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Biography
Dr Rasa Ruseckaite (PhD (Neuro), MCompSc, BCompSc)
Dr Rasa Ruseckaite is a Senior Research Fellow and a Deputy Head (Qualitative Research) with the Clinical Outcomes Data Reporting and Research Program at the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University. With an undergraduate degree in Science, Rasa has a Master of Science and two PhDs; one in Applied Computer Science and the other in Neuroscience.
As a Senior Research Fellow and Deputy Academic Lead of the Australian Cystic Fibrosis Data Registry (ACFDR) Rasa is responsible for all aspects of the registry data management including acquisition of a good quality data, also analysis, interpretation and reporting.
Rasa has always maintained a strong interest in human health, patient outcomes and clinical registries. Rasa has also a strong interest in quality of life research and patient reported outcome measures (PROMs). Dr Ruseckaite has been involved in a large number of qualitative and quantitative studies on PROMs in patients with cancer, dementia, venous leg ulcers, cystic fibrosis and pelvic floor disorders. Additionally, Dr Ruseckaite is currently leading a world-first study aiming to develop guidelines for PROMs inclusion in clinical registries.
Dr Ruseckaite is a co-founder of the Australian Special Interest Group for the International Society of Quality of Life. Furthermore, she has developed a short course titled” PROMs for Clinical registries”. This course is designed for clinicians, healthcare researchers, clinical registry coordinators and anyone interested in PROMs in a clinical registry setting.
She has published over 80 peer-reviewed journals and four book chapters. Dr Ruseckaite is a reviewer for numerous journals including the BMC Health Services Research, Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, PLOS One, and the Quality of Life Research Journal. Dr Ruseckaite has been appointed as Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes and also serves as editorial board member for the Journal of Quality Management in Healthcare.
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):
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Projects
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Development and evaluation of a patient-reported outcome measure for patients with venous leg ulcers
Weller, C., Ruseckaite, R., Rutherford, C. & Franks, P.
Monash University – Internal School Contribution
1/12/17 → 30/11/18
Project: Research
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Active use of Patient Reported Outcomes (PRO-Active)
Moore, E., Ruseckaite, R., King, T. A., Klarica, D., Wood, E. & Spencer, A.
4/01/17 → 31/12/17
Project: Research
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MRDR PROMs Pilot study
Moore, E., Spencer, A., Wood, E., Ruseckaite, R., King, T. A., Klarica, D. & McQuilten, Z.
2/11/16 → 2/05/19
Project: Research
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ACFDR: Australian Cystic Fibrosis Data Registry
Evans, S., Ahern, S. & Ruseckaite, R.
1/09/16 → 31/12/21
Project: Research
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Establishment and initial implementation of the Australasian Pelvic Floor Procedure Registry
Jayasinghe, R. T., Ruseckaite, R., Dean, J., Kartik, A., Wickremasinghe, A. C., Daly, O., O’Connell, H. E., Craig, A., Duggan, A., Vasiliadis, D., Karantanis, E., Gallagher, E., Holme, G., Keck, J., Williams, J., King, J., Yin, J., Short, J., Sketcher-Baker, K., Brennan, P., & 2 others , 2023, (Accepted/In press) In: International Urogynecology Journal. 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Other › peer-review
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The inequity of targeted cystic fibrosis reproductive carrier screening tests in Australia
Shum, B. O. V., Sng, L. M. F., Ruseckaite, R., Henner, I., Twine, N., Bauer, D. C., Wilgen, U., Pretorius, C., Barahona, P., Ungerer, J. P. J. & Bennett, G., Jan 2023, In: Prenatal Diagnosis. 43, 1, p. 109-116 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Acceptability of patient-reported outcome measures in women with pelvic organ prolapse: a qualitative study
Ruseckaite, R., Jayasinghe, R., Dean, J., Daly, J. O. & Ahern, S., Nov 2022, In: Quality of Life Research. 31, Suppl 2, p. S87 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review
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A conceptual framework for a new patient-reported outcome measure to understand pain in women with pelvic floor disorders
Ruseckaite, R., Ralphsmith, M., Dean, J. & Ahern, S., Oct 2022, In: International Journal of Urology. 29 , S1, p. 57 1 p., 149.Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review
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A systematic review comparing patient-reported outcome measures for pain in women with pelvic floor disorders
Hoque, S. S., Ahern, S., O'Connell, H., Romero, L. & Ruseckaite, R., Oct 2022, In: International Journal of Urology. 29, S1, p. 76 1 p., 193.Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review
Open Access
Prizes
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Air BP Achievement Award for outstanding academic and flying performance
Ruseckaite, Rasa (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Other distinction
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Australian Women Pilot Association and AirServices Flight Training Scholarship
Ruseckaite, Rasa (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Other distinction
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Award for an outstanding presentation at the “Growing Research Together” Faculty of Health, Medicine, Nursing and Behavioural Sciences” research conference, Melbourne
Ruseckaite, Rasa (Recipient), 2008
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Computer interactive system for testing, diagnosing and rehabilitation of persons with various damages of brain
Ruseckaite, Rasa (Recipient), 1998
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis Travel Award for participation at the ECTRMS’ 22, Madrid, Spain
Ruseckaite, Rasa (Recipient), 2006
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes (Journal)
Rasa Ruseckaite (Editor in chief)
Jul 2022 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
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PROMs in clinical registries
Rasa Ruseckaite (Organiser)
22 Feb 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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Frontiers in Bioscience-Landmark (Journal)
Rasa Ruseckaite (Peer reviewer)
2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
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CDO/Data Leadership & Strategy Summit
Rasa Ruseckaite (Keynote/plenary speaker)
9 Jun 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Use of robot-assisted surgery in reconstructive and functional urology
Rasa Ruseckaite (Supervisor)
2022 → …Activity: External Academic Engagement › External HDR Supervision