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  1. Supporting mental health recovery in patients with heart disease: a commentary

    Article • European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, September 2024, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Michael R Le Grande

  2. Support for banning sale of smoked tobacco products among adults who smoke: findings from the International Tobacco Control Four Country Smoking and Vaping Surveys (2018–2022)

    Article • Tobacco Control, June 2024, BMJ

    Michael R Le Grande

  3. Do Australians use the prescription pathway when using nicotine vaping products to quit smoking?

    Article • International Journal of Drug Policy, June 2024, Elsevier

    Michael R Le Grande

  4. Prevalence and correlates of anxiety and depressive symptoms after Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD): a cross-sectional study

    Article • European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, May 2024, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Michael R Le Grande

  5. Associations between smokers’ knowledge of causes of smoking harm and related beliefs and behaviors: Findings from the International Tobacco Control (ITC) Four Country Smoking and Vaping Survey

    Article • PLoS ONE, October 2023, PLOS

    Michael R Le Grande

  6. Development of a short form of the Cardiac Distress Inventory

    Article • July 2023, Research Square

    Michael R Le Grande

  7. Barriers and enablers to screening, management and referral of sleep disorders in patients attending cardiac rehabilitation: A qualitative descriptive study

    Article • Journal of Advanced Nursing, July 2023, Wiley

    Michael R Le Grande

  8. Behavioural and psychological telehealth support for people with cardiac conditions: Randomised trial of the ‘Back on Track’ self-management program

    Article • European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, March 2023, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Michael R Le Grande

  9. The cardiac distress inventory: A new measure of psychosocial distress associated with an acute cardiac event

    Article • BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, November 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Michael R Le Grande

  10. Perceived health and capacity to cope with stress in recent ex-smokers: Impact of vaping vs quitting all nicotine

    Article • Nicotine & Tobacco Research, November 2022, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Michael R Le Grande

  11. Non‐cigarette combustible tobacco use and its associations with subsequent cessation of smoking among daily cigarette smokers: findings from the International Tobacco Control Four Country Smoking and Vaping Surveys (2016–20)

    Article • Addiction, August 2022, Wiley

    Michael R Le Grande

  12. Experienced Effects on Well-Being following Smoking Cessation: Findings from the 2020 ITC Four Country Smoking and Vaping Survey

    Article • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, August 2022, MDPI AG

    Michael R Le Grande

  13. Unraveling the Complexity of Cardiac Distress: A Study of Prevalence and Severity

    Article • Frontiers in Psychiatry, March 2022, Frontiers

    Michael R Le Grande

  14. Closing the gaps in tobacco endgame evidence: a scoping review

    Article • Tobacco Control, March 2022, BMJ

    Michael R Le Grande

  15. The Predictive Utility of Valuing the Future for Smoking Cessation: Findings from the ITC 4 Country Surveys

    Article • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, January 2022, MDPI AG

    Michael R Le Grande

  16. Getting “Back on Track” After a Cardiac Event: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial of a Web-Based Self-management Program

    Article • JMIR Research Protocols, December 2021, JMIR Publications Inc.

    Michael R Le Grande

  17. Age related interactions on key theoretical determinants of smoking cessation: Findings from the ITC Four Country Smoking and Vaping Surveys (2016-2020)

    Article • Nicotine & Tobacco Research, November 2021, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Michael R Le Grande

  18. Getting “Back on Track” After a Cardiac Event: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial of a Web-Based Self-management Program (Preprint)

    Article • October 2021, JMIR Publications Inc.

