Developers are working on a way to assess the levels of distress for non-communicative patients using smartphones.  A new smartphone app developed by researchers at Curtin University could be the answer to detecting pain in dementia sufferers unable to communicate. ...

A new RDNS nurse-led dementia trial to support people at risk of being overlooked by the health system because of language or cultural differences is underway across Melbourne. “Too many people with dementia are tending to fall through the cracks ...

New UTS program puts the focus on solving problems by thinking across disciplines.  Midwives are among a range of health professionals that could benefit from an increased focus on creative thinking, education experts have said. “Students that really know how ...

Study aims to clear up confusion, provide data for nurses and schools.  Australian nurses will soon have the opportunity to help answer the question, “What exactly is advanced practice nursing (APN)?” Starting February 19, clinical nurses and midwives can participate ...

Health training is about to take a huge leap forward with the launch of a virtual learning laboratory that pools a huge amount of data and learning tools.  "The key virtue of the BEST Network is its potential to allow ...

Despite opposition from doctors, Australia is now officially on the path to allow a broader range of health professionals to prescribe medicines.  Nursing associations have applauded the health ministers’ approval of the Health Professionals Prescribing Pathway (HPPP), labelling it a ...

A group of teachers of health professionals have produced a useful book that addresses the challenges of moving from caring for patients to teaching students. By Dallas Bastian. The challenges of navigating a shift from clinical nursing practice to an ...

Partnership will include clinical placements for students, career development.  The first TAFE-based hospital is in the works. The $126 million joint venture between Holmesglen Institute and Healthscope would generate about 150 beds initially, with the prospect of an increase to ...

As childhood obesity affects more and more families, nurses must prepare to help parents address the problem.  Australian children are dying from obesity and, according to a Sydney nurse specialist, it’s impossible to know the extent of the problem. For ...

Australians present electronic medication management study to the world.  Australian researchers presented their findings on electronic medication management systems at the International Society for Quality in Health Care’s (ISQua) 30th International Conference in Edinburgh in October. The conference features delegates ...