Clinical Practice
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What does ‘trauma‑informed’ actually mean?
Trauma‑informed care aims to prevent re‑traumatisation by creating safe, transparent and empowering environments but experts warn the term is now…
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How to involve kids in their own health care
New research shows children communicate far more in health appointments than adults notice, often through non‑verbal cues such as touch,…
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Nurse-patient connection key in mental health care
A study across 12 mental‑health units has found that early therapeutic relationships between nurses and patients strongly influence fear, coercion…
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Earlier heart screening for Indigenous people can save lives
New research shows Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people develop atrial fibrillation nearly 16 years earlier than other Australians, prompting…
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High malnutrition rates found in remote hospital: Study
A 10‑year study of nearly 1,000 patients in a remote Central Australian hospital has found almost half were at risk…
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Nurses central to $3b aged care reform
Nursing organisations have welcomed Labor’s $3b aged care package but warn the reforms will only succeed if workforce planning, training…
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Cultural competency doesn’t equal better nursing: Study
A study of nurses in New Zealand has found that while awareness and reflection on cultural assumptions improves performance, deeper…
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Elder abuse under-recognised in hospitals
A national study of nearly one million older Australians has found that hospitals record only a tiny fraction of elder…
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Safe Staffing rolled out in postnatal wards
NSW has begun implementing safe staffing ratios in seven postnatal wards, with Health Minister Ryan Park saying the reform will…
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Support sessions ease midwife burnout
A large UTS study has found that regular Group Clinical Supervision sessions can reduce burnout among midwives, offering meaningful support…
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