Patrick S Parfrey

Biographic Data

ID276047
NAMEPatrick S Parfrey
GIVEN NAMESPatrick S
FAMILY NAMEParfrey
SIGNATUREPARFREY P S
AFFILIATIONSMemorial University of Newfoundland
ORCID0000-0001-9576-0923
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS10
TOTAL CITATIONS6
AUTHOR COUNT8
EDITOR COUNT2
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR1998
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2021
H-INDEX2

  • Clinical Epidemiology

    Open AccessBrendan Barrett, Patrick S Parfrey et al.BOOKClinical Epidemiology2021

  • Instrument Refinement

    Open AccessJ Creina Twomey, Christine Y Way et al.ARTICLESAGE Open2017

    The objective of this study is to refine the Patient’s Perception of Hemodialysis Scale and data quality and refine the Patient’s Perception of Life on Hemodialysis Scale (PPHS). Collecting data from a convenient sample ( N = 236), data were collected and a cross-sectional design survey design was used. Item inclusion was based on the item’s theoretical underpinning, examination of data quality, findings from a multi-trait/multi-item correlation …

  • Clinical Epidemiology

    Open AccessPatrick S Parfrey, Brendan J BarrettBOOKClinical Epidemiology2015

  • Community engagement with genetics

    Open AccessHolly Etchegary, Jane Green et al.ARTICLEHealth Expectations2015

    BACKGROUND: Knowledge of molecular biology and genomics continues to expand rapidly, promising numerous opportunities for improving health. However, a key aspect of the success of genomic medicine is related to public understanding and acceptance. DESIGN: Using community consultations and an online survey, we explored public attitudes and expectations about genomics research. RESULTS: Thirty-three members of the general public in Newfoundland, Ca…

  • Development and preliminary testing of the psychosocial adjustment to hereditary diseases scale

    Open AccessKatherine E Watkins, Kathy E Watkins et al.ARTICLEBMC Psychology2013

    Preliminary testing suggests that the PAHD is a psychometrically sound scale capable of assessing psychosocial adjustment. We conclude that the PAHD may be a valuable monitoring tool to identify individuals and families who may require therapeutic interventions

  • Interaction between alcohol drinking and obesity in relation to colorectal cancer risk

    Open AccessJinhui Zhao, Yun Zhu et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2012

    The effect of alcohol of drinking on CRC seems to be modified by obesity

  • Calcium and Vitamin D and Risk of Colorectal Cancer

    Open AccessZhuoyu Sun, Peizhong Peter Wang et al.ARTICLECanadian Journal of Public Health2011References: 44

  • Tobacco Smoking and Colorectal Cancer

    Open AccessJinhui Zhao, Beth Halfyard et al.ARTICLECanadian Journal of Public Health2010Cited by: 2References: 53

  • Safety and Criteria for Selective Use of Low-Osmolality Contrast for Cardiac Angiography

    Brendan J Barrett, Patrick S Parfrey et al.ARTICLEMedical Care1998References: 25

    OBJECTIVES: Recommendations to restrict low-osmolality contrast to high-risk patients having cardiac angiography have been challenged because of safety and uncertainty about selection criteria. The authors document frequency and severity of adverse events with diagnostic cardiac angiography under the influence of guidelines for selective use of low-osmolality contrast in high-risk patients and refine high-risk criteria. METHODS: Subjects of this …

  • Patients' Perceptions of their Experiences with ESRD and Hemodialysis Treatment

    Open AccessDeborah M Gregory, Christine Y Way et al.ARTICLEQualitative Health Research1998Cited by: 4References: 26

    A grounded theory methodology was used to explore patients' experiences with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and hemodialysis. The emerging theory suggests that a "new sense of self" is an emotional/psychological state that fluctuates with the evolving meanings of ill-ness and treatment and perceived quality of supports. The findings indicate that when con-fronted with this new way of being in the world, the individual becomes cognizant of an unce…