A5057278970- Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis
- Patient Safety and Medication Errors
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Vascular Procedures and Complications
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Music Therapy and Health
- Nursing education and management
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Reflective Practices in Education
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Nosocomial Infections in ICU
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Acute Kidney Injury Research
- Infection Control in Healthcare
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
Griffith University
2015-2024
Queensland Children’s Hospital
2020-2023
The University of Queensland
2020-2023
University of Southern Queensland
2023
Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
2020-2023
University Hospital Crosshouse
2023
National Health and Medical Research Council
2012-2022
Brisbane School of Theology
2022
Paterson Public Schools
2022
Menzies School of Health Research
2015-2022
This pilot study aimed to compare the effect of companion robots (PARO) participation in an interactive reading group on emotions people living with moderate severe dementia a residential care setting. A randomized crossover design, PARO and control groups, was used. Eighteen residents mid- late-stage from one aged facility Queensland, Australia, were recruited. Participants assessed three times using Quality Life Alzheimer's Disease, Rating Anxiety Dementia, Apathy Evaluation, Geriatric...
Almost 70% of hospitalized patients require a peripheral intravenous catheter (PIV), yet up to 69% PIVs fail prior completion therapy.To identify risk factors associated with PIV failure.A single center, prospective, cohort study.Medical and surgical wards tertiary hospital located in Queensland, Australia.Adult requiring PIV.Demographic, clinical, potential were collected. Failure occurred if the had complications at removal.We recruited 1000 patients. Catheter failure 512 (32%) 1578 PIVs....
Peripheral intravascular cannula/catheter (PIVC) insertion is a common invasive procedure, but PIVC failure before the end of therapy unacceptably high. As disrupts treatment and reinsertion can be distressing for patient, prevention an important patient outcome. Consumer participation in care to prevent untapped resource. This study aimed understand consumers’ experience; establish aspects relevant them; compare experiences adult consumers carers child. An international, web-based,...
Aim. This paper reports a study to test the hypothesis that day surgery patients who listen music during their preoperative wait will have statistically significantly lower levels of anxiety than receive routine care. Background. Although previous research suggests effectively reduces anxiety, methodological issues limit generalizability results. Methods. In early 2004, randomized controlled trial design was conducted assess before and after listening patient preferred music. Participants...
This study, as part of a larger programme research, sought to investigate the effect that participation in 40-min live group music programme, involving facilitated engagement with song-singing and listening, three times week for eight weeks, had on agitation anxiety older people dementia.A randomized cross-over design, reading control groups, was employed. Forty-seven participants mild-moderate dementia, from two aged care facilities Queensland, Australia, were recruited. Participants...
This randomized controlled trial investigated the effect of live music on quality life and depression in 47 older people with dementia using Dementia Quality Life Geriatric Depression Scale. The control/reading group reported higher mid-point feelings belonging than ( F(1, 45) = 6.672, p < .05). Sub-analyses ≥ 50 per cent session attendance found improvements self-esteem over time F(2, 46) 4.471, Participants scores that were suggestive increased depressive symptoms had fewer 22) 8.129,...
Maintenance of communication is important for people with dementia living in long-term care. The purpose this study was to assess the feasibility using “Giraff”, a telepresence robot enhance engagement between family and person A mixed-methods approach involving semi-structured interviews, call records video observational data used. Five their member participated discussion via Giraff minimum six times over six-week period. framework used included analysis emotional response engagement....
OBJECTIVES: Vascular access device decision-making for pediatric patients remains a complex, highly variable process. To date, evidence-based criteria to inform these choices do not exist. The objective of the Michigan Appropriateness Guide Intravenous Catheters in pediatrics (miniMAGIC) was provide guidance on selection, characteristics, and insertion technique clinicians, balancing contextualizing evidence with current practice through multidisciplinary panel experts. METHODS: RAND...
Background We sought to identify the reasons for peripheral intravenous cannulae insertion in emergency department (ED), and first-time success rate, along with patient clinician factors influencing this phenomenon. Methods A prospective cohort study of patients requiring a tertiary ED. Clinical data were obtained. Results total 734 cannula (PIVC) insertions included where 460 analysed. The incidence was 86%. antecubital fossa (ACF) site accounted over 50% insertions. Multivariate logistic...
Abstract Background Aromatherapy and hand massage therapies have been reported to some benefit for people with dementia who display behavioural symptoms; however there are a number of limitations studies. The aim is investigate the effect aromatherapy (3% lavender oil spray) without on disruptive behaviour in living long-term care. Methods In single blinded randomised controlled trial 67 diagnosis history behaviour, from three care facilities were recruited using random table into groups:...
Objectives This study aimed to identify the incidence of and factors associated with peripheral intravenous catheter/cannula (PIVC) first time insertion success (FTIS) in emergency department (ED). Design Prospective cohort study. Setting Two tertiary EDs Western Australia. Participants 879 ED patients. Primary outcome To affecting FTIS using univariate multivariate logistic regression modelling. We created four models: patient only; clinician products technology only all model . assessed...
Background Data regarding vascular access device use and outcomes are limited. In part, this gap reflects the absence of guidance on what variables should be collected to assess patient outcomes. We sought derive international consensus a minimum dataset. Methods A modified Delphi study with three rounds (two electronic surveys face-to-face panel) was conducted involving specialists. Rounds 1 2, were distributed healthcare professionals specialising in access. Survey respondents asked rate...
Abstract Background Healthcare delivery is reliant on a functional central venous access device (CVAD), but the knowledge surrounding burden of pediatric CVAD-associated harm limited. Methods A prospective cohort study at tertiary-referral hospital in Australia. Children <18 years undergoing insertion CVAD were screened from operating theatre and intensive care unit records, then assessed bi-weekly for up to 3 months. Outcomes failure complications, associated healthcare costs (cost...