick, NSW 2031, Australia
    Clin Dermatol 31:41-6. 2013
  2. ncbi Skin examination behavior: the role of melanoma history, skin type, psychosocial factors, and region of residence in determining clinical and self-conducted skin examination
    Nadine A Kasparian
    School of Women s and Children s Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Kensington, NSW, Australia
    Arch Dermatol 148:1142-51. 2012
  3. ncbi Skin cancer screening behaviours among individuals with a strong family history of malignant melanoma
    N A Kasparian
    School of Women s and Children s Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Kensington, NSW 2052, Australia
    Br J Cancer 103:1502-9. 2010
  4. ncbi High- and average-risk individuals' beliefs about, and perceptions of, malignant melanoma: an Australian perspective
    Nadine A Kasparian
    Medical Psychology Research Unit, School of Psychology, University of Sydney, Australia
    Psychooncology 17:270-9. 2008
  5. ncbi Assessment of psychosocial outcomes in genetic counseling research: an overview of available measurement scales
    Nadine A Kasparian
    Psychosocial Research Group, Department of Medical Oncology, Prince of Wales Hospital, Level 3 Dickinson Building, 2031, Randwick, Australia
    J Genet Couns 16:693-712. 2007
  6. ncbi Predictors of psychological distress among individuals with a strong family history of malignant melanoma
    N A Kasparian
    Psychosocial Research Group, Department of Medical Oncology, Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, Australia
    Clin Genet 73:121-31. 2008
  7. ncbi Psychological responses and coping strategies among patients with malignant melanoma: a systematic review of the literature
    Nadine A Kasparian
    School of Women s and Children s Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Kensington, New South Wales, Australia
    Arch Dermatol 145:1415-27. 2009
  8. ncbi Skin cancer-related prevention and screening behaviors: a review of the literature
    Nadine A Kasparian
    School of Women s and Children s Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Kensington, NSW, Australia
    J Behav Med 32:406-28. 2009
  9. ncbi Genetic testing for melanoma risk: a prospective cohort study of uptake and outcomes among Australian families
    Nadine A Kasparian
    School of Women s and Children s Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Kensington, New South Wales, Australia
    Genet Med 11:265-78. 2009
  10. ncbi Anticipated uptake of genetic testing for familial melanoma in an Australian sample: An exploratory study
    Nadine A Kasparian
    Medical Psychology Research Unit, School of Psychology, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
    Psychooncology 16:69-78. 2007

