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Gary Misan
Researcher at University of South Australia
Publications - 55
Citations - 1084
Gary Misan is an academic researcher from University of South Australia. The author has contributed to research in topics: Health care & Population. The author has an hindex of 19, co-authored 55 publications receiving 1008 citations. Previous affiliations of Gary Misan include University of Adelaide & Royal Adelaide Hospital.
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Self-management support and training for patients with chronic and complex conditions improves health-related behaviour and health outcomes.
Peter Harvey,John Petkov,Gary Misan,Jeffrey Fuller,Malcolm Battersby,Teofilo N Cayetano,K Warren,Paul Holmes +7 more
TL;DR: It is suggested that involvement in peer-led self-management education programs has a positive effect on patient self- management skill, confidence and health-related behaviour.
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How equitable are colorectal cancer screening programs which include FOBTs? A review of qualitative and quantitative studies
Sara Javanparast,Paul Ward,Graeme P. Young,Carlene Wilson,Stacy M Carter,Gary Misan,Stephen R. Cole,Moyez Jiwa,George Tsourtos,Angelita Martini,Tiffany K. Gill,Genevieve Baratiny,Michelle Ah Matt +12 more
TL;DR: Evidence of horizontal inequity in colorectal cancer screening test participation is provided, but limited understanding of the mechanism by which it is sustained, and few evidence-based solutions are found.
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Dose-related effects of flavanol-rich cocoa on blood pressure
Kade Davison,Kade Davison,Narelle M. Berry,Gary Misan,Alison M. Coates,Jonathan D. Buckley,Peter R. C. Howe +6 more
TL;DR: The results support previous evidence for CF to lower BP, however more research is needed to establish the most effective dose and food matrix.
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Self-management for obesity and cardio-metabolic fitness: Description and evaluation of the lifestyle modification program of a randomised controlled trial
Tahna Pettman,Gary Misan,Kate M. Owen,Kate M. Owen,K Warren,Alison M. Coates,Jonathan D. Buckley,Peter R. C. Howe +7 more
TL;DR: This group-based lifestyle program achieved improvements in body composition and cardio-metabolic and physical fitness similar to individualised interventions which are more resource intensive to deliver and confirmed that active training in lifestyle modification is more effective than passive provision of guidelines.
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Men's Sheds function and philosophy: towards a framework for future research and men's health promotion
TL;DR: A framework of Men's Sheds based on function and philosophy demonstrated that most sheds serve a primary utility function, a secondary social function, but most importantly a primary social opportunity philosophy.