CareSearch Director invited to Ageing Asia CareSearch director was invited to Ageing Asia conference in Singapore. In this blog, Jen reflects on her time in Singapore. She had the privilege to meet a range of... Read more... 15/05/2024 | Blog | Community | Health Professionals | Residential Aged Care Tags: End-of-Life Care | Palliative Care | agedcare Views: 358
Why don’t we talk about dying? Palliative care plays a crucial role in improving the quality of life and the dying experience, yet access to these services remains unequal, especially in regional areas.... Read more... 16/04/2024 | Blog | Community | Patients and Carers | Health Professionals Tags: Palliative Care | End of life conversations | Death and dying Views: 1013
Personalised virtual reality in palliative care: Exploring its potential for symptom... Virtual reality (VR) has emerged as a promising non-pharmacological therapy in palliative care, offering potential benefits for symptom management and overall well-being. In... Read more... 27/03/2024 | Blog | Community | Patients and Carers | Health Professionals | Acute Care Tags: Acute care | Aged care | Palliative Care | Technology | Virtual Reality Views: 695
Supporting patients with end-stage chronic disease in rural Australia: Unveiling gaps Challenges in accessing palliative care are most profound in rural areas due to workforce constraints, service structures, and lack of viable alternatives. A/Prof Rebecca... Read more... 19/03/2024 | Blog | Community | Patients and Carers | Health Professionals Tags: End-of-Life Care | Advance care planning | Palliative Care | rural palliative care | Advance chronic disease Views: 851