The need to normalise death as a part of life
Many people view death as the antithesis of life, but Associate Professor Jason Mills argues through his research and educational work that normalising death is […]
Helping hospitals provide better end-of-life care
About a third of patients in Australia’s hospitals are living with advanced progressive illness and likely to be in the last year of their life […]
Promoting a model for better End-of-Life care
Hospitals are where 54% of Australians will die, yet many hospital staff admit they are ill-equipped to best comfort patients approaching end of life and […]
Pioneering Change in Palliative Care: The Role of Digital Innovation in Age...
As Australia’s aged care sector adapts to ongoing reform and increasing community expectations, digital technologies are emerging as a potential support in improving the quality […]
Providing more solutions to calm patients in Intensive Care Units
Patient agitation in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) can be addressed by more than pharmaceutical interventions or physical restraints – but clear guidelines are needed. […]
Welcome Dr David Panter - the new Chair of Flinders University Caring Futur...
We are delighted to welcome Dr David Panter as the new Chair of our Institute External Strategic Advisory Board. Originally a psychologist, David’s extensive career […]
Professor Frances Lin appointed Director of Caring Futures Institute
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Frances Lin to the role of Director of Flinders University Caring Futures Institute and Dean of Research for the College […]
Elevating the media image of nurses
The image of nursing is not portrayed with enough accuracy – nor appropriate respect – by Australian media, which is of particular interest to Professor […]
Quality relationships at the core of fundamental care
Trust is fundamental to successful health care, but too often the relationships between health care recipients and providers are compromised by anxiety, fear and dread. […]