Calling operating room nurses: What does your post-pandemic nursing practice look like?
How has your nursing practice changed in the operating room since the COVID-19 pandemic? What are your expectations for the future of perioperative nursing? A nationwide survey conducted by Monash University researchers wants to hear from you. The aim of the research is to explore Australian operating room nurses’ working conditions and nursing practices in […]
Advancing evidence-based practice in healthcare
Despite widespread recognition of the importance of evidence-based practice (EBP) and its potential to enhance care quality, patient outcomes, and cost-effectiveness, its implementation in routine healthcare settings worldwide remains surprisingly low. JBI,a research institution part of the University of Adelaide, seeks to understand the reasons behind this persistent challenge. Integrating evidence into practice is no […]
Costs of falls in residential care uncovered
Fall-related injuries in aged care account for one-fifth of the cost of a resident’s care, according to new research. The University of Queensland study found that fall-related injuries in residential aged care could be costing the health system $325 million annually. The study found fall injuries accounted for 20% of annual expenditure on an aged […]
New shoulder injury repair technique improves outcomes
A new technique for repairing rotator cuff injuries is delivering better outcomes for people with shoulder pain. University of Adelaide researchers say about 10,000 repairs to the rotator cuff – the group of muscles and tendons that connect the upper arm bone to the shoulder, allowing movement and stabilisation – are completed in Australia each […]
Link between kneecap shape and osteoarthritis
The shape of a person’s kneecap could be an indicator of whether they’re more at risk of developing osteoarthritis, research shows. Yet the reason is not well understood, according to researchers from the Australian National University (ANU), who were left surprised by the findings. The ANU team set out to explore whether kneecap shape may […]
Australians fare well in health report card despite ongoing COVID impact
Australians’ overall health continues to fare well when compared with similar countries despite significant impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing burden of chronic conditions. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s (AIHW) biennial flagship report card of Australians’ health was launched this week by Federal Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler. The […]
Survey aims to improve legal response to occupational violence
A survey addressing workplace occupational violence aims to clarify what discourages nurses from reporting incidents to legal authorities, according to the nurse researcher leading the project. CJ Cabilan, a researcher who has previously published in the ANMJ on occupational violence, said while legislation is in place across the states and territories that addresses occupational violence […]
Nursing and midwifery research – how do I get started?
Nursing and midwifery practice significantly impacts the health of Australians. This makes nursing and midwifery research critical. The best people to conduct this research are nurses and midwives themselves, says Deborah Forsythe, an academic researcher in UniSA Clinical & Health Sciences with the Rosemary Bryant AO Research Centre. Based on her discussion paper, titled ‘Nursing […]
Nurse sounds a warning on hearing loss for COVID-19 patients
A registered nurse who experienced sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) five weeks after testing positive to COVID-19 has documented her experience to inform research into a little-known side effect of the virus. Kim Gibson, who was fully vaccinated at the time, developed acute hearing loss in one ear, along with vertigo and tinnitus several weeks […]
Promising new Network set to boost nursing and midwifery research
The recently formed Australasian Nursing and Midwifery Clinical Trials Network (ANMCTN) is set to elevate and support nursing and midwifery research across Australasia. The world first Network, formed in 2020, brings together academic institutions to enhance, support and facilitate nurse or midwife-led clinical research. Professor Marion Eckert, Director of the Rosemary Bryant AO Research Centre […]