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Personal profile
Biography
Jessica Kasza is an Associate Professor in biostatistics in the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine at Monash University. After completing a PhD in 2010 at the University of Adelaide, she spent time at the University of Copenhagen, before returning to the University of Adelaide. She has been at Monash University since 2013. She leads the development of statistical methodology for longitudinal cluster randomised trials, including the stepped wedge and cluster cross over designs. She also has interests in the comparison of healthcare providers and causal inference. In her role as President of the Statistical Society of Australia, Jessica is keen to ensure that the Australian statistical community is safe, welcoming and inclusive.
Research interests
I'm interested in developing theory for longitudinal cluster randomised trials, causal inference, and healthcare provider comparison. Within the area of longitudinal cluster randomised trials, I'm interested in developing more accurate within-cluster correlation structures, more efficient trial designs, and developing causal inference methodology for cluster randomised trials.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Statistics, PhD, University of Adelaide
Award Date: 1 Mar 2010
Statistics , Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences (Honours), University of Adelaide
Award Date: 15 Dec 2005
Statistics, Pure Mathematics, Bachelor of Science in the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, University of Adelaide
Award Date: 21 Dec 2004
Research area keywords
- Biostatistics
- causal inference
- Cluster randomised trials
- stepped wedge
- healthcare provider comparison
Network
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Increasing the efficiency and interpretability of stepped wedge trials
Kasza, J., Forbes, A., Hooper, R. L. & Agbla, S.
24/06/21 → 23/06/24
Project: Research
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The Coronavirus in Victorian Healthcare and aged care workers (COVIC-HA) Cohort Study
Leder, K., Cheng, A., McGuinness, S., Zoungas, S., Hodgson, C., Fisher, J., Sim, M., Forbes, A., Cameron, P., Kirkman, M., Liew, D., Kasza, J., Teede, H., Smith, K., Kelsall, H., Russo, P., Udy, A., Hunter, P., Trauer, J., Russell, G. & Skouteris, H.
11/01/21 → 30/04/23
Project: Research
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"CareOA" linking Australians with specialised knee osteoarthritis treatment and support across the osteoarthritis trajectory - a randomised controlled trial evaluating two remotely-delivered scalable health services tested in the private health insurance setting
Bennell, K. L., Hinman, R. S., Keating, C., Egerton, T., Kasza, J., Briggs, A. M., Harris, A., Page, C. J., Fuller, N., Keefe, F. & Rini, C.
1/11/20 → 31/12/22
Project: Research
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Heart Matters: a Heart Safe Communities partnership to improve cardiovascular awareness and response to symptoms in regions at highest risk of heart attacks.
Bray, J., Finn, J., Clark, R. A., Nehme, Z., Stub, D., Smith, K., Chow, C., Cadilhac, D., Kasza, J. & Cameron, P.
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) (Australia), Heart Foundation, Department of Health (DH) (Victoria)
1/02/20 → 31/01/24
Project: Research
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Tranexamic acid to Reduce Infection after Gastrointestinal Surgery – the TRIGS Trial
Myles, P., Medcalf, R., Brown, W., Peel, T., Kasza, J. & Shulman, M.
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) (Australia)
1/01/20 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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Comparing Video-Based, Telehealth-Delivered Exercise and Weight Loss Programs With Online Education on Outcomes of Knee Osteoarthritis
Bennell, K. L., Lawford, B. J., Keating, C., Brown, C., Kasza, J., Mackenzie, D., Metcalf, B., Kimp, A. J., Egerton, T., Spiers, L., Proietto, J., Sumithran, P., Harris, A., Quicke, J. G. & Hinman, R. S., Feb 2022, In: Annals of Internal Medicine. 175, 2, p. 198-209 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Mental Health Outcomes in Australian Healthcare and Aged-Care Workers during the Second Year of the COVID-19 Pandemic
McGuinness, S. L., Johnson, J., Eades, O., Cameron, P. A., Forbes, A., Fisher, J., Grantham, K., Hodgson, C., Hunter, P., Kasza, J., Kelsall, H. L., Kirkman, M., Russell, G., Russo, P. L., Sim, M. R., Singh, K. P., Skouteris, H., Smith, K. L., Stuart, R. L., Teede, H. J. & 4 others, , 1 May 2022, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 19, 9, 15 p., 4951.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Association between therapeutic alliance and outcomes following telephone-delivered exercise by a physical therapist for people with knee osteoarthritis: Secondary analyses from a randomized controlled trial
Lawford, B. J., Bennell, K. L., Campbell, P. K., Kasza, J. & Hinman, R. S., Jan 2021, In: JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies. 8, 1, 13 p., e23386.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (Scopus) -
Credibility of subgroup findings in clinical trials and meta-analyses
Myles, P., Kasza, J. & Turner, T., Jul 2021, In: British Journal of Anaesthesia. 127, 1, p. 11-14 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › Other › peer-review
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Discharge destination and patient-reported outcomes after inpatient treatment for isolated lower limb fractures
Kimmel, L. A., Kasza, J. & Gabbe, B. J., May 2021, In: The Medical Journal of Australia. 214, 8, p. 388-388.e1 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › Other › peer-review
Prizes
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2016 AMREP Best Paper Award, Public Health Research Mid-Career Researcher
Kasza, Jessica (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2016 John McNeil Early Career Researcher Publication Prize for Public Health Research
Kasza, Jessica (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2018 John McNeil Early Career Researcher Publication Prize for Public Health Research
Kasza, Jessica (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2019 Alfred Research Alliance EMCR Public Health and Clinical Research Best Paper Award
Kasza, Jessica (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2019 John McNeil Early Career Researcher Publication Prize for Public Health Research
Kasza, Jessica (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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International Society for Clinical Biostatistics and Australian Statistical Conference 2018 Local organising committee
Jessica Kasza (Chair/ Co-Chair)
Nov 2016 → Apr 2017Activity: External Academic Engagement › Committees and working groups
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Statistical Society of Australia (Victorian Branch) Executive Committee
Jessica Kasza (Chair/ Co-Chair)
2016 → 2017Activity: External Academic Engagement › Professional association or peak discipline body