    Michael R Le Grande

  19. Diagnostic accuracy and suitability of instruments that screen for obstructive sleep apnoea, insomnia and sleep quality in cardiac patients: a meta-analysis

    Article • Sleep Medicine, October 2021, Elsevier

    Michael R Le Grande

  20. Why cardiac nurses need good sleep health literacy

    Article • British Journal of Cardiac Nursing, July 2021, Mark Allen Group

    Michael R Le Grande

  21. Smokers’ awareness of filter ventilation, and how they believe it affects them: findings from the ITC Four Country Survey

    Article • Tobacco Control, June 2021, BMJ

    Michael R Le Grande

  22. Age as a predictor of quit attempts and quit success in smoking cessation: findings from the International Tobacco Control Four‐Country survey (2002–14)

    Article • Addiction, March 2021, Wiley

    Michael R Le Grande

  23. Enhancing the appeal of cardiac rehabilitation for women: development and pilot testing of a women-only yoga cardiac rehabilitation programme

    Article • European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, March 2021, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Michael R Le Grande

  24. Patterns of Non-Cigarette Tobacco and Nicotine Use Among Current Cigarette Smokers and Recent Quitters: Findings From the 2020 ITC Four Country Smoking and Vaping Survey

    Article • Nicotine & Tobacco Research, March 2021, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Michael R Le Grande

  25. Predictive power of dependence measures for quitting smoking. Findings from the 2016-2018 ITC Four Country Smoking and Vaping Surveys

    Article • Nicotine & Tobacco Research, June 2020, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Michael R Le Grande

  26. Protocol for the development and validation of a measure of persistent psychological and emotional distress in cardiac patients: the Cardiac Distress Inventory

    Article • BMJ Open, June 2020, BMJ

    Michael R Le Grande

  27. Prevalence of obstructive sleep apnoea in acute coronary syndrome patients: systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, March 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Michael R Le Grande

  28. Anxiety and Depression After a Cardiac Event: Prevalence and Predictors

    Article • Frontiers in Psychology, January 2020, Frontiers

    Michael R Le Grande

  29. Enhancing Parental Coping with a Child’s Heart Condition: A Co-production Pilot Study

    Article • Comprehensive Child and Adolescent Nursing, October 2019, Taylor & Francis

    Michael R Le Grande, Ms Rachel Liang

  30. Patients with heart failure with and without a history of stroke in the Netherlands: a secondary analysis of psychosocial, behavioural and clinical outcomes up to three years from the COACH trial

    Article • BMJ Open, August 2019, BMJ

    Michael R Le Grande, Professor David R Thompson

  31. Validating the Short Form-12 and the development of disease-specific norms in a cohort of Australian private health insurance members

    Article • Australian Journal of Primary Health, January 2019, CSIRO Publishing

    Michael R Le Grande

  32. Depression, Cardiovascular Disease and Indigenous Australians

    Article • January 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Michael R Le Grande

  33. Cardiac Rehabilitation in Australia: A Brief Survey of Program Characteristics

    Article • Heart Lung and Circulation, December 2018, Elsevier

    Michael R Le Grande

  34. What role does personality play in cardiovascular disease?

    Article • British Journal of Cardiac Nursing, July 2018, Mark Allen Group

    Michael R Le Grande, Associate Professor Chantal Ski

  35. What is cardiac distress and how should we measure it?

    Article • British Journal of Cardiac Nursing, June 2018, Mark Allen Group

    Michael R Le Grande

  36. Social and emotional wellbeing assessment instruments for use with Indigenous Australians: A critical review

    Article • Social Science & Medicine, August 2017, Elsevier

    Michael R Le Grande, Professor David R Thompson

  37. Characterisation of the correlation between standing lordosis and degenerative joint disease in the lower lumbar spine in women and men: a radiographic study

    Article • BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, August 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Michael R Le Grande

  38. Television Viewing Time and 13-Year Mortality in Adults With Cardiovascular Disease: Data From the Australian Diabetes, Obesity and Lifestyle Study (AusDiab)

    Article • Heart Lung and Circulation, April 2017, Elsevier

    Michael R Le Grande

  39. Association of Mild Leg Length Discrepancy and Degenerative Changes in the Hip Joint and Lumbar Spine

    Article • Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, April 2017, Elsevier

    Michael R Le Grande

  40. Psychosocial Screening and Assessment Practice within Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Survey of Cardiac Rehabilitation Coordinators in Australia

