The 2019 coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has resulted in tremendous growth telehealth services Australia and around the world. rapid uptake of mainly been due to necessity - following social distancing requirements need reduce risk transmission. Although available for many decades, COVID-19 experience heightened awareness amongst health service providers, patients society overall. With increased jurisdictions during pandemic, it is timely important consider what role will have post-pandemic....

Introduction Carers support programmes are commonly delivered in person, limiting attendance opportunities for rural carers and others who have access barriers. Studies using technology typically use text-based forums rather than real-time such as videoconferencing (VC). Delivering home-based by VC may mitigate barriers accessing support. We report implementation findings delivering a telehealth peer-support programme isolated of people with dementia. Methods Participants were recruited...

We aimed to develop a telehealth peer support program for isolated dementia caregivers. This paper reports the co-design process by and impact experiences of participants. The Double Diamond model guided process, which has four phases, with participants reflecting on their caregiving experiences. Group meetings were recorded, notes compiled inductive thematic analysis undertaken phases one three. Each phase findings presented group verification refinement. Semi-structured interviews...

Social support is a key component in managing long-term conditions. As people age their homes, there greater risk of social isolation, which can be ameliorated by informal networks. This study examined the relationship between changes networks for older living regional area following weekly videoconference groups delivered to home. Between February and June 2014, we 44 group meetings via participants town Australia. The provided with education an opportunity discuss health issues connect...

We examined the acceptability of multi-site videoconferencing as a method providing group education to older people in their homes. There were 9 groups comprising 52 participants (mean age 73 years) with an average four chronic conditions. Tablet computers or PCs installed participant’s homes and connected Internet by National Broadband Network (high-speed broad band network) 4G wireless network. A health literacy self-management programme was delivered videoconference for 5 weeks....

Advance care planning (ACP) provides patients with the ability to make their decisions known about how they would like be treated if lose capacity. Medical practitioners have a key role play in providing information on ACP patients. This research explores knowledge and attitudes advance this affects practice.The objective of study is assess NSW medical practitioners' self-reported practice ACP.A postal survey random sample 650 general plus 350 specialists from specialties most often involved...

We examined the procedures for implementing group videoconference (VC) education older people delivered into home environment to identify most common themes affecting optimum delivery of VC home-based groups people. Participants ( n = 52) were involved in a six-week patient program. There total 44 sessions, undertaken by nine groups, with an average four participants (range 1–7) and facilitator. could see hear each other real-time whilst their homes customised tablets or desktop computer....

In Queensland, Australia, the public hospital system has used telehealth for almost three decades. Although activity been growing consistently, there are substantial variations across geographic regions. We explored factors which contribute to this variation in adoption.This was a multi-method comparative study of two matched metropolitan health services and rural services. The were according number providers hospitals but had different rates use. Comparative visits analysed using...

A large applied research study is a challenging exercise in project management and often unpredictable because of its complexity. In the beginning, funding bodies, ethics committees, participating organizations expect plan what intended. As evolves, researchers must meet expectations stakeholders while being responsive to emergent reality that faces partly uncovers. This article describes action used as an umbrella process enabled us manage project. We meta-methodology—that is, can subsume...

In Australia, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in exponential growth delivery of telehealth services. Medicare data indicates that majority consultations have used telephone, despite known benefits using video. The aim this study was to understand perceived quality and effectiveness in-person, telephone videoconsultations for cancer care. Data collected via online surveys with consumers (n = 1162) health professionals 59), followed by semi-structured interviews experienced 22) 18). were...

We aimed to assess if experience with telehealth modalities, acceptability and levels of trust in vary the need for an interpreter using a cross-sectional survey consumers Australia. Non-parametric tests were used compare means percentages between those who required did not. A total N = 1,116 completed survey; 5% (n 56) represented people needing services. Of interpreters, 14.29% had experienced only phone consultations whereas 63.21% not interpreters consultations. Trust allied health...

Issue addressed Australians' use of cannabis has been increasing. Over a third Australians (35.4%) have used at some time in their lives and 10.3% are recent users. Almost two‐thirds users combine with tobacco. The aim this study was to understand the process mulling – smoking tobacco together using grounded theory approach. Methods Twenty‐one in‐depth semistructured interviews were conducted men aged 25–34 living on North Coast New South Wales. Interviews explored participants' practices,...

Objective The aim of the present study was to evaluate effect a high-speed telemonitoring project for older people with chronic disease in regional Australian town. Participants’ vital signs were monitored and triaged daily by telehealth nurse. Methods A prospective, uncontrolled design evaluated home-based on disease. Evaluation included surveys (including Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Efficacy tool Self-Rated Health Questionnaire), self-reported health service use interviews focus groups...

Abstract Objectives Studies of dementia knowledge (including risk reduction) in health‐care trainees highlight varying levels understanding across countries and disciplines. This draws attention to the need for a well‐trained health workforce with champion implement such strategies. study (a) assessed literacy among sample Australian students, (b) identified modality preferences digital interventions addressing prevention (c) examined potential relationships literacy, knowledge, student's...

Abstract Introduction Cancer clinical trials have traditionally occurred in‐person. However, the COVID‐19 pandemic has forced adaptions of all aspects cancer care (including trials) so they can be delivered remotely. We aimed to quantify and qualify current use telehealth how it further improved routinely integrated into in Australia. Methods used a mixed‐method study design, involving surveys 14 multi‐site Collaborative Clinical Trial Groups members across Australia ( n = 98) qualitative...

COVID-19 accelerated telehealth (video and telephone) use for cancer care to reduce disease exposure transmission. Understanding consumers' health service delivery needs is required sustain activity develop new models of care. We explored experiences in their perspectives on improving sustaining uptake the future.Exploratory design mixed-methods study using Model Assessment Telemedicine (MAST) framework. Consumers affected by completed an online survey semistructured interviews. Quantitative...

Introduction: Residential aged care facility (RACF) residents are highly vulnerable to severe infection and death from COVID-19. During the pandemic, telehealth (telephone video) provided a mechanism deliver for health social support. We examined logistical factors associated with telehealth, reasons its use barriers choice of telehealth. Methods: A mixed method exploratory study. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics. Qualitative hybrid framework approach; deductive...

To identify the training needs of front-line aged care staff as perceived by senior clinicians and managers at selected residential facilities (RACFs).A qualitative explorative designed study using semi-structured interviews with a convenience sample RACF nurses. A hybrid analysis approach framework deductive followed inductive for sub-themes.Four sub-themes emerged to sustain increased telehealth activity: technology knowledge digital literacy skills, including understanding ecosystems...

Abstract Objective Choosing an aged care services provider is a complex decision. This study explored the factors older people and their families consider during this decision‐making process. Methods Four focus groups (two in rural, two urban Queensland) included using not family members seeking residential services. Results themes emerged from analysis of participants' perspectives, with human needs (such as autonomy, caring, respect, certainty) organisational values person‐centredness)...

Abstract While the burden of caring for people living with dementia has been well documented, considerably less is known about how carers transition into post-care life. This study aimed to understand experiences primary family care-givers after person died. A specific focus research was understanding barriers transitioning a positive life, and facilitators that help sustain as they move forward their care journey ended. qualitative exploratory, descriptive undertaken nine member who died...