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View article: Patient Agency in Imaging: Radiologists’ Insights
Patient Agency in Imaging: Radiologists’ Insights Open
Objectives There is a notable rise in patient‐initiated imaging requests, with one possible reason being the increased availability of online health information. This study specifically examines the impact of patient‐initiated radiological…
View article: Patient Agency in Imaging: Radiologists’ Insights
Patient Agency in Imaging: Radiologists’ Insights Open
Objectives: There is a notable rise in patient-initiated imaging requests, with one possible reason being the increased availability of online health information. This study specifically examines the impact of patient-initiated radiologica…
View article: Community perspectives on the use of electronic health data to support reflective practice by health professionals
Community perspectives on the use of electronic health data to support reflective practice by health professionals Open
Australians are generally supportive of health professionals using Electronic Health Data to support reflective practice and learning but identify several challenges for data being used in this way.
View article: “I was told I either came back or I lost my job”: a qualitative study of the experiences of Australian women navigating the return-to-work following early pregnancy loss
“I was told I either came back or I lost my job”: a qualitative study of the experiences of Australian women navigating the return-to-work following early pregnancy loss Open
Early pregnancy loss, defined as pregnancy loss prior to 20 weeks' gestation, occurs in about one in five pregnancies. Although there has been research on women's experiences of healthcare and social support following miscarriage, research…
View article: IDENTIFYING THE CURRENT PRACTISE IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ADVICE GIVEN TO WOMEN FOLLOWING A MISCARRIAGE AND THEIR ATTITUDES TOWARDS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
IDENTIFYING THE CURRENT PRACTISE IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ADVICE GIVEN TO WOMEN FOLLOWING A MISCARRIAGE AND THEIR ATTITUDES TOWARDS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Open
INTRODUCTION & AIMS Miscarriage is the most common adverse pregnancy outcome, with up to 36% of women reporting a miscarriage by 40-45 years old. While physical activity is known for its benefits on physical and mental health in various po…
View article: Social media use by young people with language disorders: a scoping review
Social media use by young people with language disorders: a scoping review Open
YP with language disorders use social media for social purposes. However, co-designed research into what YP with language disorders perceive their social media needs to be is urgently needed. How to support YP with language disorders to us…
View article: Clinicians’ Decision-Making Regarding Telehealth Services: Focus Group Study in Pediatric Allied Health
Clinicians’ Decision-Making Regarding Telehealth Services: Focus Group Study in Pediatric Allied Health Open
Background Many allied health services now provide both telehealth and in-person services following a rapid integration of telehealth as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, little is known about how decisions are made about which…
View article: Factors affecting engagement with a patient portal in a tertiary children's hospital: A qualitative study
Factors affecting engagement with a patient portal in a tertiary children's hospital: A qualitative study Open
Background: Patient portals have been shown to be beneficial for caregivers of children with chronic diseases, simplifying appointment-booking processes and improving communication between healthcare teams and families. However, there is l…
View article: Patient initiated radiology requests: proof of wellness through images
Patient initiated radiology requests: proof of wellness through images Open
Background Traditionally, general practitioners (GPs) have initiated the need for, and ordered, radiological tests. With the emergence of consumer-centred care, patients have started to request scans from doctors on their own initiative. C…
View article: Patients' requests for radiological imaging: A qualitative study on general practitioners' perspectives
Patients' requests for radiological imaging: A qualitative study on general practitioners' perspectives Open
Background With the increasing availability of information, patients are becoming more informed about radiology procedures and requesting imaging studies. This qualitative study aims to explore factors that influence general practitioners'…
View article: Clinicians’ Decision-Making Regarding Telehealth Services: Focus Group Study in Pediatric Allied Health (Preprint)
Clinicians’ Decision-Making Regarding Telehealth Services: Focus Group Study in Pediatric Allied Health (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Many allied health services now provide both telehealth and in-person services following a rapid integration of telehealth as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, little is known about how decisions are made about whic…
View article: Do speech–language therapists support young people with communication disability to use social media? A mixed methods study of professional practices
Do speech–language therapists support young people with communication disability to use social media? A mixed methods study of professional practices Open
Background Social media is increasingly used by young people, including those with communication disability. To date, though, little is known about how speech–language therapists (SLTs) support the social media use of young people with com…
View article: Patient requests for radiological services: An Australian study of patient agency and the impact of online health information
Patient requests for radiological services: An Australian study of patient agency and the impact of online health information Open
Issue Addressed The Internet has been instrumental in patients' knowledge about health and medicine through increasing consultation of online sources that advocate self‐management. For example, those patients who request referrals from the…
View article: Confidence to manage menstruation among university students in Australia: Evidence from a cross-sectional survey
Confidence to manage menstruation among university students in Australia: Evidence from a cross-sectional survey Open
