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Paul Cafarella
Higher Degree by Research Candidate
School of Psychology
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
I'm a Health Psychologist with a history of developing and coordinating behaviour change programmes for respiratory populations in the southern metropolitan area of Adelaide. My research interests include the assessment, treatment and consequences of mental health problems in people with chronic diseases (particularly respiratory illnesses and motor neurone disease) and their carers; non-pharmacological methods of treatment including behaviour change programmes; illness perceptions; adherence, social stigma and social networks in disabled populations. Currently, my research is focussed on the application of behaviour change theory and techniques to improve interventions for the psychological well-being of carers of people with motor neurone disease.
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Journals
Year Citation 2024 Cafarella, P., Effing, T., & Chur-Hansen, A. (2024). Identifying the active content of interventions targeting the psychological well-being of carers of people with motor neuron disease: A systematic review. Palliative and Supportive Care, 20 pages.
2023 Williams, M. T., Lewthwaite, H., Paquet, C., Cafarella, P., & Frith, P. (2023). Pulmonary Rehabilitation with and without a Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Breathlessness in People Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 12(23), 7286-1-7286-20.
Scopus12022 Cafarella, P., Effing, T., & Chur-Hansen, A. (2022). Interventions targeting psychological well-being for motor neuron disease carers: A systematic review. Palliative and Supportive Care, 21(2), 1-17.
Scopus2 WoS12021 Aoun, S. M., Cafarella, P. A., Rumbold, B., Thomas, G., Hogden, A., Jiang, L., . . . Kissane, D. W. (2021). Who cares for the bereaved? A national survey of family caregivers of people with motor neurone disease. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration, 22(1-2), 12-22.
Scopus16 WoS7 Europe PMC92021 Aoun, S. M., Cafarella, P. A., Hogden, A., Thomas, G., Jiang, L., & Edis, R. (2021). Why and how the work of Motor Neurone Disease Associations matters before and during bereavement: a consumer perspective. Palliative Care and Social Practice, 15, 18 pages.
Scopus11 WoS2 Europe PMC62020 Frith, P., Sladek, R., Woodman, R., Effing, T., Bradley, S., van Asten, S., . . . Phillips, P. A. (2020). Pragmatic randomised controlled trial of a personalised intervention for carers of people requiring home oxygen therapy. Chronic Respiratory Disease, 17, 1-11.
Scopus1 Europe PMC12020 Aoun, S. M., Kissane, D. W., Cafarella, P. A., Rumbold, B., Hogden, A., Jiang, L., & Bear, N. (2020). Grief, depression, and anxiety in bereaved caregivers of people with motor neurone disease: a population-based national study. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration, 21(7-8), 593-605.
Scopus22 WoS8 Europe PMC112020 Alsubaiei, M. E., Frith, P. A., Cafarella, P. A., Quinnd, S., Al Moamary, M. S., McEvoy, R. D., & Effing, T. W. (2020). Effects of COPD guideline training on physicians' knowledge and awareness. International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 24(7), 726-728.
Scopus1 WoS12019 Lenferink, A., van der Palen, J., van der Valk, P. D. L. P. M., Cafarella, P., van Veen, A., Quinn, S., . . . Effing, T. W. (2019). Exacerbation action plans for patients with COPD and comorbidities: A randomised controlled trial. European Respiratory Journal, 54(5), 13 pages.
Scopus36 WoS24 Europe PMC212018 Harris, M., Thomas, G., Thomas, M., Cafarella, P., Stocks, A., Greig, J., & McEvoy, R. D. (2018). Supporting wellbeing in motor neurone disease for patients, carers, social networks, and health professionals: A scoping review and synthesis.. Palliative & supportive care, 16(2), 228-237.
Scopus23 WoS18 Europe PMC112018 Alsubaiei, M., Cafarella, P., Frith, P., McEvoy, R., & Effing, T. (2018). Factors influencing management of chronic respiratory diseases in general and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in particular in Saudi Arabia: An overview. Annals of Thoracic Medicine, 13(3), 144-149.
