A5051102991- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Blood donation and transfusion practices
- Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Retinal Diseases and Treatments
- Blood transfusion and management
- Trauma, Hemostasis, Coagulopathy, Resuscitation
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Retinal Imaging and Analysis
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding Diagnosis and Treatment
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Glaucoma and retinal disorders
- Skin and Cellular Biology Research
- Physical Activity and Health
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues
- Older Adults Driving Studies
- Retinal and Optic Conditions
- Gender, Security, and Conflict
- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
Curtin University
2014-2024
Government of Western Australia
2024
Lions Eye Institute
2021-2022
The University of Western Australia
2006-2021
Government of Western Australia Department of Health
2013-2016
WA Country Health Service
2016
Centre de recherche en Epidémiologie et Santé des Populations
2015
Ninewells Hospital
2014
Fremantle Hospital
2013
Background: This study examined the frequency of inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) as reason for blindness registrations over last two decades and demographic clinical phenotypes disease (IRD)-related registrations.Materials methods: Retrospective, observational individuals registered with a state-wide blind vision-impaired registry. Low-vision or blindness-only (≤20/200 ≤20°) certificates issued to children (0-15 years), working-age (16-64 years) older-age (65 older) adults were assessed....
Background We describe the implementation and impact of a patient blood management program ( PBMP ) in an A ustralian teaching hospital. Study Design Methods was introduced at single tertiary care hospital 2009 as pilot for W estern H ealth D epartment statewide . The first 3 years interventions aimed to make effective use preoperative clinics, manage perioperative anemia, improve hemostasis, reduce sample volumes, implement restrictive transfusion triggers single‐unit policy. Results...
To describe the frequency of genital and anal injury associated demographic assault characteristics in women alleging sexual assault.Cross-sectional study.Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC), Western Australia.Total 1266 attending SARC from Jan-2009 to Mar-2015.Women underwent a standardised data collection procedure by forensically trained doctors. Multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed.(1) Frequency injuries type assault. (2) Identification independent factors with...
The ageing population in developed countries, including Australia, is putting increasing demands on blood transfusion services. With a falling donor pool there likely to be shortage of and products the next 20 30 years unless are significant changes medical practice. National Health Medical Research Council/Australasian Society Blood Transfusion Clinical Practice Guidelines Use Components from 2001 being redeveloped by Council/Australian New Zealand as evidence-based patient-focused Patient...
To describe the frequency and severity of general body injury in women alleging recent sexual assault then identify demographic characteristics associated with severity.Cross-sectional study.Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC), Western Australia.Total 1163 attending SARC from Jan-2009 to Mar-2015.Women underwent a standardised medical examination data collection by forensically trained doctors. Multivariate ordinal logistic regression analyses were performed. An algorithm was used classify...
Fibre supplementation can potentially reduce energy intake and contribute to weight loss. The mechanism may be reduced frequency of eating, resulting in food consumption. objective this research was determine the effectiveness fibre with PolyGlycopleX® (PGX®), on body composition, eating dietary 118 overweight adults. In a three‐arm, parallel, blind, randomised controlled trial participants were one three groups; 4.5 g PGX as softgels (PGXS), 5 granules (PGXG) or rice flour (RF) control....
The world-wide rise in obesity parallels growing concerns of global warming and depleting natural resources. These issues are often considered separately but there may be considerable benefit to raising awareness the impact dietary behaviours practices on food supply. Australians have diets inconsistent with recommendations, typically low fruit vegetables high energy-dense nutrient-poor foods beverages (EDNP). EDNP highly processed packaged, negatively influencing both health environment....
The aim of this paper is to describe a linked patient blood management (PBM) data system and demonstrate its usefulness by presenting the usage obtained. Our existing datasets already collected much required information in relation PBM. However, these were not linked. A identifier was used link Patient Administration System with Laboratory Information System. Data linkage achieved linking records where transfusion or laboratory result date/time fell between admission discharge date/time. two...
In July 2008, the Western Australia (WA) Department of Health embarked on a landmark 5-year project to implement sustainable comprehensive health-system-wide Patient Blood Management Program. Fundamentally, it was quality and safety initiative, which also had profound resource economic implications. Unsustainable escalating direct indirect costs blood, potentially severe blood shortages due changing population dynamics, donor deferrals, loss altruism, wide variations in transfusion practice...
