A5034317252- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Anesthesia and Neurotoxicity Research
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies
- Nursing education and management
- Anesthesia and Sedative Agents
- Scientific Computing and Data Management
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Studies
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Alcoholism and Thiamine Deficiency
- Dermatology and Skin Diseases
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
2017-2024
Hospital da Luz
2024
Universidade Nova de Lisboa
2024
University of Lisbon
2024
Hospital of St. Francis Xavier
2024
The University of Melbourne
2023
UNSW Sydney
2023
The University of Sydney
2023
University of Westminster
2019-2021
Delirium is a common complication of older people in hospitals, rehabilitation and long-term facilities. To assess the worldwide use validated delirium assessment tools presence management protocols. Secondary analysis one-day point prevalence study on World Awareness Day, 15 March 2023. Cross-sectional online survey including Participating clinicians reported data delirium, protocols, assessments, delirium-awareness interventions, non-pharmacological pharmacological ward/unit-specific...
Abstract Aim To gather and understand the experience of hospital mealtimes from perspectives those receiving delivering mealtime care (older inpatients, caregivers staff) using photovoice methods to identify touchpoints themes inform co‐design new interventions. Methods This study was undertaken on acute wards within a single metropolitan in Brisbane, Australia 2019. Photovoice involved researcher accompanying 21 participants (10 older patients, 5 caregivers, 4 nurses 2 food service...
Objectives The aim of this study was to describe the prevalence cognitive impairment in hospital inpatients, associated need for assistance with activities daily living (ADL) and carer perceptions care. Methods A prospective cross-sectional observational conducted a large metropolitan teaching Brisbane, Australia. Participants were inpatients aged ≥65 years their carers. Cognitive measured by clinician auditors using validated 4 'A's test (4AT), score >0 indicating (1-3, probable dementia;...
Abstract Aims Fundamentals of care are particularly important for older people in acute inpatient settings, who at increased risk serious hospital‐associated complications like delirium and functional decline. These occur due to interactions between clinical complexity the complex processes context hospital can be reduced by consistent attention fundamentals care. This paper aims illustrate how multi‐level nursing leadership supported emerge within multidisciplinary delivery systems Design...
To develop an implementation plan for delirium prevention.The use of non-pharmacological interventions to prevent hospital-acquired is well established but their has been notoriously difficult achieve. Systematic analysis context as part planning critical.Ethnographic study was conducted in a 24-bed general medical ward. Eleven patients and family members 15 health service staff participated through observations, individual interviews document review. Inductive used generate themes that...
Hospital-acquired disability and delirium can be reduced by improving inpatient care practices to support mobility independence, nutrition hydration, meaningful cognitive engagement for older inpatients. The challenge is translating this evidence into practice in all wards caring patients. Eat Walk Engage a unique ward-based program using the i-PARIHS implementation framework guide sustainable change. A skilled facilitator works with multidisciplinary ward team prioritise tailor strategies...
of evidence-based innovation into practice; including the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) accredited Translation Centres, NHMRC funded Centres Excellence, health medical research institutes, government agencies.The conference aimed to enhance translation, implementation impact
A service evaluation study of 10 adult-onset rheumatoid arthritis (RA) participants was undertaken to determine: 1. the feasibility providing yoga-therapy (YT) for RA in a standard consulting room 2. impact 16-week YT intervention programme on outcomes function and quality
<h3>Background</h3> Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is associated with mood disorders and poor quality of life (QOL) Chorus et al., 2003 Yoga therapy (Y-T) has been used in several Long Term Conditions. Khalsa al, 2016. <h3>Objectives</h3> This study investigated: a) impact a 16 week Y-T intervention on functional outcomes QOL 10 adult-onset RA patients, b) acceptability experiences the intervention. <h3>Methods</h3> Ten adult patients (Ages: 29–71 Y; duration: 1–15 years) consented to individual...