{"id":3287,"date":"2026-04-15T15:18:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T05:18:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/jamieson-trauma-institute\/?p=3287"},"modified":"2026-04-15T15:39:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T05:39:16","slug":"april-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/jamieson-trauma-institute\/newsletters\/april-2026","title":{"rendered":"Newsletter – April 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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JTI Newsletter – April 2026<\/h1>\n<\/div>

Contents<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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Event Wrap-Up: Bone, Joint and Spine Infection Symposium<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Event Wrap-Up: JTI Showcase Event<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feature: Supporting Mental Health in Recovery from Traumatic Injury<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Program Spotlight: TOFU – Trauma Outcome Follow-Up<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Program Spotlight: PRAISE – Psychosocial Recovery After Injury Service<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Program Spotlight: Major Injury Survivor and Supporter Community (MISC+)<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Celebrating RBWH Trauma Verification Success!<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
News Flash! JTI\u2019s Empower program in the news<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
JTI research informs the Queensland Parliament Committee report on e-mobility safety and use in Queensland<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>
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Welcome<\/h2>\n

February and March have been<\/strong> two wonderful months of joining together across the Jamieson Trauma Institute network to achieve important milestones, and showcase collaborations and initiatives at the heart of our work to improve traumatic injury care and outcomes.<\/p>\n

It has also been an exceptionally busy period, with significant events and program launches already shaping the year ahead.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Event Wrap-Up: Bone, Joint and Spine Infection Symposium<\/a><\/h2>\n

The Bone, Joint and Spine Infection Symposium <\/strong>featured an outstanding program led by international experts in infection management. The symposium brought together global leaders in orthopaedic, spinal and infection management for two days of focussed discussion and knowledge sharing.<\/p>\n

Read the full story here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Bone, Joint and Spine Infection Symposium, 26-27 February 2026<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>

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Event Wrap-Up: JTI Showcase Event “Keep the Focus \u2013 Navigating Complexity”<\/a><\/em><\/h2>\n

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JTI\u2019s annual Showcase is an event we all look forward to delivering for our trauma care community. This year\u2019s program highlighted the growing complexity of trauma care and focussed on new initiatives delivering excellence in some of healthcare\u2019s most complex environments.<\/p>\n

Speakers showcased JTI\u2019s achievements over the past year, highlighting the value of collaboration and digital innovation, including the launch of InjurIQ<\/strong>, a new linked data platform illustrating the significant burden of injury on Queensland\u2019s health system. Powerful lived\u2011experience stories reinforced the emotional, social and long\u2011term challenges of trauma recovery and the importance of coordinated care supported by appropriate technology. Clinicians outlined the complexities of the trauma journey – from infection management and mental health needs to the intensive demands of rehabilitation – and introduced the Major Injury Survivors and Support Community (MISC+)<\/strong> to strengthen peer\u2011supported recovery. The event also celebrated the release of a global major\u2011injury outcome measurement set and concluded with the Cliff Pollard Award<\/strong> being presented to Dr Akmez Latona, underscoring the shared commitment to advancing trauma care.<\/p>\n

If you missed the event, you can watch a recording here: JTI Annual Showcase: Keep the Focus \u2013 Navigating Complexity | Jamieson Trauma Institute<\/a><\/p>\n

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Dylan Flaws presenting<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Michael Schuetz presenting<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Andrej Trampuz presenting<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Panel discussion with presenters<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Networking post event<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Feature:<\/a> Supporting Mental Health in Recovery from Traumatic Injury<\/h2>\n

Trauma recovery extends well beyond the physical. JTI continues to champion support for patients navigating the psychological impacts of injury and is involved in several new patient-centred initiatives providing enhanced psychosocial follow-up and support for trauma patients. These include the Trauma Outcome Follow-Up program, Psychosocial Recovery After Injury Service, and the Major Injury Survivor and Support Community.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Program Spotlight: TOFU – Trauma Outcome Follow-Up<\/a><\/h2>\n

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JTI and the RBWH Trauma Service have officially launched the Trauma Outcome Follow-Up (TOFU)<\/strong> initiative. This trauma care quality improvement program provides structured follow-up for all trauma patients admitted to RBWH and living in Queensland.<\/p>\n

Following discharge from acute care, trauma patients will be sent validated health surveys over a 12-month period to identify any physical and psychological concerns which may require further clinical support during their recovery.<\/p>\n

Key components:<\/p>\n