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Medicine, General & Internal
Isabelle Weld-Blundell, Lisa Grech, Ron Borland, Sarah L. White, Roshan das Nair, Claudia H. Marck
Summary: This study assessed smoking habits, nicotine use, passive smoking exposure, awareness of associated harms, and experiences with and preferences for smoking cessation support among people with multiple sclerosis (MS) in Australia. The results revealed a need for regular evidence-based smoking cessation supports for people with MS, as most participants expressed a desire for smoking cessation advice.
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Medicine, General & Internal
A. V. Caldera, Rajitha Wickremasinghe, T. U. Munasinghe, K. M. N. Perera, Nimisha Muttiah, D. Tilakarathne, M. K. R. R. Peiris, E. Thamilchelvan, Chamilka Sooriyaarachchi, Mohamed Naseem Nasma, R. M. Manamperige, A. D. K. Ariyasena, Samanmali P. Sumanasena
Summary: This study describes the rehabilitation services available for communication disorders in Sri Lanka and evaluates the adequacy of these services in different provinces and districts of the country. The results indicate that there is a lack of specialist speech and language therapists and audiologists, particularly in government hospitals. Private centers provide a greater number of rehabilitation services, but there is still a shortage of professionals.
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Susie Cartledge, Emma E. Thomas, Barbara Murphy, Bridget Abell, Christian Verdicchio, Robert Zecchin, Jan Cameron, Robyn Gallagher, Carolyn Astley
Summary: This study investigated the impact of the early COVID-19 waves on the delivery of Australian cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs compared to usual practice. The results showed that during the early waves, CR programs experienced closures or reduced delivery, leading to decreased referrals and participation. The quality of the programs was reported to be inferior to pre-pandemic levels.
HEART LUNG AND CIRCULATION
(2023)
Review
Rehabilitation
India Bohanna, Linton Harriss, Malcolm McDonald, Jennifer Cullen, Edward Strivens, Katrina Bird, Leisyle Blanco, Fintan Thompson, Hylda Wapau, Alan Wason, Ruth Barker
Summary: This systematic review aimed to identify models of community disability, rehabilitation and lifestyle service delivery in non-metropolitan areas of Australia, and revealed various service delivery models catering to different disabilities or conditions. The findings showed many services were tailored to individual needs and involved significant community engagement, with room for improvement in areas such as coordination within and across professions and sectors, and evidence of co-production of solutions or participatory governance. Promising potential was seen in people-centred approaches for improving community-based services, but significant fundamental change is necessary.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Roslyn G. Poulos, Andrew M. Cole, Kerry N. Warner, Steven G. Faux, Tuan-Anh Nguyen, Friedbert Kohler, Fey-Ching Un, Tara Alexander, Jacquelin T. Capell, Dan R. Hilvert, Claire M. C. O'Connor, Christopher J. Poulos
Summary: A study in Australia explored a model for rehabilitation in the home (RITH) as a hospital substitution for patients requiring reconditioning. Consensus was achieved on the model, which comprised five key steps and corresponding actions. The study found strong support for RITH as a cost-effective alternative for appropriate patients, but highlighted the need for supportive legislative and payment systems, integration with primary care, and appropriate clinical governance frameworks.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2023)
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Biology
Katherine Christian, Carolyn Johnstone, Jo-Ann Larkins, Wendy Wright, Michael R. Doran
Summary: Early-career researchers in Australia generally love science, but face challenges such as job insecurity, workplace culture, mentorship, and questionable research practices that impact their job satisfaction and potentially compromise science in the country. Recommendations are made to address these concerns.
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Nursing
Rhian L. Cramer, Helen L. McLachlan, Touran Shafiei, Lisa H. Amir, Meabh Cullinane, Rhonda Small, Della A. Forster
Summary: Most new mothers received adequate infant feeding support from various sources, and those who did not were less likely to breastfeed at six months. Accessible, non-judgemental professional support was preferred and associated with higher rates of breastfeeding. Care providers should ensure all new mothers have access to such support to promote breastfeeding.
