New guidelines for incontinence medicines for World Continence Week
Australia’s first co‑designed resources to support the safe use of urinary incontinence medicines for people living with dementia have been released to mark World Continence Week, 15–21 June. While medications to manage urinary incontinence are routinely prescribed, they carry hidden dangers for people with dementia, increasing the risk of side effects such as worsening memory loss. Despite these risks, the healthcare sector has previously […]
When menopause and night shift collide: New study seeks answers
In one of the first studies of its kind, Adelaide University researchers are investigating how menopause and shift work interact, and whether women working night shifts, rotating rosters and other irregular schedules face additional health and wellbeing challenges. The study will compare women’s experiences of sleep, fatigue, health, wellbeing and workplace performance across perimenopause, menopause […]
UTS to make VR violence prevention training mandatory for nursing students
In an Australian first, the University of Technology Sydney will make immersive virtual reality training in aggression and violence prevention mandatory as part of preparation for clinical placements. From 2027, all first‑year nursing students at UTS will undertake mandatory VR training in violence-prevention before they go on placement. The decision comes amid growing concern about the frequency of violence in healthcare settings. A recent report from the NSW Nurses and […]
Egg allergy rates declining in Australia
Australian guidelines recommending egg be introduced into a child’s diet in the first year of life have seen the number of children with egg allergy drop by 17%. When Brisbane child health nurse Sarah McKenzie meets new parents in her clinic, one question comes up again and again: “When should we start eggs?” For years, the advice was […]