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Biography
Dr Rasa Ruseckaite (PhD (Neuro), MCompSc, BCompSc)
Dr Rasa Ruseckaite is an Associate Professor and 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 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). A/Prof 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.
A/Prof 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. A/Prof 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.
A/Prof Ruseckaite is Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes and also serves as editorial board member for the Journal of Quality Management in Healthcare and Scientific Reports.
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):
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Procurement of Support of Strategy Implementation Activities (Clinical Quality Registries) - Health/E23-321188
Ahern, S. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Gabbe, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ackerman, I. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Earnest, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McDonald, S. P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), O'Connor, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Zeps, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ruseckaite, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lassetter, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Turner, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Honardoost, M. A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Han, J. X. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Grant, C. (Project Manager)
1/06/24 → 30/06/25
Project: Research
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ACFDR: Australian Cystic Fibrosis Data Registry
Ahern, S. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Evans, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Ruseckaite, R. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/09/16 → 30/06/27
Project: Research
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Informing high priority activities under the National Clinical Quality and Virtual Registry Strategy 2020-2030
Ahern, S. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Gabbe, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Zeps, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Brown, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lassetter, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McDonald, S. P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ruseckaite, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ackerman, I. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & O'Connor, D. (Chief Investigator (CI))
29/03/22 → 31/03/24
Project: Research
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NSW Health Statewide Biobank Application Form for the collection, processing and storage of biospecimens
Wark, P. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Jaffe, A. D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Middleton, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Selvaduri, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Sivam, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hilton, J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Burke, N. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Bell, S. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Ruseckaite, R. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Holliday, E. G. (Associate Investigator (AI))
1/05/19 → 1/05/21
Project: Research
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Reconceptualizing Patient-reported Outcomes Measures in the Australian Breast Device Registry
Herbert, D., Ahern, S., Walker, M., Farrell, G., Hopper, I. & Ruseckaite, R., 14 Apr 2025, In: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open. 13, 4, 7 p., e6685.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Comparing Patient-Reported Outcome Measures for Pain in Women With Pelvic Floor Disorders: A Scoping Review
Hoque, S. S., Ahern, S., O'Connell, H. E., Romero, L. & Ruseckaite, R., Jun 2024, In: Journal of Pain. 25, 6, 12 p., 104454.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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Identifying Existing Guidelines, Frameworks, Checklists, and Recommendations for Implementing Patient-Reported Outcome Measures: Protocol for a Scoping Review
Jayasinghe, R. T., Ahern, S., Maharaj, A. D., Romero, L. & Ruseckaite, R., 2024, In: JMIR Research Protocols. 13, 6 p., e52572.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Other › peer-review
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Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in High-Risk Medical Device Registries: A Scoping Review
Merenda, M., Earnest, A., Ruseckaite, R., Tse, W. C., Elder, E., Hopper, I. & Ahern, S. F., 2024, In: Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum. 6, 15 p., ojae015.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Update to state of the Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes
Ruseckaite, R. & Chang, C.-H., Dec 2024, In: Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes. 8, 1, 2 p., 59.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › Other › 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, R. (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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New Zealand Cystic Fibrosis Symposium
Ruseckaite, R. (Keynote/plenary speaker)
9 May 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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Master Public Health Unit 5267 Block day
Ruseckaite, R. (Speaker)
30 Apr 2025Activity: Other Teaching Engagements and non-HDR Supervisions › Other
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Collecting and Reporting Patient Reported Measures in Clinical Quality Registries
Ruseckaite, R. (Contributor)
20 Mar 2025Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public event
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PRMs Research Collaborative Symposium
Ruseckaite, R. (Organiser)
25 Mar 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Real World Evidence and HTA Reform
Ruseckaite, R. (Organiser)
11 Nov 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course