Dr Anna Gaye Boltong

Dr Anna Gaye Boltong

Adjunct Associate Professor
Medicine & Health
The Kirby Institute
  • Journal articles | 2026
    Fradgley EA; Lane K; Priaulx J; Byrnes E; Morris SB; Taylor J; Bridge P; Boyes A; Boltong A; Clinton-McHarg T; Paul CL, 2026, 'Acceptability and service integration of a co-designed evidence-informed distress screening and referral model in Australian cancer information and support telephone services', Patient Education and Counseling, 150, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2026.109706
    Journal articles | 2026
    Rodi H; Chapman A; Bergin RJ; Grogan P; Varlow M; Boltong A; Ugalde A; Marshall S, 2026, 'Examining the historical evolution of cancer policy in Australia: impact of key initiatives on equity and outcomes', Lancet Regional Health Western Pacific, 66, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.lanwpc.2025.101731
    Journal articles | 2026
    Ugalde A; Jongebloed H; Wright C; Rodi H; Chapman A; Marshall S; Aras D; Bergin RJ; Boffa S; Boltong A; Conlin M; Crawford–Williams F; de Wet C; Faisal W; Gao L; Gasper H; Gunn K; Hart NH; Hayes T; Honeyball F; Johnston EA; Karikios D; Kiss N; Leigh L; Livingston PM; O'Kane C; Perry R; Rhee J; Riva S; Sergeant L; Short CE; Stewart R; Turner V; Varlow M; Whittaker K; Shee AW; Yoong S; Alston L, 2026, 'Towards equitable cancer outcomes for rural and remote communities: reflections, lessons and recommendations', Lancet Regional Health Western Pacific, 66, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.lanwpc.2025.101756
    Journal articles | 2024
    Curtis AR; Tan SY; Boltong A; Cohen J; Kiss N, 2024, 'The influence of pediatric cancer treatment on taste perception and food hedonics: a systematic review', Nutrition Reviews, 82, pp. 1741 - 1755, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/nutrit/nuad162
    Journal articles | 2024
    Kiss N; Jongebloed H; Baguley B; Marshall S; White VM; Livingston PM; Bell K; Young L; Sabesan S; Swiatek D; Boltong A; Britto JM; Ugalde A, 2024, 'Meaningful consumer involvement in cancer care: a systematic review on co-design methods and processes', Jnci Cancer Spectrum, 8, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jncics/pkae048
    Journal articles | 2023
    Anderson K; Gall A; Butler T; Ngampromwongse K; Hector D; Turnbull S; Lucas K; Nehill C; Boltong A; Keefe D; Garvey G, 2023, 'Development of Key Principles and Best Practices for Co-Design in Health with First Nations Australians', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20010147
    Journal articles | 2023
    Chaji D; Boltong A; Der Vartanian C; Lambert A; Toms C; Milch V; Howlett C; Keefe D, 2023, 'Setting the policy agenda for cancer control reform: Australia's first national cancer control plan', Medical Journal of Australia, 219, pp. 451 - 454, http://dx.doi.org/10.5694/mja2.52120
    Journal articles | 2022
    Butler T; Gall A; Garvey G; Ngampromwongse K; Hector D; Turnbull S; Lucas K; Nehill C; Boltong A; Keefe D; Anderson K, 2022, 'A Comprehensive Review of Optimal Approaches to Co-Design in Health with First Nations Australians', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192316166
    Journal articles | 2022
    Wardill HR; Cheung YT; Boltong A; Charalambous A; Koczwara B; Lustberg M; Tomlins E; Britto JM, 2022, '‘Share your views’—international consultation informs a patient engagement strategy for the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer', Supportive Care in Cancer, 30, pp. 9953 - 9961, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-022-07366-y
    Journal articles | 2021
    Kiss N; Symons K; Hewitt J; Davis H; Ting C; Lee A; Boltong A; Tucker RM; Tan SY, 2021, 'Taste Function in Adults Undergoing Cancer Radiotherapy or Chemotherapy, and Implications for Nutrition Management: A Systematic Review', Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 121, pp. 278 - 304, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2020.08.014
    Journal articles | 2020
    Bergin RJ; Whitfield K; White V; Milne RL; Emery JD; Boltong A; Hill D; Mitchell P; Roder D; Walpole E; te Marvelde L; Thomas RJS, 2020, 'Optimal care pathways: A national policy to improve quality of cancer care and address inequalities in cancer outcomes', Journal of Cancer Policy, 25, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcpo.2020.100245
    Journal articles | 2020
    Kiss N; Bauer J; Boltong A; Brown T; Isenring L; Loeliger J; Steer B; Findlay M, 2020, 'Awareness, perceptions and practices regarding cancer-related malnutrition and sarcopenia: a survey of cancer clinicians', Supportive Care in Cancer, 28, pp. 5263 - 5270, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-020-05371-7
    Journal articles | 2020
    Kiss N; Loeliger J; Findlay M; Isenring E; Baguley BJ; Boltong A; Butler A; Deftereos I; Eisenhuth M; Fraser SF; Fichera R; Griffin H; Hayes S; Jeffery E; Johnson C; Lomma C; van der Meij B; McIntyre C; Nicholls T; Pugliano L; Skinner T; Stewart J; Bauer J, 2020, 'Clinical Oncology Society of Australia: Position statement on cancer-related malnutrition and sarcopenia', Nutrition and Dietetics, 77, pp. 416 - 425, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1747-0080.12631
