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View article: Implementing an intervention to facilitate early detection of deterioration in aged care residents: Process evaluation of the EDDIE+ trial
Implementing an intervention to facilitate early detection of deterioration in aged care residents: Process evaluation of the EDDIE+ trial Open
Background: EDDIE + was a stepped wedge cluster randomised controlled trial with an embedded process evaluation in 11 residential aged care (RAC) homes in Queensland, Australia. The intervention aimed to upskill RAC staff to identify and m…
View article: The Australian clinical trial landscape: Perceptions of rural, regional and remote health service capacity and capability
The Australian clinical trial landscape: Perceptions of rural, regional and remote health service capacity and capability Open
Background Access to clinical trials is limited for rural, regional and remote Australians, adding to the current health inequity between rural and metropolitan populations. The Australasian Teletrial Model was developed to bring clinical …
View article: The Australian clinical trial landscape: Perceptions of rural, regional, and remote health service capacity and capability
The Australian clinical trial landscape: Perceptions of rural, regional, and remote health service capacity and capability Open
Background: Access to clinical trials by rural, regional, and remote Australians is limited, adding to the current health inequity between rural and metropolitan populations. The Australasian Teletrial Model was developed to bring clinical…
View article: Impact of a prospective feedback loop aimed at reducing non-beneficial treatments in older people admitted to hospital and potentially nearing the end of life. A cluster stepped-wedge randomised controlled trial
Impact of a prospective feedback loop aimed at reducing non-beneficial treatments in older people admitted to hospital and potentially nearing the end of life. A cluster stepped-wedge randomised controlled trial Open
Objectives To investigate if a prospective feedback loop that flags older patients at risk of death can reduce non-beneficial treatment at end of life. Design Prospective stepped-wedge cluster randomised trial with usual care and intervent…
View article: From pilot to a multi-site trial: refining the Early Detection of Deterioration in Elderly Residents (EDDIE +) intervention
From pilot to a multi-site trial: refining the Early Detection of Deterioration in Elderly Residents (EDDIE +) intervention Open
View article: From pilot to a multi-site trial: Refining the Early Detection of Deterioration in Elderly Residents (EDDIE+) intervention
From pilot to a multi-site trial: Refining the Early Detection of Deterioration in Elderly Residents (EDDIE+) intervention Open
Background Early Detection of Deterioration in Elderly Residents (EDDIE+) is a multi-modal intervention focused on empowering nursing and personal care workers to identify and proactively manage deterioration of residents living in residen…
View article: Impact of a prospective feedback loop on care review activities in older patients at the end of life. A stepped-wedge randomised trial
Impact of a prospective feedback loop on care review activities in older patients at the end of life. A stepped-wedge randomised trial Open
Background Hospitalisation rates for older people are increasing, with end-of-life care becoming a more medicalised experience. Innovative approaches are warranted to support early identification of the end-of-life phase, communicate progn…
View article: A stepped-wedge randomised controlled trial assessing the implementation, effectiveness and cost-consequences of the EDDIE+ hospital avoidance program in 12 residential aged care homes: study protocol
A stepped-wedge randomised controlled trial assessing the implementation, effectiveness and cost-consequences of the EDDIE+ hospital avoidance program in 12 residential aged care homes: study protocol Open
View article: A stepped-wedge randomised-controlled trial assessing the implementation, impact and costs of a prospective feedback loop to promote appropriate care and treatment for older patients in acute hospitals at the end of life: study protocol
A stepped-wedge randomised-controlled trial assessing the implementation, impact and costs of a prospective feedback loop to promote appropriate care and treatment for older patients in acute hospitals at the end of life: study protocol Open
View article: Protocol for a randomised trial testing a community fibrosis assessment service for patients with suspected non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: LOCal assessment and triage evaluation of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (LOCATE-NAFLD)
Protocol for a randomised trial testing a community fibrosis assessment service for patients with suspected non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: LOCal assessment and triage evaluation of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (LOCATE-NAFLD) Open
Background Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common type of chronic liver disease in Australia and its recent increase mirrors the obesity and type 2 diabetes epidemics. Currently, many patients who present to primary c…
View article: Evaluating bio-burden of frequently touched surfaces using Adenosine Triphosphate bioluminescence (ATP): Results from the Researching Effective Approaches to Cleaning in Hospitals (REACH) trial
Evaluating bio-burden of frequently touched surfaces using Adenosine Triphosphate bioluminescence (ATP): Results from the Researching Effective Approaches to Cleaning in Hospitals (REACH) trial Open
Findings confirm improvement in cleaning in the FTPs in bedrooms, demonstrating improvements in discharge cleaning aligned with the improvements seen when using fluorescent marking technology as a marker of performance.