Scopus12 WoS12 Europe PMC102017 Alsubaiei, M. E., Frith, P. A., Cafarella, P. A., Quinn, S., Moamary, M. S. A., McEvoy, R. D., & Effing, T. W. (2017). COPD care in Saudi Arabia: Physicians' awareness and knowledge of guidelines and barriers to implementation. International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 21(5), 592-595.
Scopus15 WoS13 Europe PMC132017 Alison, J. A., McKeough, Z. J., Johnston, K., McNamara, R. J., Spencer, L. M., Jenkins, S. C., . . . Holland, A. E. (2017). Australian and New Zealand Pulmonary Rehabilitation Guidelines. Respirology, 22(4), 800-819.
Scopus219 WoS157 Europe PMC952016 Alsubaiei, M., Cafarella, P., Frith, P., McEvoy, R., & Effing, T. (2016). Barriers for setting up a pulmonary rehabilitation program in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Annals of Thoracic Medicine, 11(2), 121-127.
Scopus19 WoS16 Europe PMC152016 Effing, T. W., Vercoulen, J. H., Bourbeau, J., Trappenburg, J., Lenferink, A., Cafarella, P., . . . Van Der Palen, J. (2016). Definition of a COPD self-management intervention: International expert group consensus. European Respiratory Journal, 48(1), 46-54.
Scopus150 WoS119 Europe PMC832016 Cafarella, P., Effing, T., Hancock, K., & Frith, P. (2016). Partners in COPD management in the primary care setting. Medicine Today, 17(1-2), 26-34. 2015 Williams, M. T., Cafarella, P., Paquet, C., & Frith, P. (2015). Cognitive behavioral therapy for management of dyspnea: A pilot study. Respiratory Care, 60(9), 1303-1313.
Scopus11 WoS8 Europe PMC52015 Wiles, L., Cafarella, P., & Williams, M. T. (2015). Exercise training combined with psychological interventions for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Respirology, 20(1), 46-55.
Scopus24 WoS20 Europe PMC132015 Alsubaiei, M., Cafarella, P., Frith, P., Doug McEvoy, R., & Effing, T. (2015). Current care services provided for patients with COPD in the Eastern province in Saudi Arabia: a descriptive study. International Journal of COPD, 10(1), 2379-2391.
Scopus7 WoS6 Europe PMC42015 Barton, C., Effing, T., & Cafarella, P. (2015). Social support and social networks in COPD: A scoping review. COPD: Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, 12(6), 690-702.
Scopus65 WoS54 Europe PMC332014 Effing, T. W., Lenferink, A., Buckman, J., Spicer, D., Cafarella, P. A., Burt, M. G., . . . van der Palen, J. (2014). Development of a self-treatment approach for patients with COPD and comorbidities: an ongoing learning process. Journal of Thoracic Disease, 6(11), 1597-1605.
Scopus11 WoS11 Europe PMC42013 Lenferink, A., Frith, P., van der Valk, P., Buckman, J., Sladek, R., Cafarella, P., . . . Effing, T. (2013). A self-management approach using self-initiated action plans for symptoms with ongoing nurse support in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and comorbidities: The COPE-III study protocol. Contemporary Clinical Trials, 36(1), 81-89.
Scopus32 WoS24 Europe PMC182013 Cafarella, P. A., Effing, T. W., Barton, C., Ahmed, D., & Frith, P. A. (2013). Management of depression and anxiety in COPD. European Respiratory Monograph, 59, 144-163.
Scopus32012 Paddison, J. S., Cafarella, P., & Frith, P. (2012). Use of an Australian quality of life tool in patients with COPD. COPD: Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, 9(6), 585-595.
Scopus4 WoS4 Europe PMC12012 Williams, M. T., Petkov, J., Olds, T. S., Cafarella, P., & Frith, P. (2012). A Reduction in the use of volunteered descriptors of air hunger is associated with increased walking distance in people with COPD. Respiratory Care, 57(9), 1431-1441.
