A5088494424- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Muscle metabolism and nutrition
- Amino Acid Enzymes and Metabolism
- Biochemical effects in animals
- Healthcare cost, quality, practices
- Abdominal Trauma and Injuries
- Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies
- Exercise and Physiological Responses
- Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints
- Sports Performance and Training
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management
- Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
- Nursing Roles and Practices
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Cancer and Skin Lesions
Wollongong Hospital
2022-2025
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District
2022-2025
University of Wollongong
2021-2024
Western Sydney University
2011-2017
Chronic work-related stress is an independent risk factor for cardiometabolic diseases and associated mortality, particularly when compounded by a sedentary work environment. The purpose of this study was to determine if office worksite-based hatha yoga program could improve physiological stress, evaluated via heart rate variability (HRV), health-related outcomes in cohort workers. Thirty-seven adults employed university-based positions were randomized upon the completion baseline testing...
This study compared acute (15 min) yoga posture and guided meditation practice, performed seated in a typical office workspace, on physiological psychological markers of stress. Twenty participants (<mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" overflow="scroll"><mml:mn fontstyle="italic">39.6</mml:mn><mml:mo>±</mml:mo><mml:mn fontstyle="italic">9.5</mml:mn></mml:math> yr) completed three conditions: yoga, meditation, control (i.e., usual work) separated by ≥24 hrs. Yoga...
Many time-critical neurosurgical brain conditions do not meet traditional ED major trauma or stroke team activation criteria and thus benefit from the associated expedited imaging specialist review. To address this, a "Critical Head" protocol was developed. The aim to determine effect of this on time CT scan, intervention (if indicated) Quasi-experimental study, involving retrospective analyses data all potential Critical Head patients presenting Wollongong 1 January 2018 26 May 2023, with...
Although abundant research has investigated the hormonal effects of d-aspartic acid in rat models, to date there is limited on humans. Previous demonstrated increased total testosterone levels sedentary men and no significant changes resistance trained men. It was hypothesised that a higher dosage may be required for experienced lifters, thus this study two different dosages basal explored responsiveness based initial levels.Twenty-four males, with minimum years' experience training, (age,...
Research on d-aspartic acid (DAA) has demonstrated increases in total testosterone levels untrained men, however research resistance-trained men no changes, and reductions levels. The long-term consequences of DAA a resistance trained population are currently unknown.To evaluate the effectiveness to alter basal over 3 months training men.Randomised, double-blind, placebo controlled trial healthy aged 18-36, had been performing regular exercise for at least d.w-1 previous 2 years. Randomised...
To reduce perceived unnecessary resource use, we modified our tiered trauma response. If a patient was not physiologically compromised, surgical registrar attendance mandated. We investigated the effect of this change on missed injury, unplanned representation to ED, diagnostic imaging rates and staff satisfaction.
Abstract Objective To evaluate the use and impact of pathology tests in patients who present to ED with mental health‐related complaints. The primary objective is measure proportion undergoing assess whether these trigger a change management. Methods In this retrospective study, we reviewed all recorded health presentations our regional between January June 2021. Patient characteristics, tests, subsequent management, treatment costs time Emergency Physician Psychiatrist were extracted....
Abstract Background Longer‐term symptoms (long COVID) may be present in seemingly recovered patients for several months and can debilitating. Aim To investigate the prevalence type of those with a prior COVID‐19 diagnosis. Methods This prospective, longitudinal observational study commenced July 2020 investigating longer‐term health impacts COVID‐19. Participants were recruited via public units media publicity. Surveys completed upon enrolment, at 1, 3, 6 12 months. Outcome measures included...
Hip fracture in older adults results significant mortality and is one of the costliest fall-related injuries. The Australian Commission for Quality Safety Health Care hip clinical care standards consolidate best available evidence managing this patient group; however, uptake variable. aim study was to evaluate implementation effectiveness a multidisciplinary early activation mechanism bundle (eHIP) on health service outcomes.
Methods A within-subjects crossover design was utilized. Each participant completed three conditions, including yoga postures, meditation, and control (usual work), separated by >24hrs. Perceived stress blood pressure were evaluated before, immediately after, at 3x 5-min intervals post intervention. Heart rate, respiratory rate parameters of heart variability (HRV) collected continuously, during Twenty adults (39.6±9.5yr) the study.