- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Biotechnology and Related Fields
- Infectious Diseases and Mycology
- Health and Medical Research Impacts
- Public Health in Brazil
- Health Education and Validation
- Cultural Competency in Health Care
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Service-Learning and Community Engagement
University of South Australia
2024-2025
Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia
2024
The University of Adelaide
2021-2023
SA Health
2022
Lincoln County Hospital
2020
Lincoln Medical Center
2020
Flinders University
2014-2018
Katherine Hospital
2017
The University of Western Australia
2016
Charles Darwin University
2012
Objective: To better understand barriers and enablers to uptake of dementia training in rural remote areas using input from aged health care workers into how could be offered meet their needs. Methods: Roundtable focus groups were conducted six diverse locations four jurisdictions around Australia. Sixty-seven predominantly nursing, allied health, support worker roles involved participated. Data collected by site used a mixture face-to-face virtual facilitated 'roundtable' discussions. Each...
Abstract Aims To present opportunities and a model to redress the under‐representation of rural communities people in Australian clinical trials. Context Clinical trials are essential for building understanding health evidence base. The lack representation is evident other countries. Examining New Zealand Trial Registry (ANZCTR) suggests this also case Australia. Approach We propose an approach that empowers rurally based academics clinicians co‐design increase Australians' participation...
Introduction In remote Aboriginal communities in Australia, scabies affects 7 out of 10 children before their first birthday. This is more than six times the rate seen rest developed world. Scabies infestation frequently complicated by bacterial infection, leading to development skin sores and other serious consequences, such as septicaemia chronic heart kidney diseases. Tea tree oil (TTO) has been used an antimicrobial agent for several decades with proven clinical efficacy. Preclinical...
To assess awareness, needs and use of Australian Government-funded home aged care services among Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Peoples from rural remote South Australia.Mixed-method study.Four communities with a higher proportion populations (Ceduna, Port Augusta, Lincoln Whyalla).Fifty peoples 50-89 years (68% females) interviewed between August 2020 October 2021.Participant unmet needs.88% the participants indicated they needed support daily activities (median number = 3; interquartile...
Background: Children growing up in Australian rural communities have more communication impairments than their urban counterparts.Communication impairments, if left unresolved school starters, lead to long-term learning and behavioural problems.Rural are disadvantaged by a scarcity of health professionals.Methods: Supervised speech pathology students on clinical placement provided speech, language screening, assessment therapy children starting kindergarten Broken Hill, New South Wales,...
Introduction Negative symptoms are frequently experienced by people with schizophrenia. People negative often have impaired social functioning and reduced quality of life. There is some evidence that cognitive–behavioural therapy results in a modest reduction symptoms. Behavioural activation may be an effective alternative treatment for symptoms.The study aims to examine the feasibility acceptability implementing behavioural trial delivered three community mental health services South...
People in custody are at high risk of developing depression. Accessing psychological treatments a prison setting is particular challenge, part, due to difficulties accessing specialist mental health workers. Behavioural Activation (BA) may be helpful improving outcomes for people experiencing depressive symptoms. The aim this study establish the feasibility and acceptability custodial nurses delivering BA improve symptoms custody. We will conduct pilot randomised controlled trial with...
Introduction Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is gaining increased attention within all industries healthcare being no exception. The terminology its abbreviation EDI gained popularity in the early 2000's when varied socio-political factors prompted many organisations to examine concepts how operationalise them. growing diversity of our society requires cross-cultural inclusive approaches increase equity access services. Method This unique research community-led supported by British...
ABSTRACT Aim To investigate adherence to venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis guidelines in patients who developed VTE within 90 days of hospital discharge. Method Inpatients diagnosed with (January 2007 December 2009) were identified retrospectively from the medical records coding department. Patients ineligible if they outpatients, admitted another 3 months prior diagnosis VTE, or was not confirmed via a Doppler ultrasound computed tomography pulmonary angiogram scan. A single cycle...