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Metro North is committed to providing a platform to acknowledge and promote research excellence within our health service. Below is a list of research publications from across our hospitals and services.
- Food Service Professionals' Experiences of Accommodating Dietary Requests and Texture Modification 17 July 2026CONCLUSION: Modification requests are becoming increasingly common in the food service industry and are resulting in menu and service changes. The lack of awareness and knowledge about dysphagia among staff highlights the need for speech-language pathologists to collaborate with both the food service industry and people with dysphagia, to improve accessibility of suitable food.Charlotte Hutchinson
- "This piece of paper says no": Larger-bodied women's experiences trying to access water immersion for labour and birth 17 July 2026CONCLUSION: Larger-bodied women value access to water immersion for pain relief during labour and birth but face systemic barriers. A shift toward weight-inclusive individualised care is needed to support informed choice and respectful maternity care.Brianne Mackinnon
- Stakeholder experiences and expectations of transition of care services to reduce medication-related hospital readmission for cardiology patients 17 July 2026CONCLUSIONS: The study's findings highlight the critical need for a patient-centred, pharmacist-led interdisciplinary ToC service that addresses patient knowledge deficits, psychosocial barriers, and the communication gaps between hospital and community care settings. The results from this study will inform the development of the RECARD program's "Adaptive ToC Pathway," ensuring it is tailored to meet the […]Shelley A Wilkinson
- Anti-migrant sentiments, allostatic load and the welfare of the Australian psychiatric workforce 16 July 2026We propose that anti-migrant sentiments (AMS) are a stressor to which psychiatrists and psychiatric trainees in Australia are particularly susceptible, given the significant proportion of specialist international medical graduates that comprises the Australian psychiatric workforce. We conceptualise this stressor as a potential contributor to allostatic load (AL) - a term used to describe multi-system physiological […]Sarangan Ketheesan
- Implementation science in hybrid randomized controlled trials: a state-of-the-art systematic review 16 July 2026CONCLUSIONS: Hybrid RCTs that apply TMFs are increasing, yet there is evidence that maturation is warranted. Clinical effectiveness rather than implementation remains the focus of most hybrid RCTs. More deliberate application and reporting of implementation science TMFs may improve the quality of future hybrid RCTs.Mark G Liu
- Scoring Goals: Peri-Device Leak Management in Transcatheter Left Atrial Appendage Closure 16 July 2026No abstractNathan Hopkins
- Beyond Conventional Coronary Aspiration: Advances in Thrombus Management 16 July 2026No abstractRustem Dautov
- Nationwide, multicentre, prospective periprosthetic joint infection cohort study: study protocol of the Swiss Revision Cohort (REVCO) 16 July 2026INTRODUCTION: Diagnostic and therapeutic management of patients with periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) remains challenging. This national cohort aims to describe the epidemiology, clinical phenotypes, management strategies and outcomes of patients with PJI.Micol Pallanza
- A neuroprosthesis for restoring hand movement and sensation in a person with complete tetraplegia 16 July 2026Millions of people worldwide are living with movement and sensory impairments owing to spinal cord injury, stroke and other neurological conditions. Here we report a double neural bypass (DNB), a hybrid neuroprosthetic system designed to restore both immediate and lasting gains in movement and sensation after a severe, complete spinal cord injury. The DNB links […]Santosh Chandrasekaran
- Bacteremia evaluation with T2 magnetic resonance in the emergency room (BETTER) 15 July 2026Conventional blood culture (BC) is limited by long turnaround times and low sensitivity. The T2Bacteria is a novel culture-independent system identifying six bacteria from whole blood within a few hours. We conducted an observational study in an Australian Emergency Department to assess the performance of T2Bacteria, including its diagnostic accuracy, time to results, and potential […]Anna Maria Peri
- Aligning clinical care with consumer priorities: an adult cystic fibrosis centre experience of co-designing a model of care 15 July 2026Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a multi-system genetic condition, and CF modulator therapies have transformed health outcomes promising improved longevity. Our aim was to co-design and implement a nested endocrine and metabolic model of care called CF Endocrine for adults with CF that aligned with consumer and healthcare provider priorities and addressed emerging service gaps in […]Shanal Kumar
- Perspectives on whiplash-associated disorders classification systems: A survey among healthcare providers, researchers, insurance personnel, and people with lived experience 15 July 2026CONCLUSION: Stakeholders commonly use the QTF WAD classification system but noted limited adequacy for contemporary needs. Findings support consensus-driven refinement, particularly within WAD II, and stronger integration of psychological and pain-related dimensions alongside physical signs.Junze Chen
- Experiences of Sorry Business Babies (stillbirth) among First Nations Cape York parents and communities: Insights from Elders and health professionals 15 July 2026CONCLUSION: Findings can inform service improvements to maximise culturally responsive care after stillbirth in Cape York and similar regions.Diana Jans
- EAU-EANM-ESTRO-ESUR-ISUP-SIOG Guidelines on Prostate Cancer-2026 Update. Part I: Screening, Diagnosis, and Local Treatment with Curative Intent 15 July 2026CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: The evidence in the field of diagnosis, staging, and treatment of localised PCa is evolving rapidly. These PCa Guidelines reflect the multidisciplinary nature of PCa management.Philip Cornford
- EAU-EANM-ESTRO-ESUR-ISUP-SIOG Guidelines on Prostate Cancer. Part II-2026 Update: Treatment of Relapsing and Metastatic Prostate Cancer 15 July 2026CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: The evidence in the field of relapsing, metastatic, and castration-resistant PCa is evolving rapidly. These PCa Guidelines reflect the multidisciplinary nature of PCa management. A full version is available from the EAU Guidelines Office or online (http://uroweb.org/guideline/ prostate-cancer/).Derya Tilki
