Shane Thomas
Biographic Data
| ID | 3995407 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Shane Thomas |
| GIVEN NAMES | Shane |
| FAMILY NAME | Thomas |
| SIGNATURE | THOMAS S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Monash University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-3116-6022 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 24 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 24 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 24 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1981 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Clinical Consensus Statements on Intervention Content for Gambling Treatment
Grand challenge
This article reflects upon contemporary issues for the study of healthy ageing and highlights several grand challenges for public health and ageing. Prepared by the Specialty Chief Editors, this Grand Challenge article calls for innovative, equity-focused research and practice to support healthy aging globally. Key research topics include reframing aging as an opportunity, addressing multimorbidity, emphasizing prevention across the life course, …
Genetics of gambling disorder and related phenotypes
Gambling Disorder (GD) is an impactful behavioural addiction for which there appear to be underpinning genetic contributors. Twin studies show significant GD heritability results and intergenerational transmission show high rates of transmission. Recent developments in polygenic and multifactorial risk prediction modelling provide promising opportunities to enable early identification and intervention for at risk individuals. People with GD often…
Transforming global approaches to chronic disease prevention and management across the lifespan
Chronic illnesses are a major threat to global population health through the lifespan into older age. Despite world-wide public health goals, there has been a steady increase in chronic and non-communicable diseases (e.g., cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic disorders) and strong growth in mental health disorders. In 2010, 67% of deaths worldwide were due to chronic diseases and this increased to 74% in 2019, with accelerated growth in the COVID…
Influence of Covid-19 restrictions on student satisfaction with undergraduate pathology teaching in an Australian University
Introduction Almost three years into the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to reflect on student perceptions of online teaching, and more specifically, if mobility restrictions imposed as public health measures significantly influenced how students perceived online teaching. The aim of this study was to investigate if student perceptions of teaching quality of undergraduate courses would differ when evaluated at times of increasing or relaxing C…
The Development of a Competency Assessment Standard for General Practitioners in China
This paper describes the development of a competency assessment standard for General Practitioners in Shenzhen, China. The standard is to be used for developing and delivering the training curriculum for general practitioners. The requirement for the training of General Practitioners mandated by government policy requires an international competitive curriculum to meet the needs of patients and the community. A Delphi process was employed to arri…
Trajectories of ageing well among older Australians
In this study we used individual differences concepts and analyses to examine whether older people achieve different ageing-well states universally or whether there are identifiable key groups that achieve them to different extents. The data used in the modelling were from a prospective 16-year longitudinal study of 1,000 older Australians. We examined predictors of trajectories for ageing well using self-rated health, psychological wellbeing and…
Problem Gambling and Intimate Partner Violence
This study provides a systematic review of the empirical evidence related to the association between problem gambling and intimate partner violence (IPV). We identified 14 available studies in the systematic search (8 for victimisation only, 4 for perpetration only and 2 for both victimisation and perpetration). Although there were some equivocal findings, we found that most of the available research suggests that there is a significant relations…
The Happy Life ClubTM study protocol
Current Controlled Trials ISRCTN01010526
The Influence of the Built Environment and Other Factors on the Physical Activity of Older Women from Different Ethnic Communities
Inactivity has been identified as a major contributor to the burden of disease in older women. Study aims were: (a) to assess the personal, social, and environmental facilitators and impediments to physical activity in older women from ethnic communities; and (b) to determine the factors associated with physical activity participation. Older women (aged 60-84 years) were recruited from the local Italian (n = 20), Vietnamese (n = 26) and Anglo-Cel…
Using the CPGI to Determine Problem Gambling Prevalence in Australia
Factors influencing the physical activity levels of older people from culturally-diverse communities
Inactivity has been identified as a major contributor to the burden of disease among older Australians, particularly those in culturally-diverse communities. This study assessed the facilitators and barriers to physical activity in older people from culturally-diverse communities, and investigated the predictors of physical activity participation by recruiting 333 older people from seven different communities in the western suburbs of Melbourne, …
Adolescent Gambling Behaviour and Attitudes
Treatment careers in problem gambling
