Miss Lauren Matheson1, Ms Debra Phillips1 1The Townsville Hospital, Townsville, Australia Background: Australian public hospitals are increasing in pace and complexity driven by an aging population and rising incidence of chronic conditions. Therefore, hospitals focus on immediate patient care and...
- April 3, 2019
Dr Ruth Crowther1, Mrs Heidi Sturk1 1Queensland University Of Technology (QUT), South Brisbane, Australia Globally, a considerable amount of funding has been invested in the development and delivery of low intensity, digital interventions for mild to moderate mental health issues....
- April 3, 2019
Vicki Parravicini1, Andrea Jeffrey1, Karen Lucas1, Mr Michael Harris1 1Queensland Health – Metro South, Brisbane, Australia Background: The Physiotherapy Musculoskeletal Management Clinic and Conservative Management Service (PMMC and CMS) is an allied health-led multi-professional conservative management alternative pathway for clients...
- April 3, 2019
Janna Lutze1, Lorna Munro2, Dorothy Aawulenaa2, Jacinta Bryce1, Susan Davis1, Kannan Sakthivel1, Deanna Skitt1, Nanette Taylor1, Susan Jacques1, Andrew Slattery1 1Canberra Health Services, , Australia, 2University of Canberra, , Australia Background: A self-catering food service model was implemented within the...
- April 3, 2019
Ms Suzanne Dick1 1Harvest Wellbeing, Melbourne, Australia Suzanne’s consultancy has focused on the training and supervision of staff and creating a climate conducive to organisational growth and innovation. With an emphasis on engagement at all levels of the organisation and...
- April 3, 2019
Ms Laura Iacobaccio1 1Melbourne Health, Parkville, Australia Background: Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) is a group of rare congenital skin conditions characterised by skin fragility and recurrent blister formation, resulting from minor mechanical friction or trauma (1). Podiatry plays a vital role...
- April 3, 2019
Miss Emily Brown1,2 1Queensland Health, 2Dietitians Association of Australia, Motor neurone disease (MND) is a complex and progressive neurological disorder, requiring extensive multidisciplinary team input. Consumers living with MND in rural and regional communities often experience difficulties accessing specialist health...
- April 3, 2019
Donna Bainbridge1 1S.A Health, Adelaide, Australia Older Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) people experience different health outcomes, consequences stemming from pervasive discrimination and unconscious prejudice. The growing numbers of LGBTI people seeking aged care services represents a complex,...
- April 3, 2019
Ms Belinda Steer1, Ms Carmen Puskas1, Ms Melanie Fairweather1, Ms Jacqueline Black1, Ms Jenelle Loeliger1 1Peter Maccallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Australia The Peter Mac Nutrition Department implemented a nutrition-focused Allied Health Assistant (AHA) role in 2010 primarily to improve inpatient...
- April 3, 2019
Mr Renato Ulpiano1,2, Professor Elisabeth Wilson-Evered2, Associate Professor Stephen Burgess2, Dr Scott Bingley2, Dr Tristan Casey3 1Ladybug House, Mudgeeraba, Australia, 2Victoria University, Footscray, Australia, 3University of Queensland, St Lucia, Australia In healthcare, the practitioner-patient relationship is shifting from service controlled...
- April 3, 2019