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
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
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 &...
- 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
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
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...
- 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,...
- 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
Taking STRIDEs to Improve Access to Eating Disorders Services Kelly Mowat1 1Eating Disorders Clinical Hub, Garran, ACT, Australia Abstract Aim: We evaluated the impact of the Short-Term Recovery Intervention for Disordered Eating (STRIDE) Program, a student-led clinic, on wait times...
- June 9, 2023