This study examined the utility of a treatment career perspective in relation to problem gambling. The study examined the differences between 1899 clients entering treatment for the first time (new clients) and 374 clients returning to treatment (re-presenting clients) at the problem gambling treatment services in Victoria (Australia). New and re-presenting clients were compared on a range of factors relating to demographic information, gambling …
Challenges of recruitment and retention of older people from culturally diverse communities in research
The substantial and increasing number of older Australian people from culturally diverse backgrounds justifies the investigation and inclusion of their experiences in ageing research. Few empirical studies have addressed culturally diverse issues in the older population, however, in part because of the particular challenges in recruiting and retaining people from different cultural backgrounds. This article reflects on a research team's experienc…
Not the Same
Partners of Problem Gamblers Who Present for Counselling
n\t\t\t\t\tThis study examined the characteristics of partners of problem gamblers. The study participants were 440 partners, who sought help in a 12-month period from the publicly-funded Break Even counselling services in the state of Victoria, Australia. The analyses revealed that the partners of problem gamblers were far from an homogenous group, with having to face the consequences of another person's problematic gambling seeming to be the on…
Is more better? The relationship between outcomes achieved by problem gamblers and the number of counselling sessions attended
This paper addresses the question of how much intervention is necessary for the effective treatment of problem gambling by exploring the relationship between the number of counselling sessions attended and the degree of problem resolution achieved for 613 individuals who attended problem gambling counselling services in Victoria. While those who achieved partial or full resolution of presenting problems attended more sessions than those who finis…
Community values and preferences in transplantation organ allocation decisions
Sex Differences in the Treatment Needs and Outcomes of Problem Gamblers
Previous studies have found significant differences between men and women who have sought help for problems associated with their gambling. While this raises the possibility of differing treatment needs, much of the research into treating problem gamblers is based on all-male samples. This article seeks to remedy this situation by reporting on sex differences in the treatment of 1,520 problem gamblers, almost half of whom are female, who sought h…
HIV/Aids social work
In this paper it is argued that social work practice in relation to HIV and AIDS in Australia has been shaped by a range of factors which, although not unique in themselves, coalesce to give this practice a profile very different from that in the United States, for example. These factors include a highly interventionist Commonwealth government and the sophisticated community organisation practice evident in the gay community. It is suggested that…
Human resources survey of registered psychologists
This paper reports the results of a survey of 261 psychologists registered in the State of Victoria. A mail questionnaire was sent to 400 psychologists listed on the Victorian Psychological Council Register. The response rate was 65.4%. The respondents were asked to provide information concerning the following: their primary place of employment, membership status of the Australian Psychological Society and if they were involved in human service p…
Psychological services in rehabilitation
This paper extends the data base of a previous study examining the role of the psychologist in rehabilitation settings. Results are reported of 78 health professionals employed in rehabilitation facilities in the U.S. and comparisons are made between this sample and the Victorian sample whose results were previously reported. As in the earlier study, the key task was for respondents to personally rate the perceived appropriateness of psychologist…
Psychological services in rehabilitation
This paper examines the role of the psychologist in rehabilitation settings. The results are reported of a survey of III health professionals employed in Victorian rehabilitation settings. Information was collected concerning the perceived appropriateness of psychologists taking primary responsibility for twenty key rehabilitation activities as well as data concerning which professional group(s) were actually responsible for performing these acti…
Community values and preferences in transplantation organ allocation decisions
Challenges of recruitment and retention of older people from culturally diverse communities in research
The substantial and increasing number of older Australian people from culturally diverse backgrounds justifies the investigation and inclusion of their experiences in ageing research. Few empirical studies have addressed culturally diverse issues in the older population, however, in part because of the particular challenges in recruiting and retaining people from different cultural backgrounds. This article reflects on a research team's experienc…
Factors influencing the physical activity levels of older people from culturally-diverse communities
Inactivity has been identified as a major contributor to the burden of disease among older Australians, particularly those in culturally-diverse communities. This study assessed the facilitators and barriers to physical activity in older people from culturally-diverse communities, and investigated the predictors of physical activity participation by recruiting 333 older people from seven different communities in the western suburbs of Melbourne, …
Sex Differences in the Treatment Needs and Outcomes of Problem Gamblers
