Biography
Dr Antonina Mikocka-Walus is Professor of Health Psychology in the School of Psychology and the former Faculty of Health HDR Director. She is a psychologist with expertise in clinical health psychology, behavioural medicine and psychosomatic medicine. Her particular expertise is in psychogastroenterology. She graduated in psychology from the University of Warsaw, international political and economic relations from Warsaw School of Economics and Sciences Politiques de Paris, and medicine from the University of Adelaide. After completing her doctorate, she held a postdoctoral position in epidemiology and neuropsychology at Monash University. She later held senior roles at the University of South Australia and the University of York in the UK. She started her appointment at Deakin University in October 2016.
Read more on Antonina's profileResearch interests
GastroPsychology; endometriosis; psychological therapies; neuromodulators; telehealth; trials
Affiliations
Internal
Co-Creator and Champion, Deakin Early Careers Academic Futures (DECAF) Research Peer Mentoring Program, Deakin University
Former Chair, Program to Support Academic Careers Equitably (pACE), Faculty of Health, Deakin University
Leader, Loss, Recovery and Growth, Centre for Social & Early Emotional Development, Deakin University
Leader, Mind-Body Research in Health Laboratory (MiRth), School of Psychology, Deakin University
External
Adjunct Associate Professor in Psychology, University of Adelaide
Co-Chair, Research Mentorship Committee, The Rome Foundation’s GastroPsychology Section
Teaching interests
Behavioural Medicine; Health Psychology; Chronic illness and Mental Health
Antonina has supervised 23 PhD, 12 Masters and 44 Honours students.
Units taught
HPS226 Health Psychology
Knowledge areas
Antonina specialises in trials of psychological and psychiatric interventions to modify disease activity in chronic gastrointestinal conditions, women's health and cancer. She also conducts observational studies and systematic reviews on the relationship between anxiety, depression and disease activity in a variety of chronic diseases.
Antonina's field-weighted citation index (FWCI) in psychogastroenterology is 2.24, placing her in the 98th percentile worldwide. Her FWCIs in women’s health and cancer are 2.2.
Antonina is among the top 2% most cited researchers worldwide.
Professional activities
Antonina is a grant panel member for: NHMRC and European Commission
Antonina is a grant assessor for: UK Medical Research Council, The Greek IBD research group, Physician Services Incorporated Foundation, Canada, Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland, UK, La Caixa Foundation, Spain, The Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR), CORE research program, Crohn’s and Colitis UK, The Economic and Social Research Council, The National Institute for Health and Research, UK and The Swiss National Science Foundation
Antonina is Deputy Editor of Journal of Psychosomatic Research.
Research groups
Centre for Social & Early Emotional Development (SEED)
Awards
Deakin University Vice-Chancellor's 2022 Award for Outstanding Contribution to Digital Platforms and Capabilities
Deakin University Staff Award 2018 for outstanding service in the role of the HDR Coordinator
Projects
Examples of Antonina's current projects include:
1. Acceptance Committment Therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (with colleagues from Monash University, Swinburne University of Technology, University of Otago and Crohn's & Colitis Australia)
2. Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy and Yoga for Endometriosis (with colleagues from Barwon Health, Monash University and Jean Hailes For Women's Health)
3. Gut-directed Hypnotherapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (with colleagues from the University of Adelaide and Deakin)
4. Acceptance Committment Therapy for Adavnced Cancer (with colleagues from Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre, Barwon Health, Monash Health, Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and Counterpart)
Publications
S Knowles, D Skvarc, A Ford, O Palsson, S Bangdiwala, A Sperber, A Mikocka-Walus
(2023), Vol. 164, pp. 655-668, Gastroenterology, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1-1
S Knowles, S Möller, A Stengel, A Mikocka-Walus, N Ferreira, I Trindade, A Mokrowiecka, J Burisch, M Barreiro-de Acosta, C Bernstein, B Lo, D Skvarc
(2023), Vol. 49, pp. 141-153, Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings, Berlin, Germany, C1
Antonina Mikocka-Walus, Mark Stokes, Subhadra Evans, Anna Klas, Julian Fernando, Lisa Olive, Jeromy Anglim, Adrian Esterman, Elizabeth Westrupp
(2023), pp. 1-13, Psychology, Health & Medicine, London, Eng., C1
M Clark, A Chur-Hansen, A Mikocka-Walus
(2023), Vol. 168, pp. 1-12, Journal of Psychosomatic Research, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
