A5033833523- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Electronic Health Records Systems
- Nursing Roles and Practices
- Retirement, Disability, and Employment
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies
- Customer Service Quality and Loyalty
- Infant Nutrition and Health
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Evaluation and Performance Assessment
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
University of Southern Queensland
2006-2024
The University of Queensland
2008-2024
The University of Sydney
2008-2012
Lismore Base Hospital
2012
Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health
2006-2009
Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine
2006
To support policy planning for health, the barriers to use of health information and computer technology (ICT) by nurses in Australia were determined.Australia, line with many countries, aims achieve a better quality care outcomes through effective innovative information. Nurses form largest component workforce. Successful adoption ICT will be requirement success. No national study has been undertaken determine adoption.A self-administered postal survey was conducted.A questionnaire...
Aims and objectives. A study was undertaken of the current knowledge future training requirements nurses in information computer technology to inform policy meet national goals for health. Background. The role modern clinical nurse is intertwined with adoption such forms an important component strategies majority are expected use during their work; however, full extent experience unclear. Design. Self‐administered postal survey. Methods. 78‐item questionnaire distributed 10,000 Australian...
Aims. The study investigated factors empowering women to continue breastfeeding despite experiencing extraordinary difficulties. documented the experiences and characteristics of who continued breastfeed (continuing cohort) those weaned (non‐continuing Design. Retrospective case control. Methods. was undertaken in south‐east Queensland, Australia 2004. Forty (20 each were recruited over six months. Both quantitative (breastfeeding knowledge questionnaire) qualitative (semi‐structured...
Breastfeeding duration rates in Australia are low, prompting a search for modifiable factors capable of increasing the breastfeeding. In this study, participants were asked which psychological they believed influence breastfeeding duration. Participants included 3 groups mothers who had breastfed varied lengths time (n = 17), and 1 group clinicians 4). The nominal technique was employed, involving structured meeting progressing through several steps. Analyses collation individual responses,...
Aims and objectives. Through comparison of two studies undertaken three years apart the opinions nurses working in aged care facilities Queensland were determined. Results will support policy planning for Nurses Union. Background. An ageing population Australia is placing increased demands on residential facilities. In Queensland, national situation exacerbated by an influx retirees from other states territories. The ongoing problem shortages workforce may be addressed gaining further...
Aim. This study aimed to ascertain whether a model of risk screening carried out by an experienced community nurse was effective in decreasing re‐presentations and readmissions the length stay older people presenting Australian emergency department. Objectives. The objectives were (i) identify all who presented department regional hospital; (ii) proportion within this cohort patients; (iii) risk‐screen patients provide referrals when necessary services. Design. involved application tool 2139...
This article reports on the views of Australian nurses as to their use computers in workplace. Data were collected by questionnaires mailed 10 000 members 150 000-member Nursing Federation, which represents 60% nursing workforce. The response rate was 43.3%. Computer 20% assistants nursing, rising 75% enrolled and more than 95% RNs. Principal uses for access patients' records internal communication. Most respondents (79%) agreed that had improved information access. Only 9.4% considered...
While participatory social network analysis can help health service partnerships to solve problems, little is known about its acceptability in cross-cultural settings. We conducted two case studies of chronic illness 2007 and 2008 determine whether research incorporating acceptable for problem-solving Australian Aboriginal delivery. Local groups comprising 13–19 partnership staff, policy officers community members were established at each sites guide the reflect act on findings. Network work...
While most doctors believe they have a major role to play in breastfeeding promotion, and consider it worthwhile taking time assist women continue breastfeed, appears that gender personal experience affect their attitude confidence concerning issues. As practicing rural regional areas may be expected provide greater degree of assistance support for women, views on these topics are particular interest. This article reports the results qualitative interviews with eight GP registrars from...
Aims. The purpose of this paper is to present the findings two qualitative studies which identified strategies used by breastfeeding women assist them continue breastfeeding. Background. While initiation rates are high in Australia, majority wean before recommended time. identification interventions may increase duration therefore a research priority. Design. Against All Odds study case‐controlled design investigate characteristics who continued breastfeed face extraordinary difficulties....
Background Residents of aged care facilities usually have a large number oral health problems. who suffer from dementia are at particular risk. A systematic review the best available evidence with regard to maintaining older people in residential provided recommendations. Objectives The aim implementation project was introduce evidence-based hygiene practices for patients two publicly funded and monitor changes nursing awareness, knowledge, documentation practice improve patient outcomes...
Background Residents of aged care facilities usually have a large number oral health problems. who suffer from dementia are at particular risk. A systematic review the best available evidence with regard to maintaining older people in residential provided recommendations. Objectives The aim implementation project was introduce evidence-based hygiene practices for patients two publicly funded and monitor changes nursing awareness, knowledge, documentation practice improve patient outcomes...
Abstract Objective To investigate student supervisor experiences of supervising students on clinical placements since the onset COVID‐19 pandemic. Background Studies impact have focused largely reports and been specific to individual professions or topic areas. There is a need experiences. This study was conducted in Queensland (Australia) four regional rural public health services corresponding primary networks. Methods The anonymous, mixed methods online survey, consisting 35 questions,...
To investigate coronavirus disease 2019 community transmission concerns and adherence to social distancing hygiene practices across metropolitan, regional, rural remote areas in Australia.Cross-sectional online survey of Australian adults conducted between April May 2020 through convenience snowball sampling.A range locations all states territories Australia.Six hundred seventy-seven adults, which 78.8% lived outside a metropolitan area.Perceived threat 2019; guidelines adherence; infection...
The proliferation of professional palliative care services in recent years has increased access for people with needs; however, gaps continue to exist, particularly rural and remote areas Australia. In order address one gap health service delivery, the Support, Education, Assessment, Monitoring (SEAM) Service regional Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia, was introduced. This new model delivery aimed provide patients their families who live city Toowoomba its catchment area. It also facilitate...
Increasing chronic disease rates in regional Australian communities necessitates innovative models of healthcare. We evaluated the efficacy an interprofessional program, delivered within a student-led nursing and allied health clinic Southern Queensland, Australia. Changes to anthropometric, aerobic fitness strength, quality life outcomes were examined at four time points spanning 16 months: intake, program transition (4 months), 6 12 months (post-transition). Our primary aim was investigate...