Navigating grief in the aged care system
Grief for families in the aged care system begins long before the death of their loved ones, new research has found, highlighting the need for a […]
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Draft-time pressure on player welfare
The road to glory in the Australian Football League (AFL) is highly competitive, with as few as 0.01% of more than 640,000 young footballers and athletes […]
Family-focused programs insufficient to prevent obesity in childhood
A landmark project co-led by the University of Sydney and Flinders University has found that family-focused early obesity prevention programs, such as group sessions with health […]
New national research centre to help Australians live at home longer
As Australia’s population continues to age, more consideration needs to be given to those who choose to live out their lives at home, rather than enter […]
Can AI coach us to a healthier future? For now, it’s a little too pushy
Artificial intelligence programs such as ChatGPT could potentially be used to motivate people to make healthier choices, but currently veer away from best practice, new Flinders […]
Ensuring a good death for those in aged care
Nurses play a critical role in recognising and responding to end-of-life needs in aged care, often identifying signs of decline up to a year before death. […]
Telehealth works but rules need changing
Telehealth keeps Australians healthier and more connected, but outdated rules are keeping it out of reach for those who need it the most, say Flinders University […]
ARC Linkage wins for school lunches and environmental protection projects
Vital research is getting underway at Flinders University to protect the Doongmabulla Springs in Queensland from the potential impacts of mining and to explore boosting childhood […]
Exploring the experience of those who “go flat” following a mastectomy
Almost all women who chose not to have a breast reconstruction following a mastectomy say they are happy with their decision, new research can reveal, with […]