Colette Naude, David Skvarc, Simon Knowles, Lahiru Russell, Subhadra Evans, Antonina Mikocka-Walus
(2023), Vol. 169, pp. 1-13, Journal of Psychosomatic Research, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
Ramasamy Aarthy, Kathryn Aston-Mourney, Anandakumar Amutha, Antonina Mikocka-Walus, Ranjit Anjana, Ranjit Unnikrishnan, Saravanan Jebarani, Ulagamathesan Venkatesan, Sundaramoorthy Gopi, Venkatesan Radha, Viswanathan Mohan
(2023), pp. 1-7, Primary Care Diabetes, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
S Knowles, P Apputhurai, O Palsson, S Bangdiwala, A Sperber, A Mikocka-Walus
(2023), Vol. 35, pp. 1-18, Neurogastroenterology and Motility, London, Eng., C1
K Lyall, G Youssef, A Mikocka-Walus, S Evans, R Cummins
(2023), Journal of Happiness Studies, C1
V White, J Linardon, J Stone, E Holmes-Truscott, L Olive, A Mikocka-Walus, C Hendrieckx, S Evans, J Speight
(2022), Vol. 52, pp. 548-573, Psychological Medicine, England, C1
I Hanlon, C Hewitt, S Evans, J Taylor, C Selinger, A Mikocka-Walus
(2022), Vol. 27, pp. 58-68, Journal of Health Psychology, England, C1
C Emerson, M Fuller-Tyszkiewicz, R Orr, K Lyall, L Beswick, L Olive, D Skvarc, R Cummins, A Mikocka-Walus
(2022), Vol. 67, pp. 2059-2066, Digestive Diseases and Sciences, United States, C1
S Evans, C Dowding, L Olive, L Payne, M Druitt, L Seidman, D Skvarc, A Mikocka-Walus
(2022), Vol. 27, pp. 1410-1420, Psychology, Health and Medicine, England, C1
A Mikocka-Walus, D Skvarc, M van Tilburg, M Barreiro-de Acosta, F Bennebroek Evertsz, C Bernstein, J Burisch, N Ferreira, R Gearry, L Graff, S Jedel, A Mokrowiecka, A Stengel, S Knowles
(2022), Vol. 34, Neurogastroenterology and Motility, England, C1
M Feeney, A Chur-Hansen, A Mikocka-Walus
(2022), Vol. 29, pp. 570-577, Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings, Berlin, Germany, C1
A Mikocka-Walus, D Skvarc, M de Acosta, F Evertsz, C Bernstein, J Burisch, N Ferreira, R Gearry, L Graff, S Jedel, A Mokrowiecka, A Stengel, I Trindade, M van Tilburg, S Knowles
(2022), Vol. 29, pp. 654-665, Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings, United States, C1
K Bik-Multanowska, A Mikocka-Walus, J Fernando, E Westrupp
(2022), Vol. 152, pp. 1-9, Journal of Psychosomatic Research, London, Eng., C1
L Olive, E Sciberras, T Berkowitz, E Hoare, R Telford, A O'Neil, A Mikocka-Walus, S Evans, D Hutchinson, J McGillivray, M Berk, S Teague, A Wood, C Olsson, E Westrupp
(2022), Vol. 12, pp. 1-13, Frontiers in Psychiatry, Lausanne, Switzerland, C1
Kimina Lyall, Lauren Beswick, Subhadra Evans, Robert Cummins, Antonina Mikocka-Walus
(2022), Vol. 13, pp. 1-10, Frontiers in Psychiatry, Lausanne, Switzerland, C1
C Emerson, D Skvarc, M Fuller-Tyszkiewicz, L Olive, P Gibson, A Mikocka-Walus
(2022), pp. 1-11, Digestive Diseases and Sciences, Berlin, Germany, C1
D Skvarc, S Evans, S Cheah, M Cranney, B German, R Orr, C Emerson, L Olive, L Beswick, W Massuger, L Raven, A Mikocka-Walus
(2022), Vol. 48, Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, England, C1
S Evans, L Olive, M Dober, S Knowles, M Fuller-Tyszkiewicz, O Eric, P Gibson, L Raven, R Gearry, A McCombie, L Van Niekerk, S Chesterman, D Romano, A Mikocka-Walus
(2022), Vol. 12, pp. 1-9, BMJ Open, London, Eng., C1
Lessons from implementing the Australian National Action Plan for Endometriosis
M Armour, J Avery, M Leonardi, L Van Niekerk, M Druitt, M Parker, J Girling, B McKinnon, A Mikocka-Walus, C Ng, R O’Hara, D Ciccia, K Stanley, S Evans
(2022), Vol. 3, pp. C29-C39, Reproduction and Fertility, England, C1
Peer review as a measurable responsibility of those who publish: The peer review debt index
J Fiedorowicz, M Kleinstäuber, C Lemogne, B Löwe, B Ola, A Sutin, S Wong, N Fabiano, M Tilburg, A Mikocka-Walus
(2022), Vol. 161, pp. 110997-110997, Journal of Psychosomatic Research, England, C1
B Lo, M Barreiro-de Acosta, C Bernstein, J Burisch, N Ferreira, R Gearry, A Mikocka-Walus, A Mokrowiecka, I Trindade, S Knowles
(2022), Vol. 33, pp. 664-672, The Turkish journal of gastroenterology : the official journal of Turkish Society of Gastroenterology, Turkey, C1
R Orr, D Skvarc, C Emerson, L Beswick, L Olive, A Mikocka-Walus
(2022), Psychology, Health and Medicine, England, C1
A Mikocka-Walus, S Evans, J Linardon, H Wilding, S Knowles
(2022), Psychology, Health and Medicine, London, Eng., C1
C Dowding, A Mikocka-Walus, D Skvarc, L Van Niekerk, M O'Shea, L Olive, M Druitt, S Evans
(2022), Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being, England, C1
R Stokes, A Mikocka-Walus, C Dowding, M Druitt, S Evans
(2022), Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings, United States, C1
T Lores, C Goess, A Mikocka-Walus, K Collins, A Burke, A Chur-Hansen, P Delfabbro, J Andrews
(2021), Vol. 19, pp. 96-103.e3, Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, United States, C1
A Mikocka-Walus, I Hanlon, M Dober, C Emerson, L Beswick, C Selinger, J Taylor, L Olive, S Evans, C Hewitt
(2021), Vol. 26, pp. 2290-2303, Journal of Health Psychology, England, C1