    Journal articles | 2020
    Ugalde A; Blaschke SM; Schofield P; Lambert SD; Aranda S; Boltong A; Chambers SK; Krishnasamy M; Livingston P, 2020, 'Priorities for cancer caregiver intervention research: A three-round modified Delphi study to inform priorities for participants, interventions, outcomes, and study design characteristics', Psycho Oncology, 29, pp. 2091 - 2096, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pon.5404
    Journal articles | 2019
    Blaschke SM; Lambert SD; Livingston PM; Aranda S; Boltong A; Schofield P; Chambers SK; Krishnasamy M; Ugalde A, 2019, 'Identifying priorities for cancer caregiver interventions: Protocol for a three-round modified Delphi study', BMJ Open, 9, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2018-024725
    Journal articles | 2019
    Fradgley EA; Boltong A; O'Brien L; Boyes AW; Lane K; Beattie A; Clinton-McHarg T; Jacobsen PB; Doran C; Barker D; Roach D; Taylor J; Paul CL, 2019, 'Implementing systematic screening and structured care for distressed callers using cancer council's telephone services: Protocol for a randomized stepped-wedge trial', Jmir Research Protocols, 8, http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/12473
    Journal articles | 2019
    Nolden AA; Hwang LD; Boltong A; Reed DR, 2019, 'Chemosensory changes from cancer treatment and their effects on patients’ food behavior: A scoping review', Nutrients, 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu11102285
    Journal articles | 2019
    Ugalde A; Blaschke S; Boltong A; Schofield P; Aranda S; Phipps-Nelson J; Chambers SK; Krishnasamy M; Livingston PM, 2019, 'Understanding rural caregivers' experiences of cancer care when accessing metropolitan cancer services: A qualitative study', BMJ Open, 9, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2018-028315
    Journal articles | 2019
    Ugalde A; Gaskin CJ; Rankin NM; Schofield P; Boltong A; Aranda S; Chambers S; Krishnasamy M; Livingston PM, 2019, 'A systematic review of cancer caregiver interventions: Appraising the potential for implementation of evidence into practice', Psycho Oncology, 28, pp. 687 - 701, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pon.5018
    Journal articles | 2018
    Chiswell M; Smissen A; Ugalde A; Lawson D; Whiffen R; Brockington S; Boltong A, 2018, 'Using Webinars for the Education of Health Professionals and People Affected by Cancer: Processes and Evaluation', Journal of Cancer Education, 33, pp. 583 - 591, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13187-016-1138-7
    Journal articles | 2018
    Heckel L; Fennell KM; Orellana L; Boltong A; Byrnes M; Livingston PM, 2018, 'A telephone outcall program to support caregivers of people diagnosed with cancer: utility, changes in levels of distress, and unmet needs', Supportive Care in Cancer, 26, pp. 3789 - 3799, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-018-4246-6
    Journal articles | 2018
    Heckel L; Fennell KM; Reynolds J; Boltong A; Botti M; Osborne RH; Mihalopoulos C; Chirgwin J; Williams M; Gaskin CJ; Ashley DM; Livingston PM, 2018, 'Efficacy of a telephone outcall program to reduce caregiver burden among caregivers of cancer patients [PROTECT]: A randomised controlled trial', BMC Cancer, 18, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12885-017-3961-6
    Journal articles | 2018
    Marco DJT; Boltong AG; Dabscheck A; Akers G; Pryce M; White VM, 2018, 'Integrating referral to community-based cancer information and support services in a hospital setting', Supportive Care in Cancer, 26, pp. 787 - 795, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-017-3890-6
    Journal articles | 2018
    Simapivapan P; Hodge A; Boltong A, 2018, 'Exploring the provision of alcohol advice by clinicians to breast cancer patients', European Journal of Cancer Care, 27, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ecc.12739
    Journal articles | 2018
    Ugalde A; O’Callaghan C; Byard C; Brean S; MacKay J; Boltong A; Davoren S; Lawson D; Parente P; Michael N; Livingston P, 2018, 'Does implementation matter if comprehension is lacking? A qualitative investigation into perceptions of advance care planning in people with cancer', Supportive Care in Cancer, 26, pp. 3765 - 3771, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-018-4241-y
    Journal articles | 2017
    Boltong A; Ledwick M; Babb K; Sutton C; Ugalde A, 2017, 'Exploring the rationale, experience and impact of using Cancer Information and Support (CIS) services: an international qualitative study', Supportive Care in Cancer, 25, pp. 1221 - 1228, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-016-3513-7
    Journal articles | 2017
    Eakin E; Hayes S; Reeves M; Goode A; Vardy J; Boyle F; Haas M; Hiller J; Mishra G; Jefford M; Koczwara B; Saunders C; Chapman K; Boltong A; Lane K; Baldwin P; Robertson A; Millar L; McKiernan S; Demark-Wahnefried W; Courneya K; Robson E, 2017, 'Translating Research into Community Practice: The Healthy Living after Cancer Partnership Project', Obesity, 25, pp. S31, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/oby.22015
