A5039291611- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Neurology and Historical Studies
- Genetic Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research
- Patient Dignity and Privacy
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Neurological disorders and treatments
Calvary Health Care Bethlehem
2021-2025
Cabrini Hospital
2017
Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted many areas of life, including culturally accepted practices at end-of-life care, funeral rites, and access to social, community, professional support. This survey investigated the mental health outcomes Australians bereaved during this time determine how these factors might have impacted bereavement outcomes. Methods An online indexing experiences, levels grief, depression, anxiety, health, work, social impairment. Latent class analysis...
Australian COVID-19 public health measures reduced opportunities for people to communicate with healthcare professionals and be present at the death of family members/friends.
Abstract Background Huntington’s Disease (HD) is an incurable, progressive neuro-degenerative disease. For patients with HD access to palliative care services limited, dedicated Neuro-Palliative Care Services rare in Australia. We discuss the experiences of and benefits a patient late-stage admitted our service. Case presentation present case 16-year history from time initial genetic testing admission service Conclusions Given prolonged, fluctuating heterogenous trajectory, measures need be...
Background COVID-19 disrupted access to bereavement support. The objective of this study was identify the supports used by Australians during pandemic, perceived helpfulness used, prevalence and areas unmet support need, characteristics those with needs. Methods A convenience sample bereaved adults completed an online questionnaire (April 2021-April 2022) about their experiences including use helpfulness, needs mental health. Multiple logistic regression conducted determine sociodemographic...