R Aarthy, K Aston-Mourney, A Mikocka-Walus, V Radha, A Amutha, R Anjana, R Unnikrishnan, V Mohan
(2021), Vol. 35, Journal of Diabetes and its Complications, United States, C1
M Dober, A Mikocka-Walus, S Evans, L Beswick, C Emerson, L Olive
(2021), Vol. 31, pp. 668-681, Psychotherapy Research, England, C1
L Tindall, P Toner, A Mikocka-Walus, B Wright
(2021), Vol. 23, Journal of Medical Internet Research, Canada, C1
Phenotypes of Women with and Without Endometriosis and Relationship with Functional Pain Disability
S Evans, A Mikocka-Walus, L Olive, L Seidman, M Druitt, L Payne
(2021), Vol. 22, pp. 1511-1521, Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.), England, C1
H Staudacher, A Mikocka-Walus, A Ford
(2021), Vol. 6, pp. 401-410, The Lancet Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Netherlands, C1
A Mikocka-Walus, M Stokes, S Evans, L Olive, E Westrupp
(2021), Vol. 145, Journal of Psychosomatic Research, England, C1
Subjective wellbeing in parents during the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia
E Westrupp, M Stokes, M Fuller-Tyszkiewicz, T Berkowitz, T Capic, S Khor, C Greenwood, A Mikocka-Walus, E Sciberras, G Youssef, C Olsson, D Hutchinson
(2021), Vol. 145, Journal of Psychosomatic Research, England, C1
Impact of Psychological Comorbidity on the Prognosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
V Goodoory, A Mikocka-Walus, Y Yiannakou, L Houghton, C Black, A Ford
(2021), Vol. 116, pp. 1485-1494, The American journal of gastroenterology, United States, C1
S Evans, C Dowding, M Druitt, A Mikocka-Walus
(2021), Vol. 146, Journal of Psychosomatic Research, England, C1
C Emerson, P Barhoun, L Olive, M Fuller-Tyszkiewicz, P Gibson, D Skvarc, A Mikocka-Walus
(2021), Vol. 147, Journal of Psychosomatic Research, England, C1
N Ferreira, A Mikocka-Walus, M van Tilburg, L Graff, P Apputhurai, M Acosta, F Evertsz, J Burisch, B Lo, M Petrik, I Trindade, S Jedel, G Moser, A Mokrowiecka, C Bernstein, D Dumitrascu, A Ford, A Stengel, R Gearry, S Knowles
(2021), Vol. 148, Journal of Psychosomatic Research, England, C1
A Mikocka-Walus, M Druitt, M O'Shea, D Skvarc, J Watts, A Esterman, J Tsaltas, S Knowles, J Harris, C Dowding, E Parigi, S Evans
(2021), Vol. 11, BMJ Open, England, C1
P Toner, S Ali, A Mikocka-Walus
(2021), Vol. 28, pp. 377-379, Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, C1
K Lyall, A Mikocka-Walus, S Evans, R Cummins
(2021), Vol. 25, pp. 304-320, Review of General Psychology, C1
Treatment use and satisfaction in Australian women with endometriosis: a mixed-methods study
S Evans, V Villegas, C Dowding, M Druitt, R O'Hara, A Mikocka-Walus
(2021), Internal Medicine Journal, Australia, C1
E Westrupp, C Bennett, T Berkowitz, G Youssef, J Toumbourou, R Tucker, F Andrews, S Evans, S Teague, G Karantzas, G Melvin, C Olsson, J Macdonald, C Greenwood, A Mikocka-Walus, D Hutchinson, M Fuller-Tyszkiewicz, M Stokes, L Olive, A Wood, J McGillivray, E Sciberras
(2021), European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Germany, C1
B Hayes, P Apputhurai, A Mikocka-Walus, M Barreiro-de Acosta, C Bernstein, R Burgell, J Burisch, F Bennebroek Evertsz, N Ferreira, L Graff, I Trindade, R Gearry, B Lo, A Mokrowiecka, G Moser, M Petrik, A Stengel, S Knowles
(2021), Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings, United States, C1
S Evans, A Klas, A Mikocka-Walus, B German, G Rogers, M Ling, J Fernando, E Kothe, E Westrupp
(2021), Vol. 150, Journal of Psychosomatic Research, England, C1
C Urwin, L Main, A Mikocka-Walus, D Skvarc, S Roberts, D Condo, A Carr, L Convit, W Jardine, S Rahman, R Snipe
(2021), Vol. 7, Sports Medicine - Open, Switzerland, C1
E Westrupp, C Greenwood, M Fuller-Tyszkiewicz, C Olsson, E Sciberras, A Mikocka-Walus, G Melvin, S Evans, M Stokes, A Wood, G Karantzas, J Macdonald, J Toumbourou, S Teague, J Fernando, T Berkowitz, M Ling, G Youssef
(2021), Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, England, C1
J Linardon, E Westrupp, J Macdonald, A Mikocka-Walus, M Stokes, C Greenwood, G Youssef, S Teague, D Hutchinson, E Sciberras, M Fuller-Tyszkiewicz
(2021), Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, England, C1
Quality of Life and Diabetes in India: A scoping review
R Aarthy, R Aarthy, A Mikocka-Walus, A Mikocka-Walus, R Pradeepa, R Pradeepa, R Anjana, R Anjana, V Mohan, V Mohan, K Aston-Mourney, K Aston-Mourney
(2021), Vol. 25, pp. 365-380, Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Mumbai, India, C1
Antonina Mikocka-Walus, Massuger Wayne, Knowles Simon, Moore Gregory, Buckton Stephanie, Connell William, Pavli Paul, Raven Leanne, Andrews Jane
(2020), Vol. 4, pp. 166-171, Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology, Chichester, Eng., C1
Antidepressants in inflammatory bowel disease
A Mikocka-Walus, A Ford, D Drossman
(2020), Vol. 17, pp. 184-192, Nature Reviews Gastroenterology and Hepatology, England, C1
