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MORE ABOUT SWSRThere’s a shift happening in ageing research and education. It’s a shift, which not only recognises older people’s contribution to society but is also removing outdated ideas that define ageing as a time of deterioration and decline. Dr Jed Montayre, Senior Lecturer from Western Sydney University, is a researcher whose work is redefining the way…
DetailsAtrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common heart rhythm disorder, and if left untreated, increases a patient’s risk of stroke, heart failure and dementia. But many patients are not adequately informed about their condition and what they can do to manage it well. For this reason, Dr Caleb Ferguson, Registered Nurse and Heart Foundation Senior…
DetailsIn the next decade, the community sector faces a critical shortage of community nurses. To address this issue, the ‘Cast-a-Net’ research project, funded by a WSU-SWSLHD Primary and Community Health Partnership Grant and run by the Centre for Applied Nursing Research (CANR), is currently examining the workload of community nurses in South West Sydney. Using…
DetailsPost-doctoral researchers in South West Sydney now have a new way to stay-in-touch and collaborate with their colleagues with the establishment of the Ingham Institute Postdoc Association. The idea for the Association came up following discussions between Research Fellow, Vikneswary (Vicky) Batumalai from the Cancer Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CCORE) Group at Ingham and Professor…
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By Linda Music
A study looking into the experiences of Arabic-speaking people at Fairfield Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) has found that recent migrants, those with more severe illness, and people from NESB who are not supported by an interpreter, are at risk of miscommunication. “This communication can lead to errors, patient dissatisfaction and most worryingly, patient harm,” explains…
DetailsHow much impact does Postnatal Depression (PND) have on the conversation between a mother and her baby? And how does this conversation affect the child’s future development? These are the questions that have driven Christa Lam-Cassettari, Research Fellow from MARCS Institute’s Baby lab, Western Sydney University, to research what is known to be a critical…
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By Linda Music