
| Phone: | +61 8 82044849 |
| Email: | rene.pols@flinders.edu.au |
| Location: | Margaret Tobin Centre (4T:231) |
| Postal address: | GPO Box 2100, Adelaide 5001, South Australia |
Battersby, M.W., Lawn, S.J., & Pols, R.G., 2010. Conceptualisation of self-management. In Battersby, M.B., Lawn, S. & Pols, R.G. Translating chronic illness research into practice. London: Wiley-Blackwell, pp. 155-201.
Battersby, M.W., Oakes, J.E., Tolchard, B., Forbes, A., & Pols, R.G., 2008. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Problem Gamblers. In In the pursuit of winning: Problem Gambling Theory, Research and Treatment. New York: Springer, pp. 179-197.
Oakes, J.E., Pols, R.G., Battersby, M.W., Lawn, S.J., Pulvirenti, M., & Smith, D.P., 2011. A focus group study of predictors of relapse in electronic gaming machine problem gambling, part 2:factors that 'pull' the gambler away from relapse. Journal of Gambling Studies.
Smith, D.P., Battersby, M.W., Harvey, P., Pols, R.G., Baigent, M.F., & Oakes, J.E., 2011. The influence of depression and other co-occurring conditions on treatment outcomes for problem gamblers: a cohort study. MJA Medical Journal of Australia, 195(3), S56-S59.
Oakes, J.E., Pols, R.G., Battersby, M.W., Lawn, S.J., Pulvirenti, M., & Smith, D.P., 2011. A focus group study of predictors of relapse in electronic gaming machine problem gambling, part 1:factors that 'push' towards relapse. Journal of Gambling Studies.
Smith, D.P., Harvey, P., Battersby, M.W., Pols, R.G., Baigent, M.F., & Oakes, J.E., 2010. Treatment outcomes and predictors of drop out for problem gamblers in South Australia: a cohort study. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 44, 911-920.
Pols, R.G., Battersby, M.W., Regan-Smith, M., Markwick, M.J., Lawrence, J.S., Auret, K., Carter, J., Cole, A., Disler, P., Hassed, C., et al., 2009. Chronic condition self-management support: proposed competencies for medical students. Chronic Illness, 5(1), 7-14.
Lawn, S.J., Pols, R.G., & Battersby, M.W., 2009. Working effectively with patients with comorbid mental illness and substance abuse: a case study using a structured motivational behavioural approach. BMJ Case Reports.
Campion, J., Lawn, S.J., Brownlie, A., Hunter, E., Gynther, B., & Pols, R.G., 2008. Implementing smoke-free policies in mental health inpatient units: learning from unsuccessful experience. Australasian Psychiatry, 16(2), 92-97.
Pols, R.G. & Battersby, M.W., 2008. Coordinated care in the management of patients with unexplained physical symptoms: Depression is a key issue. Medical Journal of Australia, 188(12), s133-s137.
Battersby, M.W., Lawn, S.J., & Pols, R.G., 2010. Conceptualisation of self-management. In Battersby, M.B., Lawn, S. & Pols, R.G. Translating chronic illness research into practice. London: Wiley-Blackwell, pp. 155-201.
Battersby, M.W., Oakes, J.E., Tolchard, B., Forbes, A., & Pols, R.G., 2008. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Problem Gamblers. In In the pursuit of winning: Problem Gambling Theory, Research and Treatment. New York: Springer, pp. 179-197.
Smith, D.P., Battersby, M.W., Harvey, P., Pols, R.G., Baigent, M.F., & Oakes, J.E., 2011. The influence of depression and other co-occurring conditions on treatment outcomes for problem gamblers: a cohort study. MJA Medical Journal of Australia, 195(3), S56-S59.
Oakes, J.E., Pols, R.G., Battersby, M.W., Lawn, S.J., Pulvirenti, M., & Smith, D.P., 2011. A focus group study of predictors of relapse in electronic gaming machine problem gambling, part 1:factors that 'push' towards relapse. Journal of Gambling Studies.
Oakes, J.E., Pols, R.G., Battersby, M.W., Lawn, S.J., Pulvirenti, M., & Smith, D.P., 2011. A focus group study of predictors of relapse in electronic gaming machine problem gambling, part 2:factors that 'pull' the gambler away from relapse. Journal of Gambling Studies.