Inadequate social protection, stagnant wages, unemployment, and homelessness are associated with Australian household food insecurity. Little is known about the recipients of charity whether their needs being met. This cross-sectional study 101 in Perth, Western Australia, measured security, weight status, sociodemographic characteristics acquisition practices. Seventy-nine percent were male, aged 21–79 years, 90% unemployed, 87% received assistance payments, 38% homeless. Ninety-one...
To explore the interaction between vision impairment, perceived quality of life loss and willingness to trade remaining for gain.Community-based cross-sectional study.Legally blind or severely vision-impaired people selected randomly from Association Blind Western Australia register.Individuals were examined by consultant ophthalmologists completed Impact Vision Impairment profile assessment a Time Trade-Off evaluation. Vision-related utility values calculated. The results analysed using...
<h3>Introduction</h3> The goal of this project was to develop and validate a new tool evaluate learners9 knowledge skills related research ethics. <h3>Methods</h3> A core set 50 questions from existing computer-based online teaching modules were identified, refined supplemented create 74 multiple-choice, true/false short answer questions. pilot-tested item discrimination calculated for each question. Poorly performing items eliminated or refined. Two comparable assessment tools created....
BACKGROUND Blood products are commonly transfused for patients with nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (NVUGIB). While concerns exist about further and mortality in subsets of receiving red blood cell (RBC) transfusion, the impact non‐RBC has not previously been systematically investigated. The aim study was to investigate associations between bleeding, after acute NVUGIB. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS A retrospective cohort examined 30‐day 1‐year adult who underwent gastroscopy...
In the first 2 years of life, it is important to limit exposure foods high in free sugars, order lay foundations for lifelong eating patterns associated with a reduced risk chronic disease. Intake data at this age limited, so compliance recommendations not known. This analysis describes sugars intakes, food sources and determinants consumption among Australian children age. Free intakes were estimated using customized Food Frequency Questionnaire, median usual intake was 22.5 (Interquartile...
Report the age-standardized annual incidence of blindness registration due to age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in Australia patients aged 50 years and older. Frequencies photodynamic therapy (PDT) intravitreal (IVT) were examined.Retrospective observational study.Registry Association for Blind Western with best-corrected visual acuity worse than 20/200 better-seeing eye.Registering as blind or over.Annual over 3 time periods: 1996-2001 (pre-PDT), 2002-2007 (PDT era) 2008-2016 (IVT...
To describe the peer review process of Western Australian Audit Surgical Mortality (WAASM), selected outcomes and recommendations. Prospective audit using all cases patients who died while under care a surgeon between 1 January 2002 30 June 2004. reviews were current to September 194 202 surgeons participated after patient their care. Surgeon participation, deficiencies care, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis, futile surgery, postmortem reviews, proportion operations performed by...
There are limited methods to assess how dietary patterns adhere a healthy and sustainable diet. The aim of this study was develop theoretically derived Healthy Sustainable Diet Index (HSDI). HSDI uses 12 components within five categories related environmental sustainability: animal-based foods, seasonal fruits vegetables, ultra-processed energy-dense nutrient-poor packaged foods food waste. A maximum 90 points indicates the highest adherence. applied 4-day mobile records (mFRTM) from 247...
Background: Dental research into early childhood caries is hindered by a lack of suitable dietary assessment tools that have been developed and validated for the population outcomes interest. The aim this study was to develop investigate relative validity reproducibility Study Mothers' Infants' Life Events Food Frequency Questionnaire (SMILE-FFQ), assess total free sugars intakes Australian toddlers. Methods: SMILE-FFQ designed capture leading contributors dental risk in toddlers aged 18-30...
<h3>Aims</h3> The main purpose of the study was to present a baseline audit reporting colorectal cancers resection specimens in Scotland, audited against Royal College Pathologists (RCPath) standards (2007) and NHS Quality Improvement Scotland (NHS QIS) standards. <h3>Methods</h3> 50 consecutive rectal colonic cancer cases from 2011 were 10 Scottish health boards involved (n=953). rates serosal involvement, extramural venous invasion (EMVI) mean numbers lymph nodes found RCPath compared...
Excess weight is a major risk factor for chronic diseases. In Australia, over 60% of adults are overweight or obese. The overconsumption energy-dense nutrient-poor (EDNP) foods and low physical activity (PA) levels key factors contributing to population obesity. New cost-effective approaches improve diet PA behaviors needed.This 1-year randomized controlled trial (6-month intervention 6-month follow-up) aims investigate whether tailored using mobile technology can leading loss in (aged 18-65...