Mater invites Queenslanders with disabilities to help shape health care
14 September, 2021Mater Research is inviting people with intellectual disabilities and autism as well as their carers to participate in a program aimed at improving the way healthcare services are delivered.
Nursing: a profession under "enormous stress"
13 September, 2021 by Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward, CEO, Australian College of NursingNursing, already under pressure, is reaching breaking point due to the pressures of COVID-19 and a disjointed healthcare system, including the acute, primary and aged care sectors.
New blood test could detect Alzheimer's long before symptoms
10 September, 2021A low-cost blood test could diagnose Alzheimer's disease up to 20 years before the onset of symptoms, according to new research by Macquarie University.
Nursing professionals recognised at virtual awards
04 September, 2021Caring for You, a nurse owned and operated agency, recognised the exceptional care, warmth and compassion displayed by its staff and nursing community at the Inaugural Caring for You Core Values Awards.
PPE pressure injuries surge during COVID outbreaks
26 August, 2021The latest COVID-19 outbreaks have led to a resurgence in reports of pressure injuries among patients, clinicians and essential workers.
Horse accident patient nominates Nurse Navigator
17 August, 2021Nine-year-old Belle nominated her healthcare hero, Kate Trenoweth, for helping her through her recovery from a horseriding accident.
Study highlights toll of death on ED nurses
12 August, 2021More than 200 ED nurses in Australia took part in the study by completing an online survey about their experiences.
Global gathering of nurses and midwives at NI 2021
20 July, 2021With the theme 'nurses and midwives in the digital age', the event recognises nursing professionals as frontline users of digital solutions.
Smart dressings glow if wound not healing
30 June, 2021RMIT researchers have developed smart wound dressings with built-in nanosensors that glow to alert patients when a wound is not healing properly.
Study supports nurse-led home blood transfusions
15 June, 2021The shift from hospital to home-based care looks set to continue, with a study showing that blood transfusions can be safely performed in the home and in aged-care facilities.
Mental health nurses are still not 'all in this together'
20 May, 2021 by Dr Richard LakemanThe federal Budget fails to recognise the specialist skills of mental health nurses and the mental health needs of the Australian population, Dr Richard Lakeman said.
How has technology facilitated nurses' patient care?
18 May, 2021 by Tammy Sherwood, CEO of Person Centred Software AustraliaThe COVID-19 pandemic has forced nurses to seek innovative alternatives to paper-based systems or out-of-date software to try and stay ahead of the game.
Boosting nurse numbers saves patients and hospitals, says study
12 May, 2021An Australian study published in The Lancet reveals that a minimum ratio of one nurse to four patients for day shifts has successfully improved patient care and more.
On International Nurses Day, NMBA says thank you
12 May, 2021The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) has thanked nurses for their professionalism and commitment to their communities this International Nurses Day.
Leveraging technology to support the future of nursing
11 May, 2021 by Kok Keng Lim, Managing Director, APAC, ElsevierWe must re-examine the future of nursing and how we can use technology to support a digitally empowered nursing workforce.