A Mikocka-Walus, W Massuger, S Knowles, G Moore, S Buckton, W Connell, P Pavli, L Raven, J Andrews
(2020), Vol. 50, pp. 1216-1225, Internal Medicine Journal, Australia, C1
E Linedale, A Mikocka-Walus, P Gibson, J Andrews
(2020), Vol. 43, pp. 53-64, Gastroenterology nursing, Baltimore, Md., C1
L Olive, C Emerson, E Cooper, E Rosenbrock, A Mikocka-Walus
(2020), Vol. 43, pp. 172-185, Gastroenterology Nursing, Philadelphia, Pa., C1
E Westrupp, G Karantzas, J Macdonald, L Olive, G Youssef, C Greenwood, E Sciberras, M Fuller-Tyszkiewicz, S Evans, A Mikocka-Walus, M Ling, R Cummins, D Hutchinson, G Melvin, J Fernando, S Teague, A Wood, J Toumbourou, T Berkowitz, J Linardon, P Enticott, M Stokes, J McGillivray, C Olsson
(2020), Vol. 11, Frontiers in Psychiatry, Switzerland, C1
S Evans, A Mikocka-Walus, A Klas, L Olive, E Sciberras, G Karantzas, E Westrupp
(2020), Vol. 11, Frontiers in Psychology, Switzerland, C1
A Mikocka-Walus, L Olive, D Skvarc, L Beswick, W Massuger, L Raven, C Emerson, S Evans
(2020), Vol. 139, Journal of Psychosomatic Research, England, C1
Psychogastroenterology for adults : a handbook for mental health professionals
S Knowles, L Keefer, A Mikocka-Walus
(2020), Abingdon, Eng., A7
T Lores, C Goess, A Mikocka-Walus, K Collins, A Burke, A Chur-Hansen, P Delfabbro, J Andrews
(2019), Vol. 13, pp. 819-827, Journal of Crohn's and Colitis, England, C1
J Torres, P Ellul, J Langhorst, A Mikocka-Walus, M Barreiro-De Acosta, C Basnayake, N Ding, D Gilardi, K Katsanos, G Moser, R Opheim, C Palmela, G Pellino, S Van Der Marel, S Vavricka
(2019), Vol. 13, pp. 673-685D, Journal of Crohn's and Colitis, England, C1
Adjuvant therapy with antidepressants for the management of inflammatory bowel disease
Antonina Mikocka-Walus, Stephanie Prady, Justyna Pollok, Adrian Esterman, Andrea Gordon, Simon Knowles, Jane Andrews
(2019), Vol. 4, COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS, England, C1
Psychological and mind-body interventions for endometriosis: A systematic review
S Evans, S Fernandez, L Olive, L Payne, A Mikocka-Walus
(2019), Vol. 124, Journal of Psychosomatic Research, England, C1
A clinician's quick guide to evidence-based approaches: irritable bowel syndrome
J Kantidakis, S Knowles, A Mikocka-Walus, T Taft, L Keefer, O Palsson, D Drossman
(2019), Vol. 23, pp. 283-285, Clinical psychologist, Chichester, Eng., C1
A Mikocka-Walus, M Power, L Rook, G Robins
(2018), Vol. 41, pp. 59-64, Gastroenterology nursing : the official journal of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, United States, C1
E Linedale, A Mikocka-Walus, A Vincent, P Gibson, J Andrews
(2018), Vol. 30, Neurogastroenterology and Motility, England, C1
Quality of Life in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analyses - Part i
S Knowles, L Graff, H Wilding, C Hewitt, L Keefer, A Mikocka-Walus
(2018), Vol. 24, pp. 742-751, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, England, C1
Quality of Life in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analyses - Part II
S Knowles, L Keefer, H Wilding, C Hewitt, L Graff, A Mikocka-Walus
(2018), Vol. 24, pp. 966-976, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, England, C1
I Hanlon, C Hewitt, K Bell, A Phillips, A Mikocka-Walus
(2018), Vol. 48, pp. 244-259, Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, England, C1
A Mikocka-Walus, P Hughes, P Bampton, A Gordon, M Campaniello, C Mavrangelos, B Stewart, A Esterman, J Andrews
(2017), Vol. 11, pp. 509-514, Journal of Crohn's and Colitis, England, C1
A Mikocka-Walus, P Bampton, D Hetzel, P Hughes, A Esterman, J Andrews
(2017), Vol. 24, pp. 127-135, International journal of behavioral medicine, New York, N.Y., C1-1
D Gracie, A Irvine, R Sood, A Mikocka-Walus, P Hamlin, A Ford
(2017), Vol. 2, pp. 189-199, The Lancet Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Netherlands, C1
Antidepressants in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Systematic Review
B Macer, S Prady, A Mikocka-Walus
(2017), Vol. 23, pp. 534-550, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, England, C1
L Tindall, A Mikocka-Walus, D McMillan, B Wright, C Hewitt, S Gascoyne
(2017), Vol. 90, pp. 770-796, Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice, England, C1
E Linedale, M Shahzad, A Kellie, A Mikocka-Walus, P Gibson, J Andrews
(2017), Vol. 1, pp. 84-91, JGH Open, Australia, C1
S McCallum, J Andrews, M Gaughwin, D Turnbull, A Mikocka-Walus
(2016), Vol. 10, pp. 1489-1500, Patient Preference and Adherence, New Zealand, C1-1
'I'm a sick person, not a bad person': patient experiences of treatments for alcohol use disorders
S McCallum, A Mikocka-Walus, M Gaughwin, J Andrews, D Turnbull
(2016), Vol. 19, pp. 828-841, Health expectations, Chichester, Eng., C1-1
A Mikocka-Walus, A Ahl, A Gordon, J Andrews
(2016), Vol. 26, pp. 164-177, Psychotherapy research, Abingdon, Eng., C1-1
E Linedale, A Chur-Hansen, A Mikocka-Walus, P Gibson, J Andrews
(2016), Vol. 14, pp. 1735-1741.e1, Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, United States, C1-1
