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. […]
Fundamentals of Care
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. […]
Joint-appointments stimulate a rise in research by nurses
The answers to nagging health care problems can often be close at hand, which is being proven through research undertaken at Flinders University by an […]
The Erik Elgaard Sørensen Scholarship and its global impact on Fundamental...
In the nursing profession, the name Professor Erik Elgaard Sørensen resonates deeply with those familiar with fundamental care practices. A revered nursing professor at Aalborg […]
Navigating non-pharmacological strategies for agitation management in the I...
Within intensive care units (ICUs), where patients frequently confront daunting conditions, managing agitation proves to be a significant obstacle for healthcare providers. When patients exhibit […]
Oral hygiene fundamental in stroke care
When a stroke strikes, every minute counts. Swift and efficient care can make the difference between life and death, between full recovery and long-term disability. […]
Preserving patient mobility essential for upholding dignity and Independenc...
As a seasoned physiotherapist with a wealth of experience in acute hospital settings, Caring Futures Institute PhD candidate Jo Nolan has long been attuned to […]