A5035361607- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Neuroscience of respiration and sleep
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Nursing Roles and Practices
- Neonatal and fetal brain pathology
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Nursing education and management
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Patient Dignity and Privacy
Deakin University
2019-2021
Monash University
2010-2020
St Vincent's Hospital
2015-2019
Monash Health
2014
Royal Women's Hospital
2001-2007
Victoria School of Management
2005
Victoria University
2001-2003
About half of all patients taking antihypertensives discontinue treatment by 12 months. There is potential for substantial health gains at both individual and population levels through improved adherence. The objective was to evaluate a community pharmacist intervention improve adherence with antihypertensive medicines view improving blood pressure (BP) control.prospective, non-blinded, cluster-randomized, controlled trial.adults primary hypertension who obtained in the previous 6 Patients...
<b>Background:</b> The key to successful neonatal resuscitation is effective ventilation. Little evidence exists guide clinicians in their choice of manual ventilation device or face mask. expiratory tidal volume measured at the mask (V<sub>TE(mask)</sub>) a good estimate delivered during simulated resuscitation. <b>Aim:</b> To compare efficacy (<i>a</i>) Laerdal infant resuscitator and Neopuff resuscitator, used with (<i>b</i>) round anatomically shaped masks model <b>Methods:</b> Thirty...
The study investigated the caring behavior of nurses in one private hospital Tabaco City and its impact on patient care. It aimed to formulate a plan enhance within hospital. This research delves into demographic characteristics, behaviors, determinants shaping these behaviors among nurses. findings revealed that workforce, primarily youthful female, predominantly possesses Bachelor’s degrees reports an average monthly income approximately Php 35,000. highlights empathetic emotionally...
Pharyngeal pressures in 11 preterm infants, receiving binasal Hudson prong continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) pressurised by bubbling bottles, were measured. The mean (95% confidence interval) drop from the prongs to pharynx was 3.2 (2.6 3.7) cm H<sub>2</sub>O with mouths open and 2.2 (1.6 2.8) closed. Mouth closure augments CPAP transmission.
To investigate parents' opinions about enrolling their premature baby into several research studies in the few days after birth.A questionnaire was given to parents of babies neonatal intensive care unit who had been invited join (two seven).All 50 mothers and 42 48 fathers completed independently; 28% asked two studies, 32% three, 24% four, 14% five, 2% six studies. There were 61 with mean (SD) gestational age 26.9 (1.6) weeks birth weight 877 (249) g. Nearly three quarters (71%) thought it...
Patients with malignant high-grade glioma (HGG) have significant supportive and palliative care needs, yet few tailored guidelines exist to inform practice. This study sought develop an HGG framework of informed by needs reported patients, families, health professionals (HCPs). integrates a mixed-methods research program involving: (i) exploring experiences through systematic literature review qualitative (10 23 carers, 36 HCPs); (ii) epidemiological cohort (N = 1821) describing cases in...
ABSTRACT Inactivity has been identified as a major contributor to the burden of disease in older women. Study aims were: (a) assess personal, social, and environmental facilitators impediments physical activity women from ethnic communities; (b) determine factors associated with participation. Older (aged 60–84 years) were recruited local Italian (n = 20), Vietnamese 26) Anglo-Celtic communities. A survey questionnaire was administered participants' preferred language. The most common...
Abstract A controlled prospective longitudinal study was carried out to determine the stress experiences of parents whose premature infants were admitted a tertiary‐based special care nursery in Melbourne, Australia. The control group consisted term matched on maternal age, parity and socioeconomic status. Sixty mothers 59 fathers 60 followed from birth 16 weeks after discharge home. range repeated self‐reports regarding feelings, moods, marital/partner relationships, availability...
Abstract Background The majority of patients using antihypertensive medications fail to achieve their recommended target blood pressure. Poor daily adherence with medication regimens and a lack persistence use are two the major reasons for failure reach There is no single intervention improve antihypertensives that consistently effective. Community pharmacists in an ideal position promote chronic medications. This study aims test specific package could be integrated into community pharmacy...
Perinatal women are at risk of depression and/or suicidality. Suicide is the highest cause indirect maternal deaths in perinatal period. Midwives and child health nurses (MCHN), as key clinicians, need to be able detect these mental issues. Little known about clinicians' attitudes suicide. In this paper, we report on results a cross-sectional study midwives' MCHN A convenience sample midwives (n = 95) 86) from south-eastern Victoria, Australia, was recruited into study. Participants...
Abstract Objective: The health and wellbeing of urban rural Anglo‐ Italian‐Australian residents was compared using five domains which are deemed to influence the outcome ‘ageing well’. included physical functional status, social supports, material resources, activity leisure, mental efficacy. Design: A cross‐sectional survey carried out in a two‐stage data collection process brief telephone interview face‐to‐face semistructured schedules with several psychometric measures. Settings: Eastern...
The aim of this study was to measure a range psychological factors identified as important in the literature (resilience, distress, feelings hopelessness, personal and interpersonal control) among community-dwelling elderly women (N = 31) who had suicidal intentions or attempted suicide. target group matched control on age within 5 years. reported lower resilience, but higher distress hopelessness compared group. Women ideation attempts last 12 months control. This suggests that although...
ABSTRACT Background: Despite significant needs, patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) make limited use of palliative care, in part because the current models care do not address their key concerns. Objective: Our aim was to develop a tailored model for COPD and family caregivers. Method: Based on information gathered within program studies (qualitative research exploring experiences, cohort study examining service use), an expert advisory committee evaluated integrated...
Aim To evaluate an aged care program in developing self‐efficacy of newly graduated registered nurses. Methods An evaluation the was conducted using a mixed methods approach. Twenty‐four nurses completed pre‐ and post‐survey nursing self efficacy attended one three focus groups held to gain in‐depth understanding their insight into program. Results There increase nurses' post‐program. The increased new knowledge gained enhanced confidence enabled them critically appraise workplace practices....
Adequate ventilation is the key to successful neonatal resuscitation. Positive pressure (PPV) initiated with manual devices via face masks. These may be used a manometer measure airway pressures delivered. The expiratory tidal volume measured at mask (V(TE(mask))) good estimate of delivered during simulated resuscitation.To assess effect viewing on peak inspiratory used, delivered, and leakage from PPV two in model resuscitation.Participants gave modified resuscitation mannequin using...