    Journal articles | 2017
    Ugalde A; Haynes K; Boltong A; White V; Krishnasamy M; Schofield P; Aranda S; Livingston P, 2017, 'Self-guided interventions for managing psychological distress in people with cancer – A systematic review', Patient Education and Counseling, 100, pp. 846 - 857, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2016.12.009
    Journal articles | 2016
    Simapivapan P; Boltong A; Hodge A, 2016, 'To what extent is alcohol consumption associated with breast cancer recurrence and second primary breast cancer?: A systematic review', Cancer Treatment Reviews, 50, pp. 155 - 167, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ctrv.2016.09.010
    Journal articles | 2015
    Boltong A; Keast R, 2015, 'Chemosensory Science in the Context of Cancer Treatment: Implications for Patient Care', Chemosensory Perception, 8, pp. 117 - 125, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12078-015-9180-0
    Journal articles | 2015
    Eakin EG; Hayes SC; Haas MR; Reeves MM; Vardy JL; Boyle F; Hiller JE; Mishra GD; Goode AD; Jefford M; Koczwara B; Saunders CM; Demark-Wahnefried W; Courneya KS; Schmitz KH; Girgis A; White K; Chapman K; Boltong AG; Lane K; McKiernan S; Millar L; O'Brien L; Sharplin G; Baldwin P; Robson EL, 2015, 'Healthy Living after Cancer: A dissemination and implementation study evaluating a telephone-delivered healthy lifestyle program for cancer survivors', BMC Cancer, 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12885-015-2003-5
    Journal articles | 2015
    Kwok A; Palermo C; Boltong A, 2015, 'Dietary experiences and support needs of women who gain weight following chemotherapy for breast cancer', Supportive Care in Cancer, 23, pp. 1561 - 1568, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-014-2496-5
    Journal articles | 2014
    Boltong A; Aranda S; Keast R; Wynne R; Francis PA; Chirgwin J; Gough K, 2014, 'A prospective cohort study of the effects of adjuvant breast cancer chemotherapy on taste function, food liking, appetite and associated nutritional outcomes', Plos One, 9, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0103512
    Journal articles | 2013
    Boltong A; Campbell K, 2013, ''Taste' changes: A problem for patients and their dietitians', Nutrition and Dietetics, 70, pp. 262 - 269, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1747-0080.12101
    Journal articles | 2013
    Boltong AG; Loeliger JM; Steer BL, 2013, 'Using a public hospital funding model to strengthen a case for improved nutritional care in a cancer setting', Australian Health Review, 37, pp. 286 - 290, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/AH13010
    Journal articles | 2012
    Boltong A; Keast R; Aranda S, 2012, 'Experiences and consequences of altered taste, flavour and food hedonics during chemotherapy treatment', Supportive Care in Cancer, 20, pp. 2765 - 2774, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-012-1398-7
    Journal articles | 2012
    Boltong A; Keast R, 2012, 'The influence of chemotherapy on taste perception and food hedonics: A systematic review', Cancer Treatment Reviews, 38, pp. 152 - 163, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ctrv.2011.04.008
    Journal articles | 2011
    Boltong A; Keast R; Aranda S, 2011, 'Talking about taste: How do oncology clinicians discuss and document taste problems?', Cancer Forum, 35, pp. 81 - 87
    Journal articles | 2011
    Boltong A; Keast RSJ; Aranda SK, 2011, 'A matter of taste: Making the distinction between taste and flavor is essential for improving management of dysgeusia', Supportive Care in Cancer, 19, pp. 441 - 442, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-011-1085-0
    Journal articles | 2011
    Moore H; Boltong A, 2011, 'Don't fall for weight: A systematic review of weight status and falls', Nutrition and Dietetics, 68, pp. 273 - 279, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1747-0080.2011.01557.x
    Journal articles | 2008
    Mindell JS; Boltong A; Forde I, 2008, 'A review of health impact assessment frameworks', Public Health, 122, pp. 1177 - 1187, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2008.03.014
    Journal articles | 2005
    Mindell J; Boltong A, 2005, 'Supporting health impact assessment in practice', Public Health, 119, pp. 246 - 252, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2005.01.004
  • Conference Papers | 2020
    Eakin EG; Reeves MM; Goode AD; Winkler EAH; Vardy JL; Boyle F; Haas MR; Hiller JE; Mishra GD; Jefford M; Koczwara B; Saunders CM; Chapman K; Hing L; Boltong AG; Lane K; Baldwin P; Millar L; McKiernan S; Demark-Wahnefried W; Courneya KS; Job J; Reid N; Robson E; Moretto N; Gordon L; Hayes SC, 2020, 'Translating research into practice: Outcomes from the Healthy Living after Cancer partnership project', in BMC Cancer, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12885-020-07454-4