A5026209223- Cystic Fibrosis Research Advances
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Diabetes Management and Research
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Pain Management and Placebo Effect
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
La Trobe University
2012-2025
Albury Wodonga Health
2023
The University of Melbourne
2009-2021
Bridge University
2021
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
2021
Bendigo Health
2021
Northern Hospital
2012-2018
The Alfred Hospital
2009-2016
Northern Health
2012-2015
Alfred Health
2011-2014
Physiotherapy management is a key element of care for people with cystic fibrosis (CF) throughout the lifespan. Although considerable evidence exists to support physiotherapy CF, there documented variation in practice. The aim this guideline optimize CF Australia and New Zealand. A systematic review literature areas practice was undertaken. Recommendations were formulated based on National Health Medical Research Council (Australia) guidelines considered quality, quantity level evidence;...
An ageing population, disproportionally affecting developing countries, increases demand on healthcare systems. Digital health offers access to for older people, particularly those residing in rural areas, as is the case 71% of adults India. This research examined technology uptake and digital literacy (eHEALS) among a sample 150 Mysore Suttur, The study utilised mixed-method, with descriptive analysis quantitative data thematic qualitative data. Low rates (11%) (3–27% across domains) were...
There is increased interest in developing multidisciplinary ambulatory care models of service delivery to manage patients with complex chronic diseases. These programs are expensive and given limited resources it important that targeted effectively. One potential screening strategy identify individuals who report the greatest decrement health related quality life (HRQoL) thus greater need. The aim this study was explore relationship between HRQoL, comorbid conditions acute utilisation. A...
Purpose: The 6-minute walk test (6MWT) is commonly used to measure exercise capacity in COPD, but it unclear if this accurate when performed at home. This study aimed determine whether can be accurately assessed home using the 6MWT COPD. Methods: A total of 19 participants with stable COPD (mean [SD] FEV1/FVC 52[13]) undertook and hospital, random order, two tests on each occasion. Hospital were conducted a 30-metre walking track whilst (indoor or outdoor) longest available track. Agreement...
RRH: Rural and Remote Health. Published article number: 5983 - Women, clinician IT staff perspectives on telehealth for enhanced gestational diabetes mellitus management in an Australian rural/regional setting
The worldwide burden of diabetes is projected to be 5.4% the adult population by year 2025. Diabetes associated with multiple medical complications that both decrease health-related quality life (HR-QOL) and contribute earlier mortality. There growing evidence for effectiveness multidisciplinary disease management programs incorporate self-management principles in improving patients' long-term outcomes. aim this project was evaluate approach improving: (1) glycemic control measured HbA1c,...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) imposes a costly burden on healthcare. Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is the best practice to better manage COPD improve patient outcomes and reduce acute hospital care utilization. To evaluate impact of once-weekly, eight-week multidisciplinary PR program as an integral part chronic management (CDM) Program at Kyabram District Health Services. The study compared two cohorts patients: CDM-PR Cohort (4–8 weeks) Opt-out (0–3 between February 2006...
Australia's ageing population means that there is increasing emphasis on developing innovative models of health care delivery for older adults. The assessment the most appropriate mix services and measurement their impact patient outcomes challenging. aim this evaluation was to describe related quality life (HRQoL) adults with complex needs explore relationship between HRQoL, readmission acute survival. study conducted in metropolitan Melbourne, Australia; participants were recruited from a...
<h3>BACKGROUND:</h3> The 3-minute step test is a simple of exercise capacity for children with cystic fibrosis (CF), but no data have been reported regarding its usefulness in adults or prognostic value. <h3>OBJECTIVE:</h3> To determine the feasibility and acceptability as CF whether performance associated 12-month clinical outcomes. <h3>METHODS:</h3> From our out-patient clinic we prospectively recruited consecutive adult patients stable health. was conducted standardized protocol that...
Caring for people living with dementia often leads to social isolation and decreased support caregivers. This study investigated the effect of a Virtual Dementia-Friendly Rural Communities (Verily Connect) model on demand caregivers dementia. The co-designed intervention entailed an integrated website mobile application, peer-support videoconference, technology learning hubs. mixed-methods, stepped-wedge, cluster-randomised controlled trial was conducted 113 participants from 12 rural...
Objective. To evaluate the effect of a diabetes-management program for patients with type 2 diabetes and related comorbidities on acute healthcare utilisation costs. Methods. This was retrospective administrative dataset analysis using data enrolled from 2007 to 2008. Inpatient admissions diabetes-related conditions were compared before, during following enrolment. Costs per episode estimated Weighted Inlier Equivalent Separations (WIES) funding. A cost model then developed based admission...
Background: Women with insulin-treated gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) require close monitoring and support to manage their diabetes. Recent changes the diagnostic criteria have implications for service provision stemming from increased prevalence, suggesting an burden on health services in future. Telemedicine may augment usual care mitigate burdens without compromising clinical outcomes but evidence GDM is limited. Objective: The Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (TeleGDM) trial aims...
Objective: To revise and validate the accuracy of critical care outcome prediction equation (COPE) model, version 4. Design, participants setting: Observational cohort analysis 214 616 adult consecutive intensive unit admissions recorded from 23 ICUs over 12 years. Data derived Victorian Admitted Episode Database (VAED) were used to identify treatment-independent risk factors consistently associated with hospital mortality. A revised COPE-4 model using a randomintercept hierarchical logistic...