Detail Information

Publications17

  1. ncbi Psychological stress and melanoma: are we meeting our patients' psychological needs?
    Nadine Angele Kasparian
    School of Women s and Children s Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales Old CCIA Building, Level 0, Sydney Children s Hospital, High Street, Randwick, NSW 2031, Australia
    Clin Dermatol 31:41-6. 2013
    ..Further prospective cohort studies are required for a better understanding of the impact of psychological stress on melanoma survival and recurrence, as well as the potential psycho-neuro-immunological mechanisms involved...
  2. ncbi Skin examination behavior: the role of melanoma history, skin type, psychosocial factors, and region of residence in determining clinical and self-conducted skin examination
    Nadine A Kasparian
    School of Women s and Children s Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Kensington, NSW, Australia
    Arch Dermatol 148:1142-51. 2012
    ..To examine the frequency and correlates of skin examination behaviors in an international sample of individuals at varying risk of developing melanoma...
  3. ncbi Skin cancer screening behaviours among individuals with a strong family history of malignant melanoma
    N A Kasparian
    School of Women s and Children s Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Kensington, NSW 2052, Australia
    Br J Cancer 103:1502-9. 2010
    ..This study examined the prevalence and correlates of skin cancer screening behaviours among individuals at high risk of developing melanoma due to strong family history...
  4. ncbi High- and average-risk individuals' beliefs about, and perceptions of, malignant melanoma: an Australian perspective
    Nadine A Kasparian
    Medical Psychology Research Unit, School of Psychology, University of Sydney, Australia
    Psychooncology 17:270-9. 2008
    ..The data provide preliminary evidence for the importance of identifying misconceptions that may impede informed decision-making about genetic testing for melanoma risk...
  5. ncbi Assessment of psychosocial outcomes in genetic counseling research: an overview of available measurement scales
    Nadine A Kasparian
    Psychosocial Research Group, Department of Medical Oncology, Prince of Wales Hospital, Level 3 Dickinson Building, 2031, Randwick, Australia
    J Genet Couns 16:693-712. 2007
    ..e. the specific aspect of the genetic counseling experience to be studied), and the science underlying the scale (e.g. theoretical framework, psychometric properties)...
  6. ncbi Predictors of psychological distress among individuals with a strong family history of malignant melanoma
    N A Kasparian
    Psychosocial Research Group, Department of Medical Oncology, Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, Australia
    Clin Genet 73:121-31. 2008
    ..Participants do not contemplate their melanoma risk in isolation, but evaluate their risk vis-à-vis the experiences of their relatives...
  7. ncbi Psychological responses and coping strategies among patients with malignant melanoma: a systematic review of the literature
    Nadine A Kasparian
    School of Women s and Children s Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Kensington, New South Wales, Australia
    Arch Dermatol 145:1415-27. 2009
    ..For a substantial subset of patients, the diagnosis and/or treatment of cutaneous malignant melanoma may cause significant psychological distress...
  8. ncbi Skin cancer-related prevention and screening behaviors: a review of the literature
    Nadine A Kasparian
    School of Women s and Children s Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Kensington, NSW, Australia
    J Behav Med 32:406-28. 2009
    ..It is also recommended that specific targeted interventions are developed to increase the prevalence of preventative and early intervention behaviors for the control of skin cancer...
  9. ncbi Genetic testing for melanoma risk: a prospective cohort study of uptake and outcomes among Australian families
    Nadine A Kasparian
    School of Women s and Children s Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Kensington, New South Wales, Australia
    Genet Med 11:265-78. 2009
    ..The aim of this prospective cohort study was to examine uptake and psychological, behavioral, and cognitive outcomes of genetic testing for melanoma risk among individuals with a known family-specific CDKN2A mutation...
  10. ncbi Anticipated uptake of genetic testing for familial melanoma in an Australian sample: An exploratory study
    Nadine A Kasparian
    Medical Psychology Research Unit, School of Psychology, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
    Psychooncology 16:69-78. 2007
    ..The potential role of genetic testing in families with an inherited pattern of melanoma is a complex issue, and yet limited data exist on perceptions of predictive genetic testing for mutations among individuals at high risk of melanoma...
  11. ncbi Better the devil you know? High-risk individuals' anticipated psychological responses to genetic testing for melanoma susceptibility
    Nadine A Kasparian
    Medical Psychology Research Unit, School of Psychology, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
    J Genet Couns 15:433-47. 2006
    ..The present study aimed to explore anticipated emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and familial responses to hypothetical genetic testing for melanoma susceptibility...
  12. ncbi Men at increased risk of developing breast cancer: language preferences for naming a cancer-related mutation
    Claire E Wakefield
    Faculty of Science, School of Psychology, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
    Genet Test Mol Biomarkers 13:395-8. 2009
    ..This study aimed to describe a cancer-related mutation in a rare group of familial cancer clinic patients: men at increased risk of carrying a breast cancer-related mutation...
  13. ncbi Attitudes to genetic testing in families with multiple cases of bipolar disorder
    Bettina Meiser
    Psychosocial Research Group, Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, Australia
    Genet Test 12:233-43. 2008
    ..This study assesses interest in genetic testing for gene variations associated with bipolar disorder and associated information needs...
  14. ncbi Attitudes toward genetic testing for cancer risk after genetic counseling and decision support: a qualitative comparison between hereditary cancer types
    Claire E Wakefield
    Department of Psychology, Macquarie University, NSW, Australia
    Genet Test 11:401-11. 2007
    ..Eliciting patients' perceived pros and cons during genetic counseling is likely to be a valuable tool for improving patient care. This data also provides an improved evidence base for the development of patient education tools...
  15. ncbi Attitudes towards childbearing, causal attributions for bipolar disorder and psychological distress: a study of families with multiple cases of bipolar disorder
    Bettina Meiser
    Psychosocial Research Group, Prince of Wales Hospital, NSW, Australia
    Psychol Med 37:1601-11. 2007
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  16. ncbi Development and pilot testing of a decision aid for men considering genetic testing for breast and/or ovarian cancer-related mutations (BRCA1/2)
    Anne S Juan
    Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Kensington, New South Wales, Australia
    Genet Test 12:523-32. 2008
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  17. ncbi Psychological adjustment among male partners in response to women's breast/ovarian cancer risk: a theoretical review of the literature
    Kerry A Sherman
    Department of Psychology, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Psychooncology 19:1-11. 2010
    ..Utilising Self Regulatory Theory, this paper provides a theoretically guided overview of existing data to delineate how partners respond emotionally and behaviourally to the woman's high-risk status...