Smith, D.P., Harvey, P., Battersby, M.W., Pols, R.G., Baigent, M.F., & Oakes, J.E., 2010. Treatment outcomes and predictors of drop out for problem gamblers in South Australia: a cohort study. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 44, 911-920.
Lawn, S.J., Pols, R.G., & Battersby, M.W., 2009. Working effectively with patients with comorbid mental illness and substance abuse: a case study using a structured motivational behavioural approach. BMJ Case Reports.
Pols, R.G., Battersby, M.W., Regan-Smith, M., Markwick, M.J., Lawrence, J.S., Auret, K., Carter, J., Cole, A., Disler, P., Hassed, C., et al., 2009. Chronic condition self-management support: proposed competencies for medical students. Chronic Illness, 5(1), 7-14.
Pols, R.G. & Battersby, M.W., 2008. Coordinated care in the management of patients with unexplained physical symptoms: Depression is a key issue. Medical Journal of Australia, 188(12), s133-s137.
Oakes, J.E., Battersby, M.W., Pols, R.G., & Cromarty, P., 2008. Exposure therapy for problem gambling via videoconferencing: a case report. Journal of Gambling Studies, 24(1), 107-118.
Campion, J., Lawn, S.J., Brownlie, A., Hunter, E., Gynther, B., & Pols, R.G., 2008. Implementing smoke-free policies in mental health inpatient units: learning from unsuccessful experience. Australasian Psychiatry, 16(2), 92-97.
Battersby, M.W., Harvey, P., Mills, D., Kalucy, E.C., Pols, R.G., Frith, P.A., McDonald, P.J., Esterman, A.J., Tsourtos, G., Donato, R., et al., 2007. SA HealthPlus: a controlled trial of a statewide application of a generic model of chronic illness care. Milbank Quarterly, 85(1), 37-67.
Lawn, S.J., Battersby, M.W., Pols, R.G., Lawrence, J.S., Parry, T., & Urukalo, M., 2007. The mental health expert patient: findings from a pilot study of a generic chronic condition self-management programme for people with mental illness. International Journal of Social Psychiatry, 53(1), 63-74.
Lawn, S.J., Battersby, M.W., & Pols, R.G., 2006. Self-management of chronic conditions: everybody's business. Public Health Bulletin South Australia, 3, 23-25.
Lawn, S.J. & Pols, R.G., 2005. Smoking bans in psychiatric inpatient settings? a review of the research. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 39(10), 866-885.
Lawn, S.J. & Pols, R.G., 2003. Nicotine withdrawal: pathway to aggression and assault in the locked psychiatric ward?. Australasian Psychiatry, 11(2), 199-203.
Lawn, S.J., Pols, R.G., & Barber, J.G., 2002. Smoking and quitting: a qualitative study with community-living psychiatric clients. Social Science and Medicine, 54(1), 93-104.
Lawn, S.J., Battersby, M.W., Pols, R.G., & Harvey, P., 2009. A behavioural therapy approach to self-managing chronic conditions : the Flinders Program. Diabetes Voice, 54(Special issue), 30-32.
Smith, D.P., Harvey, P., Pols, R.G., & Battersby, M.W., 2011. Comparing cognitive and behavioural (exposure) therapies for problem gambling: a randomised trial. Problem Gambling and Addictions. International Collaboration and Multidisciplinary Approach - Hong Kong.
Battersby, M.W., Pols, R.G., Baigent, M.F., Harvey, P., Oakes, J.E., & Forbes, F.J., 2010. Naltrexone feasibility. acceptability and preliminary effectiveness study. International Gambling Conference - Auckland NZ.
Battersby, M.W., Lawrence, J.S., Pols, R.G., Markwick, M.J., & Williams, A.S., 2004. Flinders University - Research Evidence and Program Successes. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL CHRONIC CONDITION SELF-MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE.
Pols, R.G., Lawrence, J.S., Markwick, M.J., & Battersby, M.W., 2004. CCSM Education & Training: A National Approach. PROCEEDINGS FROM THE NATIONAL CHRONIC CONDITION SELF MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE.
Blunden, S.L., Battersby, M.W., Pols, R.G., Lawn, S.J., Williams, A.S., & Agnew, D.J., 2005. Submission to Australian Government Productivity Commission based on proposals included in The Position Paper from the Australia's Health Workforce Study. Flinders Human Behaviour & Health Research Unit, 1-28.