A5014501365- Traffic and Road Safety
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Older Adults Driving Studies
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis
- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
- Psychological and Temporal Perspectives Research
- Retinal and Optic Conditions
- Veterinary Pharmacology and Anesthesia
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Diabetes Management and Education
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Psychoanalysis and Psychopathology Research
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Mind wandering and attention
Curtin University
2014-2025
Edith Cowan University
2025
Government of Western Australia Department of Health
2017
Vision Eye Institute
2014-2016
Changes to drug markets can affect use and related harms. We aimed describe market trends of heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine ecstasy in Australia following the introduction COVID-19 pandemic-associated restrictions. Australians residing capital cities who regularly inject drugs (n ∼= 900 each year) or and/or other illicit stimulants 800 participated annual interviews 2014-2022. used self-reported indicators (price, availability, purity) for crystal cocaine, estimate generalised additive...
Abstract Introduction Naloxone has been recognised as a vital medicine in reducing opioid‐related deaths by reversing the effects of opioid overdose. This study evaluates effectiveness police naloxone administration pilot program Western Australia which officers were trained overdose management and administering intranasal naloxone. Based on similar programs other countries, this was first its kind Australia. Methods evaluation spanned July 2021–2022, involving pre‐ post‐training surveys an...
The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact first and second eye cataract surgeries on risk falls in participants with bilateral determine which changes visual measures are associated number throughout surgery process.Fifty-five older adults aged 55+ years were assessed at three time points during process, they completed a diary. Two separate generalized estimating equation-negative binomial models undertaken assess before surgery, between surgeries, after falls.After adjusting...
Driving a car is the most common form of transport among older population. Common medical conditions such as cataract, increase with age and impact on ability to drive. To compensate for visual decline, some cataract patients may self-regulate their driving while waiting surgery. However, little known about self-regulation practices drivers throughout surgery process. The aim this study assess first second eye driver practices, determine which objective measures vision are associated...
Abstract Introduction There is concern around non‐prescribed benzodiazepine use, particularly with increasing detections of counterfeit products containing high‐risk novel compounds. The aims this study were to investigate how and which benzodiazepines are being sourced; forms, appearance packaging; awareness risks associated benzodiazepines. Methods Data collected from a sample Australians who inject drugs or use ecstasy and/or other illicit stimulants on monthly more frequent basis,...
Objective To describe changes observed in case characteristics and patient outcomes before after ambulance service participation a ‘Leave Behind’ take-home naloxone (THN) dispensing/distribution program. Methods This before-and-after study included emergency attendances for patients experiencing an opioid overdose one year 1 October 2021 (pre-participation phase: 2020–30 September 2021) when St John Western Australia (SJWA) participated the THN program those date (post-participation 2021–30...
To analyze the association between visual impairment and driver self-regulation among a cohort of older drivers waiting for first eye cataract surgery.Ninety-six with bilateral aged 55+ years were assessed before surgery. Data collection consisted researcher-administered questionnaire, objective measures (visual acuity, contrast sensitivity stereopsis), attention test (the useful field view test) cognitive Mini-Mental State Examination). Driver practices collected using Driving Habits...
Purpose Cataract is one of the leading causes visual impairment in Australia. As more older adults are driving, number people with cataract on roads will increase. A greater understanding effects and surgery driving performance driver self-regulation essential to improve road safety. This proposed study examine bilateral outcomes including self-regulation. Methods 3-year prospective be undertaken Western Australia (WA) New South Wales (NSW). Three hundred participants (n=150 from WA n=150...