A Mikocka-Walus, J Andrews
(2016), Vol. 39, pp. 278-286, Gastroenterology nursing, Philadelphia, Pa., C1-1
A Mikocka-Walus, V Pittet, J Rossel, R von Känel
(2016), Vol. 14, pp. 829-835.e1, Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, United States, C1-1
A Mikocka-Walus, S Knowles, L Keefer, L Graff
(2016), Vol. 22, pp. 752-762, Inflammatory bowel diseases, Philadelphia, Pa., C1-1
A McCombie, R Gearry, J Andrews, R Mulder, A Mikocka-Walus
(2016), Vol. 22, pp. 171-181, Inflammatory bowel diseases, Philadelphia, Pa., C1-1
G Tew, K Jones, A Mikocka-Walus
(2016), Vol. 22, pp. 2933-2942, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, England, C1
Vein Diameter for Peripherally Inserted Catheter Insertion: A Scoping Review
R Sharp, C Grech, A Fielder, A Mikocka-Walus, A Esterman
(2016), Vol. 21, pp. 166-175, JAVA - Journal of the Association for Vascular Access, C1
F Crawford-Williams, A Fielder, M Steen, A Mikocka-Walus, A Esterman
(2016), Vol. 14, pp. 4-10, Evidence based midwifery, London, Eng., C1-1
S Knowles, A Mikocka-Walus
(2015), pp. xviii-xxiv, Psychological aspects of inflammatory bowel disease: a biopsychosocial approach, Hove, Eng., B1-1
Future directions in IBD: the biopsychosocial care, the integrated care
A Mikocka-Walus
(2015), pp. 216-222, Psychological aspects of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: a biopsychosocial approach, East Sussex, Eng., B1-1
B Stewart, D Turnbull, A Mikocka-Walus, H Harley, J Andrews
(2015), Vol. 11, pp. 174-179, Clinical practice and epidemiology in mental health, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, C1-1
Continuity of care in dual diagnosis treatment: definitions, applications, and implications.
S McCallum, A Mikocka-Walus, D Turnbull, J Andrews
(2015), Vol. 11, pp. 217-232, Journal of dual diagnosis, Abingdon, Eng., C1-1
R Sharp, M Cummings, J Childs, A Fielder, A Mikocka-Walus, C Grech, A Esterman
(2015), Vol. 38, pp. 351-357, Journal of infusion nursing, Philadelphia, Pa., C1-1
F Crawford-Williams, M Steen, A Esterman, A Fielder, A Mikocka-Walus
(2015), Vol. 28, pp. 329-335, Women birth, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1-1
R Mountifield, J Andrews, A Mikocka-Walus, P Bampton
(2015), Vol. 21, pp. 3663-3670, World journal of gastroenterology, Beijing, China, C1-1
F Crawford-Williams, M Steen, A Esterman, A Fielder, A Mikocka-Walus
(2015), Vol. 15, pp. 1-11, BMC pregnancy and childbirth, London, Eng,, C1-1
A Mikocka-Walus, P Bampton, D Hetzel, P Hughes, A Esterman, J Andrews
(2015), Vol. 15, pp. 1-12, BMC Gastroenterology, London, Eng., C1-1
R Sharp, M Cummings, A Fielder, A Mikocka-Walus, C Grech, A Esterman
(2015), Vol. 52, pp. 677-685, International Journal of Nursing Studies, England, C1-1
A McCombie, R Gearry, J Andrews, A Mikocka-Walus, R Mulder
(2015), Vol. 22, pp. 20-44, Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings, United States, C1-1
Concerns and worries in people living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): A mixed methods study.
R Keeton, A Mikocka-Walus, J Andrews
(2015), Vol. 78, pp. 573-578, Journal of Psychosomatic Research, London, Eng., C1-1
F Crawford-Williams, A Fielder, A Mikocka-Walus, A Esterman
(2015), Vol. 34, pp. 154-161, Drug and alcohol review, Chichester, Eng., C1-1
Pilot CBT trial for anxiety in alcohol use disorders treatment
A Fielder, A Mikocka-Walus, S McCallum, B Stewart, P Alvaro, A Esterman
(2015), Vol. 8, pp. 179-192, Advances in dual diagnosis, Bingley, Eng., C1-1
F Crawford-Williams, A Fielder, A Mikocka-Walus, A Esterman
(2015), Vol. 13, pp. 40-46, Evidence based midwifery, London, Eng., C1-1
F Martindale, A Mikocka-Walus, B Walus, H Keage, J Andrews
(2014), Vol. 37, pp. 338-342, Gastroenterology nursing, Baltimore, Md., C1-1
The experience of anxiety in colonoscopy outpatients: a mixed-method study
N Rollbusch, A Mikocka-Walus, J Andrews
(2014), Vol. 37, pp. 166-175, Gastroenterology nursing, Philadelphia, Pa., C1-1
Changes in Australian injecting drug users' mental health problems and service uptake from 2006-2012
B Stewart, N Sindicich, D Turnbull, J Andrews, A Mikocka-Walus
(2014), Vol. 7, pp. 151-161, Advances in dual diagnosis, Bingley, Eng., C1-1
R Sharp, C Grech, A Fielder, A Mikocka-Walus, M Cummings, A Esterman
(2014), Vol. 48, pp. 26-35, Contemporary nurse, Maleny, Qld., C1-1
R Mountifield, J Andrews, A Mikocka-Walus, P Bampton
(2014), Vol. 8, pp. 1723-1729, Journal of Crohn's and Colitis, Oxford, Eng., C1-1
Rebecca Sharp, Carol Grech, Andrea Fielder, Antonina Mikocka-Walus, Melita Cummings, Adrian Esterman
(2014), Vol. 48, pp. 5066-5091, Contemporary Nurse, C1-1
A Mikocka-Walus, J Andrews, D Rampton, J Goodhand, J van der Woude, C Bernstein
(2014), Vol. 8, pp. 1668-1674, Journal of Crohns and Colitis, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1-1
Psychosocial issues in evidence-based guidelines on inflammatory bowel diseases: a review.
