A5088789317- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Physical Activity and Health
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Psychiatric care and mental health services
- Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies
- Sex and Gender in Healthcare
- Diabetes Management and Research
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
Metro South Health
2016-2024
The University of Queensland
2017-2024
Services Australia
2023
Mental Health Services
2021
FrontLine Service
2021
Brisbane School of Theology
2018
Evaluation of physical activity (PA) programs among populations with severe mental illness (SMI) has predominately focused on efficacy and therapeutic benefits. There is now strong evidence to support the benefits PA in people SMI. What remains a gap implementation pragmatic sustainable interventions mental-health settings. The current paper provides examples that have been successfully implemented Australian settings, identifies key components successful outlines practical strategies can...
Abstract In the present study, we explored experiences of staff working at a recovery‐oriented, community‐based residential mental health rehabilitation unit in Brisbane, Australia, called ‘community care unit’ (CCU). A pragmatic approach to grounded theory was taken analysis transcripts semistructured interviews with eight staff. Convenience sampling used, and there representation junior senior across nursing, allied health, non‐clinical support roles. Four key themes emerged from analysis:...
People with severe mental illness such as schizophrenia experience high physical comorbidity, leading to a 15-20-year mortality gap compared the general population. Lifestyle behaviours activity (PA) play important roles in quest bridge this gap. Interventions increase PA engagement population have potential be efficacious; however, their effectiveness can hindered by low participant engagement, including adherence and drop-out, implementation of interventions that are not designed...
A novel staffing model integrating peer support workers and clinical staff within a unified team is being trialled at community based residential rehabilitation units in Australia. mixed-methods protocol for the longitudinal evaluation of outcomes, expectations experiences care by consumers under this two will be compared to one unit operating traditional staffing. The study unique with regards context, approach consideration multiple stakeholder perspectives. mixed methods design integrates...
Community care units (CCUs) are a model of residential psychiatric rehabilitation aiming to improve the independence and community functioning people with severe persistent mental illness. This study examined factors predicting improvement in outcomes among CCU consumers.Hierarchical regression using data from retrospective cohort (N = 501) all consumers admitted five CCUs Queensland, Australia between 2005 2014. The primary outcome was changed health social (Health Nation Outcome Scale)....
People with severe mental illness (SMI) experience poor physical health and premature mortality, contributed significantly by modifiable lifestyle risk factors such as nutrition, low cardiorespiratory fitness, inactivity. Lifestyle interventions can reduce cardiometabolic confer a range of other positive benefits. We assessed the feasibility, acceptability, safety, preliminary effectiveness (combined dietary exercise) intervention lead senior exercise dietetics students in residential...
Abstract This observational study compared the outcomes of consumers receiving community-based residential mental health rehabilitation support in Australia under a clinical staffing model and an integrated where Peer Support Workers are majority component profile. Reliable clinically significant (RCS) change between admission discharge functional assessment measures were for care (n = 52) 93) models. Covariate analyses examined impact known confounders on groups. No statistically...
Purpose: People with severe mental illness are sedentary, have high cardio-metabolic risks and significantly reduced life expectancy. Despite considerable data regarding positive physical health outcomes following exercise interventions, implementation evaluation of real-world programs is lacking. The primary aim this study was to assess the feasibility an intervention implemented by physiology (EP) students within a residential rehabilitation unit for residents illness, together assessment...
Objective: Eosinophilia has been associated with the use of clozapine. Where clozapine eosinophilia develops, and is organ specific damage, usually ceased. In cases treatment without evidence would also typically be withdrawn. There are small numbers reports in literature describing patients who have had a successful rechallenge having previously stopped due to inflammation. We report case man underwent retrial Method: Case from authors’ clinical practice reviewed. Results: present young...
Background Community Care Units (CCUs) are a model of community-based residential rehabilitation support available in Australia that assists people affected by severe and persistent mental illness to enhance their independent living skills community involvement. These services have been subject limited evaluation, descriptions consumer cohorts lack relevance the understanding needs. Method An assessment battery covering broad range relevant domains was completed with all consumers commencing...
Background Interventions that promote exercise and a healthy diet can improve quality of life may recovery for people with mental health issues. The aim this study was to evaluate community-based lifestyle program adults issues inform the design such interventions, assess its impact on recovery.Methods Mixed methods were used 8-week interventions involving weekly group gym-based sessions nutritional education. Programs delivered by personal trainers chefs at charitable community...
Exercise has diverse benefits for physical and mental health in people with illness; however, it is unclear how to effectively promote exercise motivation this group. The aim of study evaluate the effectiveness interventions utilising instruction or behavioural counselling illness improve self-determined exercise, health. Participants were adults (aged 18+ years) receiving services. could choose from two 8-week programs comprising weekly group-based sessions delivered by an physiologist: (a)...
Objectives: To examine compliance with routine metabolic monitoring at four rehabilitation facilities within the Metro South Addiction and Mental Health Services in Queensland. Methods: A retrospective chart audit was undertaken on 63 residents of electronic health records from 1 October 2014 to 30 March 2015. Results: Evidence any recorded for 87% residents. Compliance rates differed waist circumference (97%), blood pressure high-density lipoprotein (79%), triglycerides (81%) plasma glucose...
Objective: To compare the acceptability of three distinct physical activity measurement tools in people with psychosis: an objective tool, a self-report measure, and exercise capacity test. Methods: We measured completion rate for each tool. Participants rated ease/difficulty measure using 7-point Likert scale. were also asked to rank order ease use. Results: Sixty-six per cent (46/69) participants completed all assessment tools, 60.9% (42/69) questionnaire. The majority found it easy...
ABSTRACT Background and aims Adults with severe mental illness (SMI) have lower physical activity (PA) than the general population. Supervised exercise interventions provide high support but may not effectively promote motivation, which is important for behaviour change. Motivational strategies such as PA counselling target motivation more directly; however, effectiveness in people SMI unclear. Methods This was a randomised controlled trial of designed to adults SMI. Participants were...
Objective Women face considerable barriers in pursuing careers academic psychiatry. Methods A group of Australian and New Zealand women psychiatrists convened September 2022 to identify propose solutions increase opportunities for Results Limiting factors were identified pathways academia including financial support, engagement coordination between clinical services, flexible working conditions. Gender biases the risk burnout additional fundamental barriers. Potential include offering...