Miss  Erin Forbes

Miss Erin Forbes

Research Assistant

School of Medicine and Public Health

Career Summary

Biography

Ms Forbes (BPsych (Hons I)) is a PhD candidate and research assistant at the University of Newcastle, Faculty of Health and Medicine. Her research focuses on innovative interventions to reduce procedural anxiety in patients with cancer undergoing radiotherapy.


Keywords

  • Mental Health
  • Oncology
  • Psychooncology
  • Radiotherapy
  • cancer

Fields of Research

Code Description Percentage
321110 Radiation therapy 50
320221 Psychiatry (incl. psychotherapy) 50

Professional Experience

Professional appointment

Dates Title Organisation / Department
1/2/2013 -  Research Officer School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle
Australia
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Publications

For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.


Journal article (17 outputs)

Year Citation Altmetrics Link
2024 Forbes E, Clover K, Oultram S, Wratten C, Kumar M, Tieu MT, et al., 'Situational anxiety in head and neck cancer: Rates, patterns and clinical management interventions in a regional cancer setting.', J Med Radiat Sci, 71 100-109 (2024) [C1]
DOI 10.1002/jmrs.736
Co-authors Benjamin Britton, Amanda Baker, Gregory Carter, Kristen Mccarter
2023 Forbes E, Baker AL, Britton B, Clover K, Skelton E, Moore L, et al., 'A systematic review of nonpharmacological interventions to reduce procedural anxiety among patients undergoing radiation therapy for cancer', CANCER MEDICINE, 12 20396-20422 (2023) [C1]
DOI 10.1002/cam4.6573
Co-authors Christopher Oldmeadow, Tonelle Handley, Kristen Mccarter, Benjamin Britton, Amanda Baker
2023 Beck AK, Baker AL, Britton B, Lum A, Pohlman S, Forbes E, et al., 'Adapted motivational interviewing for brief healthcare consultations: A systematic review and meta-analysis of treatment fidelity in real-world evaluations of behaviour change counselling.', Br J Health Psychol, 28 972-999 (2023) [C1]
DOI 10.1111/bjhp.12664
Co-authors Sarah Perkes, Christopher Oldmeadow, Sonja Pohlman, Benjamin Britton, Gregory Carter, Amanda Baker
2023 Forbes E, Clover K, Baker AL, Britton B, Carlson M, McCarter K, ''Having the mask on didn't worry me until they clamped my head down so I wouldn't move': A qualitative study exploring anxiety in patients with head and neck cancer during radiation therapy.', J Med Radiat Sci, 70 283-291 (2023) [C1]
DOI 10.1002/jmrs.658
Citations Scopus - 2
Co-authors Benjamin Britton, Melissa Carlson, Kristen Mccarter, Amanda Baker
2022 Baker AL, Forbes E, Pohlman S, McCarter K, 'Behavioral Interventions to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk Among People with Severe Mental Disorder.', Annu Rev Clin Psychol, 18 99-124 (2022) [C1]
DOI 10.1146/annurev-clinpsy-072720-012042
Citations Scopus - 3Web of Science - 1
Co-authors Sonja Pohlman, Kristen Mccarter, Amanda Baker
2022 Forbes E, Clover K, Baker AL, McCarter KL, Oultram S, Kumar M, et al., 'Biofeedback Enabled CALM (BeCALM)-the feasibility of biofeedback on procedural anxiety during radiation therapy: study protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial', BMJ OPEN, 12 (2022)
DOI 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-062467
Citations Scopus - 1
