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Economic evaluation of a Decision Support Tool to guide intensity of mental health care in general practice: the Link-me pragmatic randomised controlled trial
BackgroundThis paper reports on the cost-effectiveness evaluation of Link-me – a digitally supported, systematic approach to triaging care for...
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Australian guideline on management of diabetes-related foot infection: part of the 2021 Australian evidence-based guidelines for diabetes-related foot disease
BackgroundDiabetes-related foot infections cause substantial morbidity and mortality, both globally and in Australia. There is a need for up-to-date...
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#Fail: the quality and accuracy of nutrition-related information by influential Australian Instagram accounts
BackgroundSocial media is a popular source of information about food and nutrition. There is a high degree of inaccurate and poor-quality...
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Osteoporosis management in Australian aged care facilities: a mixed method study
SummaryOsteoporosis is a common but sub-optimally managed disease amongst aged care residents. Pharmacists undertaking comprehensive medication...
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Principal Accompaniment in Australian Faith-Based Schools: A Salutogenesis Approach
A program designed to provide accompaniment reflects a salutogenesis emphasis aimed at sustaining the professional well-being of experienced...
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General practitioners’ management of mastitis in breastfeeding women: a mixed method study in Australia
BackgroundMastitis is a common reason new mothers visit their general practitioner (GP). In Australia, the Therapeutic Guidelines: Antibiotic ...
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Efficacy and practice of facemask use in general population: a systematic review and meta-analysis
In recent decades, respiratory infections, including SARS, HINI and the currently spreading COVID-19, caused by various viruses such as influenza and...
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Undertaking general practice quality improvement to improve cancer screening - a thematic analysis of provider experiences
BackgroundCancer is a major cause of illness and death, and its incidence and mortality can be reduced through effective screening. In order to...
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Workload and workflow implications associated with the use of electronic clinical decision support tools used by health professionals in general practice: a sco** review
BackgroundElectronic clinical decision support tools (eCDS) are increasingly available to assist General Practitioners (GP) with the diagnosis and...
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Australian podiatrists' understanding and current practices of reablement for older people: a qualitative exploratory study
BackgroundThe ageing of Australia's population is placing significant pressure on health and social aged care services due to increasing demand for...
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Australian guideline on offloading treatment for foot ulcers: part of the 2021 Australian evidence-based guidelines for diabetes-related foot disease
BackgroundPressure offloading treatment is critical for healing diabetes-related foot ulcers (DFU). Yet the 2011 Australian DFU guidelines regarding...
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Australian Catholics’ Lived Experiences of COVID-19 Church Closures
In 2020, Australian Catholic churches closed due to COVID-19 restrictions, but there has been little qualitative data published on the lived...
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West Australian parents’ views on vaccinating their children against COVID-19: a qualitative study
BackgroundAustralian children and adolescents were among the last local cohorts offered COVID-19 vaccines. Despite promising initial uptake, coverage...
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Australian guideline on prevention of foot ulceration: part of the 2021 Australian evidence-based guidelines for diabetes-related foot disease
BackgroundThere are no current Australian guidelines on the prevention of diabetes-related foot ulceration (DFU). A national expert panel aimed to...
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A pharmacist-led intervention to improve the management of opioids in a general practice: a qualitative evaluation of participant interviews
Background Opioid prescribing has escalated, particularly long-term in chronic noncancer pain. Innovative models of care have been recommended to...
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A longitudinal analysis of factors associated with age-related cataract among older Australian women: a cohort study of 7851 older Australian women 79–90 years
BackgroundAge-related cataracts are a significant global health issue due to population ageing. More than 70% of older Australians aged 80 or above...
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Chiropractors’ perceptions on the use of spinal radiographs in clinical practice: a qualitative study
BackgroundRadiography is commonly used in the assessment of spinal disorders, despite a lack of high-quality evidence demonstrating improved clinical...
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Factors that impact burnout and psychological wellbeing in Australian postgraduate medical trainees: a systematic review
BackgroundBurnout and poor psychological wellbeing are common in postgraduate medical trainees. However, data relating to Australian trainees are...
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What consumers, general practitioners and mental health professionals want: the co-design and prototype testing of a transdiagnostic, acceptance and commitment therapy-based online intervention to reduce distress and promote wellbeing among Australian adults
BackgroundMany Australians experience mental health challenges, but only a third access face-to-face psychological services, due to multiple barriers...
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Australian guideline on diagnosis and management of peripheral artery disease: part of the 2021 Australian evidence-based guidelines for diabetes-related foot disease
BackgroundPeripheral artery disease (PAD) is implicated in up to 50% of diabetes-related foot ulcers (DFU) and significantly contributes to morbidity...