Scopus3 WoS32012 Cafarella, P., Effing, T., Usmani, Z., & Frith, P. (2012). Treatments for anxiety and depression in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a literature review. Respirology, 17(4), 627-638.
Scopus90 WoS64 Europe PMC602010 Williams, M., Cafarella, P., Olds, T., Petkov, J., & Frith, P. (2010). Affective descriptors of the sensation of breathlessness are more highly associated with severity of impairment than physical descriptors in people with COPD. Chest, 138(2), 315-322.
Scopus41 WoS34 Europe PMC272009 Williams, M. T., Olds, T., Petkov, J., Cafarella, P., & Frith, P. (2009). Response. Chest, 135(4), 1112-1113.
WoS1 Europe PMC12009 Williams, M., Garrard, A., Cafarella, P., Petkov, J., & Frith, P. (2009). Quality of recalled dyspnoea is different from exercise-induced dyspnoea: An experimental study. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy, 55(3), 177-183.
Scopus15 WoS15 Europe PMC82008 Humphreys, K., Cross, G., Frith, P., & Cafarella, P. (2008). Nutritional status and dietary intake of outpatients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Nutrition and Dietetics, 65(2), 168-174.
Scopus8 WoS72008 Williams, M., Cafarella, P., Olds, T., Petkov, J., & Frith, P. (2008). The language of breathlessness differentiates between patients with COPD and age-matched adults. Chest, 134(3), 489-496.
Scopus56 WoS48 Europe PMC282008 Frith, P. A., Cafarella, P. A., & Duffy, J. M. (2008). Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major personal and public health burden in Australia. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 32(2), 139-141.
Scopus11 WoS8 Europe PMC92007 Williams, M., Sorich, M., Cafarella, P., & Petkov, J. (2007). Thirty-count breathlessness score: Reliability, sensitivity, specificity and validity. Respirology, 12(5), 724-731.
Scopus3 WoS3 Europe PMC32006 Williams, M., De Palma, L., Cafarella, P., & Petkov, J. (2006). Fifteen-Count Breathlessness Score in adults with COPD. Respirology, 11(5), 627-632.
Scopus5 WoS5 Europe PMC42001 Cafarella, P. (2001). Psychological status of copd patients and their carers are linked. Respirology, 6(SUPPL. 1). 2001 Cafarella, P., & Frith, P. (2001). Carers' assessment of patient social adjustment following pulmonary rehabilitation. Respirology, 6(SUPPL. 1). -
Conference Papers
Year Citation 2017 Lenferink, A., van der Palen, J., Van der Valk, P., Cafarella, P., Van Veen, A., Quinn, S., . . . Effing, T. W. (2017). Self-Management Action Plans For COPD Patients With Comorbidities Reduce Exacerbation Duration And Respiratory-Related Hospitalizations - The Cope-Iii Study. In AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE Vol. 195 (pp. 1 page). DC, Washington: AMER THORACIC SOC.
WoS22016 ALsubaiei, M., Frith, P. A., Cafarella, P. A., Quinn, S., Al Moamary, M. S., McEvoy, R. D., & Effing, T. W. (2016). Assessing knowledge, adherence and barriers to implement COPD guidelines in COPD care in Saudi Arabia. In EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY JOURNAL Vol. 48 (pp. 2 pages). EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY SOC JOURNALS LTD.
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Conference Items
Year Citation 2017 Alsubaiei, M. E., Frith, P. A., Cafarella, P. A., Quinn, S., Al Moamary, M. S., McEvoy, R. D., & Effing, T. W. (2017). EFFECTS OF COPD GUIDELINE TRAINING ON PHYSICIANS' AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE AND READINESS TO IMPLEMENT GUIDELINES: A CLUSTER RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL. Poster session presented at the meeting of RESPIROLOGY. WILEY.
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