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Personal profile
Biography
Petra is a biostatistician and academic in the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences. She enjoys collaborative research, applying often complex statistical techniques to problems in health and climate change. Her research work aims to inform policy and change clinical practice.
Research interests
Petra has research interests in:
- Systematic reviews and meta-analysis particularly in evidence-based medicine
- Longitudinal studies particularly in cognition and adolescent health
- Climate change and its impact on health services
Research student supervision
Petra has co-supervised multiple PhD students and Master of Research Students to completion and has supervised many Master of Applied Statistics student projects.
Teaching and Leadership
Petra also enjoys sharing her love of statistics at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and particularly likes teaching first year units to try to spark an interest in and passion for statistics relevant to each students' discipline.
Petra has previously held positions as Master of Applied Statistics program director and Discipline Lead in Statistics.
Education/Academic qualification
Statistics, PhD, Statistical Methods for Assessing and Improving Quality in Hospitals, University of Newcastle
2000 → 2004
Award Date: 4 Mar 2005
Statistics, MS, Using Design Characteristics of the Control in Type I Censored Experiments, Ohio State University
1998 → 2000
Award Date: 31 Aug 2000
Mathematics and Statistics, BSc (Hons 1), Rasch Measurement in Education, Brunel University
1994 → 1998
Award Date: 31 Jul 1998
External positions
Book Review Editor, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Statistics
2009 → 2021
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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MRFF: Making it stick: Using memory rehearsal to improve exposure therapy outcomes for childhood anxiety disorders.
Johnco, C. (Primary Chief Investigator), Rapee, R. (Chief Investigator), Craske, M. (Chief Investigator), Sicouri, G. (Chief Investigator), Bisby, M. (Chief Investigator), Graham, P. (Chief Investigator) & Francis, H. (Chief Investigator)
1/05/25 → 30/04/27
Project: Research
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Effectiveness and acceptability of a physiotherapist-led swimming program for low back pain: a randomised controlled trial
Wareham, D. (Primary Chief Investigator), Hancock, M. (Associate Investigator), Fuller, J. (Associate Investigator), Graham, P. (Associate Investigator), Jenkins, H. (Associate Investigator), Maher, C. (Associate Investigator), Panagopoulos, J. (Associate Investigator), Mace, K. (Associate Investigator) & Collinson, K. (Associate Investigator)
1/03/24 → 28/02/26
Project: Research
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Modelling longitudinal change in perceived hearing following cochlear implantation
Graham, P. (Primary Chief Investigator)
8/06/17 → …
Project: Research
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Heat, health and crime: the cost of global warming
Beggs, P. (Chief Investigator), Graham, P. (Chief Investigator) & STEVENS, H. (Chief Investigator)
1/01/17 → …
Project: Research
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Improving continence outcomes following radical prostatectomy
Graham, P. (Chief Investigator), Patel, M. (Chief Investigator) & Mungovan, S. F. (Chief Investigator)
1/01/15 → …
Project: Research
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Engagement with health in the climate reports of top corporations
Davis, B. P. F., Beggs, P. J. & Graham, P. L., 2026, In: Journal of Climate Change and Health. 27, p. 1-7 7 p., 100643.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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High-dose walking booster program is feasible for people after stroke: a phase II randomized trial
Scrivener, K., Ball, A. E., Dean, C., Glinsky, J., Ada, L., Graham, P., Campbell, J., Felton, K. & Lannin, N., 1 Jan 2026, In: Stroke. 57, 1, p. 5-11 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Spinal range of motion during different swim strokes in people with chronic low back pain: a randomised crossover trial
Wareham, D. M., Hancock, M. J., Graham, P. L., Doyle, E. W., Pocovi, N. C. & Fuller, J. T., Feb 2026, In: Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. 81, p. 1-7 7 p., 103464.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The immediate effect of swimming stroke on pain in people with chronic low back pain: a crossover study
Wareham, D., Fuller, J., Graham, P., Doyle, E. & Hancock, M., Feb 2026, In: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. 69, 1, p. 1-7 7 p., 102030.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Accuracy of MRI in detecting seminal vesicle invasion in prostate cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Li, T., Graham, P. L., Cao, B., Nalavenkata, S., Patel, M. I. & Kim, L., Apr 2025, In: BJU international. 135, S3, p. 17-28 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Prizes
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A potential role for chiropractors in the early detection and management of women at risk of developing chronic respiratory disease later in life: A retrospective study of data from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health
Engel, R. (Recipient), De Luca, K. (Recipient), Graham, P. (Recipient), Kaboli Farshchi, M. (Recipient), Vemulpad, S. (Recipient) & Byles, J. E. (Recipient), 23 Oct 2019
Prize
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Intra-oral myofascial therapy, education and self care for chronic myogenous temporomandibular disorder: a randomised controlled trial
Kalamir, A. (Recipient), Bonello, R. (Recipient), Graham, P. (Recipient), Vitiello, A. (Recipient) & Pollard, H. (Recipient), 9 Apr 2011
Prize
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Striated urethral sphincter function following training in men prior to radical prostatectomy
Mungovan, S. F. (Recipient), Graham, P. (Recipient), Vukovic, D. (Recipient), Luiting, H. B. (Recipient), Sandhu, J. S. (Recipient), Akin, O. (Recipient), Carlsson, S. V. (Recipient), Eastham, J. (Recipient) & Patel, M. I. (Recipient), 2019
Prize
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The medium-term effect of spinal manipulative therapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized controlled trial
Engel, R. (Recipient), Gonski, P. (Recipient), Vemulpad, S. (Recipient) & Graham, P. (Recipient), 10 Mar 2018
Prize
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Vice-Chancellor's Learning & Teaching Student-Nominated Award: Winner
Graham, P. (Recipient), 30 Nov 2021
Prize: Teaching award
Activities
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Poverty in 2030: The impact of illness and disability
Graham, P. (Speaker), Schofield, D. (Speaker), Shrestha, R. (Speaker), Tanton, R. (Speaker), Kelly, S. J. (Speaker), Passey, M. E. (Speaker) & Veerman, J. L. (Speaker)
2019Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation
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Evidence Synthesis: a comparison of Bayesian and frequentist approaches
Moran, J. L. (Speaker) & Graham, P. (Speaker)
May 2019Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation
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An exploration of methods for individual patient data meta-analysis with application to return to continence data
Saffi Franco, G. (Speaker), Graham, P. (Speaker) & Mungovan, S. F. (Speaker)
2018Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation
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Utility of Bayesian and frequentist prediction intervals in meta-analyses
Graham, P. (Speaker) & Moran, J. L. (Speaker)
Aug 2010Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation
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Electronic Resources: The Ohio State University EESEE Project
Graham, P. (Speaker), Notz, W. I. (Speaker), Pearl, D. K. (Speaker) & Stasny, E. A. (Speaker)
2002Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation
Press/Media
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Walking can prevent low back pain recurrence
Pocovi, T., Lin, C. W. C., Hancock, M., Graham, P. & French, S.
20/06/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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As the temperature rises, so do rates of domestic violence
Stevens, H., Beggs, P. & Graham, P.
8/12/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Anger is all the rage on Twitter when it’s cold outside (and on Mondays)
Stevens, H., Hanigan, I. C., Beggs, P. & Graham, P.
29/06/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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More carers’ leave may help Australians look after elderly parents and stay in work
Zeppel, M., Hofstaetter, L., Graham, P. & Loh, S. M.
28/11/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities