Month: May 2021

Ms Ruchika Rawat1, Mr Christopher Lindner 1Barwon Health, Geelong, Australia Background Despite knowledge about interventions that are effective in reducing re-admission rates and length of stay and increasing patient satisfaction outcomes, significant difficulties remain in improving care integration and users’...

Mrs Felicity Prebble1, Mrs Jennifer Murphy 1Mater Hospital, Brisbane, Australia The Covid-19 pandemic necessitated  the Mater Physiotherapy Department’s rapid adaptation to the threat of unprecedented patient numbers and acuity in health care delivery. In a staged response, training needs were...

Miss Rebecca Healy1, Dr  Jaimon Kelly2,3, Dr Kyra  Hamilton5, Dr Katrina  Campbell1,2,3, Ms Jane Musial1, Ms Charlene  Wright2,3 1Metro North Hospital and Health Services, Brisbane, Australia, 2Menzies Health Institute, Griffith University , Gold Coast, Australia, 3School of Medicine, Centre of...

Hyranthi Kavanagh1, Mitch Read1, Grant Bayman1, Pallas Sarney1, Sandra McMillian1, Dr Michael Monisse-Redman1 1Fiona Stanley Hospital, Understanding the importance of psychology and human behaviour in public health, including the engagement in new behaviours or behaviour change as well as recognising the...

Alexandra Harman1, Miss Talia McIntosh1 1Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, , Pilot Project: The effectiveness of a multidisciplinary physical health clinic within a mental health rehabilitation unit People with a mental illness have an increased risk of physical disease, high...

Eman Merza1, Dr Stephen  Pearson2, Professor  Glen  Lichtwark3, Meg Ollason1, Associate Professor Peter  Malliaras1 1Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Science, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia, 2Centre for Health, Sport and Rehabilitation Sciences Research, University of Salford, Greater...

Ms Karen Phipps1, Ms Carlee Holmes1,2, Ms Megan Marmo1 1St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, Fitzroy, Australia, 2Physiotherapy Department Monash University, Frankston, Australia Adults with complex disabilities are at risk of progressive health and wellbeing issues impacting quality of life, carer burden...

Ms Sarah Jennings1, Ms Stacey Atkins1 1ISLHD, Shoalhaven, Australia Hospital Acquired Pneumonia (HAP) is an infection in the lungs that occurs during a hospital stay. A Hospital Acquired Complication (HAC) data review during the 2019-2020 financial year revealed inpatients in...

Mrs Pam Maroney1 1Monash Health, Dandenong, Australia Aim: The transition from student to practicing clinician can be challenging, so it is important to ensure that allied health new graduates that enter the mental health workforce receive the support and training...

Dr Kwang Meng Cham1, Dr Anu Polster1, Dr Guy Morrow1 1The University Of Melbourne Introduction/background: There is a paucity of research into interdisciplinary learning of professionalism that facilitates creativity and diversity. Aim/objectives: We evaluated students’ experiences participating in interdisciplinary group work that...