Articles in Peer Reviewed Journals
Abramson, MJ, Schattner, R. Sulaiman, N.D. , Birch, K. Pam Simpson, P., Del Colle,E.A., Aroni, R., Rory Wolfe, R., Thien, F.C. (in press) Spirometry and regular follow up are not associated with improved health outcomes in general practice patients with asthma or COPD: A cluster randomised controlled trial MJAWard, B. & Snow, P. & Aroni, R. (2010). Children's alcohol initiation: An analytic overview Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy, 17(3), 270-277.
Porter J, Raja R, Cant R, Aroni R. (2009) Exploring issues influencing the use of the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool by nurses in two Australian hospitals. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics Volume 22, Number 3, June 2009 , pp. 203-209(7)
Cant, R and Aroni, R. (2009) Eleven process evaluation strategies for education of individual clients in dietetic practice Nutrition & Dietetics 66(2) June pp. 87-93.
Cant, R. And Aroni, R. (2009) Validation of performance criteria for Australian dietitians' competence in nutrition education of individuals" Nutrition & Dietetics 66(1) pp. 47-53.
Raja, R., Gibson, S., Turner, A. Winderlich, J., Porter, J, Cant, R. and Aroni, R. (2008) Nurses' views and practices regarding use of validated nutrition screening tools Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing Vol. 26 No 1pp26-33.
Cant, R. and Aroni, R. (2008) Exploring dietitians'verbal and non-verbal communication for effective dietitian-patient communication" Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 21; 5:502-11. DOI 10.1111/j.1365-277x.2009.00883.
Cant, R., and Aroni R. (2008) From competent to proficient: nutrition education and counselling competency dilemmas experienced by Australian dietitians in education of individuals. Nutrition & Dietetics 65 (1): 84-89.
Cant, R. and Aroni, R. (2007) Melbourne Dietitians' Experience of Medicare Policy on Allied Health Services (Strengthening Medicare; Enhanced Primary Care) in the first 12 months" Nutrition & Dietetics 64:43-49.
Hynson, J., Aroni, R., Bauld, C. and Sawyer, S (2006) Research with bereaved parents: a question of how not why Palliative Medicine Vol. 20, No. 8, 805-811.
Koklanis, K., Abel, L. and Aroni, R. (2006) The psychosocial impact of amblyopia and its treatment:A multidisciplinary studyClinical and Experimental Ophthalmology34(9) 907-910.
Vincent, S., Toelle, B., Aroni, R., Reddel, H., Jenkins, C. (2006)"Exasperations" of asthma Medical Journal of Australia Vol 184 No 9 pp451-454.
Carey, L., Rumbold, B., Newell, C. and Aroni, R. (2006) Bioethical issues and health care chaplaincy in Australia Scottish Journal of Healthcare Chaplaincy Vol. 9, No.1May: 23-30
Goeman, DP, Hogan, CD, Aroni, RA, Abramson, MJ, Sawyer, SM, Stewart, K., Sanci, LA and Douglass, JA (2005) Barriers to delivering asthma care: a qualitative study of general practitioners Medical Journal of Australia 183(9):457-460.
Sawyer, M. and Aroni, R.(2005) Self-management in adolescents with chronic illness. What does it mean and how can it be achieved? Medical Journal of Australia183 (8) 405-409.
Harvey, KJ., Vitry, AI., Roughead, E., Aroni R., Ballenden, N. and Faggotter, R. (2005) Pharmaceutical advertisements in prescribing software: an analysis. Medical Journal of Australia 2005; 183 (2): 75-79.
Aroni, R., Goeman, D., Stewart K., Thien, F., Sawyer, SM., Abramson, M. and Douglass, J. (2004) Enhancing validity: What counts as an asthma attack? Journal of Asthma 2004; 41,
7:729-737.Douglass, J., Aroni, R., Goeman, D., Stewart, K., Thien, F., Abramson, M., and Sawyer, S., (2004) What makes a good doctor? A qualitative study of adults with asthma, Family Practice 2004; 21:166-172.
Goeman, D., Aroni, R. Stewart, K., Abramson, M., Sawyer, S., Thien, F. and Douglass, J. (2004) Back for more: A qualitative study of emergency department re-attendance for asthma. Medical Journal of Australia 180(3):113-117
Douglass, J., Goeman, D., Aroni, R., Thien, F., Abramson, M., Stewart, K. and Sawyer, S. (2004) Patient decisions in asthma care: a qualitative study in adults attending emergency departments, Family Practice; 21:166 -172.
Aroni, R., Sawyer, S., Abramson, M., Stewart, K., Thien, F., Goeman, D., Douglass,J. (2003). Asthma and self-management: what do we really mean? Australian Journal of Primary Health Special Issue: The management of chronic disease in primary care settings 9 (2&3) pp10-17.
