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View article: Understanding Clinical Decision‐Making in Medical Imaging Referrals: A Cross‐Sectional Study of Public Health Practices in South Australia
Understanding Clinical Decision‐Making in Medical Imaging Referrals: A Cross‐Sectional Study of Public Health Practices in South Australia Open
Objectives To assess what motivates medical imaging utilisation and to understand what referring clinicians, and those who operationalise these referrals, consider important when making decisions to refer to medical imaging in the South Au…
View article: The Impact of a Physiotherapy-Led Virtual Clinic in a South Australian Hospital: A Quantitative and Qualitative Investigation
The Impact of a Physiotherapy-Led Virtual Clinic in a South Australian Hospital: A Quantitative and Qualitative Investigation Open
Background: As means of addressing ongoing challenges in accessing publicly funded specialist care, new models of care have been trialled. One such approach is using physiotherapists in advance practice roles, who in collaboration with oth…
View article: The Economic Impact of Community-Based Allied Health on the Acute Sector: A Systematic Review of Economic Evaluations
The Economic Impact of Community-Based Allied Health on the Acute Sector: A Systematic Review of Economic Evaluations Open
Community-based allied health (AH) services have previously demonstrated a potential positive impact on acute care utilization, with wide acceptance among consumers. However, little is known about their economic impact. This systematic rev…
View article: Perceptions of the Provision of Pain Care Services from the Perspective of People with Parkinson’s Disease: A Qualitative Descriptive Study
Perceptions of the Provision of Pain Care Services from the Perspective of People with Parkinson’s Disease: A Qualitative Descriptive Study Open
The findings show that perceptions of pain care are influenced by a healthcare provider's ability to address both the emotional and physical needs of PD patients. The variability observed in participants' experiences highlights the need to…
View article: Assessment of Water Pollution Parameters in Sujan Ganga Canal and Its Impact on Environmental and Public Health
Assessment of Water Pollution Parameters in Sujan Ganga Canal and Its Impact on Environmental and Public Health Open
The Sujan Ganga Canal had substantial importance in shaping up the history and culture of Bharatpur. It has a length of approximately 2.9 km. More than 50 thousands people are living around Sujan Ganga Canal Our research is based on the po…
View article: Barriers and Enablers Influencing the Implementation of Artificial Intelligence for Diabetic Retinopathy Screening in Clinical Practice: A Scoping Review
Barriers and Enablers Influencing the Implementation of Artificial Intelligence for Diabetic Retinopathy Screening in Clinical Practice: A Scoping Review Open
Background Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of preventable blindness worldwide. Meanwhile, artificial intelligence is rapidly growing in clinical utility within medicine. This scoping review aims to identify and summarise existing l…
View article: Going Green: Environmental Curriculum Within Entry‐Level Physiotherapy Programs in Australia and New Zealand—A Mixed Method Study
Going Green: Environmental Curriculum Within Entry‐Level Physiotherapy Programs in Australia and New Zealand—A Mixed Method Study Open
Background and Purpose There is an increasing awareness about the impact of climate change on public health and the potential role that health professionals, including physiotherapists, may play in mitigating this. It is not known whether …
View article: The F-words relating to symptomatic flexible flat feet: A scoping review
The F-words relating to symptomatic flexible flat feet: A scoping review Open
Flexible flat feet are one of the most common musculoskeletal concerns presenting to paediatric health services, despite this being an expected finding in children under 10 years and only requiring management when symptoms are associated. …
View article: Orthodontic management of buccally erupted ectopic canine in a 12 year-old child
Orthodontic management of buccally erupted ectopic canine in a 12 year-old child Open
Ectopic teeth are teeth that develop displaced from their normal position. Any permanent tooth can be ectopic, and the cause may be both genetic and environmental. Ectopic buccally erupted maxillary canines are one of the most frequently e…
View article: ‘I Have Never Been in That Kind of All‐Consuming Pain … I Did Not Know What Else to Do’: The Journey to Hospital Admission With Low Back Pain From the Perspectives of Patients
‘I Have Never Been in That Kind of All‐Consuming Pain … I Did Not Know What Else to Do’: The Journey to Hospital Admission With Low Back Pain From the Perspectives of Patients Open
Background There is a need to better understand patient factors contributing to low back pain (LBP)‐related hospitalisations to improve health service delivery and reduce avoidable admissions. Objective This study explored the experiences …
View article: Facilitators and Barriers to Cancer Screening Participation Across Southeast Asia: A Scoping Review
Facilitators and Barriers to Cancer Screening Participation Across Southeast Asia: A Scoping Review Open
Objective As the prevalence of cancer cases in Southeast Asia (SEA) increases, understanding facilitators and barriers to participation in and uptake of cancer screening is important. However, to date, no review has been undertaken on this…
View article: Coding Club Using Mongo DB
Coding Club Using Mongo DB Open
Coding clubs are crucial for advancing programming expertise and encouraging creativity in a time when technology and programming are vital to many different businesses. For students and professionals, the Coding Club offers a cooperative …
View article: Pharmaceuticals and personal care products in soil: Sources, impacts and myco-remediation strategies
Pharmaceuticals and personal care products in soil: Sources, impacts and myco-remediation strategies Open
Bioremediation is an effective and sustainable method for removing xenobiotic pollutants from the environment, utilizing microorganisms and plants to metabolize harmful chemicals into harmless compounds like CO2 and water. Among various bi…
View article: Biopsychosocial Determinants for Total Knee Replacement Decisions Among Older Adults With Chronic Knee Osteoarthritis: A Scoping Review
Biopsychosocial Determinants for Total Knee Replacement Decisions Among Older Adults With Chronic Knee Osteoarthritis: A Scoping Review Open
Background: Total knee replacement (TKR) is a common surgical intervention for older adults with chronic knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Given the prevalence of comorbidities in this population, health priorities may vary, influencing decision-…
View article: Australian guidance documents informing nature playspaces for children: a scoping review
