The Allied Health Brand. Awareness, Emotions and Stories to Influence. Hassan Kadous1 1NSW Health- Ministry Of Health Abstract What constitutes the allied health professions? What is the allied health identity? How do we make it appetising for the community &...
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Analysis of the Australian Allied Health workforce in regional areas Teresa Lynne1 1Rural Locum Assistance Program, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Abstract Introduction It is generally acknowledged that Australians living in regional, rural and remote areas are disadvantaged in terms...
- June 9, 2023
Service delivery preferences for consumers of allied health: an organisation-wide survey and audit Laura Jolliffe1,2, David Snowdon1,2, Natalie Bozyk2, Kirsten Caspers2, Cylie Williams2 1Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia2Peninsula Health, Melbourne, VIC, Australia Abstract Background: Allied health services are traditionally delivered...
- June 9, 2023
Factors influencing diabetes-related foot ulcer healing in Australian adults: a prospective cohort study. Peta Tehan1 1Hunter New England Local Health District, NSW Abstract Diabetes related foot ulceration (DFU) is a common limb threatening condition, which is complex and subsequently challenging...
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Rapid Access to Community Care Kelly McDonald, Mary Wheeldon Abstract BACKGROUND Individuals requiring access to community-based health services are frequently referred to Metro North Health Emergency Departments by General Practitioners due to lack of: – rapid referral processes for community...
- June 9, 2023
Under Pressure – An evidence-based Community Occupational Therapy pressure injury quality project. Taryn Doyle1, Jane Bancroft1Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, Port Kembla, NSW, Australia Abstract Pressure injury (PI) prevention and management is a key priority within NSW Health due to...
- June 9, 2023
Codesigned consistent model of spiritual care in Australian healthcare system. Craig Exon, Cuong La1Spiritual Health Association, Melbourne, VIC, Australia Abstract In Australia, healthcare has undergone significant changes over the past 20 years with the shift towards patient-centred care; prioritisation of...
- June 9, 2023
A virtual clinic for spine fractures – a safe alternative model of care Emily Cross1, Bernarda Cavka1, Emily Kong1, Peter Turner1, Yi Yang1, John Cunningham1, Anuruthran Ambikaipalan1, Andrew Bucknill1,21The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia2Department of Surgery, University of Melbourne,...
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When the Body Says Stop! Evaluating an Online Treatment for Functional Neurological Disorder Danielle Feros1, Samantha Broyd11Rehabilitation and Medical Psychology, Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, NSW, Australia Abstract Background: Functional Neurological Disorder, or FND, is a debilitating and pervasive mental...
- June 9, 2023
Exploring the experiences, preparation and support needs of early career Clinical Educators within a tertiary health service: A qualitative study Vicky Stirling1, Deborah Fitzgerald1, Moores Moores2, Rachel Wenke11Queensland Health, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia2Queensland Health, Townsville, QLD, Australia Abstract Background To...
- June 9, 2023