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 […]
Caring Futures Institute
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Telehealth keeps Australians healthier and more connected, but outdated rules are keeping it out of reach for those who need it the most, say Flinders University […]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 […]
New guidelines supporting older Australians to maintain independence
With the federal government’s new Support at Home program launching on November 1, Flinders University researchers have been instrumental in developing new guidelines underpinning independence and […]
Aged care staffing levels on the rise; but is it helping?
Efforts to increase direct care staffing levels in aged care homes are working but a new study raises a critical question: is this enough to improve […]
Flipping the script on dementia language
Changing the way healthcare staff speak about people living with dementia can lead to significant improvements in care practices, culture, and human connection, new research has […]