Objectives: There has been increased attention to university students’ experiences of menstrual disorders, and access to menstrual products, in high-income countries. Less attention has been directed to other aspects of their menstrual exp…
View article: Experiences of Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy With Virtual Reality: Mixed Methods Feasibility Study
Experiences of Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy With Virtual Reality: Mixed Methods Feasibility Study Open
Background Current research into virtual reality (VR) use during chemotherapy shows that it can be an effective distraction intervention. However, there is limited research in adult patients and to investigate how VR can be sustainably imp…
View article: A systematic review of the menstrual experiences of university students and the impacts on their education: A global perspective
A systematic review of the menstrual experiences of university students and the impacts on their education: A global perspective Open
Background Higher education attainment is linked to improved health and employment outcomes but the impact of university students’ experiences of menstruation on their education is less clear. The objective of this review was to synthesise…
View article: Mapping eHealth Education: Review of eHealth Content in Health and Medical Degrees at a Metropolitan Tertiary Institute in Australia
Mapping eHealth Education: Review of eHealth Content in Health and Medical Degrees at a Metropolitan Tertiary Institute in Australia Open
Background With the increasing use of digital technology in society, there is a greater need for health professionals to engage in eHealth-enabled clinical practice. For this, higher education institutions need to suitably prepare graduate…
View article: Experiences of Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy With Virtual Reality: Mixed Methods Feasibility Study (Preprint)
Experiences of Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy With Virtual Reality: Mixed Methods Feasibility Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Current research into virtual reality (VR) use during chemotherapy shows that it can be an effective distraction intervention. However, there is limited research in adult patients and to investigate how VR can be sustainably im…
View article: Factors That Influence Use of a Patient Portal by Health Professionals
Factors That Influence Use of a Patient Portal by Health Professionals Open
Patient portals are websites or apps that provide patients with tools to manage healthcare appointments, access their health records, and communicate with clinicians. Patient portals have been demonstrated to be beneficial for improving co…
View article: If the Mask Fits: Psychological Correlates with Online Self-Presentation Experimentation in Adults
If the Mask Fits: Psychological Correlates with Online Self-Presentation Experimentation in Adults Open
Online self-presentation refers to the ways in which individuals share aspects of the self to portray a particular image. Being online presents opportunities for individuals to experiment with different versions of the self as part of iden…
View article: Design Strategies for Virtual Reality Interventions for Managing Pain and Anxiety in Children and Adolescents: Scoping Review
Design Strategies for Virtual Reality Interventions for Managing Pain and Anxiety in Children and Adolescents: Scoping Review Open
Background Virtual reality (VR) technology has been explored in the health sector as a novel tool for supporting treatment side effects, including managing pain and anxiety. VR has recently become more available with the launch of low-cost…
View article: Design Strategies for Virtual Reality Interventions for Managing Pain and Anxiety in Children and Adolescents: Scoping Review (Preprint)
Design Strategies for Virtual Reality Interventions for Managing Pain and Anxiety in Children and Adolescents: Scoping Review (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Virtual reality (VR) technology has been explored in the health sector as a novel tool for supporting treatment side effects, including managing pain and anxiety. VR has recently become more available with the launch of low-cos…
View article: App utility and adoption in a tertiary children's hospital
App utility and adoption in a tertiary children's hospital Open
Improving the care experience with an e-health tool that addresses patient and family priorities Paediatric patients with chronic health conditions, such as cystic fibrosis or asthma, are faced with unique challenges in managing their heal…
View article: Face-to-Face Versus Video Assessment of Facial Paralysis: Implications for Telemedicine
Face-to-Face Versus Video Assessment of Facial Paralysis: Implications for Telemedicine Open
Video assessment of FNP with the House-Brackmann and Sunnybrook systems was as reliable as face-to-face but with insufficient agreement, especially in the assessment of synkinesis. However, video assessment does not account for the impact …
View article: Face-to-Face Versus Video Assessment of Facial Paralysis: Implications for Telemedicine (Preprint)
Face-to-Face Versus Video Assessment of Facial Paralysis: Implications for Telemedicine (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Patients with facial nerve paralysis (FNP) experience challenges in accessing health care that could potentially be overcome by telemedicine. However, the reliability of telemedicine has yet to be established in this field. O…
View article: An eHealth Capabilities Framework for Graduates and Health Professionals: Mixed-Methods Study
An eHealth Capabilities Framework for Graduates and Health Professionals: Mixed-Methods Study Open
The results of this study inform a cross-faculty eHealth curriculum that aligns with workforce expectations. There is a need for educational curriculum to reinforce existing eHealth capabilities, adapt existing capabilities to make them tr…
View article: An eHealth Capabilities Framework for Graduates and Health Professionals: Mixed-Methods Study (Preprint)
An eHealth Capabilities Framework for Graduates and Health Professionals: Mixed-Methods Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND The demand for an eHealth-ready and adaptable workforce is placing increasing pressure on universities to deliver eHealth education. At present, eHealth education is largely focused on components of eHealth rather than consider…