Co-authors Kristen Mccarter, Amanda Baker, Benjamin Britton
2022 Handley T, Jorm C, Symington C, Christie L, Forbes E, Munro A, Cheney R, ''It sort of has the feel of being at home': Mixed-methods evaluation of a pilot community-based palliative end-of-life service in a regional setting.', Aust J Rural Health, 30 582-592 (2022) [C1]
DOI 10.1111/ajr.12897
Co-authors Tonelle Handley
2022 Baker AL, McCarter K, Brophy L, Castle D, Kelly PJ, Cocks N, et al., 'Adapting Peer Researcher Facilitated Strategies to Recruit People Receiving Mental Health Services to a Tobacco Treatment Trial', FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY, 13 (2022) [C1]
DOI 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.869169
Citations Scopus - 3Web of Science - 3
Co-authors Billie Bonevski, Daniel Barker, Amanda Baker, Kristen Mccarter
2022 McCarter K, Baker AL, Wolfenden L, Wratten C, Bauer J, Beck AK, et al., 'Smoking and other health factors in patients with head and neck cancer.', Cancer epidemiology, 79 102202 (2022) [C1]
DOI 10.1016/j.canep.2022.102202
Citations Scopus - 2Web of Science - 2
Co-authors Kristen Mccarter, Gregory Carter, Luke Wolfenden, Benjamin Britton, Amanda Baker, Christopher Oldmeadow
2020 Forbes E, Baker AL, Britton B, Clover K, Skelton E, Oultram S, et al., 'Non-pharmacological approaches to procedural anxiety reduction for patients undergoing radiotherapy for cancer: systematic review protocol', BMJ OPEN, 10 (2020)
DOI 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-035155
Citations Scopus - 5Web of Science - 4
Co-authors Kristen Mccarter, Benjamin Britton, Amanda Baker, Christopher Oldmeadow
2019 Beck AK, Forbes E, Baker AL, Britton B, Oldmeadow C, Carter G, 'Adapted motivational interviewing for brief healthcare consultations: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of treatment fidelity in real-world evaluations of behaviour change counselling', BMJ OPEN, 9 (2019)
DOI 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-028417
Citations Scopus - 2Web of Science - 2
Co-authors Gregory Carter, Benjamin Britton, Amanda Baker, Christopher Oldmeadow
2018 McCarter KL, Baker A, Britton B, Halpin S, Beck A, Carter G, et al., 'Head and neck cancer patient experience of a new dietitian-delivered health behaviour intervention: "You know you have to eat to survive ', SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER, 26 2167-2175 (2018) [C1]
DOI 10.1007/s00520-017-4029-5
Citations Scopus - 13Web of Science - 13
Co-authors Amanda Baker, Benjamin Britton, Sean Halpin, Kristen Mccarter, Gregory Carter, Luke Wolfenden
2018 McCarter K, Britton B, Baker AL, Halpin SA, Beck AK, Carter G, et al., 'Interventions to improve screening and appropriate referral of patients with cancer for psychosocial distress: Systematic review', BMJ Open, 8 (2018) [C1]
DOI 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-017959
Citations Scopus - 47Web of Science - 36
Co-authors Debbie Booth, Sean Halpin, Amanda Baker, Benjamin Britton, Kristen Mccarter, Gregory Carter, Luke Wolfenden
2017 Thornton L, Quinn C, Birrell L, Guillaumier A, Shaw B, Forbes E, et al., 'Free smoking cessation mobile apps available in Australia: a quality review and content analysis', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 41 625-630 (2017) [C1]

