Great to see @Dr_RSMoussa speaking at #TOGAASM24 on increasing access to clinical trials for Arabic-speaking patients (despite doing so remotely due to COVID!) https://t.co/lWyk4dlDrI
1/2 Self-guided #digitalhealth interventions can ⬆️ access to psychosocial cancer care, but does the lack of personal touch constrain impact? Our #SysRev & #MetaAnalysis found ⬇️ engagement & efficacy 4 non-guided vs guided interventions for most outcomes https://t.co/YeVVmhmCsf
In 2024 as #cancer treatments evolve, we need to integrate palliative care in better, more agile ways. Thrilled to share that our stellar #ClinicianResearcher team has received #MRFF@nhmrc funds to trial a model integrated pall care + cancer care for children & #AYA🙌🏻
#PedPC 1/
Excited to be part of the CI team for this magnificent project led by @AnnaUgalde_! Fantastic team of EMCR’s seeking to drive equitable cancer outcomes to rural and remote areas across Australia. A project that will make an impact! #MRFF@COSAoncology@CancerAustralia @UTS_Health
Proud to now share that we were successful in the #MRFF grant that aims to Deliver Better Care for Older Australians with Cancer.
Well done to @meera_agar and the entire team.
@UTS_CST@pa_ccsc@Dr_RSMoussa@LindaBrown0223 @UTS_Health
https://t.co/asczG0f4l6
Are you a person with COPD, support person or clinician caring for people with COPD? In this week of #WorldCOPDDay, email [email protected] to find out how you can help co-design an optimal 'Breathlessness Action Plan' through a project partnering @UTS_Health and @Lungfoundation
Breathing, its so innate, you're not even conscious you're doing it. Until, of course, it worsens without warning.
Spread the word about #COPD and act now! #WorldCOPDDay
Prof Jim Cleary @jfclearywisc highlights the many different impediments to accessing strong painkillers for pain management:
1. Sourcing these painkillers
2. Lack training / awareness
3. Fear of addiction
4. Cost
5. Cultural attitudes
6. Fear of diversion
#23OPCC
Prof Cleary @jfclearywisc - how can we improve access to strong painkillers for #PalliativeCare patients in Oceania?
1. Policy, laws & regulations
2. Medicine availability
3. Education of clinicians, patients and community
#23OPCC
Capacity building of aged care workforce is crucial for quality palliative care services.
D/Prof @patsymyates@QUT presenting at #23OPCC on @ELDAC_agedcare linkages programme.
A story of Rosemary, who, during COVID, traversed RACF & hospitals. #EndofLifeCare in ED she ended her life back in RACF with her family advocating & providing so much of her care. What happens to those without available family? We need to do so much better. #23OPCC
A/Prof Michelle DiGiacomo @mdigiac3 & "Laughter Specialist" Archie share the work of Elder Clowns & Laughter Bosses with people living & working in aged care facilities.
https://t.co/fa0j90MPLo & https://t.co/JMmQhBL3sR
#23OPCC@DementiaAus@Pall_Care_Aus