- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Occupational Health and Safety Research
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Disaster Response and Management
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
- Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Social Media in Health Education
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
- Quality and Safety in Healthcare
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Digital Communication and Language
Monash University
2017-2025
Cabrini Hospital
2022
The aim of this study was to capture Australian frontline healthcare workers’ (HCWs) experiences with personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. This a cross-sectional using an online survey consisting five domains: demographics; self-assessment COVID risk; PPE access; training and confidence; anxiety. Participants were recruited from community hospital settings Australia, including doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, paramedics, aged care support...
Emerging evidence suggests that people with arthritis are reporting increased physical pain and psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic. At same time, Twitter's daily usage has surged by 23% throughout pandemic period, presenting a unique opportunity to assess content sentiment of tweets. Individuals use Twitter communicate peers, receive up-to-date information from health professionals services about novel therapies management techniques.
Abstract Background Percutaneous coronary intervention ( PCI ) is a common cardiac procedure used to treat obstructive artery disease. Patient‐centred care priority in cardiovascular health having been shown increase patient satisfaction, engagement with rehabilitation activities and reduce anxiety. Evidence indicates that patient‐centred best achieved by routine collection of patient‐reported outcomes PRO s). However, existing outcome measures PROM s) have limited the involvement their...
Background The statistics of healthcare worker (HCW) COVID-19 infections do not convey the lived experience HCWs during pandemic. This study explores working conditions and issues faced by Australian HCWs. Methods Qualitative analysis free-text responses from 3 August to 26 October 2020 an open letter calling for better respiratory protection HCWs, transparent reporting HCW diversity in national infection control policy development. was sent email list 23 000 a previous campaign promoted on...
To determine how the perception of physical function 6-months following critical illness compares to objectively measured function, and identify key concerns for patients during recovery from illness. A nested convergent parallel mixed methods study assessed a home visit illness, with semi-structured interviews conducted at same time. Participants were recruited two hospitals one healthcare network in Melbourne, Australia September 2017 October 2018 follow-up data completed April 2019....
Abstract Background The statistics of healthcare worker (HCW) COVID-19 infections do not convey the lived experience HCWs during pandemic. This study explores working conditions and issues faced by Australian HCWs. Methods Qualitative analysis free-text responses from 3 August to 5 2020 an open letter calling for better respiratory protection HCWs, transparent reporting HCW diversity in national infection control policy development. was sent email list 23,000 a previous campaign promoted on...
The financial experience faced by working-age people with arthritis includes living below the poverty line for many. Financial distress among is known to contribute poorer health outcomes, including high psychological and more severe pain. Despite demonstrated societal cost of care management, personal costs borne individual are not well understood. aim this study was explore perceived impacts younger adults (defined as those ages 18-50 years).A qualitative descriptive design used....
Abstract Objectives The importance of trauma‐informed care (TIC) within residential aged (RAC) settings has been increasingly recognised. TIC would ensure that older people who have experienced trauma over their lifetime needs better understood and accommodated. This scoping review examined the extent to which applied RAC settings. Methods A was conducted according Cochrane recommendations PRISMA‐ScR checklist. systematic search six databases (Embase, Emcare, CENTRAL, CINAHL, PsychInfo...
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a chronic, autoimmune disease where the pancreas does not produce enough insulin. T1D requires ongoing management across lifespan through insulin regulation, monitoring of blood glucose levels, and adherence to strict diet exercise plans. The most recent National Diabetes Services Scheme Australian Map indicates that 129 210 Australians currently have T1D. Traditionally considered childhood disease, more than half all diagnoses actually occur in adults aged >20...