A groundbreaking automated screening tool developed by researchers at Griffith and Monash Universities could significantly improve the health outcomes of elderly Australians in aged care facilities. The Automated Malnutrition (AutoMal) screening tool aims to address ...
The Albanese Labor Government has launched a public consultation process for the next National Nursing Workforce Strategy, aiming to enhance the quality of healthcare across Australia. The strategy seeks input from a diverse range of ...
Dr Caroline Faucher, a sleep and dementia researcher from HMRI’s Brain Neuromodulation Research Program, has discovered that napping can significantly impact the memory of individuals at high risk of dementia. Her recent study focuses on ...
A new report from the National Industry Innovation Network (NIIN) Health Alliance has identified five significant technological transformations set to revolutionise healthcare delivery in the coming year. The Health x Digital Transformation Report 2024-2025, led ...
As the government grapples with rising aged care costs, a consortium of universities and industry players is proposing a innovative solution: using sensor technology to enable older Australians to stay in their homes longer, potentially ...
A study by Flinders University has revealed that preventing frailty in older Australians could lead to significant economic savings and improved quality of life. The research, published in Geriatrics & Gerontology International, highlights the urgent ...
A new study by the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) and Flinders University reveals that a significant number of Australian infants and toddlers are not consuming enough choline, a crucial nutrient for ...
Primary healthcare professionals now have access to a new, free online education program designed to enhance their skills in managing chronic airway diseases such as breathlessness, COPD, and asthma. Funded by the Australian Government, this ...
Guide Dogs Victoria has officially opened its sensory campus, a transformative space that redefines support for people living with low vision and blindness. This nearly 70-year-old campus in Kew has been reimagined into a world-class ...
Recent studies from Flinders University’s Caring Futures Institute have revealed a critical gap in the tools used to measure and improve care quality for dementia patients in aged care facilities. Despite over half of all ...
Food in aged care is more than just sustenance – it’s a vital component of residents’ quality of life. Dr Morgan Pankhurst, Research Fellow at Flinders University, along with team leader Professor Michelle Miller and ...
The healthcare industry has to change. With a lack of staffing, increased costs, and a growing demand for high-quality care, it’s become clear that hospitals up and down the US are struggling to cope. Change, ...