HBI engineers modelling patient-focussed care as they lend skills to Queensland surgery colleagues
HBI engineers modelling patient-focussed care as they lend skills to Queensland surgery colleagues
Transforming consumer and community involvement in research
A new research project aims to highlight the importance of consumer partnerships in research by ensuring they are genuine and impactful.
New online platform helping determine causes of delirium
A world first algorithm is helping clinicians determine likely causes of one the most underdiagnosed conditions in a hospital setting.
Using AI to identify aspiration in children with feeding disorders
Caboolture Hospital clinicians will soon use artificial intelligence to help diagnose swallowing impairment and aspiration in children during routine mealtime observations.
Does antibiotic delivery method improve health outcomes?
Could the simple step of changing the way antibiotics are delivered – by administering a continuous dose daily rather than more frequent standard doses – result in significantly improved patient outcomes for patients with sepsis?
Radiation shield provides greater protection to staff
The research trial of a new shield aimed at reducing radiation exposure to staff during cardiac x-rays has shown benefits in providing much greater protection.
RADAR RR grant to provide hospital level care at home
The Residential Aged Care District Assessment and Referral Rapid Response (RADAR RR) has received a grant to embed its successful model providing emergency department equivalent acute care in the home.
Vertigo management key tool to preventing falls in older patients
A research project with older patients in the community care setting has highlighted the importance of managing vertigo to prevent falls.
Community dysphagia research highlights telehealth importance
The use of telepractice in the community care setting is having positive outcomes to service delivery, efficiencies and the quality of care being provided to dysphagia patients.
QUT Metro North Nursing and Midwifery Academy
A partnership between Metro North Health and QUT is providing an integrated approach to education, recruitment and retention, development and support for nurses and midwives throughout their careers, including research pathways.