A5009868114- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Dental Radiography and Imaging
- Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
- Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- dental development and anomalies
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Venous Diseases
- Wound Healing and Treatments
- Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Dental materials and restorations
- Oropharyngeal Anatomy and Pathologies
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
Central Queensland University
2016-2025
University of Papua New Guinea
2023
University of Rochester
2023
Indigenous Wellbeing Centre
2016-2021
Queensland University of Technology
2003-2018
Mater Health Services
2015
Chilton Medical Center
2005
Kingston Hospital
2000
The University of Queensland
1997
Massachusetts General Hospital
1996
The relationship of cervical vertebral maturation and mandibular growth changes are assessed in annual lateral cephalometric radiographs thirteen caucasian females from 9 to 15 years age. Statistically significant increases length, corpus length ramus height associated with specific stages the vertebrae.
Background Undernutrition, weight loss and dehydration are major clinical issues for people with dementia in residential care, excessive contributing to increased risk of frailty, immobility, illness premature morbidity. This paper discusses a nutritional knowledge attitudes survey conducted as part larger project focused on improving intake within care facility Brisbane, Australia. Aims The specific aims the were identify (i) needs aged residents; (ii) mealtime practices; (iii) towards...
Poor oral health is a significant global public concern that adversely affects an individuals' overall and general well-being. Occupational therapists are well-suited to promote by supporting activities of daily living (ADLs), thereby improving clients' outcomes. However, there limited evidence on the knowledge, attitudes, practices (KAPs) occupational regarding health, as well barriers facilitators they face in delivering healthcare. This paper outlines protocol for mixed-methods systematic...
Over 30% of venous leg ulcers do not heal despite evidence-based treatment. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) as an adjunct treatment for nonhealing ulcers. A randomized, double-blind, parallel group, placebo-controlled trial was undertaken in three hyperbaric medicine units. Adults with a ulcer, Transcutaneous Measurement indicative hypoxic wound responsive oxygen challenge, and without contraindications HBOT; were eligible. Of 84 eligible...
Aims and objectives To evaluate the implementation of Champions for Skin Integrity model on facilitating uptake evidence‐based wound management improving skin integrity in residents aged care facilities. Background The incidence tears, pressure injuries leg ulcers increases with age, such wounds can be a serious issue Older adults are not only at higher risk related to chronic disease but also falls manual handling requirements. Design A longitudinal, pre–post design. Methods was developed...
Research involving people with dementia is vital to appropriately inform policy and practice decisions affecting this population. As dementia-care researchers, we frequently advocate Human Ethics Committees for the right of choose whether participate in research. This brief report provides some considerations researchers ethics committees.Descriptive summary principles that argue inclusion research studies.Specifically excluding living from because perceived cognitive impairment...
This article describes a research study conducted in Brisbane, Australia, that sought to establish older people's views on what contributes their quality of life residential settings. Focus group interviews were used explore the key aspects equated with high‐quality experience. A number themes identified, particularly relating issues about autonomy, control and staff‐resident interactions. The concludes recommendations for those working in, or providing, care.
Objectives: It is widely assumed improving care in residential facilities will improve quality of life (QoL), but little research has explored this relationship. The Clinical Care Indicators (CCI) Tool was developed to fill an existing gap assessment within Australian aged and it used explore potential links between clinical outcomes QoL. Design Setting: outcome QoL data were collected four from the same provider. Subjects: Subjects 82 residents facilities. Outcome Measures: measured using...
Many health and social care research studies report difficulties recruiting sufficient numbers of participants, adding to time money expenditures potentially jeopardizing the generalizability findings. The current article reports effectiveness resource requirements recruitment strategies used in nine dementia-related conducted Australia. Articles, notices, or advertisements targeted specialist newsletters were most cost-effective method recruitment. use service providers aid yielded mixed...
Abstract Background A clinical indicator should demonstrate clinically meaningful change, be relevant, allow comparisons between services, acceptable to clinicians, and have validity, reliability sensitivity change. The HoNOS 65+ has been suggested as a outcome indicator. change of the is not known. Methods This prospective study using routine data. pilot cohort ( n = 42) was used measure concurrent validity with Mini‐Mental State Examination (MMSE), Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS‐15) Brief...
Recent years have seen the introduction of formalised accreditation processes in both community and residential aged care, but these only partially address quality assessment within this sector. Residential care Australia does not yet a standardised system resident related to clinical, rather than administrative, outcomes. This paper describes development tool aimed at addressing gap. Utilising previous research results nominal groups with experts field, 21-item Clinical Care Indicators...
ABSTRACT Background: Dementia is a chronic illness without cure or effective treatment, which results in declining mental and physical function assistance from others to manage activities of daily living. Many people with dementia live long term care facilities, yet research into their quality life (QoL) was rare until the last decade. Previous studies failed incorporate important variables related facility provision look closely at lives residents. This paper presents protocol for...