W Häuser, G Moser, P Klose, A Mikocka-Walus
(2014), Vol. 20, pp. 3663-3671, World journal of gastroenterology, Hong Kong, China, C1-1
S Knowles, A Mikocka-Walus
(2014), Vol. 49, pp. 387-408, Scandinavian journal of gastroenterology, Abingdon, Eng., C1-1
A Mikocka-Walus, J Andrews
(2014), Vol. 8, pp. 296-303, Journal of Crohns and Colitis, Oxford, Eng., C1-1
Colon cancer surveillance in inflammatory bowel disease: unclear gain but no psychological pain?
R Mountifield, P Bampton, R Prosser, A Mikocka-Walus, J Andrews
(2014), Vol. 44, pp. 131-138, Internal medicine journal, Milton, Qld., C1-1
B Stewart, D Turnbull, A Mikocka-Walus, H Harley, J Andrews
(2013), Vol. 20, pp. 427-439, Journal of clinical psychology in medical settings, New York, N.Y., C1-1
A Mikocka-Walus, J Andrews, R von Känel, G Moser
(2013), Vol. 25, pp. 393-398, European journal gastroenterology and hepatology, Philadelphia, Pa., C1-1
A novel treatment resource for co-occurring symptoms
S Mccallum, A Mikocka-Walus, H Keage, O Churches, J Andrews
(2013), Vol. 6, pp. 155-167, Advances in dual diagnosis, Bingley, Eng., C1-1
'Just to get it off my chest': Patients' views on psychotherapy in inflammatory bowel disease
A Mikocka-Walus, A Gordon, B Stewart, J Andrews
(2013), Vol. 13, pp. 227-234, Counselling and psychotherapy research, Abingdon, Eng., C1-1
A Ahl, A Mikocka-Walus, A Gordon, J Andrews
(2013), Vol. 75, pp. 113-120, Journal of psychosomatic research, Amsterdam ,The Netherlands, C1-1
R Sharp, A Gordon, A Mikocka-Walus, J Childs, C Grech, M Cummings, A Esterman
(2013), Vol. 18, pp. 234-238, JAVA - Journal of the association for vascular access, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1-1
Antidepressants for depression during pregnancy: A systematic review protocol
A Gordon, A Mikocka-Walus, L Grzeskowiak, R Jayasekara
(2013), pp. 1-17, Cochrane database of systematic reviews, London, Eng., C1-1
A Mikocka-Walus, L Moulds, N Rollbusch, J Andrews
(2012), Vol. 35, pp. 392-401, Gastroenterology nursing, Philadelphia, Pa., C1-1
A Mikocka-Walus, A Gordon, B Stewart, J Andrews
(2012), Vol. 12, pp. 1-9, BMC gastroenterology, London, Eng., C1-1
A Mikocka-Walus, A Gordon, B Stewart, J Andrews
(2012), Vol. 72, pp. 165-167, Journal of psychosomatic research, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1-1
A Mikocka-Walus, D Turnbull, G Holtmann, J Andrews
(2012), Vol. 18, pp. 1573-1581, Inflammatory bowel diseases, Hoboken, N. J., C1-1
Integrated models of care in managing inflammatory bowel disease: a discussion
A Mikocka-Walus, J Andrews, C Bernstein, L Graff, J Walker, A Spinelli, S Danese, C van der Woude, J Goodhand, D Rampton, G Moser
(2012), Vol. 18, pp. 1582-1587, Inflammatory bowel diseases, Philadelphia, Pa., C1-1
B Stewart, A Mikocka-Walus, H Harley, J Andrews
(2012), Vol. 49, pp. 560-569, International journal of nursing studies, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1-1
Anxiety and depression in Australian chronic hepatitis C outpatients: prevalence and predictors
B Stewart, A Mikocka-Walus, J Morgan, A Colman, M Phelps, H Harley, J Andrews
(2012), Vol. 20, pp. 496-500, Australasian psychiatry, London, Eng., C1-1
Predictors of postconcussive symptoms 3 months after mild traumatic brain injury
J Ponsford, P Cameron, M Fitzgerald, M Grant, A Mikocka-Walus, M Schönberger
(2012), Vol. 26, pp. 304-313, Neuropsychology, Washington, D.C., C1-1
J Yeung, A Mikocka-Walus, P Cameron, W Poon, H Ho, A Chang, C Graham, T Rainer
(2011), Vol. 146, pp. 436-442, Archives of surgery, Chicago, Ill., C1-1
J Ponsford, P Cameron, M Fitzgerald, M Grant, A Mikocka-Walus
(2011), Vol. 28, pp. 937-946, Journal of neurotrauma, New Rochelle, N.Y., C1-1
Treatment of psychological co-morbidities in common gastrointestinal and hepatologic disorders
A Mikocka-Walus
(2010), Vol. 1, pp. 64-71, World journal of gastrointestinal pharmacology and therapeutics, Pleasanton, Calif., C1-1
Y Colgan, D Turnbull, A Mikocka-Walus, P Delfabbro
(2010), Vol. 8, pp. 1-8, Tobacco induced diseases, London, Eng., C1-1
Aortic transection: demographics, treatment and outcomes in Victoria, Australia
R Hiller, A Mikocka-Walus, P Cameron
(2010), Vol. 27, pp. 368-371, Emergency medicine journal, London, Eng., C1-1
Motorcycle-related major trauma: on-road versus off-road incidence and profile of cases
A Mikocka-Walus, B Gabbe, P Cameron
(2010), Vol. 22, pp. 470-476, Emergency medicine Australasia, Milton, Qld., C1-1
