Consumer Engagement

Dr Heather Tan1 1Spiritual Health Victoria, , Aim of study:  To investigate patient reported outcomes of spiritual care for those admitted as inpatients in five general hospitals across five states of Australia Method: The study utilised the Patient Reported Outcome...

Mr Ruben Mackellar From social media ‘know-hows’ to content curation and audience growth, this presentation will outline a few ‘unknowns’ for allied health clinicians, businesses and organisations when it comes to creating content and utilising social media channels effectively on...

Ms Katie Belobrajdic1 1Northern Adelaide Local Health Network, Elizabeth, Australia Background Nutrition is a significant issue in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) due to increased risk of malnutrition. Prior to May 2017, PR participants within Northern Adelaide Local Health Network...

Dr Clarice Tang1,3, Ms Monica Turczyniak1, Ms  Alesha Sayner1, Ms Sally Butzkueven1, Dr  Kimberley Haines1, Dr  John Violet2, Dr Helen O’Connell2 1Western Health, St Albans, Australia, 2Peter MacCallum, Melbourne, Australia, 3Western Sydney University, Penrith, Australia Background Engaging patients in a...

Ms Laura Hutchison1, Dr Malia Ho2, Ms Gabriela Griggs1, Ms Kathleen Bailey1, Mr Jeremy Lippiatt1, Dr Kerwin Talbot1 1Central Queensland University, Sydney, Australia, 2Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia Background: Patient preference is a key factor that can influence treatment effectiveness,...

Ms Michelle Shannon1, Ms Kathryn Watson1, Ms Judy  Goroncy1, Dr. Ruth  Teh1, Ms Alesha Sayner1, Ms Megan Slattery1, A/Prof Cathy Said1 1Western Health, Williamstown, Australia Background: Chronic health conditions are on the rise, in particular those arising from diabetes, osteoarthritis,...

Ms Sandra Palazzo1, Ms Samantha Plush1 1Lyell Mcewin Hospital, Elizabeth Vale, Australia End Stage Kidney failure from chronic kidney disease (CKD) requires extensive dietary changes to manage potentially life threatening electrolyte build up(1) as well as fluid overload and malnutrition...

Mrs Kate Roberts1 1Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide, Australia Background: Consumer engagement in the provision of health care services is essential in providing high quality and effective patient centred care. It was recognised that an existing clinical governance framework...

Ms Janet Nash1 Katie Belobrajdic1 1Northern Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide, Australia Background: The cardiac rehabilitation program has been conducted in Northern Adelaide Local Health Network for a number of years. The Dietitian facilitates two sessions within the six-week program. Method:...

Associate Professor Anna Wong Shee1,2, Dr Renee Clapham1,2, Associate Professor Vincent Versace2, Associate Professor Kevin  McNamara2, Dr Anna Ugalde2, Dr Jaithri Ananthapavan2, Dr John Aitken4, Dr Alex  Donaldson3 1Ballarat Health Services, Ballarat, Australia, 2Deakin University, Black Hill, Australia, 3LaTrobe University,...