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View article: Ambulance Attendance in the State of Queensland, Australia: Exploring the Impacts of Heatwaves Using a Retrospective Population-Based Study
Ambulance Attendance in the State of Queensland, Australia: Exploring the Impacts of Heatwaves Using a Retrospective Population-Based Study Open
Objective: This study explores the impact of heatwaves on emergency calls for assistance resulting in service attendance in the Australian state of Queensland for the period from January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2019. The study uses da…
View article: Provision of Evidence‐Informed Psychological Interventions Following the Queensland (Australia) 2010–11 Floods and Cyclones; the Barriers and Successes
Provision of Evidence‐Informed Psychological Interventions Following the Queensland (Australia) 2010–11 Floods and Cyclones; the Barriers and Successes Open
Objective The study assessed the impact on clinicians' ‘perception of skills’ in postdisaster evidence‐informed care (EIC) following participation in an online training programme implemented following the Queensland floods and cyclones of …
View article: January 2024
January 2024 Open
Based in Creswick, north of Ballarat, Kevin's death was a shock to friends and colleagues.His loss will be deeply felt by many in our
View article: Addressing the Psychological Impact of Natural Disasters; A State-Wide Response
Addressing the Psychological Impact of Natural Disasters; A State-Wide Response Open
Objectives: Evaluate the effectiveness of a state-wide post-disaster Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Program (TF-CBT) implemented post-2010-11 Queensland floods and cyclones.
View article: Predicting Participation in a Post-disaster Mental Health Program
Predicting Participation in a Post-disaster Mental Health Program Open
Objectives A retrospective naturalistic evaluation was undertaken to identify if pre- and post-disaster factors may predict the likelihood of those considered “at risk” of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) entering a post-disaster clin…
View article: Private Equity Investment in Private For-Profit Healthcare in Australia and New Zealand: A scoping review
Private Equity Investment in Private For-Profit Healthcare in Australia and New Zealand: A scoping review Open
Objectives: Private Equity (PE) involvement in healthcare has been evident in the United States (US) for some time, with questionable benefits reported. There are significant differences in funding, health insurance and regulation in the U…
View article: Determining the Impact of Heatwaves on Emergency Ambulance Calls in Queensland: A Retrospective Population-Based Study
Determining the Impact of Heatwaves on Emergency Ambulance Calls in Queensland: A Retrospective Population-Based Study Open
Heatwaves are a significant and growing threat to the health and well-being of the residents of Queensland, Australia. This threat is increasing due to climate change. Excess heat increases the demand for health services, including ambulan…
View article: Heatwaves and mortality in Queensland 2010–2019: implications for a homogenous state-wide approach
Heatwaves and mortality in Queensland 2010–2019: implications for a homogenous state-wide approach Open
View article: Opportunistic Mental Health Screening: Is there a Role Following a Disaster? Lessons from the 2010-2011 Queensland (Australia) Floods and Cyclones
Opportunistic Mental Health Screening: Is there a Role Following a Disaster? Lessons from the 2010-2011 Queensland (Australia) Floods and Cyclones Open
Background: Following the 2010-2011 floods and cyclones that affected 78% of Queensland, Australia, a State-wide mental health response was established. The response plan included a 24-hour access line. This study examines the effectivenes…
View article: What ‘Sparks’ Innovation in Rural Health Settings: A case study
What ‘Sparks’ Innovation in Rural Health Settings: A case study Open
Objective: To determine how innovation occurs and identify the factors that support innovation in a rural hospital in New South Wales, Australia. Design: Situated within a larger case study, this research collected qualitative data using s…
View article: Mental Health Response to Disasters: Is There a Role for a Primary Care-Based Clinician?