Goeman, D., Stewart, K., Sawyer, S., Abramson, M., Thien, F., Aroni, R. and Douglass, J. (2003) Letter to the editor 'Inhaled steroids-too much of a good thing?' Medical Journal of Australia 178 (5): 247.
Siegloff, S. and Aroni, R. (2003) Mental illness and 'self'-management in rural Australia: caregivers' perspectives. Australian Journal of Primary Health Special Issue: The management of chronic disease in primary care settings 9 (2&3) pp90-99.
Gupta, S., Aroni, R, Weeks, A., Abboud, L. (2003) A beginner's introduction to chronic disease and self-management: A bibliography Australian Journal of Primary Health Special Issue: The management of chronic disease in primary care settings 9 (2&3) pp.223-258.
Aroni, R., & Swerissen, H. (2003) Editorial. Chronic Illness: policies and paradoxes. Special Issue: The Management of Chronic Disease in Primary Care Settings, Australian Journal of Primary Health 9 (2&3), 7-8.
Garth, B. and Aroni, R. (2003) 'I value what you have to say': Seeking the perspective of children with a disability, not just their parents Disability and Society (Vol.18 No. 5 August 2003:561-576).
Sawyer, S. and Aroni R. (2003) The sticky issue of adherence Journal of Paediatric and Child Health Vol. 39, 2-5.
Barton, C., Abramson, M., Aroni, R., Douglass, JA., Thien, F., Stewart, K. and Sawyer SM. (2002) What determines knowledge of asthma among young people and their families? Journal of Asthma Vol. 39(8), 701-709.
Goeman, D., Douglass, J., Aroni, R., Stewart, K., Sawyer, S., Thien, F. and Abramson, M (2002) Patient views of the burden of asthma: a qualitative study Medical Journal of Australia 2002;177: 298-299.
Douglass, J., Aroni, R., Goeman, D., Stewart, K., Sawyer, S., Thien, F. and Abramson, M (2002) A qualitative study of action plans for asthma British Medical Journal 324:1003-1007.
Douglass,J, Aroni, R, Goeman, D, Sawyer, S, Abramson, M, Stewart, K. and Thien, F.(2001) Guided self-management plans for asthma British Medical Journal (electronic rapid response bmj.com 17 Jan, 2001)Vol.321 pp. 1507-1510.
Aroni, R., Goeman, D., Stewart, K., Sawyer, S., Abramson, M., Thien, F., Douglass, J. (1999) Concepts of rigour: when methodological, clinical and ethical issues intersect http://www.latrobe.edu.au/www/aqr/offer/conferen.htm, July 8 - 10 1999.
Scott, J., Aitkin, I., Binns, C. and Aroni, R. (1999) Factors associated with the duration of breastfeeding amongst women in Perth, Australia. Acta Paediatrica April Vol 88 No. 4, pp. 416-2.
Ridge, D. Hee, A and Aroni, R. (1999) Being 'real' in suicide prevention evaluation: the role of the ethnographer's emotions under traumatic conditions, Australian Journal of Primary Health-Interchange, pp. 21-31.
Carey, L., Aroni, R., and Groenlund, M. (1998) Biomedical ethics, clinical decision-making and hospital chaplaincy in New Zealand: A Research Progress Report . Ministry, Society and Theology Vol. 12, No. 2 November.
Scott, J., Binns, C. and Aroni, R. (1997) The influence of reported paternal attitudes on the decision to breast-feed Journal of Paediatric and Child Health. Vol 33. No.4 Aug pp305-307.
Carey, L.B., Aroni, R., Edwards, A., Carey-Sargeant, C., Boer, J. (1997) Chaplains and speech pathologists: some interdisciplinary and practical opportunities, Ministry, Society and Theology Vol. 11, No. 1 pp.132-140.
Carey, L.B., Aroni, R., Edwards, A., Carey-Sargeant, C., Boer, J. (1997) Speech pathology practice: speech pathologists and the role of chaplains. Australian Communication Quarterly. Autumn, pp. 38-41.
Aroni, R. and Abel, L. (1996): Moderate vision impairment and children's health rights: What counts as primary health care? Australian Journal of Primary Health Care: Interchange vol. 2,No.3, pp.29-37.
Carey, L.B., Aroni, R. and Edwards, A.(1996) Medical ethics and the role of hospital chaplains: A case study research report Ministry, Society and Theology. Vol. 10, No. 2 November pp. 66-79.
Scott, J., Binns, C. and Aroni, R. (1996) Breastfeeding in Perth: recent trends. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health. Vol. 20. No. 2.pp.210-212. (April).
Books
Aroni, R. (in preparation) Health, Knowledge and Society: A brief introduction Sydney: Pearson EducationAroni, R., Minichiello, V. Hayes, T. (2008) In-Depth Interviewing: Theories and Practices Sydney: Pearson Education International 3rd Edition.
Minichiello, V., Aroni, R., Timewell, E., Alexander, L., (1995) In-depth Interviewing: Principles, Techniques, Analysis. Melbourne: Longman Cheshire.2nd Edition.pp.1- 320.