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Paula M. Loveland, Esmee M. Reijnierse, Louis Island, Wen Kwang Lim, Andrea B. Maier
Summary: This study described a home-based bed-substitution rehabilitation model for geriatric inpatients, and found that patient mobility and functional independence improved at discharge and three-months, but were not fully reversed.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Louise Woodhams, Leanne Chalmers, Graham S. Hillis, Tin Fei Sim
Summary: This study explores the roles of community pharmacists in diabetes-related microvascular complication management in Australia. The findings indicate that most pharmacists already provide monitoring services for type 2 diabetes but only a small percentage offer specific microvascular complication services. There is strong support for implementing a comprehensive monitoring and referral service, but barriers such as competing demands and lack of remuneration and awareness need to be addressed.
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Family Studies
Md Irteja Islam, Fakir Md Yunus, Shumona Sharmin Salam, Enamul Kabir, Rasheda Khanam
Summary: Research shows a strong association between bullying victimization and mental health problems in adolescents. However, only a small number of bullying victims seek mental health services. Further research is needed to identify barriers to service utilization and promote timely intervention for adolescent bullying victims.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES REVIEW
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Lars H. Tang, Vicky Joshi, Cecilie Lindstrom Egholm, Ann-Dorthe Zwisler
Summary: The study aimed to assess the provision of cardiac rehabilitation to Danish survivors of cardiac arrest and found that, compared with patients after acute myocardial infarction, survivors of cardiac arrest received lower levels of certain core components in hospitals. Municipalities showed no difference in provision of core components. Overall, organizational factors did not appear to influence the provision of cardiac rehabilitation to survivors of cardiac arrest in Denmark, suggesting the need for further research to ensure equal access to all components of cardiac rehabilitation.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR NURSING
(2021)
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Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Lei Fang, Ran-ran Zhu, Zhen Sang, Xiao-ting Xu, Lin-yun Zheng, Yanwei Xiang, Chaoyang Guo, Zhenrui Li, Stephane Alexandre Espinosa, Qi Zhang, Chunlei Shan
Summary: This study investigated the integration of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in the Chinese health system rehabilitation services and the demand for TCM rehabilitation in China. The findings showed that there have been 26 policies, regulations, and national strategic plans related to TCM rehabilitation since 2002, with 14 of them introduced intensively from 2016 to 2021. Long-term policies, substantial financial investment, and the expansion of TCM rehabilitation services in primary care institutions have contributed to the rapid development of TCM rehabilitation. However, there is a need for further improvement in human resources and financing mechanisms.
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Daniel A. Shipton, Amy M. Dennett, Alesha M. Sayner, Clarice Y. Tang
Summary: This study aimed to identify and describe physiotherapy service provision for cancer survivors in Australia and the scope of these services. The results showed that designated physiotherapy services for cancer survivors are limited in Australia, with disparities between metropolitan and regional/rural areas. There is a need for increased resources to establish oncology physiotherapy services.
ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
(2022)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Andrea L. Hernan, Sally J. Giles, Andrew Carson-Stevens, Mark Morgan, Penny Lewis, James Hind, Vincent Versace
Summary: Patient engagement in safety has positive effects in preventing adverse events. This study found that 5.3% of adult patients in Australian and English primary care settings reported safety incidents in the past 12 months, with administration incidents and diagnosis incidents being the most common types. The findings highlight the importance of capturing patient-reported safety incidents for service improvement in primary care.
Article
Rehabilitation
Samantha J. Borg, David N. Borg, Mohit Arora, James W. Middleton, Ruth Marshall, Andrew Nunn, Timothy Geraghty
Summary: This study explores the association between sociodemographic, health, functional independence, and environmental variables with employment outcomes for individuals with SCI. The results indicate that factors such as education level, marital status, gender, receipt of a disability pension, and age are associated with engagement in paid work. Employed individuals reported difficulties in completing their work, accessing the workplace, and unmet needs for assistive devices.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
