Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) Beyond Hospital Walls Amy Parker1, Stephanie Garratt1, Frances Batchelor1, Andre Catrice21National Ageing Research Institute, Parkville, Victoria, Australia2Victorian Department of Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Abstract Background: Victoria’s Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) program has historically been...
- June 9, 2023
Understanding current oral care practices in acute aged care Alexis Mcmahon1, Erin Musgrove, Lauren Christie 1 1St Vincent’s Health Network, Darlinghurst, Nsw, Australia2Australian catholic university , North Sydney , Nsw, Australia Abstract Introduction/rationale: Oral care is effective in the prevention...
- June 9, 2023
Impact of intensive day rehabilitation on inpatient length of stay and outcomes for children with traumatic brain injury Sue-anne Davidson1,2,4, Rae Robinson1, Taryn Ambrosi1, Ashleigh Thornton1,2,3, Divyagowri Manila1, Anna Gubbay1,2, Lin Kanungo1, Irwin Gill5, Kids Rehab WA iRehab Team Kids...
- June 9, 2023
What is an assessment of functioning and how do I do one? Assessing functioning in the disability context. Emily D’Arcy1, Maya Hayden-Evans, Kiah Evans, Angela Chamberlain, Benjamin Milbourn, Sven Bölte, Sonya Girdler 1Curtin University, Bentley, Western Australia, Australia2Telethon Kids Institute,...
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Allied Health Management Models: Impacts and Issues. Chris Hanna1,2, Richard Olley21NNSWLHD, Tweed Heads, NSW, Australia2Griifith University, Brisbane, Qld, Australia Abstract Allied health professionals (AHPs) play an important role in the healthcare system, improving patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency. Management of...
- June 9, 2023
Iron deficiency and associated factors in Western Australian children aged 4-to-6 years Kristin Zed1, Nina Calogero2, Darsy Darssan1, Analise Nicholl2, Kane Deering2, Therese O’Sullivan2 1School of Public Health, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia2Nutrition and Health Innovation Research Institute, School...
- June 9, 2023
How we sailed uncharted waters: a story of COVID Navigators Jasmyn Burnett1, Samuel Weber1, Luke Lawrence1, Kristen Grove1, Oscar Speak1, Jocelyn White1, Rose Haines1, Sheau Chan1, Michelle Wilkinson1 1Royal Perth Hospital, Perth , WA, Australia Abstract In December 2021, planning...
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Utilising Digital Mental Health Support for Chronic Health Conditions Heidi Sturk1, Carol Purtell11Queensland University Of Technology Abstract The growing use of digital mental health options by Australians highlights the value of these options in facilitating access to mental health and...
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Higher fish consumption is associated with longer time to relapse in women with multiple sclerosis Eden Dolling1, Eleanor Dunlop1, Alison Daly1, Lucinda Black1,21Curtin School of Population Health, Perth,, Western Australia, Australia2Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), School of Exercise...
- June 9, 2023
“It can be very daunting”: Hospital staff views on, and experiences of falls in hospital patients with communication disability. Rebecca Sullivan1,2, Bronwyn Hemsley1, Katherine Harding2,3, Ian Skinner41University Of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, Australia2Eastern Health , Box Hill, Victoria , Australia3La...
- June 9, 2023