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Ritchelle is a Content Producer for Healthcare Channel, Australia’s premier resource of information for healthcare.

crisis
Research
New initiative urges action, not questions, when supporting loved ones in crisis
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 19, 2024

In times of crisis, we often hear the phrase ‘Let me know if you need anything.’ Although the helpful intention is there, this phrase is

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insomnia
Healthcare
Digital therapy program offers drug-free insomnia treatment
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 14, 2024

Are sleeping pills the only solution for insomnia?  Not according to Flinders University’s Dr Alexander Sweetman, who says that using self-guided digital behavioural therapy is an

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government
Aged Care, Hospitals
Government vows sustainable, quality aged care a top priority
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 14, 2024

The Albanese Government recently released the much-anticipated Aged Care Taskforce’s Final Report, marking a significant step toward overhauling Australia’s aged care system to provide sustainable,

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digital
Research
Digital tool to predict dementia risk early on
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 14, 2024

A cutting-edge project to create a digital platform for predicting dementia risk is moving forward, thanks to new research funding from the Western Australian government.

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antidepressant
Aged Care
New study reveals high antidepressant use among aged care residents
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 14, 2024

A new Australian study has revealed an alarming statistic – 6 out of 10 aged care residents are taking antidepressant medications. Researchers are concerned this

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knee
Research
Video physio as effective as in-person for chronic knee pain relief
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 12, 2024

New research published in The Lancet reveals a groundbreaking finding: Australians suffering from chronic knee pain experience similar relief whether they undergo physiotherapy sessions via

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roles
Healthcare
“Glass Cliff” persists as women take on healthcare leadership roles
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 12, 2024

The representation of women in healthcare and medical leadership roles remains a pressing issue in Australia, signalling a broader challenge to equity and social justice

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nursing
Healthcare
Promoting nursing as lifelong, rewarding career crucial
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 12, 2024

The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is pushing for a national campaign aimed at promoting nursing as a lifelong and rewarding career. In their 2024-25

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LGBTIQ+
Healthcare
Making end-of-life care inclusive for LGBTIQ+ people
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 12, 2024

For many in the LGBTIQ+ community, facing the end of life can be an anxious experience. There are concerns about discrimination and not receiving respectful,

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broccoli
Healthcare, Research
Broccoli compound offers hope for stroke prevention and treatment
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 7, 2024

A groundbreaking study by Australia’s Heart Research Institute (HRI) suggests that a common vegetable found in many Australian households might hold the key to preventing

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reforms
Aged Care
Aged care workforce reforms crucial for long-term sustainability
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 7, 2024

An analysis by the Australia Institute suggests that while recent aged care reforms aim to enhance safety and quality, they fall short in recognising workers’

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older people
Healthcare
The importance of involving older people and carers in health research
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 7, 2024

A new Perspectives Brief from the Deeble Institute for Health Policy Research shines a light on the importance of involving older people and their carers

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2024 All rights reserved. © Healthcare channel powered by Akolade.