Management of spleen injuries: the current profile
A Mikocka-Walus, H Beevor, B Gabbe, R Gruen, J Winnett, P Cameron
(2010), Vol. 80, pp. 157-161, ANZ journal of surgery, Milton, Qld., C1-1
D Engel, A Mikocka-Walus, P Cameron, M Maegele
(2010), Vol. 41, pp. 901-906, Injury, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1-1
Incidence and outcomes of major trauma assaults: a population-based study in Victoria
P O'Mullane, A Mikocka-Walus, B Gabbe, P Cameron
(2009), Vol. 190, pp. 129-132, Medical journal of Australia, Sydney, N.S.W., C1-1
Bicycling injuries and mortality in Victoria, 2001-2006
M Sikic, A Mikocka-Walus, B Gabbe, F McDermott, P Cameron
(2009), Vol. 190, pp. 353-356, Medical journal of Australia, Sydney, N.S.W., C1-1
Epidemiology of major paediatric chest trauma
S Samarasekera, A Mikocka-Walus, W Butt, P Cameron
(2009), Vol. 45, pp. 676-680, Journal of paediatrics and child health, London, Eng., C1-1
Demographic associations with stage of readiness to screen for colorectal cancer
A Duncan, C Wilson, S Cole, A Mikocka-Walus, D Turnbull, G Young
(2009), Vol. 20, pp. 7-12, Health promotion journal of Australia, Clayton, Vic., C1-1
Psychogastroenterology: a call for psychological input in Australian gastroenterology clinics
A Mikocka-Walus, D Turnbull, J Andrews, N Moulding, I Wilson, G Holtmann
(2009), Vol. 39, pp. 127-130, Internal medicine journal, Milton, Qld., C1-1
A Mikocka-Walus, D Clarke, P Gibson
(2009), Vol. 5, pp. 48-53, European gastroenterology & hepatology review, London, Eng., C1-1
Bicycling injuries and mortality in Victoria, 2001-2006
Mirjana Sikic, Antonina Mikocka-Walus, Belinda Gabbe, Francis McDermott, Peter Cameron
(2009), Vol. 190, pp. 295-295, Medical Journal of Australia (MJA), Melbourne, Vic., C1-1
A Mikocka-Walus, D Turnbull, J Andrews, N Moulding, G Holtmann
(2008), Vol. 28, pp. 475-483, Alimentary pharmacology and therapeutics, Chichester, Eng., C1-1
A Mikocka-Walus, D Turnbull, N Moulding, I Wilson, G Holtmann, J Andrews
(2008), Vol. 2, pp. 1-9, BioPsychoSocial medicine, London, Eng., C1-1
A Mikocka-Walus, D Turnbull, J Andrews, N Moulding, I Wilson, H Harley, D Hetzel, G Holtmann
(2008), Vol. 4, pp. 1-8, Clinical practice and epidemiology in mental health, London, Eng., C1-1
A Mikocka-Walus, D Turnbull, N Moulding, I Wilson, J Andrews, G Holtmann
(2008), Vol. 23, pp. 1137-1143, Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology, Milton, Qld., C1-1
A Mikocka-Walus, D Turnbull, N Moulding, I Wilson, J Andrews, G Holtmann
(2007), Vol. 24, pp. 1-6, BMC gastroenterology, London, Eng., C1-1
A Mikocka-Walus, D Turnbull, N Moulding, I Wilson, J Andrews, G Holtmann
(2007), Vol. 13, pp. 225-234, Inflammatory bowel diseases, Philadelphia, Pa., C1-1
Antidepressants and inflammatory bowel disease: a systematic review
A Mikocka-Walus, D Turnbull, N Moulding, I Wilson, J Andrews, G Holtmann
(2006), Vol. 2, pp. 1-9, Clinical practice and epidemiology in health, London, Eng., C1-1
Adjuvant therapy with antidepressants for the management of inflammatory bowel disease
Antonina Mikocka-Walus, Andrea Fielder, Stephanie Prady, Adrian Esterman, Simon Knowles, Jane Andrews
(), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, C1
Funded Projects at Deakin
Australian Competitive Grants
A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Yoga, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Education to Improve Quality of Life and Reduce Healthcare Costs in Endometriosis
A/Prof Subhadra Evans, Prof Antonina Mikocka-Walus, Prof Jennifer Watts, Prof Adrian Esterman, Dr David Skvarc
MRFF EPCDRI Endometriosis Research Grant
- 2022: $111,242
- 2021: $128,688
- 2020: $148,985
CoDeEndo: Co-Designing, Evaluating, and Implementing Supportive Care for Endometriosis
Prof Antonina Mikocka-Walus, A/Prof Subhadra Evans, Prof Trish Livingston, Prof Liliana Orellana, Dr Nikki McCaffrey, Dr David Skvarc, Prof Alison Hutchinson, Prof Felice Jacka, Prof Jason Abbott, Dr Mike Armour, Ms Katherine Stanley, Dr Heidi Staudacher
MRFF (NHMRC) Clinical Trials Activity Grant
- 2023: $909,698
Randomized E-hypnotherapy for Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome Trial (REST)
Prof Antonina Mikocka-Walus, A/Prof Subhadra Evans, Dr Nikki McCaffrey, Prof Adrian Esterman, Prof Jane Andrews, Prof Matthew Fuller-Tyszkiewicz, Dr Simon Knowles, Ms Katherine Stanley, Dr Anna Klas
