Remedies to improve management of agitated ICU patients
Agitated adult patients in hospital Intensive Care Units pose danger to both clinical staff and patients – but there are solutions other than pharmacological interventions available […]
Archive Author: Sally Kloeden
Solutions for health self-management after stroke
Survivors of stroke have more than their medical recovery to consider. They also face a difficult battle to rebuild their confidence and ability to manage a […]
Carers also need help to navigate their child’s early years
It’s not only young children who need more focused attention in their early years. Care providers also need improved support, as researchers from Flinders University’s Caring […]
Caring about the insights of older people with dementia
Re-assessment of the quality of aged care in Australia is in progress – a priority laid out by the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and […]
Tackling equitable aged care support through diverse projects
Change is happening within the Aged Care Sector and health care support systems for older Australians, but how do we ensure access to all the relevant […]
Helping at-risk patients in hospital to get moving
Sedentary behaviour, physical activity and sleep are pillars of good health that must be addressed to consider the unique care needs and preferences of older adults. […]
Mapping a clear career path for rural health workers
The struggle for rural and remote communities to retain allied health workers is having a negative impact on many who experience long wait times and inconsistent […]
Generating evidence to improve aged care in Australia
The cost of health care for older Australians is rapidly rising, but Flinders University senior research fellow Dr Jyoti Khadka – who also works with the […]