A/Prof Alan de Costa ~ JCU Associate Professor

Research Disciplines

• Clinical sciences (3202)
• Epidemiology (4202)

Socio-Economic Objectives

• Clinical health (2001)
• Evaluation of health and support services (2002)

These are the most recent publications associated with this author. To see a detailed profile of all publications stored at JCU, visit ResearchOnline@JCU. Hover over Altmetrics badges to see social impact.

Journal Articles

• Cristaudo A, Hitos K, Gunnarsson R and Decosta A (2022) Development and validation of a multivariable prediction model in open abdomen patients for entero-atmospheric fistula. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 92 (5). pp. 1079-1084
• DE COSTA A (2022) The appendix-mucosal immunity and tolerance in the gut: consequences for the syndromes of appendicitis and its epidemiology. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 92 (4). pp. 653-660
• Ho-Huyn A, Elston T, Gunnarsson R and De Costa A (2022) Achieving High Breast Cancer Survival for Women in Rural and Remote Areas. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 23 (1). pp. 101-107
• Swift K, Thompson F, Roeder L, Choy K, Macdonald M and De Costa A (2022) Appendicitis in Far North Queensland: a new take on an old story. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 92 (1-2). pp. 114-120
• de Costa J, Shircore M and De Costa A (2021) Junior doctor experiences and challenges in obtaining surgical informed consent: a qualitative systematic review & meta-ethnography. Journal of Surgical Research, 267. pp. 143-150
• Hargovan S, Gunnarsson R, Carter A, De Costa A, Brooks J, Groch T and Sivalingam S (2021) The 4-Hour Cairns Sepsis Model: a novel approach to predicting sepsis mortality at intensive care unit admission. Australian Critical Care, 34 (6). pp. 552-560
• Killoran C, Roeder L, James-McAlpine J and de Costa A (2021) Using a validated tool to assess whole-body cadaveric simulation course on open general and emergency surgery. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 91 (10). pp. 2037-2041
• Gunnarsson R and de Costa A (2019) Selective Cholecystectomy: using an evidence-based prediction model to plan for cholecystectomy. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 89 (5). pp. 488-491
• Ho-Huyn A, Tran A, Bray G, Abbot S, Elston T, Gunnarsson R and de Costa A (2019) Factors influencing breast cancer outcomes in Australia: a systematic review. European Journal of Cancer Care, 28.
• Cuda T, Gunnarsson R and de Costa A (2018) Symptoms and diagnostic criteria of acquired Megacolon - a systematic literature review. BMC Gastroenterology, 18 (25). pp. 18-25
• Hu A, O'Donohue P, Gunnarsson R and De Costa A (2018) External validation of the Cairns Prediction Model (CPM) to predict conversion from laparoscopic to open cholecystectomy. American Journal of Surgery, 216 (5). pp. 949-954
• Cristaudo A, Jennings S, Gunnarsson R and De Costa A (2017) Complications and mortality associated with temporary abdominal closure techniques: a systematic review and meta-analysis. The American Surgeon, 83 (2). pp. 191-216

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