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. […]
Fundamentals of Care
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 […]
Universal Care: it's fundamental
Across the globe, patients are suffering the consequences of healthcare systems that are failing to address their fundamental needs. As a result, patients experience increased […]
Restrictive practices are out, and weighted blankets are in
Restrictive practices are activities or interventions, either physical or pharmacological, that have the effect of restricting a person’s free movement or ability to make decisions. […]
Forging stronger links to provide coordinated care for older people
Fragmented care is an overlooked problem that leads to unnecessary extended hospitalisation for older people. One in five older people may encounter a preventable adverse event […]
Online literacy instruction helps children with Down syndrome
The online delivery of educational tools has proved highly successful and popular – but Flinders Caring Institute researchers have probed further, conducting research to identify […]
Older people embrace online forums for health support
More older people are looking online for answers to their health problems stemming from chronic conditions, but are they obtaining information and support that helps? […]
Teamwork boosts oral health for older people in hospital
Flinders Caring Futures Institute researchers have helped steer the co-design, implementation and evaluation of oral healthcare interventions for older adults in hospital. “It’s a significant […]
Co-designed research provides support to address loneliness
Inclusion for people with intellectual disability means not only being heard but also having influence in how important issues are addressed and remedied. This is […]