A5013123291- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Therapeutic Uses of Natural Elements
- Empathy and Medical Education
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Ethics in medical practice
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
- Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Phytochemistry Medicinal Plant Applications
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Gastrointestinal motility and disorders
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Herbal Medicine Research Studies
- Endometriosis Research and Treatment
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
University of Technology Sydney
2016-2025
Endeavour College of Natural Health
2014-2023
Southern Cross University
2020-2023
The University of Melbourne
2023
RMIT University
2023
Macquarie University
2023
The University of Sydney
2021
University of Technology
2021
Mental Health Australia
2020
Genesee Community College
2016
Abstract In order to describe the prevalence and characteristics of complementary medicine (CM) practice product use by Australians, we conducted a cross-sectional online survey with Australian adults aged 18 over. Rates consultation CM practitioners, products practices were assessed. The sample (n = 2,019) was broadly representative population. Prevalence any 63.1%, 36% consulting practitioner 52.8% using or practice. Bodywork therapists most commonly consulted practitioners (massage 20.7%,...
Background Pregnant women have been identified as high users of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). However, no research to date has provided a detailed analysis the prevalence determinants CAM consumption amongst pregnant women. Aim To examine use by women, utilising national representative sample. Methods The study sample was obtained via Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health. This paper is based sub-study 1,835 administered in 2010. answered questions about use,...
There is little known about women's concurrent use of conventional and complementary health care during pregnancy, particularly consultation patterns with alternative medicine (CAM). This study examines service utilisation among pregnant women including consultations obstetricians, midwives, general practitioners (GPs) CAM practitioners. A sub-study (n=2445) was undertaken from the nationally-representative Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health (ALSWH). (obstetricians, GPs...
Limited information is available regarding the profile and clinical practice characteristics of osteopathy workforce in Australia. This paper reports such by analysing data from a nationally-representative sample Australian osteopaths. Data was obtained survey osteopathy, investigating practitioner, their practice, management features perceptions research. The questionnaire distributed to all registered osteopaths across Australia 2016 as part Osteopathy Research Innovation Network (ORION)...
This paper reports the profile of Australian chiropractic workforce and characteristics care from a large nationally-representative sample practitioners.A 21-item questionnaire examining practitioner, practice clinical management was distributed to all registered chiropractors (n = 4,684) in Australia 2015 via both online hard copy mail out.The survey attracted response rate 43% 2,005), is largely representative national on number key indicators. The average age 42.1 years, nearly two-thirds...
Abstract Background We examined the magnitude and correlates of Ebola virus disease (EVD)-related stigma among EVD survivors in Sierra Leone since their return to communities. In addition, we determined whether EVD-related is a predictor informal health care use survivors. Methods conducted cross-sectional study 358 five districts across all four geographic regions (Western Area, Northern Province, Eastern Province Southern Province) Leone. Ebola-related was measured by adapting validated...
Cannabis for cancer is very topical and, given the use of illicit cannabis preparations used in this vulnerable population, research investigating standardised, quality-assured medicinal critical to inform clinicians and assist patient safety.A randomized trial involving adult patients diagnosed with a high-grade glioma, no history substance abuse, liver or kidney damage myocardial infarction were eligible inclusion tolerability study on two different ratios cannabis. Baseline screening...
Over 48.5 million couples are reported with infertility worldwide. Health policy recommends folic acid in women of childbearing age, particularly preconception and pregnancy which results purchasing over-the-counter prenatal multivitamins containing through pharmacies other retail outlets. Emerging studies investigating whether forms supplemental folate more suitable, for those methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) polymorphisms. This case series aimed to document variations dosage...