Australian guidance documents informing nature playspaces for children: a scoping review Open
In Australia, the absence of standard practice guidelines for nature playspace development prompts reliance on guidance documents from government agencies and nature play advocacy groups, posing challenges for end-users. Therefore, the aim…
View article: The Perspectives and Experiences of Older LGBTI+ Adults About Long-Term Care: A Qualitative Systematic Review and Meta-Synthesis
The Perspectives and Experiences of Older LGBTI+ Adults About Long-Term Care: A Qualitative Systematic Review and Meta-Synthesis Open
Background and Objectives LGBTI+ older adults have experienced historical and systemic discrimination. Such discrimination has led to health inequities and avoidance of services. As LGBTI+ people age, they may need to access services, but …
View article: Child Development Allied Health Services in Rural and Remote Areas: A Systematic Scoping Review of Drivers, Barriers and Enabling Strategies to Delivery of Services
Child Development Allied Health Services in Rural and Remote Areas: A Systematic Scoping Review of Drivers, Barriers and Enabling Strategies to Delivery of Services Open
Background Access to child development allied health services is challenging in rural and remote areas. A companion review has described the types of models of care that are used to deliver these services and their impact on the quality of…
View article: Using space technology approach to improve quality in emergency departments in India: a quality improvement program
Using space technology approach to improve quality in emergency departments in India: a quality improvement program Open
Introduction Human errors are a leading cause of disability and death among hospitalized patients. Globally, various strategies have been employed to reduce errors and to improve the quality of patient care. One such novel effort never att…
View article: The structure and implementation of practice‐integrated foundational professional development programs for hospital pharmacists: a scoping review
The structure and implementation of practice‐integrated foundational professional development programs for hospital pharmacists: a scoping review Open
Background Practice‐integrated residency programs are one of the most recognised training platforms for early career development across settings, including hospital pharmacy. They embed a structured education and competency framework and p…
View article: Factors Influencing Pain Management Practices in People With Parkinson’s Disease: A Qualitative Descriptive Study
Factors Influencing Pain Management Practices in People With Parkinson’s Disease: A Qualitative Descriptive Study Open
Background: While Parkinson’s disease (PD) is primarily recognized for its motor symptoms, several non‐motor symptoms may also be present. Among these, pain is one of the most common and debilitating, arising from complex neurophysiologica…
View article: Beyond the Lung: A Rare Presentation of Tuberculosis in the Tarsometatarsal Joint Treated With Chemotherapy, Surgical Debridement, and Fusion
Beyond the Lung: A Rare Presentation of Tuberculosis in the Tarsometatarsal Joint Treated With Chemotherapy, Surgical Debridement, and Fusion Open
Foot tuberculosis is rarely reported in the literature, with most tuberculosis of the foot being an uncommon manifestation of skeletal tuberculosis. Early diagnosis and timely medical and surgical intervention can significantly reduce morb…
View article: Clinical care ratios for, and tasks undertaken by, allied health professionals: A scoping review of the literature
Clinical care ratios for, and tasks undertaken by, allied health professionals: A scoping review of the literature Open
Background With the increasing demand on the global health system and the presence of persistent healthcare disparities, it becomes imperative to utilize the full potential of the healthcare workforce, including allied health professionals…
View article: Effectiveness and Stakeholder Views of Community-Based Allied Health on Acute Care Utilization: A Mixed Methods Review
Effectiveness and Stakeholder Views of Community-Based Allied Health on Acute Care Utilization: A Mixed Methods Review Open
The aim of this mixed methods systematic review was to synthesize contemporary evidence on effectiveness of community-based allied health (AH) services on acute care utilizations and views from relevant stakeholders. An a priori protocol w…
View article: Exploration of the barriers and facilitators influencing use of telehealth for orthotic/prosthetic services in the United States of America: An orthotist/prosthetists perspective
Exploration of the barriers and facilitators influencing use of telehealth for orthotic/prosthetic services in the United States of America: An orthotist/prosthetists perspective Open
Innovative models of healthcare, such as telehealth, are required to meet the growing demand for orthotic/prosthetic (O&P) services. While O&P users report being very satisfied with telehealth, many clinical facilities have reverted to in-…
View article: Hospitalisations for non‐specific low back pain in people presenting to South Australian public hospital emergency departments
Hospitalisations for non‐specific low back pain in people presenting to South Australian public hospital emergency departments Open
Objective The present study sought to investigate predictors of hospitalisation in adults diagnosed with non‐specific low back pain (LBP) and/or sciatica from an ED. Methods A 5‐year, multicentre retrospective observational study was condu…
View article: Unveiling the Exodus: A scoping review of attrition in allied health
Unveiling the Exodus: A scoping review of attrition in allied health Open
Background Efficient utilisation of allied health workforce may help address the predicted shortfall of 18 million health workers estimated by 2030. Knowledge about allied health professionals’ attrition, or intention to leave, and factors…
View article: Influence of vitamin D in orthodontic tooth movement—a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials in humans
Influence of vitamin D in orthodontic tooth movement—a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials in humans Open
Background Orchestration of tooth movement necessitates an equilibrium of bone synthesis and resorption. Vitamin D, through receptor-mediated actions, regulates the differentiation and maturation of osteoblasts and also induces osteoclasto…
View article: A qualitative study of a Sporting Memories program in South Australia: belonging, participation, and social connection
A qualitative study of a Sporting Memories program in South Australia: belonging, participation, and social connection Open
Background Older people can experience health and social challenges such as loneliness, depression, and lack of social connectedness. There is need for programs and approaches that address the growing incidence of social isolation and lone…