Oral Presentation

Ms Kassie Shardlow1, Mr Mark  Gooding2, Ms Susan  Stoikov1 1Metro South Health, , Australia, 2Townsville Hospital and Health Service, Townsville, Australia Background: Clinical placements are fundamental to supporting student transition to practice including opportunities for students to provide direct clinical...

Susie  Hines1 1The Canberra Hospital, Garran, Australia Introduction: The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was introduced in 2014 to the ACT.  This presented challenges as negotiating NDIS was uncharted for all.  Canberra  Health Services (CHS) has significant numbers of long...

Ruth Cox1, Sue Laracy2, Celeste  Glasgow2, Kathy Green3, Leo Ross1 1QEII Jubilee Hospital, Coopers Plains , Australia, 2Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Herston, Australia, 3Logan Hospital, Meadowbrook, Australia Study Design. Prospective cohort study Introduction. Public hospitals face an escalating challenge...

Mr Adam de Gruchy1 1Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Australia Aim: To report on the design, implementation and evaluation of the safety and effectiveness of the BAC model. Method: The BAC is a community-based specialist service for assessing and managing neck...

Dr Angela T Chang1, Dr Adrienne Young1, Dr Farrell Anna1, Prof Jennifer Strong1, Dr Gai  Harrison1, A/Prof Jennifer Paratz1, Mr Peter Buttrum1, Ms Michelle Cottrell1, Dr Peter Window1, Dr Merrilyn Banks1, Dr Susan de Jersey1 1Royal Brisbane And Women’s Hospital,...

Dr Marlena Klaic1,2, Associate Professor Fiona McDermott2, Professor Terry Haines2 1Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Australia, 2Monash University, Frankston, Australia Introduction Australian allied health professional groups typically have accreditation or registration requirements which mandate training in EBP skills within undergraduate courses....

Maria Schwarz1, Professor Elizabeth Ward2, Associate Professor Petrea Cornwell3, Mrs Anne Coccetti1 1Logan Hospital, Meadowbrook, Australia, 2Centre for Functioning and Health Research, Brisbane, Australia, 3School of Allied Health, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia As demands on Allied Health Practitioners grow within...

Mr Angel Carrasco1, A/Prof Kathleen Baird1 1Gold Coast Health, Southport, Australia Allied Health Clinicians are often at the front face of health services providing direct clinical support, counselling and specialist referral to women experiencing domestic and family violence (DFV). This...

Ms Anne Harrison1 1Mercy Hospitals Vic. Ltd., Werribee, Australia Background: Physical activity has substantial benefits and minimal risks for pregnant women including those diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) yet more than 60 per cent of women with GDM do...

Ms Jaime Odonovan1 1Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital, South Brisbane, Australia Background: High intensity users impact waiting times and the efficacy of Emergency Departments (ED) and have a flow on effect on the functioning and resource use of the entire hospital....