Objectives: This review aimed to identify free, high-quality, smoking cessation mobile applications (apps) that adhere to Australian smoking cessation treatment guidelines. Method... [more]

Objectives: This review aimed to identify free, high-quality, smoking cessation mobile applications (apps) that adhere to Australian smoking cessation treatment guidelines. Methods: A systematic search of smoking cessation apps was conducted using Google. The technical quality of relevant apps was rated using the Mobile Application Rating Scale. The content of apps identified as high quality was assessed for adherence to smoking cessation treatment guidelines. Results: 112 relevant apps were identified. The majority were of poor technical quality and only six ¿high-quality¿ apps were identified. These apps adhered to Australian treatment guidelines in part. The efficacy of two apps had been previously evaluated. Conclusions: In lieu of more substantial research in this area, it is suggested that the high-quality apps identified in this review may be more likely than other available apps to encourage smoking cessation. Implications for public health: Smoking cessation apps have the potential to address many barriers that prevent smoking cessation support being provided; however few high-quality smoking cessation apps are currently available in Australia, very few have been evaluated and the app market is extremely volatile. More research to evaluate smoking cessation apps, and sustained funding for evidence-based apps, is needed.

DOI 10.1111/1753-6405.12688
Citations Scopus - 69Web of Science - 51
Co-authors Frances Kaylambkin, Ashleigh Guillaumier
2017 Beck AK, Forbes E, Baker AL, Kelly PJ, Deane FP, Shakeshaft A, et al., 'Systematic review of SMART Recovery: Outcomes, process variables, and implications for research.</', Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 31 1-20 (2017) [C1]

Clinical guidelines recommend Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART Recovery) and 12-step models of mutual aid as important sources of long-term support for addiction recov... [more]

Clinical guidelines recommend Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART Recovery) and 12-step models of mutual aid as important sources of long-term support for addiction recovery. Methodologically rigorous reviews of the efficacy and potential mechanisms of change are available for the predominant 12-step approach. A similarly rigorous exploration of SMART Recovery has yet to be undertaken. We aim to address this gap by providing a systematic overview of the evidence for SMART Recovery in adults with problematic alcohol, substance, and/or behavioral addiction, including (i) a commentary on outcomes assessed, process variables, feasibility, current understanding of mental health outcomes, and (ii) a critical evaluation of the methodology. We searched six electronic peer-reviewed and four gray literature databases for English-language SMART Recovery literature. Articles were classified, assessed against standardized criteria, and checked by an independent assessor. Twelve studies (including three evaluations of effectiveness) were identified. Alcohol-related outcomes were the primary focus. Standardized assessment of nonalcohol substance use was infrequent. Information about behavioral addiction was restricted to limited prevalence data. Functional outcomes were rarely reported. Feasibility was largely indexed by attendance. Economic analysis has not been undertaken. Little is known about the variables that may influence treatment outcome, but attendance represents a potential candidate. Assessment and reporting of mental health status was poor. Although positive effects were found, the modest sample and diversity of methods prevent us from making conclusive remarks about efficacy. Further research is needed to understand the clinical and public health utility of SMART as a viable recovery support option.

DOI 10.1037/adb0000237
Citations Scopus - 37Web of Science - 34
Co-authors Amanda Baker
2016 Beck AK, Baker A, Kelly PJ, Deane FP, Shakeshaft A, Hunt D, et al., 'Protocol for a systematic review of evaluation research for adults who have participated in the "SMART recovery' mutual support programme', BMJ OPEN, 6 (2016)
DOI 10.1136/bmjopen-2015-009934
Citations Scopus - 6Web of Science - 6
Co-authors Amanda Baker
2015 McCarter KL, Britton B, Baker A, Halpin S, Beck A, Carter G, et al., 'Interventions to improve screening and appropriate referral of patients with cancer for distress: Systematic review protocol', BMJ Open, 5 (2015) [C3]
DOI 10.1136/bmjopen-2015-008277
Citations Scopus - 9Web of Science - 8
Co-authors Sean Halpin, Debbie Booth, Benjamin Britton, Kristen Mccarter, Gregory Carter, Luke Wolfenden, Amanda Baker
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Conference (5 outputs)

Year Citation Altmetrics Link
2021 Forbes E, Clover K, Baker A, McCarter K, Oultram S, Wratten C, et al., 'Biofeedback Enabled CALM (BECALM): Trialling the use of biofeedback to reduce anxiety during radiotherapy treatment: A pilot randomised controlled trial', ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY (2021)
Co-authors Kristen Mccarter, Benjamin Britton, Amanda Baker
2019 Forbes E, Clover K, Carter G, Wratten C, Britton B, Minh TT, et al., 'Rates of Procedural Anxiety during Radiotherapy Using a Mask In Patients with Head and Neck Cancer', ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY (2019)
Co-authors Kristen Mccarter, Gregory Carter, Benjamin Britton, Amanda Baker
2018 Clover K, Forbes E, Carter G, Wratten C, Britton B, Tieu M, et al., 'Procedural anxiety during radiotherapy using a mask in patients with head and neck cancer: Interim data', PSYCHO-ONCOLOGY (2018)
Co-authors Kristen Mccarter, Amanda Baker, Gregory Carter, Benjamin Britton
2018 Forbes E, Clover K, Carter G, Wratten C, Britton B, Tieu M, et al., 'Rates of Procedural Anxiety During Radiotherapy Using A Mask in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer: Interim Data', PSYCHO-ONCOLOGY (2018)
Co-authors Kristen Mccarter, Amanda Baker, Gregory Carter, Benjamin Britton
2014 McCarter K, Forbes E, Baker A, Britton B, Beck A, Carter G, et al., 'PREVALENCE OF TOBACCO SMOKING IN A SAMPLE OF HEAD AND NECK CANCER PATIENTS ABOUT TO UNDERGO RADIOTHERAPY', ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY (2014) [E3]
Co-authors Benjamin Britton, Sean Halpin, Patrick Mcelduff, Amanda Baker, Kristen Mccarter, Luke Wolfenden, Billie Bonevski, Gregory Carter
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Grants and Funding

Summary

Number of grants 7
Total funding $30,704

Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.