Minichiello, V., Aroni, R., Timewell, E., Alexander, L., (1990) In-depth Interviewing: Researching People, Melbourne: Longman Cheshire.1st edition
Gardner, H. and Aroni, R. (Eds). (1989). Dying with dignity: Ethical, religious and cultural perspectives. La Trobe University: CASRH monograph.
Book Chapters
Aroni, R, de Boer, R. and Harvey, K. (2003) The Viagra Affair: Evidence as the terrain for competing 'partners' in V. Lin and B. Gibson (Eds) Evidence-based health policy: problems and possibilities (pp. 97-109) Melbourne: Oxford University Press.
Carey, L., Aroni, R. and Edwards, A. (1997) Health Policy and Well-being: Hospital Chaplaincy in H. Gardner. Health Policy in Australia. Sydney: Oxford University Press.
Aroni, R. (1993). Locating the Margins: Communal inclusivity and extending the community's boundaries. In: D. Bernstein (Ed). Towards 2000: Jewish Continuity - A time to Act. Australian Institute of Jewish Affairs and the Executive Council of Australian Jewry.pp.39-42.
Aroni, R. (1992). Looking at the Media. In: E. Timewell, V. Minichiello, D. Plummer. (Eds). AIDS in Australia. Sydney: Prentice Hall.pp.125-142.
Aroni, R. and Minichiello, V. (1992). Sociological Aspects of Ageing. In: V. Minichiello, L. Alexander, and D. Jones (Eds), Gerontology: A Multidisciplinary Approach, Sydney: Prentice Hall.pp.120-163.
Minichiello,V., Browning, C. J. and Aroni, R. (1992). The challenge of studying ageing. In: V. Minichiello, L. Alexander, and D. Jones (Eds), Gerontology: A Multidisciplinary Approach, Sydney: Prentice Hall.pp.1-16.
Aroni, R. (1991). Non-affiliation and marginalisation: trends and prospects. In: D. Bernstein (Ed). Towards 2000: the Future of Australian Jewry. Melbourne: Australian Institute of Jewish Affairs and the Executive Council of Australian Jewry.pp.50-53.
Reports and Evaluation
Monash Institute of Health Services Research (2008). Literature review regarding patient
engagement in patient safety initiatives. Monash Institute of Health Services Research, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University. Contributors: Aroni, R., Beringer, K., Bernard, H., Bernath, V., Cameron, P., Cant, R.,Dickson, F., Farnworth, L., Forbes,K. Green,S Gupta, S., O'Connor, D., Page, M., Parkhill, A. Report submitted to the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (September 2008)
Cassell, E., Clapperton, A., Aroni R., Murdoch, K., Sawyer, S. (2005) Gear Up: Motivators and barriers to personal protective equipment wearing by youth skaters (in-line skaters and skateboards). Report submitted to Dept of Human Services (September 12, 2005).
Sims, M., Abramson, MJ., La Montagne, A., Aroni, R., Elder, D., and Peeters, A (2005) Occupational asthma: detection, surveillance and prevention of the disease burden (http://www.health.vic.gov.au/healthpromotion/resources_links/health.htm#asthma)
Aroni, R. (1999) Report: Evaluation of the Gateway Drug and Alcohol Service: A Program of the Gateway Family Counselling Inc. (funded by Gateway Drug and Alcohol Service); report provided to Gateway Drug and Alcohol Service and to Victorian Dept of Human Services.
Aroni, R. (1999) Report: A Review and Evaluation of the Special Education, Gifted and Integration Programs at Beth Rivkah Ladies College (funded by Beth Rivkah Ladies College) Report provided to Principal, staff and School Board.
Ridge, D. Hee, A. and Aroni, R. (1999) Report: Evaluation of Connexions Project 1.2.7 Pilot programs in suicide prevention and mental health support to young people who are marginalised, homeless or seriously disaffected. (Funded by Jesuit Social Services). Report provided to Jesuit Social Services and Department of Health and Human Services.
Scott, J., Binns, C. and Aroni, R. (1997) Report 2 -Breast-feeding Rates and Factors Associated with the duration of breastfeeding Curtin University and La Trobe University. January. A nationwide study funded by the National Better Health Promotion Program Grant. Report provided to Federal Health Dept.
Scott, J., Binns, C. and Aroni, R.(1995) Report 1 -Breast-feeding Rates and Factors Associated with the Initiation of Breastfeeding. Curtin University and La Trobe University. A nationwide study funded by the National Better Health Promotion Program Grant. Report provided to Federal Health Dept.
Aroni, R. (1993). Evaluation of the Children of Advanced Academic Abilities (CAAA) Program. Melbourne: King David School.
Kirkby, R. and Aroni, R. (1993) Play Safe: An HIV prevention campaign: An evaluation. Melbourne: La Trobe University.
