Australian researchers have developed a smartphone app to be used as a personalised mobile therapist among people at risk of chronic and debilitating forms of depression. BlueWatch, developed by Deakin University psychology experts, has been designed to build resilience and positive ...
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Cancer patients to write journals for research
People with cancer may be able to participate in journaling as part of a new research project. Wesley Medical Research (WMR) announced the project on World Cancer Day. It aims to improve cancer patient experiences. The research team, from The Wesley ...
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Energy drinks might be sending people to emergency departments. New research has linked the beverages to adverse heart reactions. A University of Adelaide study reviewed patients with heart palpitations aged 13–40 attending an emergency department in South Australia, and found more than ...
More »Moore says alcohol inquiry must cover more than violence
An activist has called for a comprehensive approach to alcohol policies following a motion for a Senate inquiry into a national strategy for alcohol-related violence. Senator Glenn Lazarus called for the inquiry after discussing his personal experience with alcohol-fuelled violence. He said ...
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Taking multiple medicines may put older Australians at risk of frailty and death, new research has found. The study, led by Monash University in collaboration with the University of Sydney, found that increases in the Drug Burden Index, which measures ...
More »Cut in Sunday penalties worth $359 million yearly: report
Nurses, midwives and aged-care workers stand to lose more than $359 million a year if Sunday penalty rates are reduced to Saturday levels, a new report commissioned by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation has found. The McKell Institute report, ...
More »ANMF calls on members to submit to aged-care Senate inquiry
The Australian Senate is accepting submissions for an upcoming inquiry into the future of Australia’s aged-care workforce. This inquiry and subsequent report will look at the current composition of the workforce, challenges in attracting and retaining aged-care workers and how government ...
More »Order of Australia inductee leads nurses in Australia Day honours
An Australian clinical nurse who has been deployed as a volunteer 50 times across nine countries has been recognised through an Order of Australia award in this year’s honours. Kym Stuart was recognised for her service to nursing through a ...
More »Mobile tech for patient communication: pros, cons
Nurses have had a say about using mobile technologies at the bedside with patients who are unable to speak. In a recent study, associate professor Bronwyn Hemsley from the University of Newcastle, and former honours student Bridget Sharpe, carried out ...
More »Students not finding time for compassion: academic
Empathy and compassion are often lacking when students engage with simulation technologies in nursing programs, a lecturer has said. Sue Dean, a lecturer at the University of Technology Sydney, wrote about the topic in the Journal of Advanced Nursing. Dean said ...
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