Ms Melissa Carlson

Research Assistant

School of Medicine and Public Health

Email:melissa.carlson@newcastle.edu.au
Phone:(02) 4042 0168

Career Summary

Biography

Melissa Carlson is a PhD student and research assistant at the University of Newcastle. Melissa's PhD explores the acceptability and feasibility of implementing routine cognitive assessment of people with glioma and glioblastama in cancer care settings with the aim of improving brain cancer care outcomes.

Melissa's research interests include applying a variety of research methods, both quantitative and qualitative, to explore and improve psycho-oncology outcomes and equity in healthcare for both patients and caregivers experiencing cancer.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Social Science (Honours), University of Newcastle
Bachelor of Social Science, University of Newcastle

Keywords

Health Behaviour
Implementation Science
Psycho-oncology
Supportive Care

Professional Experience

UON Appointment

Title	Organisation / Department
Casual Academic	University of Newcastle School of Humanities and Social Science Australia
Casual Academic	University of Newcastle Learning and Teaching Australia

Professional appointment

Dates	Title	Organisation / Department
1/8/2017 -	Research Assistant	School of Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle Australia
1/1/2014 - 31/1/2016	Casual Academic and Peer Support (CAPS) Mentor	Centre for Teaching and Learning, University of Newcastle Australia

Teaching

Code	Course	Role	Duration
SOCS2400	Applied Social Research Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Newcastle In this course students develop a comparative understanding of social science methods for the design of social inquiry. This course concentrates on the collection and analysis of quantitative data and the reporting of results. Students develop an understanding of the uses, strengths and limitations of various research strategies and approaches to conducting social inquiry, and develop skills necessary for designing social survey research tools, data processing and analysis, the interpretation of numerical data and report writing. The computer workshops will include an introduction to appropriate software packages such as SPSS. The course does not require previous statistical knowledge.	Tutor	1/7/2020 - 31/1/2021
SOCS2100	Organisational Management and Social Behaviour Univeristy of Newcastle This course draws on the field of organisational sociology for students to develop the managerial and administrative knowledge and values needed to effectively coordinate programs in government, private sector, non-government organisations (NGOs), and community organisations. The course also examines social behaviour in the workplace through the study of leadership styles, teamwork and group processes, work organisation and management practices.	Tutor	1/3/2021 - 31/12/2021

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Publications

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Conference (3 outputs)

Year

Citation

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Link

2020

Fradgley E, Carlson M, Taylor J, Bridge P, Morris S, Coutts E, Paul C, 'Experiences and implications of employment participation for people with a cancer diagnosis and their loved ones: a qualitative study', ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY (2020)

Co-authors	Chris Paul, Elizabeth Fradgley

2020

Fradgley E, Bridge P, Lane K, Spence D, Roach D, Carlson M, et al., 'Uptake of financial assistance via cancer information and support services: Experiences of distressed cancer patients and caregivers', ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY (2020)

Co-authors	Elizabeth Fradgley, Chris Paul

2018

McCarter K, Fradgley EA, Baker AL, Paul C, Carlson M, 'Distress Management for Patients with Cancer - Why Aren't We Doing It?', ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY (2018)

Co-authors	Chris Paul, Elizabeth Fradgley, Amanda Baker, Kristen Mccarter

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