EMFoundation

The Emergency Medicine Foundation (EMF) funds innovative Australian research with the potential to improve patient care in a medical emergency.

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Looking for the latest updates on EMF grants, research and events? We're most active on LinkedIn and Facebook - follow us there to stay connected! 📢

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@perfectednurse Thank you for your fantastic contributions James!!

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EMF Annual Report 23/24! This year we achieved key milestones in addressing access block, workforce challenges and improving care for vulnerable populations. Thanks to @qldhealth and Motor Accident Insurance Commission for their support. Full report here: https://t.co/Hphkpodvw2

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PEAChY-O & PEAChY-M project presented at 20th anniversary @PREDICT_network member meeting today. SCUH study led by Dr Kent Perkins, supported by national lead Dr Elyssia Bourke at RMH
Project: https://t.co/kT8YT2qviF
Study: https://t.co/anGYsiGNcn
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Proud to hear Prof Andrew Staib present key findings from the EMF-funded SuPaFlow study on patient flow! He joined a panel with Dr Helen Brown to address ED flow challenges. @CSIRO @qldhealth @UQ_News and @QldAmbulance Study Info: https://t.co/XjInc2oZXI

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“Every second counts with trauma care, especially in remote areas where the @RoyalFlyingDoc of QLD is a vital lifeline" 🌟Well done to Dr Jacob O'Gorman for receiving a Trauma Care in Regional, Rural, and Remote Queensland grant📢Full Article: https://t.co/isWCArBg9q

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It's Day 3 of #ICEN2024! We're spotlighting Dr Elizabeth Elder who's EMF-funded survey is investigating stress in ED staff, highlighting the crucial link between research and practice. Let's celebrate the incredible contributions of emergency nurses!
🔗https://t.co/owqGU6mWxU

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#ICEN2024 kicks off today in Sydney! EMF has awarded 28 grants to nurse-led research since 2015, including to Dr Amanda Harley, Australia’s first paediatric sepsis Clinical Nurse Consultant and leader in sepsis awareness. Let’s celebrate the contributions of emergency nurses! 👏

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EMF is celebrating #AlliedHealthProfessionsDay by highlighting a grant led by ED physio Laura Hayes using Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) for quicker diagnosis of ankle syndesmosis injuries, which could lead to earlier diagnosis & better outcomes!
🔗https://t.co/EBiHAoC3Cl

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70% of patients in ED need a peripheral IV catheter (PIVC), but difficult access and multiple insertions lead to delays and higher costs. Dr Grace Xu's Research into PIVC insertion highlighted the need to address insertion techniques and training gaps.
🔗https://t.co/OXVaQWG5En

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It's #WorldMentalHealthDay! We're highlighting EMF-funded SAFE STEPS study led by A/Prof Manaan Kar Ray. This initiative aims to support those at risk of mental health deterioration through effective community care.
🔗SAFE STEPS Initiative: https://t.co/jsnk175YMU

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Applications for @qldhealth Targeted Clinical Research Fellowships are open -supporting innovative projects incl First Nations health. Check out EMF-funded Deadly Steps project improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patient experience in ED
Apply: https://t.co/jMhBbiAMwP

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An EMF-funded study by Dr. Nightingale et. al assessed cellulitis management in 300 patients across two QLD EDs @GC_Health. Results showed a gap in recovery perceptions and highlighted the need for better communication about treatment expectations. 🔗https://t.co/Opq3Rw8cmM

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EMF highlights Dr. Marsden's research on the Older Persons Emergency Network (OPEN), providing pre-hospital care at home to reduce ED visits and improve care for aged care residents. Aims are to enhance patient care and create a toolkit for health services https://t.co/sXZvnXWB6v

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EMF is proud to highlight Dr Yit Jian Lee, on #WorldHeartDay Through an EMF Emerge grant he is conducting research on management of hypertensive urgencies in EDs across QLD, to reveal variations in clinical practice and demand for ED-specific guidelines
🔗https://t.co/rf2U8XCaGp

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Congrats Ms Nixon on winning @ACParamedicine People’s Choice Award for work on Paramedics Perception of Frequent Users in Australian Ambulance Services – POFAS
In 2023 she received an EMF grant for pre-hospital pain management for trauma patients research https://t.co/tdlNlqvwR0

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Attention @acemonline Members! Join the ACEM Research Committee and help shape the future of emergency care research! Submit your expression of interest by midnight, Sunday, 29 September.

ACEM submission link here: https://t.co/OdiSWosYcO

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EMF funded study led by Prof Julia Crilly OAM, et al. (@GC_Health, @QldAmbulance and @QldPolice) aimed to understand the experiences and perceptions of ED doctors managing detainee transfers from police watch-houses to the ED.
Journal Link: https://t.co/6Yujlbu0vt
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EMF is looking for an experienced and motivated Grants Officer to join our team! Apply today if you have 2+ years in a similar role, understand the grant administration process, proficient in MSOffice and are a strong communicator
More Information on SEEK: https://t.co/Gve4SqSmqd

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Congratulations A/Prof Jaimi Greenslade who won an @ACParamedicine award for research into single troponin tests to rule out acute myocardial infarction
She is a prolific researcher, in 2023 she received an EMF grant to investigate effectiveness of medicine for nausea/vomiting