Research Summit
Date: 21 August 2025
Venue: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
9 am – 5 pm
Research study highlights complexities of ICU environment
A qualitative research study by the Critical Care Research Group (CCRG) at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) has explored issues experienced by staff in the intensive care setting as part of a project to improve the intensive care unit (ICU) environment.
Research aims to improve menopause journey for women in the workplace
Understanding the effects of menopause for women in the workplace is a strong focus for Caboolture Hospital physiotherapist Helen Edwards.
The Queensland Aphasia Research Centre recognised for consumer engagement
Based at the Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS), the Queensland Aphasia Research Centre (QARC) is a partnership between The University of Queensland and Metro North Health.
Stoma study shows importance of exercise to avoid complications
A Metro North Health feasibility study has shown that people living with a post-surgery stoma should undertake an abdominal exercise program to improve quality of life to reduce further complications.
More growth in nursing research at Redcliffe
A blooming research culture has helped deliver three of five Metro North Health nursing research internships to Redcliffe Hospital.
Improving pressure injury management in palliative care patients
For acute palliative care patients, their critical condition and progressing illness make them vulnerable to hospital-acquired complications such as pressure injury.
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?