A5102820430- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Hospital Admissions and Outcomes
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints
- Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Healthcare cost, quality, practices
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Acute Myocardial Infarction Research
- Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Neurological disorders and treatments
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Neonatal and Maternal Infections
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
UNSW Sydney
2008-2024
Bankstown Lidcombe Hospital
2003-2024
South Western Sydney Local Health District
2024
Background: although C-reactive protein (CRP) is widely used in younger populations, its value for diagnosing bacterial infection older population not well established. This study examined the usefulness of serum CRP level early detection patients. Methods: a prospective cohort study, consecutive patients aged 70 years or over admitted to Aged Care wards were recruited. levels measured within 24 h presentation, and their significance predicting infections was analysed. The relationship...
To examine the prevalence of Parkinson's disease (PD) in Bankstown, Sydney, using same methodology as a previous study Randwick, Australia (1998-1999).Twenty census districts (CDs) for Bankstown local government area were randomly selected. Research personnel door-knocked every household within CDs to locate people aged > or =55 years. A structured questionnaire (containing four screening questions PD) was administered those agreeing participate. Screened positive participants invited come...
Aim: To describe the characteristics, outcomes and treatment complications of patients with pulmonary embolism (PE) who were treated at home as outpatients in an ambulatory care program. Methods: Retrospective descriptive study PE unit during 2003. Ambulatory data medical record information reviewed. Data collected included demographic clinical data, standard indicators unplanned admission program, incidence major bleeding, recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE), death within 3 months into...
Objective. To evaluate the effect of a Medical Assessment Unit (MAU) on older patients. Methods. Retrospective case-control study patients 65 years and above admitted to MAU (study group) general medical wards (control in Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital from 1 October 2008 31 March 2009 with four most common Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRG) (‘falls gait disorder’, ‘chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)’, ‘other major respiratory diseases ‘cellulitis’). Main outcome measures. Length stay...
Cellulitis requiring intravenous therapy can be managed via out of hospital programs, but a high number patients are still admitted to hospital.We aimed review the clinical features, management and outcomes with cellulitis in Hospital Home (HITH) program compared who hospital.A prospective cohort study limb antibiotics was conducted at metropolitan principal referral total 100 113 eligible were recruited. Forty-eight treated entirely 52 or partially HITH. Patients older (mean 69.2 vs 56.7...
Treatment for pulmonary embolism has expanded to include Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs). The incidence of pulmonary-embolism (PE) in "oldest-old" age group (≥85 years) is rapidly increasing, but there limited research on its management and clinical outcomes.
ObjectivesFrailty is associated with significant mortality and morbidity in hospitalised patients. We describe physiotherapy occupational therapy practices frail patients examine the role of early intervention.MethodsWe performed a prospective, observational cohort study medical assessment unit tertiary care hospital. Patients COVID-19 infection were excluded. Frailty was measured by Clinical Scale (CFS). Early allied health intervention defined as involvement within 48h admission....
Abstract The incidence of pulmonary embolism (PE) in the oldest old (persons aged ≥85) is increasing, but there are limited data on its clinical features and diagnosis. We performed a retrospective cohort study 302 consecutive patients with confirmed PE compared to young (aged <65) younger 65–84). most common symptoms were dyspnoea (74.3%) tachypnoea (71.4%), prevalence chest pain decreased advancing age. Delayed diagnosis was associated increasing age, absence dyspnoea, presence...
over 60% of older people have at least one admission to hospital in their last year life, with the majority having multiple admissions. In Bankstown, New South Wales, Australia, we a diverse ethnic and cultural population. We were interested bed utilisation, documentation, follow through "care plans" as well "not for resuscitation" orders life our area.we reviewed collected data from medical records patients 65 years age who died hospital. Reviewers included registrar, research officer two...
To examine differences in risk factors, clinical features and outcomes of cellulitis between those 75 + years <75 admitted to a metropolitan hospital.A prospective study patients with limb requiring intravenous antibiotics conducted at Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital, Australia from June 2014 April 2015.Thirty one were 69 less than years. A greater proportion older resided nursing home (25.8% vs 2.9% respectively, p = 0.001) mobilized walking aid(s) (58.1% 11.6% < 0.001). Significantly more had...
Disease management is an approach to patient care that coordinates medical resources for the across entire healthcare delivery system throughout lifetime of with disease. Stroke suitable disease as it a well-known high prevalence, cost, variable practice pattern, poor clinical outcome, and managed by non-integrated system. It has measurable actionable outcomes, available local expertise support Ministry Health. Developing programme requires multidisciplinary team, baseline data on target...