A5067245788- Health disparities and outcomes
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Family Support in Illness
University of Newcastle Australia
2022-2025
Hunter Medical Research Institute
2022-2024
Internationally, capacity building for mental health implementation and translation research has lagged. A review of literature found initiatives since 2008 indicating limited dedicated attention to growing capabilities early-to-mid-career researchers, little reporting tailored career pathways skills growth. Significant gaps in thus exist. This perspective article describes a networked infrastructure strategy the Australian-based ALIVE National Centre Mental Health Research Translation. The...
Abstract Background People with a mental health condition experience high prevalence of chronic disease risk behaviours e.g., tobacco smoking and physical inactivity. Recommended ‘preventive care’ to address these risks is infrequently provided by community services. This study aimed elucidate, among managers clinicians, suggestions for strategies support provision preventive care. Methods Three qualitative focus groups ( n = 14 clinicians) were undertaken in one regional service gather...
People with mental health conditions have high rates of chronic physical diseases, partially attributable to lifestyle risks factors. This study examined risk prevalence among community service clients, their readiness and confidence change, associations participant characteristics.
Preventive care to address chronic disease risk behaviours is infrequently provided by community mental health services. In this cluster-randomised controlled trial, 12 services in 3 Local Health Districts New South Wales, Australia, will be randomised either an intervention group (implementing a new model of providing preventive care) or control (usual care). The comprises three components: (1) dedicated 'healthy choices' consultation offered clinician; (2) embedding information regarding...