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 video or attend traditional in-person consultations. Led by University of ...
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 within the industry. A recent Perspective article in the Medical ...
A government-instituted taskforce has proposed older Australians should pay more of the cost of their aged care, while steering clear of politically fraught options such as a levy or touching the family home to help ...
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 Pre-Budget Submission, ACN emphasised the pivotal role of nursing in ...
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, affirmative care. A new online training program aims to change ...
Healthcare outsourcing to the Philippines has made remarkable strides, positioning the country at the forefront of transforming patient care through innovative service delivery. This evolution is largely attributed to the strategic adoption of advanced technologies ...
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 and treating strokes, one of the nation’s leading causes of ...
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’ skills and ensuring optimal care for elderly Australians. According to ...
Few individuals embark on a journey to disrupt a sector truly. This International Women’s Day, Tamar Krebs, Founder and Executive Director of Group Homes Australia (GHA), shares her story of how she brought her vision ...
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 as co-researchers to enhance healthcare delivery tailored to their needs. ...
With demand for emergency department (ED) services in Australia growing rapidly and wait times increasing, a $1.3 million research boost has been granted that aims to improve patient care in a medical emergency. Emergency Medicine ...
Researchers at James Cook University (JCU) have uncovered significant barriers to delivering adequate healthcare in rural and remote communities of Northern Queensland due to restrictive access to health data. The discovery emerged during the development ...