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The human touch: how staff uniforms can support emotional and social wellbeing in aged care
Uniforms are more than functional workwear. When thoughtfully considered, they can quietly support emotional wellbeing, dignity and connection. [ + ]
From ransomware to resilience: navigating data risk in health care
Here are some key data security challenges and risks healthcare organisations in Australia are currently facing — and potential ways to mitigate them. [ + ]
Medicine shortages are testing Australia's health system and clinicians need national support
Medicine shortages are no longer isolated supply disruptions. They are escalating and directly affecting clinicians' ability to deliver patient care. [ + ]
A Day in the Life of a home support clinical care team manager
Natasha Decorso manages the clinical care team at Resthaven Paradise and Eastern Community Services. Here's a day in her life. [ + ]
Mindfulness and endoscopies — a more effective combination?
A UK study involving 231 patients has advocated 'mindful endoscopy' — allowing detailed examinations without the need for sedation or general anaesthesia. [ + ]
Almost half of Queensland Health doctors meet risk of burnout — survey says
Results are in from the Queensland Health Medical Workforce Wellbeing Survey to which more than 2000 doctors responded. [ + ]
Sexual harassment between doctors — workplace interventions to prevent and minimise harms
Published in February, an Australian National University and University of Glasgow co-edited collaborative research anthology tackles sexual harms between doctors. [ + ]
Why physical device security is becoming a patient privacy issue in health care
One of the most immediate and preventable risks to patient data often goes overlooked: the physical security of the devices clinicians rely on every day. [ + ]
Food waste in Australian hospitals and aged care homes — can AI help?
After working in hospitals, an Australian researcher has considered how hospitals and aged care homes can combat food waste — including with the help of AI. [ + ]
How do different types of pain influence empathy?
Different types of pain influence how unpleasantly we perceive it but also how we empathise with others, a German study published this month has revealed. [ + ]
Hospital waiting times remain high, new Productivity Commission data reveals
As part of the Report on Government Services, the Productivity Commission has published its latest national health figures. [ + ]
From vision to vigilance: building a secure digital future for health care
Digital health adoption offers clear benefits, yet Australians continue to scrutinise how their information is handled. Here are the core components of a path forward. [ + ]
Pathways to proof: could this transcranial treatment ease chronic pain?
Australian researchers have published a 'roadmap' to prove clinical efficacy for a chronic pain treatment that has shown promise as being safe and non-invasive. [ + ]
Incontinence management innovations for healthcare facilities
Incontinence management is rapidly improving courtesy of new technologies and compassionate approaches. Here are some available innovations. [ + ]
Have Australian researchers discovered the secret to treating sepsis?
Promising results from a Phase 2 clinical trial have Australian researchers looking to progress to Phase 3 on a sepsis drug with the potential of "saving millions". [ + ]