Previous studies have found significant differences between men and women who have sought help for problems associated with their gambling. While this raises the possibility of differing treatment needs, much of the research into treating problem gamblers is based on all-male samples. This article seeks to remedy this situation by reporting on sex differences in the treatment of 1,520 problem gamblers, almost half of whom are female, who sought h…
Partners of Problem Gamblers Who Present for Counselling
n\t\t\t\t\tThis study examined the characteristics of partners of problem gamblers. The study participants were 440 partners, who sought help in a 12-month period from the publicly-funded Break Even counselling services in the state of Victoria, Australia. The analyses revealed that the partners of problem gamblers were far from an homogenous group, with having to face the consequences of another person's problematic gambling seeming to be the on…
Trajectories of ageing well among older Australians
In this study we used individual differences concepts and analyses to examine whether older people achieve different ageing-well states universally or whether there are identifiable key groups that achieve them to different extents. The data used in the modelling were from a prospective 16-year longitudinal study of 1,000 older Australians. We examined predictors of trajectories for ageing well using self-rated health, psychological wellbeing and…
Human resources survey of registered psychologists
This paper reports the results of a survey of 261 psychologists registered in the State of Victoria. A mail questionnaire was sent to 400 psychologists listed on the Victorian Psychological Council Register. The response rate was 65.4%. The respondents were asked to provide information concerning the following: their primary place of employment, membership status of the Australian Psychological Society and if they were involved in human service p…
Psychological services in rehabilitation
This paper examines the role of the psychologist in rehabilitation settings. The results are reported of a survey of III health professionals employed in Victorian rehabilitation settings. Information was collected concerning the perceived appropriateness of psychologists taking primary responsibility for twenty key rehabilitation activities as well as data concerning which professional group(s) were actually responsible for performing these acti…
Psychological services in rehabilitation
This paper extends the data base of a previous study examining the role of the psychologist in rehabilitation settings. Results are reported of 78 health professionals employed in rehabilitation facilities in the U.S. and comparisons are made between this sample and the Victorian sample whose results were previously reported. As in the earlier study, the key task was for respondents to personally rate the perceived appropriateness of psychologist…
Human resources survey of registered psychologists
This paper reports the results of a survey of 261 psychologists registered in the State of Victoria. A mail questionnaire was sent to 400 psychologists listed on the Victorian Psychological Council Register. The response rate was 65.4%. The respondents were asked to provide information concerning the following: their primary place of employment, membership status of the Australian Psychological Society and if they were involved in human service p…
HIV/Aids social work
In this paper it is argued that social work practice in relation to HIV and AIDS in Australia has been shaped by a range of factors which, although not unique in themselves, coalesce to give this practice a profile very different from that in the United States, for example. These factors include a highly interventionist Commonwealth government and the sophisticated community organisation practice evident in the gay community. It is suggested that…
Sex Differences in the Treatment Needs and Outcomes of Problem Gamblers
Previous studies have found significant differences between men and women who have sought help for problems associated with their gambling. While this raises the possibility of differing treatment needs, much of the research into treating problem gamblers is based on all-male samples. This article seeks to remedy this situation by reporting on sex differences in the treatment of 1,520 problem gamblers, almost half of whom are female, who sought h…
Partners of Problem Gamblers Who Present for Counselling
n\t\t\t\t\tThis study examined the characteristics of partners of problem gamblers. The study participants were 440 partners, who sought help in a 12-month period from the publicly-funded Break Even counselling services in the state of Victoria, Australia. The analyses revealed that the partners of problem gamblers were far from an homogenous group, with having to face the consequences of another person's problematic gambling seeming to be the on…
Is more better? The relationship between outcomes achieved by problem gamblers and the number of counselling sessions attended
This paper addresses the question of how much intervention is necessary for the effective treatment of problem gambling by exploring the relationship between the number of counselling sessions attended and the degree of problem resolution achieved for 613 individuals who attended problem gambling counselling services in Victoria. While those who achieved partial or full resolution of presenting problems attended more sessions than those who finis…
Community values and preferences in transplantation organ allocation decisions
Not the Same
Adolescent Gambling Behaviour and Attitudes
Treatment careers in problem gambling
This study examined the utility of a treatment career perspective in relation to problem gambling. The study examined the differences between 1899 clients entering treatment for the first time (new clients) and 374 clients returning to treatment (re-presenting clients) at the problem gambling treatment services in Victoria (Australia). New and re-presenting clients were compared on a range of factors relating to demographic information, gambling …
