Socially assistive robotics is a growing area for geriatric research.This single-blind, randomized controlled trial (RCT) aims to investigate the use of PARO, therapeutic, socially pet robot, in improving mood, and stimulating social interaction communication people with dementia community.For study, 40 community-dwelling older Chinese adults (≥60 years) mild moderate will be recruited randomly assigned PARO therapy group or psychosocial activities control group. Both treatments consist six,...

Background: Indigenous Australians are disproportionately affected by diabetes, with a diagnosis rate nearly four times higher than people from non-Indigenous background. This health disparity highlights the urgent need for healthcare providers to develop cultural empathy – critical competency delivering culturally safe and person-centered care. Cultural is essential building trust effective communication in diabetes education management within people. However, there significant gap targeted...

Abstract Background Within Australia, there is increasing recognition of the importance and value patient public involvement, or consumer community involvement (CCI), in health medical research healthcare improvement. Despite this policy mandates, has been little behavioural systems change to embed support CCI. Often, relegated tokenistic gestures rather than authentic partnerships. The aim national project use evidence-generated knowledge co-led by consumers, members, researchers clinicians...

Australians fail to meet the daily recommended two and five serves of fruit vegetable respectively, which increases mortality risk for non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease type 2 diabetes. This study aimed evaluate effectiveness an online intervention delivered through social media on food literacy consumption in Australian adults. In a pre-post single group experimental study, 29 participants completed "online MedDiet challenge", four-week via Facebook. Infographics,...

Aims and Objectives Young adulthood is a life stage comprised of many turning points. For young adults with type 1 diabetes (T1DM), self-management support crucial during this period. There lack education programs services tailored to population. This paper presents the findings, according STROBE guidelines, on usability acceptability patient-informed mHealth program (Diabetes YES) that was developed for T1DM. Methods A total 34 aged 18–35 years T1DM participated in Diabetes YES over 12...

This case study describes the formation of Intercultural Diabetes Online Community Research council (iDOCr) and community advisory board (CAB) to engage diabetes researchers in codesign community-based participatory research (CBPR) examine online peer support type 2 (T2D).Social media engagement was foundation for CBPR knowledge generation. During project, iDOCr CAB (n = 27) met quarterly via video conferencing three times person during national meetings. Data from four Twitter chats were...

Consumer and community involvement (CCI) in preventive research health initiatives is not only encouraged but expected within a rapidly evolving landscape across policy, practice research. Here, we summarise the fundamental principles of CCI, as well outline barriers current developments working towards best practices at organisational systems levels. CCI stands critical juncture. Best emphasises meaningful partnerships with consumers communities to deliver impactful prevention activities,...

We aimed to identify the health and quality-of-life research priorities of Australians with diabetes or family members.

Young adulthood is marked by transitions that impact diabetes self-management behaviors, which require ongoing education and support. Traditional programs services currently do not meet the needs of many young adults with type 1 mellitus (T1DM) as they continue to fall through cracks clinical services. Age-centered present an opportunity for in a supportive environment gain better understanding about management.The aim study was identify health well-being Australian aged between 18 35 years...

Abstract Aims and objectives The aim of the study was to test association between subthreshold depression self‐care behaviours in adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) attending a tertiary healthcare service. Background Suboptimal adherence is associated poor glycaemic control. estimated point prevalence people T2D 17%. Two previous studies have examined T2D, reported observations were inconsistent. Design A cross‐sectional observational study. Methods We surveyed facility Nepal. Self‐care...

Abstract Aims There is a high prevalence of South Asian immigrants in Australia living with type 2 diabetes mellitus, the dietary management condition presenting as key challenge. However, their current patterns and barriers to self‐management are unclear. Therefore, this study aims (i) investigate (ii) explore facilitators population. Methods A concurrent mixed‐methods comprising three 24‐h recalls semi‐structured interview for each self‐identified immigrant adult recruited across Victorian...

The aim of this study was to explore nutrition professionals' perspectives graduates' employability skills, and knowledge skills required in the industry understand gaps undergraduate curriculum.Nutrition professionals (n = 26) across Australia were approached participate semi-structured interviews via telephone 2018. Interviews transcribed verbatim, data analysed using thematic analysis, results interpreted discussed.Nine participants six work environments completed interviews. Common roles...

The purpose of this study is to establish the prevalence disordered eating behaviours and its identifiable factors in adults with T1D attending a large tertiary hospital service. In cross-sectional study, 199 participants TID, aged 18-65 years, completed revised Diabetes Eating Problem Survey-Revised (DEPS-R). Additional demographic medical data obtained included age, sex, BMI, HbA1C, duration diabetes number admissions within 12 months (including diabetic ketoacidosis). A DEPS-R score ≥20,...

Background: Previous research has identified that people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) within the Hispanic community would benefit from an online peer support (OPSC) and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) data to facilitate self-management. Methods: A mixed-methods feasibility study enrolled Hispanic, Spanish-speaking adults T2D, not on insulin. Participants were provided CGM access OPSC for 12 weeks. Feasibility was assessed by number of eligible participants who enrolled, attrition, quantity...

Background Previous research has suggested beneficial glycemic outcomes for people with type 2 diabetes the use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM); yet, there is a dearth data examining CGM in diverse populations. Additionally, online peer support communities (OPSCs) can further application information to improve health behaviors. The purpose this qualitative study was assess participant experiences CGM+OPSC intervention. Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted after 12-week...

Abstract The aims of this study were to (1) determine the impact social media use on dietary behaviors young Australian adults, (2) explore relationship between and wellbeing, (3) how influences behaviors. Young adults (18–25 years) recruited by complete an anonymous online survey ( n = 107) follow‐up focus groups 5). cross‐sectional collected demographic data, WHO‐5 Wellbeing scores, information about its Focus explored salient findings in more detail. Participants altered their habits due...

People of low socioeconomic position (SEP) are disproportionately affected by type 2 diabetes (T2D), partly due to unhealthy eating patterns that contribute inadequate disease self-management and prognosis. Digital technologies have the potential provide a suitable medium facilitate education, support self-management, address some barriers healthy eating, such as lack nutritional knowledge or shopping cooking skills, in this target group.This study aims test feasibility, appeal,...