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What technologies are having an impact in aged care?
Areas where technological innovation is coming to the fore include assistive technology for mobility, sensory technology, and virtual reality. [ + ]
Why healthcare security needs urgent care
Increased ransomware incidents in health care require stringent protection of critical systems and data. [ + ]
Making virtual hospitals the norm
When Sydney's RPA Virtual Hospital (rpavirtual) first opened its doors in February last year, few could imagine the success story that would unfold. [ + ]
Time to rethink our approach to using cannulas
Associate Professor Amanda Walker explains why it's time for a consistent approach to using cannulas. [ + ]
Automation can lead to better patient outcomes in health care
Robotic process automation can transform a medical practice, clinic or hospital, enabling better patient outcomes. [ + ]
How to address the wellbeing crisis affecting healthcare workers
Digital solutions can help healthcare organisations develop proactive safety and security cultures as well as mentally healthy workforces. [ + ]
Technology enables health care to reach one of the most remote communities in the world
When border closures meant that no doctors or allied health professionals could reach the community of Tjuntjuntjara for more than 10 months, digital health provided an answer. [ + ]
What technologies can help achieve best practice in hospital kitchens?
It's time to move away from handwritten, paper-based logs and embrace digital technology, software platforms and modern cooking equipment. [ + ]
Technology: the missing link to change the future of cancer care
Technology can clear the path so we can deliver cancer services of direct value to patients. [ + ]
Environment and mental health added to cause of death equation
AIA Australia's 5590+ framework highlights the impact of environment and mental health on Australia's health statistics. [ + ]
Trucking health services to remote Queensland
Heart of Australia's HEART 4 truck hits the road to bring life-saving services to remote and rural Queensland. [ + ]
Monash Children's Hospital Imagination Tree awakens the senses
The Moose Imagination Tree at Monash Children's Hospital is a magical and wondrous space designed and created to help transform the patient's hospital experience. [ + ]
How dehydration influences cognitive status in aged-care residents
Through digital technology, aged-care homes can immediately see which residents have not had sufficient fluids, enabling appropriate action to be taken. [ + ]
Responding to COVID in a midwifery setting in South Australia
Midwife Julie Tucker, from Lyell McEwin Hospital in Adelaide, provides a snapshot of changes made to maternity care as a result of COVID-19. [ + ]
Why a billion dollars won't buy Australia improved mental health
Despite good intentions, increased federal funding for mental health services is unlikely to have a great impact on mental health outcomes. [ + ]
