Allied Health Demand and Capacity Tool: A digital solution to transform allied health efficiency. Sara Burrett1, Dominique Murray11Gold Coast Hospital And Health Service, Southport, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Abstract Background: Due to increasing constraints on healthcare resources, it is crucial...
- June 9, 2023
The Sway App provides a valid and sensitive portable measure of balance in healthy adults Nanako Tateishi1, Leanne Cormack2, Claire Tucak 3, Robyn Fary 11Curtin University, Bentley, WA, Australia2Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands, WA, Australia3Perron Institute , Nedlands, WA, Australia...
- June 9, 2023
Lessons learnt from partnering to co-design the Hospital Stay Guidelines. Stephanie Coates1, Jocelyn Franciscus11Disability Health Network, Perth, Western Australia, Australia Abstract Overview: The Western Australia Disability Health Network partnered from the outset with people with lived experience, Developmental Disability WA,...
- June 9, 2023
The Melbourne E-Scooter Trial – how safe are they wheelie? Emily Cross1, Thomas Treseder1, Kirsty Gibb1, Lachlan Shepherd1, Bernarda Cavka1, Andrew Bucknill1,2 1The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia2Department of Surgery, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Abstract Background: E-scooter...
- June 9, 2023
Rapid access to hand therapy services in the emergency department: beginning the journey for implementing alternate pathways of care Meagan Gough1, Kate McLaughlin1, Kylie Bebel 1, Sandra Hookins1, Amber Jones 1, Hannah Gullo2 1The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia2School...
- June 9, 2023
Raising visibility and cultivating value: A holistic approach to allied health workforce support in rural communities. Gabriela Gauthier1 1RWAV, Docklands, VIC, Australia Abstract Allied health engagement emerged as an enhanced priority for Rural Workforce Agency Victoria (RWAV) in pursuit of...
- June 9, 2023
Speech Pathology community-based hearing screening pilot project Nicolette Varvounis1 1Northern Adelaide Local Health Network, Elizabeth Vale, South Australia, Australia Abstract NALHN has implemented an innovative model for hearing screening performed by community-based Speech Pathologists for children who present with a...
- June 9, 2023
Allied Health Workforce Macro Trends Karla Armson1, Nicola Clemens11NSW Ministry Of Health, Sydney, NSW, Australia Abstract Background: The Allied Health Unit in the Workforce Planning and Talent Development Branch, Ministry of Health (MoH) have undertaken a number of allied health...
- June 9, 2023
A knowledge translation approach to implementing health system guidance: revision and dissemination of the Guidance for Western Australian Health lymphoedema and chronic oedema services. Melissa Thorne1 1Chief Allied Health Office, Clinical Excellence Division, Department Of Health, Perth, WA, Australia Abstract...
- June 9, 2023
Breathlessness, a Moment in Time Arun Sharma1 1Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District , Wollongong , NSW, Australia Abstract Have you ever experienced breathlessness before? Maybe after opting to take the stairs or chase the bus? Most of us would agree...
- June 9, 2023