MRFF (NHMRC) Clinical Trials Activity Grant
- 2023: $739,169
iCare - An interactive online portal to improve health and wellbeing for people living with complex cancers, and their informal carers: a Phase II randomised controlled trial
Prof Trish Livingston, Prof Vicki White, Prof Liliana Orellana, Prof Antonina Mikocka-Walus, Dr Michael Jefford, Prof John Zalcberg, A/Prof Neil Orford, Prof Alison Hutchinson, Prof Andrew Barbour, A/Prof Anna Ugalde, A/Prof Nicole Kiss, Dr Natalie Winter, Prof Bernard Smithers, Prof David Watson, Dr Nikki McCaffrey
MRFF (NHMRC) Clinical Trials Activity Grant
- 2023: $265,441
Other Public Sector Funding
EndoCannED - Medicinal Cannabis for the reduction in emergency department presentations in people with endometriosis: a randomised, controlled feasibility study
Prof Antonina Mikocka-Walus, Dr Mike Armour, A/Prof Subhadra Evans, Dr Marilla Druitt, Dr Jeremy Furyk, Prof Jason Abbott, Dr Cecilia Ng, Dr Allie Eathorne, Dr Karen Oldfield, Dr Karen Semprini, Ms Katherine Stanley
DJPR Victorian Medical Research Acceleration Fund
- 2022: $100,000
Industry and Other Funding
Combating Distress In People With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Feasibility Trial
Prof Antonina Mikocka-Walus, A/Prof Subhadra Evans, Dr Lisa Olive, Dr David Skvarc, A/Prof Lauren Beswick, Mr Wayne Massuger, A/Prof Leanne Raven
Janssen-Cilag
- 2021: $500
- 2020: $4,500
Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) for distress associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): A randomised controlled trial of the ACTforIBD program
Prof Antonina Mikocka-Walus, A/Prof Subhadra Evans, Dr Lisa Olive, Mr Eric O, Prof Matthew Fuller-Tyszkiewicz
Litwin IBD Pioneers
- 2023: $57,067
- 2022: $157,880
- 2021: $93,944
Nocebo response to fermentable carbohydrate dietary challenge: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled crossover challenge trial
Dr Heidi Staudacher, Prof Felice Jacka, Prof Antonina Mikocka-Walus
Rome Foundation Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction International Research Award
- 2022: $58,377
Exploring financial burden and language barriers for people with endometriosis: A mixed methods survey
A/Prof Subhadra Evans, Prof Antonina Mikocka-Walus
Endo Help Foundation
- 2023: $20,000
- 2022: $25,000
Randomized E-hypnotherapy for Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome Trial (REST)
Prof Antonina Mikocka-Walus, A/Prof Subhadra Evans, Dr Nikki McCaffrey, Prof Adrian Esterman, Prof Jane Andrews, Prof Matthew Fuller-Tyszkiewicz, Dr Simon Knowles, Ms Katherine Stanley, Dr Anna Klas
Western Alliance
- 2023: $20,000
Supporting recovery from the mental health impacts of the COVID - 19 pandemic on rural communities.
Prof John Toumbourou, Dr Camille Deane, Prof Gery Karantzas, Prof Antonina Mikocka-Walus, A/Prof Elizabeth Westrupp, A/Prof Emma Sciberras
The Sax Institute
- 2023: $7,800
- 2022: $5,200
Supporting recovery from the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on young women with mental illness.
Prof John Toumbourou, Dr Camille Deane, Prof Gery Karantzas, Prof Antonina Mikocka-Walus, A/Prof Elizabeth Westrupp, A/Prof Emma Sciberras
The Sax Institute
- 2023: $13,000
Understanding factors that predict women's grief, adjustment, and recovery from the loss of a mother.
Prof Antonina Mikocka-Walus, A/Prof Subhadra Evans, Prof Gery Karantzas
Motherless Daughters Australia Ltd
- 2023: $20,000
Supervisions
Catherine Antonietta Emerson
Thesis entitled: Exploring the development of a psychological intervention to manage fatigue in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology), School of Psychology
Melissa Maas
Thesis entitled: Treatment decision-making in early stage non-small cell lung cancer patients and their support people
Doctor of Psychology (Health), School of Psychology
Katrine Turoy-Smith
Thesis entitled: Exploring the interviewing of children for family law matters
Doctor of Psychology (Forensic), School of Psychology
Kimina Lyall
Thesis entitled: Moodfulness: investigations into mindfulness, depression, inflammation, and subjective wellbeing homeostasis.
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical), School of Psychology
Eliza Hartley
Thesis entitled: The Postpartum Associations between Depression, Anxiety, Body Image and Weight
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical), School of Psychology