New Hep C cases in London down by 70%
New cases of hepatitis C amongst HIV men in London have fallen by nearly 70%. Analysis of data from three clinics in London found 256 men diagnosed in 2013-2018. New infections peaked at 17 for every 1,000 people studied in 2015 and fell to six by 2018. Patients were monitored and screened every six months […]
What are your thoughts about robots in healthcare?
Nurses and midwives are invited to complete an anonymous survey on their attitudes to the use of social humanoid robots in healthcare setting. The use of robots in health care is a rapidly emerging and innovative field that holds many opportunities and challenges. A research team from Townsville Hospital and Health Service and James Cook […]
Drug could reverse antibiotic resistance
A drug that was originally designed to help Alzheimer’s and Huntington disease may actually be beneficial in combating antibiotic resistant bacteria. The University of Queensland researchers have been investigating the antibacterial properties of the drug. Professor Mark Walker from UQ’s School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences said the drug PBT2 was designed to disrupt the […]
A snapshot of Australians living in residential aged care
Over half of the 187,300 Australians living in residential aged care during 2015 had at least five to eight long-term health conditions and nearly half had dementia, according to new data released from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The statistics are among a range of findings to emerge from the ABS’ 2015 Survey of […]
Rosemary Bryant AO Research Centre on track
In almost two years of operation, the Rosemary Bryant AO Research Centre has secured more than $2.7 million in funding to help it drive high impact nursing and midwifery research shaping meaningful clinical and workforce advances within the healthcare system. The end goal is to improve the health and welfare of communities. A partnership between […]
Virtual reality in nursing and midwifery
University of Newcastle researchers are leading the world in ground-breaking virtual reality (VR) technology in the nursing and midwifery curriculum. The world-first technology was presented at the Professional Day of the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association 73rd annual delegates’ conference recently. Project lead and Lecturer in Midwifery at the University of Newcastle (UON) Donovan Jones […]
Best evidence changes lives
The best evidence available should be accessible to all and is key to tackling poor practice that can do more harm than good, according to the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI), based in South Australia. The institute, which has recently been recognised for improving health for disadvantaged communities, is fulfilling a critical role, assisting health professionals […]
Snacks better than large meal during nightshifts
Shift workers including nurses and midwives who eat a small snack during a nightshift perform better than those who opt for a large meal, new research has revealed. Investigating the impact of eating during the night on work performance, the study found having a small snack such as an apple or muesli bar helps shift […]
Aged care under the microscope
After examining the experiences of residents and relatives within the aged care system, independent public health researcher Dr Sarah Russell is expanding her study by focusing on staff currently working in an Australian aged care home. Her new survey targets all staff ranging from nurses and managers to carers and cleaners, calling on them to […]
Study examines advance care directive uptake
Researchers are collating data from a range of healthcare organisations to determine whether older Australians are receiving suitable advance care planning that aligns with the medical care they want and their personal values and preferences. General practice clinics, aged care facilities and hospitals are among organisations taking part in the ground-breaking study about Advance Care […]