Mrs Jessica Reinbott1, Doug Murtagh1 1Queensland Health, Toowoomba, Australia Background: A weekend transdisciplinary model of care was introduced to the Acute Stroke Unit (ASU) in 2015, resulting in increased adherence to National Stroke Guidelines. In 2018, the “Weekday Transdisciplinary Stroke...
- April 2, 2019
Ms Kassie Shardlow1, Mr Mark Gooding2, Ms Susan Stoikov1 1Metro South Health, , Australia, 2Townsville Hospital and Health Service, Townsville, Australia Background: Clinical placements are fundamental to supporting student transition to practice including opportunities for students to provide direct clinical...
- April 2, 2019
Mr Tom Mason1 1Cyberman Consulting, Donvale, Australia Every time we go online, we leave a virtual trail about who we are, what we are doing and potentially where we are going. In this presentation, I will ask for a volunteer...
- April 2, 2019
Susie Hines1 1The Canberra Hospital, Garran, Australia Introduction: The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was introduced in 2014 to the ACT. This presented challenges as negotiating NDIS was uncharted for all. Canberra Health Services (CHS) has significant numbers of long...
- April 2, 2019
Ruth Cox1, Sue Laracy2, Celeste Glasgow2, Kathy Green3, Leo Ross1 1QEII Jubilee Hospital, Coopers Plains , Australia, 2Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Herston, Australia, 3Logan Hospital, Meadowbrook, Australia Study Design. Prospective cohort study Introduction. Public hospitals face an escalating challenge...
- April 2, 2019
Mr Adam de Gruchy1 1Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Australia Aim: To report on the design, implementation and evaluation of the safety and effectiveness of the BAC model. Method: The BAC is a community-based specialist service for assessing and managing neck...
- April 2, 2019
Dr Marlena Klaic1, Dr Vincent Crocher2, Dr Justin Fong2 1Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Australia, 2University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia Introduction It is estimated that up to 85% of stroke survivors have impairment of upper limb function following a stroke. Functional...
- April 2, 2019
Dr Angela T Chang1, Dr Adrienne Young1, Dr Farrell Anna1, Prof Jennifer Strong1, Dr Gai Harrison1, A/Prof Jennifer Paratz1, Mr Peter Buttrum1, Ms Michelle Cottrell1, Dr Peter Window1, Dr Merrilyn Banks1, Dr Susan de Jersey1 1Royal Brisbane And Women’s Hospital,...
- April 2, 2019
Dr Marlena Klaic1,2, Associate Professor Fiona McDermott2, Professor Terry Haines2 1Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Australia, 2Monash University, Frankston, Australia Introduction Published research has found that allied health professionals generally agree with the concept of evidence based practice (EBP), and feel...
- April 2, 2019
Dr Marlena Klaic1,2, Associate Professor Fiona McDermott2, Professor Terry Haines2 1Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Australia, 2Monash University, Frankston, Australia Introduction Australian allied health professional groups typically have accreditation or registration requirements which mandate training in EBP skills within undergraduate courses....
- April 2, 2019