Psychosocial palliative care - patients preferences and priorities Significant levels of distress are experienced by 29-40% of palliative patients. Access to effective psychosocial interventions which reduce distress and enhance wellbeing and... Read more... 7/02/2023 | Blog | Evidence | Community | Patients and Carers | Health Professionals | Supporting Families Tags: Research | Psychosocial care Views: 1997
Supportive care for carers of people with high-grade glioma Carers have a significant burden in managing the diverse physical, cognitive, and behavioural changes that can occur in people with high-grade glioma (HGG). Clinical Nurse,... Read more... 6/02/2023 | Blog | Evidence | Community | Patients and Carers | Health Professionals | Supporting Families Tags: Research | carers Views: 1262
Does pharmacogenomics have a role in opioid prescribing? Pharmacogenomics is an increasingly important and effective method used to guide objective, safe, and effective personalised prescribing. Dr Aaron K Wong discusses his... Read more... 1/02/2023 | Blog | Evidence | Health Professionals Tags: Medications and pharmacy Views: 1136
Evolving demands in aged care: addressing workforce and palliative care needs More people are living longer in Australia which is impacting the demand for and provision of aged care. Professor Jennifer Tieman discusses the initiatives and responses to... Read more... 30/01/2023 | Blog | Implementation and Translation | Health Professionals | Residential Aged Care | Aged Care in home Tags: Aged care | aged care workers Views: 1576