View article: Effectiveness of a structured, framework-based approach to implementation: the Researching Effective Approaches to Cleaning in Hospitals (REACH) Trial
Effectiveness of a structured, framework-based approach to implementation: the Researching Effective Approaches to Cleaning in Hospitals (REACH) Trial Open
View article: Cost-effectiveness of an Environmental Cleaning Bundle for Reducing Healthcare-associated Infections
Cost-effectiveness of an Environmental Cleaning Bundle for Reducing Healthcare-associated Infections Open
Background Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) remain a significant patient safety issue, with point prevalence estimates being ~5% in high-income countries. In 2016–2017, the Researching Effective Approaches to Cleaning in Hospitals (…
View article: REACH Project: Healthcare associated infections dataset 2019
REACH Project: Healthcare associated infections dataset 2019 Open
View article: REACH Project: Anti-Microbial Usage data
REACH Project: Anti-Microbial Usage data Open
View article: REACH Project: Hand hygiene data
REACH Project: Hand hygiene data Open
View article: REACH Project: Gel Dot Audits Data
REACH Project: Gel Dot Audits Data Open
View article: REACH Project: Costs dataset 2019
REACH Project: Costs dataset 2019 Open
View article: Implementation lessons from the Researching Effective Approaches to Cleaning in Hospitals (REACH) trial
Implementation lessons from the Researching Effective Approaches to Cleaning in Hospitals (REACH) trial Open
The Researching Effective Approaches to Cleaning in Hospitals (REACH) Study used an implementation science approach to inform the structured yet pragmatic trial of an environmental cleaning bundle intervention in 11 Australian hospi…
View article: Outcomes of the REACH trial
Outcomes of the REACH trial Open
The Researching Effective Approaches to Cleaning in Hospitals (REACH) project aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an evidence-based cleaning bundle in 11 major Australian hospitals in 2016-2017. The bundle included training for e…
View article: Engaging environmental services staff in hospital cleaning research
Engaging environmental services staff in hospital cleaning research Open
Introduction The Researching Effective Approaches to Cleaning in Hospitals (REACH) study evaluated the effectiveness of a novel cleaning bundle intervention in 11 major Australian hospitals in 2016-2017. It was essential for effecti…
View article: Changes in knowledge and attitudes of hospital environmental services staff: The Researching Effective Approaches to Cleaning in Hospitals (REACH) study
Changes in knowledge and attitudes of hospital environmental services staff: The Researching Effective Approaches to Cleaning in Hospitals (REACH) study Open
View article: A snapshot of hospital cleaning in Australia - insights from a large multi-site cleaning trial
A snapshot of hospital cleaning in Australia - insights from a large multi-site cleaning trial Open
Background Environmental cleaning is a vital element of an infection prevention program. There are gaps in understanding how hospital cleaning works in the real world, making improving hospital cleaning a challenge. Baseline data collected…
View article: Pre- and post-questionnaire results: attitudes and knowledge of environmental services cleaning staff in 11 Australian hospitals
Pre- and post-questionnaire results: attitudes and knowledge of environmental services cleaning staff in 11 Australian hospitals Open
View article: Variation in hospital cleaning practice and process in Australian hospitals: A structured mapping exercise
Variation in hospital cleaning practice and process in Australian hospitals: A structured mapping exercise Open
View article: Evaluating a process of change in hospital environmental cleaning - The REACH trial logic model
Evaluating a process of change in hospital environmental cleaning - The REACH trial logic model Open
Background The Researching Effective Approaches to Cleaning in Hospitals (REACH) study will evaluate the impact of a novel environmental cleaning bundle in 11 hospitals around Australia. In each trial site we will collect a range of…
View article: The high costs of getting ethical and site-specific approvals for multi-centre research
The high costs of getting ethical and site-specific approvals for multi-centre research Open
View article: Researching effective approaches to cleaning in hospitals: protocol of the REACH study, a multi-site stepped-wedge randomised trial
Researching effective approaches to cleaning in hospitals: protocol of the REACH study, a multi-site stepped-wedge randomised trial Open