A5043982857- Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Cultural Competency in Health Care
- Immunotherapy and Immune Responses
- T-cell and B-cell Immunology
- T-cell and Retrovirus Studies
- Nursing Roles and Practices
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Immune Cell Function and Interaction
- Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
- Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare
- Global Health and Surgery
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Community Development and Social Impact
- Community Health and Development
- Nursing education and management
- Australian History and Society
- Retinoids in leukemia and cellular processes
- Veterinary Practice and Education Studies
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments
- Human Resource Development and Performance Evaluation
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
Brigham Young University
2025
Flinders University
2002-2022
Institute for Urban Indigenous Health
2012-2022
Centre for Remote Health
2012-2021
Oregon National Primate Research Center
2016
Oregon Health & Science University
2016
Mater Adult Hospital
1991-2005
Mater Misericordiae Hospital
1992-2003
University of Dundee
2000
Japanese Red Cross Society, Japan
1998
Objective: Hospital and laboratory data indicate that human T-lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) is endemic to central Australia, but no community-based studies of its prevalence or disease burden have been reported. We determined the rates HTLV-1 infection HTLV-1-associated diseases in a remote Indigenous community. Setting: A Northern Territory Design: All residents were asked complete health survey offered limited clinical examination, together with serological tests for Strongyloides,...
For many Native American students, the thirty-seven existing tribal colleges improve their access to post-secondary education, especially for those living in reservation communities and surrounding rural areas. They also support nations’ goals of offering accredited degree programs, as well honoring Indigenous knowledge. This is important students enrolled STEM courses since Americans are under-represented these fields. In early 2000s, Chief Dull Knife College (CDKC), college Northern...
Decolonisation aims to deconstruct the hegemonic traditional Western academic practices and values that oppress Indigenous peoples. Decolonising research methodologies is a relatively new practice in disability colonised nations. This paper details community-controlled methodology underpinned project with Anangu Yarnangu of Central Australia, 'Walykumunu Nyinaratjaku: To Live Good Life'. The aimed identify explore how support people Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (NPY) Lands...
Infection with the human T cell leukaemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1) subtype C is endemic among Aboriginal people in central Australia. To provide insights into risk factors for transmission, we conducted first large-scale, community-based prevalence study seven remote communities. Residents >2 years old were invited to participate between August 2014 and June 2018. HTLV-1 infection was defined as a positive western blot (WB) test or PCR. 720 community residents participated (children <15...
Providing rural and remote clinical experiences for undergraduate nursing students could help address future recruitment in these areas, but adequate financial support during placements is also necessary. Strategies to shortages date have emphasised funding re-entry programs, or supporting from backgrounds attend university courses. Assisting current students, especially those urban backgrounds, experience living working areas has been overlooked as a potential strategy. Ongoing qualitative...
Purpose This two-year (2016–2018) study aimed to identify what a good life is for Aboriginal people with disability in remote Central Australia and how service providers can support them achieve life. paper presents the findings that relate barriers delivering services disability.Methods In-depth interviews focus groups were held their carers aged at least 18 years from Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (NPY) Lands community organisations providing there. The data analysed using...
Abstract Worldwide health and social outcomes of Indigenous people are poorer than those non‐Indigenous. In Australia, the population experience disability at more twice rate non‐Indigenous population, a quarter live in geographically remote areas. The challenges associated with accessing services supports communities can impact on good life for Aboriginal disability. Interviews were conducted (A n angu) family carers from Central Australian service workers. Thematic data analysis determined...
Abstract It is mental health consumer's human right to lead a fulfilling life as they are empowered actively manage their recovery. This can be facilitated through care planning, yet research suggests that the plan not routinely created, discussed, or updated in acute settings. Research on planning and role of nurse highlights importance therapeutic communication development. paper argues lack meaningful discussions between consumers nurses an setting limitation practice fully accountable...
Dementia education and management is a major challenge nationally. However in the remote Aboriginal context, where prevalence of dementia five times greater than national rate, made more complex by cultural linguistic differences between providers consumers. This paper presents findings from evaluation targeted awareness resource piloted three languages as well English. It focuses on intercultural communication aspects adding to limited body knowledge about communications with speakers...
Examine the feasibility and acceptability of an electrocardiogram (ECG) attached to a mobile phone (iECG) screening device for atrial fibrillation (AF) in Aboriginal Controlled Community Health Services (ACCHS) other community settings.
The human T-cell leukemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1) subtype c is endemic to central Australia. We report the first large-scale, community-based, health survey of HTLV-1 and its disease associations in this setting.Aboriginal community residents aged >2 years 7 remote communities were invited do a that included questionnaire, spirometry, clinical examination by physician blinded status, records, spirometry results. Blood was drawn for serology proviral load (PVL). Pulmonary assessed clinically...
This paper reports on findings related to intersectoral collaboration stemming from an evaluation of a dementia awareness resource for use in remote Aboriginal communities*. The includes DVD English and three (3) languages the Northern Territory.
In central Australia, an area that is endemic for the human T-cell leukaemia virus type-1 (HTLV-1), prevalence of Strongyloides stercoralis and its association with other health conditions are unknown. A cross-sectional community-based survey was conducted in seven remote Aboriginal communities from 2014 to 2018. All residents aged ≥10 years were invited complete a provide blood serology, HTLV-1 serology proviral load (PVL). Risk factors seropositivity associations specific including...
The DVD ‘Suicide Story’ was developed by the Life Promotion Program of Mental Health Association Central Australia as a training resource for use in suicide prevention workshops targeting Australian Indigenous communities. literature suggests there are currently limited programs that include meaningful and effective education resources Australians, particularly those have been evaluated. An evaluation conducted Centre Remote to assess participants’ perceptions about order provide feedback...
Dendritic cells (DCs) loaded with tumor-associated antigens are a promising treatment to prevent disease relapse in patients multiple myeloma (MM). Early-phase clinical trials have shown safety, efficacy, and immunologic responses MM, but key issue now is the isolation of functional, clinically relevant DC preparation. The authors described unique blood (BDC) platform based on positive immunoselection CMRF-56 antibody. To validate this as feasible source BDCs for immunotherapy, undertook...