20181 grants / $5,000

HCRA Radiation Oncology and Cancer Imaging Technology (ROCIT) Flagship Research Higher Degree (HDR) Student Top-Up Award$5,000

Funding body: Hunter Cancer Research Alliance (HCRA)

Funding body Hunter Cancer Research Alliance (HCRA)
Project Team

Erin Forbes, Amanda Baker, Ben Britton, Kristen McCarter, Kerrie Clover

Scheme HCRA Radiation Oncology and Cancer Imaging Technology (ROCIT) Flagship Research Higher Degree (HDR) Student Top-Up Award
Role Lead
Funding Start 2018
Funding Finish 2019
GNo
Type Of Funding Not Known
Category UNKN
UON N

20174 grants / $8,200

Two year survival of participants of the Eating As Treatment trial.$3,000

Funding body: Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle

Funding body Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle
Project Team

Britton, B., Baker, A., McCarter, K.,Wolfenden, L., Bauer, J., Wratten, C., Beck, A., Forbes, E., Oldmeadow, C., Carter, G.

Scheme Priority Research Centre for Health Behaviour Funding
Role Investigator
Funding Start 2017
Funding Finish 2017
GNo
Type Of Funding Internal
Category INTE
UON N

Healthy living after treatment for Head and Neck Cancer$2,500

Funding body: The University of Newcastle | Australia

Funding body The University of Newcastle | Australia
Project Team

Baker, A., McCarter, K., Britton, B., Carter, G., Wolfenden, L., Wratten, C., Bauer, J., Beck, A., Halpin, S., Forbes, E.

Scheme Faculty of Health and Medicine Strategic Pilot Grant
Role Investigator
Funding Start 2017
Funding Finish 2017
GNo
Type Of Funding Internal
Category INTE
UON N

Mediation analysis of an effective health behaviour change intervention for head and neck cancer patients: the importance of best practice guidelines$2,200

Funding body: Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle

Funding body Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle
Project Team

McCarter, K., Britton, B., Baker, A., Wolfenden, L., Carter, G., Bauer, J., Wratten, C., Beck, A., Forbes, E., Oldmeadow, C., Lee, H.

Scheme Priority Research Centre for Health Behaviour Funding
Role Investigator
Funding Start 2017
Funding Finish 2017
GNo
Type Of Funding Internal
Category INTE
UON N

HCRA travel grant$500

Funding body: Hunter Cancer Research Alliance (HCRA)

Funding body Hunter Cancer Research Alliance (HCRA)
Project Team

Erin Forbes

Scheme Conference Travel Grant
Role Investigator
Funding Start 2017
Funding Finish 2017
GNo
Type Of Funding Not Known
Category UNKN
UON N

20162 grants / $17,504

Interventions to improve screening and appropriate referral of patients with cancer for distress: systematic review$9,911

Funding body: Hunter Cancer Research Alliance (HCRA)

Funding body Hunter Cancer Research Alliance (HCRA)
Project Team

McCarter, K., Wolfenden, L., Britton, B., Baker, A., Halpin, S., Beck, A., Carter, G., Wratten. C., Bauer, J., Twyman, L., Forbes, E.

Scheme HCRA Implementation Flagship program
Role Investigator
Funding Start 2016
Funding Finish 2016
GNo
Type Of Funding Not Known
Category UNKN
UON N

Head and neck cancer patient experience of EAT: A new dietitian-delivered health behaviour intervention.$7,593

Funding body: Calvary Mater Newcastle

Funding body Calvary Mater Newcastle
Project Team

McCarter, K., Baker, A., Halpin, S., Britton, B., Beck, A., Carter, G., Wratten, C., Bauer, J., Forbes, E., Wolfenden, L.

Scheme James Lawrie Fund
Role Investigator
Funding Start 2016
Funding Finish 2017
GNo
Type Of Funding Not Known
Category UNKN
UON N
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Miss Erin Forbes

Positions

Research Assistant
School of Medicine and Public Health
School of Medicine and Public Health
College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing

Senior Research Assistant
School of Medicine and Public Health
School of Medicine and Public Health
College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing

Contact Details

Email erin.forbes@newcastle.edu.au
Phone (02) 40353233

Office

Room 5016
Building McAuley Building
Location Calvary Mater

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