    Article • Heart Lung and Circulation, January 2017, Elsevier

    Michael R Le Grande

  41. Distress in partners of cardiac patients: relationship quality and social support

    Article • British Journal of Cardiac Nursing, August 2016, Mark Allen Group

    Michael R Le Grande, Associate Professor Chantal Ski

  42. Television Viewing Time and 13-year Mortality in Adults with Cardiovascular Disease: Data from the Australian Diabetes, Obesity and Lifestyle Study (AusDiab)

    Article • Heart Lung and Circulation, August 2016, Elsevier

    Michael R Le Grande

  43. Screening for obstructive sleep apnoea in cardiac rehabilitation: A position statement from the Australian Centre for Heart Health and the Australian Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Association

    Article • European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, July 2016, SAGE Publications

    Michael R Le Grande

  44. Improving health professionals’ self-efficacy to support cardiac patients’ emotional recovery: the ‘Cardiac Blues Project’

    Article • European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, July 2016, SAGE Publications

    Michael R Le Grande

  45. Screening for sedentary behaviour in cardiac rehab

    Article • British Journal of Cardiac Nursing, April 2016, Mark Allen Group

    Michael R Le Grande

  46. Relationship between sleep disturbance, depression and anxiety in the 12 months following a cardiac event

    Article • Psychology Health & Medicine, May 2015, Taylor & Francis

    Michael R Le Grande

  47. Determinants of Physical Activity Guideline Attainment in Australian Cardiac Patients

    Article • Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention, January 2015, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Michael R Le Grande

  48. Resumption of Work After Acute Coronary Syndrome or Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery

    Article • Heart Lung and Circulation, May 2014, Elsevier

    Michael R Le Grande

  49. Predicting Mortality 12 Years After an Acute Cardiac Event

    Article • Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention, January 2013, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Michael R Le Grande

  50. Physical Inactivity at Leisure and Work

    Article • Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention, January 2013, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Michael R Le Grande

  51. Reduction in 2-Year Recurrent Risk Score and Improved Behavioral Outcomes After Participation in the “Beating Heart Problems” Self-management Program

    Article • Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention, January 2013, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Michael R Le Grande

  52. Identifying illness perception schemata and their association with depression and quality of life in cardiac patients

    Article • Psychology Health & Medicine, December 2012, Taylor & Francis

    Michael R Le Grande

  53. Postangiography patients who complete cardiac rehabilitation have reduced risk of mortality or hospitalisation compared to non-completers

    Article • Evidence-Based Nursing, November 2012, BMJ

    Michael R Le Grande

  54. An integrated secondary prevention group programme reduces depression in cardiac patients

    Article • European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, November 2012, SAGE Publications

    Michael R Le Grande

  55. Are poor health behaviours in anxious and depressed cardiac patients explained by sociodemographic factors?

    Article • European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, May 2012, SAGE Publications

    Michael R Le Grande

  56. Faculty of 1000 evaluation for Motivational counselling for physical activity in patients with coronary artery disease not participating in cardiac rehabilitation.

    Article • July 2011, Faculty of 1000, Ltd.

    Michael R Le Grande

  57. Lifestyle and Physiological Risk Factor Profiles Six Weeks After An Acute Cardiac Event: Are Patients Achieving Recommended Targets for Secondary Prevention?

    Article • Heart Lung and Circulation, July 2011, Elsevier

    Michael R Le Grande

  58. Faculty of 1000 evaluation for "Prehabilitation" prior to CABG surgery improves physical functioning and depression.

    Article • November 2010, Faculty of 1000, Ltd.

    Michael R Le Grande

  59. Changes in Mood States After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery

    Article • European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, September 2010, SAGE Publications

    Michael R Le Grande

  60. Faculty of 1000 evaluation for Inequalities in cardiovascular disease mortality: the role of behavioural, physiological and social risk factors.

    Article • January 2010, Faculty of 1000, Ltd.

    Michael R Le Grande

  61. Everyday Cognitive Functioning in Cardiac Patients: Relationships Between Self-report, Report of a Significant Other and Cognitive Test Performance

    Article • Aging Neuropsychology and Cognition, December 2009, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Geoff Smith, Michael R Le Grande

  62. Faculty of 1000 evaluation for An integrated and coordinated approach to preventing recurrent coronary heart disease events in Australia.