Mental Health Response to Disasters: Is There a Role for a Primary Care-Based Clinician? Open
Introduction: Following natural disasters, rural general practitioners (GPs) are expected to undertake several roles, including identifying those experiencing psychological distress and providing evidence-informed mental health care. This …
View article: Potential role of general practice in reducing emergency department demand: A qualitative study
Potential role of general practice in reducing emergency department demand: A qualitative study Open
Objective To inform local, state and national strategies intended to reduce demand for ED care, the present study aimed to identify key factors influencing the current provision of acute care within primary healthcare (PHC) and explore the…
View article: Optimising emergency department and acute care for people experiencing mental health problems: a nominal group study
Optimising emergency department and acute care for people experiencing mental health problems: a nominal group study Open
Objective The aim of this study was to identify potential model of care approaches and systems processes for people presenting to acute healthcare settings with mental health problems, including mental illnesses. Methods Five (consensus) n…
View article: Missed nursing care and complexity theory: a conceptual paper
Missed nursing care and complexity theory: a conceptual paper Open
Background Missed nursing care is a complex healthcare problem. Extant literature in this area identifies several interventions that can be used in acute hospital settings to minimise the impact of missed nursing care. However, controversy…
View article: Referee report. For: A mixed methods protocol to evaluate the effectiveness and acceptability of COVID-19 Community Assessment Hubs [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]
Referee report. For: A mixed methods protocol to evaluate the effectiveness and acceptability of COVID-19 Community Assessment Hubs [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] Open
View article: Referee report. For: A mixed methods protocol to evaluate the effectiveness and acceptability of COVID-19 Community Assessment Hubs [version 1; peer review: 1 approved with reservations]
Referee report. For: A mixed methods protocol to evaluate the effectiveness and acceptability of COVID-19 Community Assessment Hubs [version 1; peer review: 1 approved with reservations] Open
View article: Reflections: Environmental History in the Era of COVID-19
Reflections: Environmental History in the Era of COVID-19 Open
View article: Air ambulance outcome measures using Institutes of Medicine and Donabedian quality frameworks: protocol for a systematic scoping review
Air ambulance outcome measures using Institutes of Medicine and Donabedian quality frameworks: protocol for a systematic scoping review Open
View article: Does facility type and location impact upon patient experiences in emergency departments? Secondary analysis of a state‐wide, cross‐sectional survey
Does facility type and location impact upon patient experiences in emergency departments? Secondary analysis of a state‐wide, cross‐sectional survey Open
Objective To identify the extent to which patient experiences in the ED differ depending on facility type (based on bed numbers, services available and annual separations), and location (level of remoteness). Methods Data from a 2015 state…
View article: Outcomes of a tertiary-based innovative approach to engage primary care providers in provision of hepatitis C treatment in community settings
Outcomes of a tertiary-based innovative approach to engage primary care providers in provision of hepatitis C treatment in community settings Open
View article: When a health policy cuts both ways: Impact of the National Emergency Access Target policy on staff and emergency department performance
When a health policy cuts both ways: Impact of the National Emergency Access Target policy on staff and emergency department performance Open
Objective To explore the impact of the Four‐Hour Rule/National Emergency Access Target (4HR/NEAT) on staff and ED performance. Methods A mixed‐methods study design was used to link performance data from 16 participating hospitals with the …
View article: Mental health presentations to the emergency department: A perspective on the involvement of social support networks
Mental health presentations to the emergency department: A perspective on the involvement of social support networks Open
View article: Are service and patient indicators different in the presence or absence of nurse practitioners? The EDPRAC cohort study of Australian emergency departments
Are service and patient indicators different in the presence or absence of nurse practitioners? The EDPRAC cohort study of Australian emergency departments Open
Objectives To evaluate the impact of nurse practitioner (NP) service in Australian public hospital emergency departments (EDs) on service and patient safety and quality indicators. Design and setting Cohort study comprising ED presentation…
View article: Review article: Interventions for people presenting to emergency departments with a mental health problem: A systematic scoping review
Review article: Interventions for people presenting to emergency departments with a mental health problem: A systematic scoping review Open
The number of people presenting to EDs with mental health problems is increasing. To enhance and promote the delivery of safe and efficient healthcare to this group, there is a need to identify evidence‐based, best‐practice models of care.…
View article: The public health care system and primary care services in Saudi Arabia: a system in transition
The public health care system and primary care services in Saudi Arabia: a system in transition Open
The Saudi Arabian health care system needs comprehensive reform with a focus on primary health care.
View article: Review article: Clinical characteristics and outcomes of patient presentations to the emergency department via police: A scoping review
Review article: Clinical characteristics and outcomes of patient presentations to the emergency department via police: A scoping review Open
People brought in by police (BIBP) to the ED are a potentially vulnerable group. This narrative scoping review aimed to identify, evaluate and summarise current literature regarding the frequency of presentation, demographic and clinical p…
View article: Perceptions and experiences of emergency department staff during the implementation of the four-hour rule/national emergency access target policy in Australia: a qualitative social dynamic perspective
Perceptions and experiences of emergency department staff during the implementation of the four-hour rule/national emergency access target policy in Australia: a qualitative social dynamic perspective Open
Findings provide information on the social interactions associated with the introduction of the 4HR/NEAT policy and the intended and unintended consequences of its implementation across Australia. These themes allowed us to develop several…
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Issue Information Open
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View article: Development of Relationship between Triaging of Patients and Emergency Department Performance
Development of Relationship between Triaging of Patients and Emergency Department Performance Open
Triage is a very important step in today's Emergency Departments (EDs). While triage mainly focuses on prioritizing patients based on their medical conditions, this is also an effective management tool to organize, monitor and evaluate the…
View article: What 'Sparks' Innovation in Rural Health Settings: A Case Study
What 'Sparks' Innovation in Rural Health Settings: A Case Study Open
Rural health settings face challenges in delivering and sustaining health services for their communities. Performance in rural health settings can be constrained by resources, staffing and the tyranny of distance from major centres. This r…