Challenges of recruitment and retention of older people from culturally diverse communities in research
The substantial and increasing number of older Australian people from culturally diverse backgrounds justifies the investigation and inclusion of their experiences in ageing research. Few empirical studies have addressed culturally diverse issues in the older population, however, in part because of the particular challenges in recruiting and retaining people from different cultural backgrounds. This article reflects on a research team's experienc…
The Influence of the Built Environment and Other Factors on the Physical Activity of Older Women from Different Ethnic Communities
Inactivity has been identified as a major contributor to the burden of disease in older women. Study aims were: (a) to assess the personal, social, and environmental facilitators and impediments to physical activity in older women from ethnic communities; and (b) to determine the factors associated with physical activity participation. Older women (aged 60-84 years) were recruited from the local Italian (n = 20), Vietnamese (n = 26) and Anglo-Cel…
Using the CPGI to Determine Problem Gambling Prevalence in Australia
Factors influencing the physical activity levels of older people from culturally-diverse communities
Inactivity has been identified as a major contributor to the burden of disease among older Australians, particularly those in culturally-diverse communities. This study assessed the facilitators and barriers to physical activity in older people from culturally-diverse communities, and investigated the predictors of physical activity participation by recruiting 333 older people from seven different communities in the western suburbs of Melbourne, …
The Happy Life ClubTM study protocol
Current Controlled Trials ISRCTN01010526
Problem Gambling and Intimate Partner Violence
This study provides a systematic review of the empirical evidence related to the association between problem gambling and intimate partner violence (IPV). We identified 14 available studies in the systematic search (8 for victimisation only, 4 for perpetration only and 2 for both victimisation and perpetration). Although there were some equivocal findings, we found that most of the available research suggests that there is a significant relations…
Trajectories of ageing well among older Australians
In this study we used individual differences concepts and analyses to examine whether older people achieve different ageing-well states universally or whether there are identifiable key groups that achieve them to different extents. The data used in the modelling were from a prospective 16-year longitudinal study of 1,000 older Australians. We examined predictors of trajectories for ageing well using self-rated health, psychological wellbeing and…
The Development of a Competency Assessment Standard for General Practitioners in China
This paper describes the development of a competency assessment standard for General Practitioners in Shenzhen, China. The standard is to be used for developing and delivering the training curriculum for general practitioners. The requirement for the training of General Practitioners mandated by government policy requires an international competitive curriculum to meet the needs of patients and the community. A Delphi process was employed to arri…
Influence of Covid-19 restrictions on student satisfaction with undergraduate pathology teaching in an Australian University
Introduction Almost three years into the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to reflect on student perceptions of online teaching, and more specifically, if mobility restrictions imposed as public health measures significantly influenced how students perceived online teaching. The aim of this study was to investigate if student perceptions of teaching quality of undergraduate courses would differ when evaluated at times of increasing or relaxing C…
Transforming global approaches to chronic disease prevention and management across the lifespan
Chronic illnesses are a major threat to global population health through the lifespan into older age. Despite world-wide public health goals, there has been a steady increase in chronic and non-communicable diseases (e.g., cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic disorders) and strong growth in mental health disorders. In 2010, 67% of deaths worldwide were due to chronic diseases and this increased to 74% in 2019, with accelerated growth in the COVID…
Genetics of gambling disorder and related phenotypes
Gambling Disorder (GD) is an impactful behavioural addiction for which there appear to be underpinning genetic contributors. Twin studies show significant GD heritability results and intergenerational transmission show high rates of transmission. Recent developments in polygenic and multifactorial risk prediction modelling provide promising opportunities to enable early identification and intervention for at risk individuals. People with GD often…
Grand challenge
This article reflects upon contemporary issues for the study of healthy ageing and highlights several grand challenges for public health and ageing. Prepared by the Specialty Chief Editors, this Grand Challenge article calls for innovative, equity-focused research and practice to support healthy aging globally. Key research topics include reframing aging as an opportunity, addressing multimorbidity, emphasizing prevention across the life course, …
Clinical Consensus Statements on Intervention Content for Gambling Treatment
Psychology (20 works) · Medicine (19 works) · Gambling Behavior and Treatments (10 works) · Political science (9 works) · Sociology (9 works) · Psychiatry (8 works) · Clinical Psychology (7 works) · Social Psychology (7 works) · Health disparities and outcomes (6 works) · Clinical Psychology (5 works)