    Article • June 2009, Faculty of 1000, Ltd.

    Michael R Le Grande

  63. Faculty of 1000 evaluation for Patient-centered modular secondary prevention following acute coronary syndrome: a randomized controlled trial.

    Article • November 2008, Faculty of 1000, Ltd.

    Michael R Le Grande

  64. An Evaluation of Self-report Physical Activity Instruments Used in Studies Involving Cardiac Patients

    Article • Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention, November 2008, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Michael R Le Grande

  65. Anxiety and depression after coronary artery bypass graft surgery: most get better, some get worse

    Article • European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation, August 2008, SAGE Publications

    Michael R Le Grande

  66. The role of cardiac rehabilitation in influencing psychological outcomes

    Article • Stress and Health, August 2008, Wiley

    Michael R Le Grande

  67. Do chronic psychological stressors accelerate the progress of cardiovascular disease?

    Article • Stress and Health, August 2008, Wiley

    Michael R Le Grande

  68. Cardiac rehabilitation program attendance after coronary artery bypass surgery: overcoming the barriers

    Article • The Medical Journal of Australia, June 2008, Australasian Medical Publishing Co. Pty Ltd. (AMPCo)

    Michael R Le Grande

  69. Living alone predicts 30-day hospital readmission after coronary artery bypass graft surgery

    Article • European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation, April 2008, SAGE Publications

    Michael R Le Grande

  70. Trajectories and predictors of anxiety and depression in women during the 12 months following an acute cardiac event

    Article • British Journal of Health Psychology, February 2008, Wiley

    Michael R Le Grande

  71. Reply

    Article • The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, July 2007, Elsevier

    Michael R Le Grande

  72. Recall of information received in hospital by female cardiac patients

    Article • European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation, June 2007, SAGE Publications

    Michael R Le Grande

  73. Predictors of cognitive function in candidates for coronary artery bypass graft surgery

    Article • Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, February 2007, Cambridge University Press

    Michael R Le Grande

  74. Trajectories of recovery of quality of life in women after an acute cardiac event

    Article • British Journal of Health Psychology, February 2007, Wiley

    Michael R Le Grande

  75. Change in Women's Dietary Fat Intake Following an Acute Cardiac Event: Extent, Predictors and Comparison with Non-Cardiac Australian Women and Older Adults

    Article • European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, September 2006, SAGE Publications

    Michael R Le Grande

  76. Cognitive Function in Candidates for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery

    Article • The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, September 2006, Elsevier

    Michael R Le Grande

  77. Neurocognitive Outcomes in Off-Pump Versus On-Pump Bypass Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    Article • The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, June 2006, Elsevier

    Michael R Le Grande

  78. Physical activity and negative emotional response after percutaneous coronary intervention

    Article • European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation, April 2006, SAGE Publications

    Michael R Le Grande

  79. Article • Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, January 2006, Springer Science + Business Media

    Michael R Le Grande

  80. Expressed preferences for health education of patients after percutaneous coronary intervention

    Article • European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation, December 2005, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Michael R Le Grande

  81. Incomplete Freund's adjuvant enhances locomotor performance following spinal cord injury

    Article • European Journal of Neurology, December 2005, Wiley

    Michael R Le Grande

  82. Expressed preferences for health education of patients after percutaneous coronary intervention

    Article • European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation, December 2005, SAGE Publications

    Michael R Le Grande

  83. Causal Attributions for Coronary Heart Disease Among Female Cardiac Patients

    Article • Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, May 2005, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Michael R Le Grande

  84. Effects of intraperitoneal injection of Rofecoxib in a mouse model of ALS

    Article • European Journal of Neurology, May 2005, Wiley

    Michael R Le Grande

  85. Behavioural and EEG responses to auditory stimuli during sleep in newborn infants and in infants aged 3 months

    Article • Biological Psychology, December 1990, Elsevier

    Michael R Le Grande