$24.6m boost for medical research
From diabetes, cancer and heart disease to chronic pain and major depression, 12 new research grants announced today cap off a big year for Flinders medical […]
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Zombies and Vikings make learning fun
Beware – the ‘Zombie Apocalypse’ will return to Flinders Bedford Park next year. Using theoretically-grounded techniques, the new course put science students to the survival test […]
Aged care homes under consumer watch
A new evidence-based index offers insights into consumer experiences of aged care. The Consumer Choice Index – 6 Dimension (CCI-6D) questionnaire was designed by Flinders University’s […]
Mental health care goes digital
Patients can now sign up online to trial a digital system which has potential to change the way Australia’s mental health care system operates. The AI2 (Actionable […]
Research helps things go better than Coke
Obesity, tooth decay and risk of diabetes are among the pitfalls of excessive soft drink consumption which is plaguing communities around the world. Research into managing […]
Better systems to transform health
Just as Henry Ford used new techniques to transform the car industry, UK Professor Terry Young believes improved healthcare systems can deliver better results. Professor Young, […]
Roadblocks in mental health practice
Clinical factors stand in the way of better mental health care, according to new research led by Flinders. The research project led by Professor Eimear Muir-Cochrane, Chair […]
NT leader is Remote Health Professional of the Year
A career dedicated to serving isolated and Indigenous communities has seen Flinders Associate Professor Sue Lenthall become the Remote Health Professional of the Year 2017. Associate […]
Codeine addiction in the spotlight
Along with over-the-counter opioid medicines, the use of prescription-only drugs such as oxycodone, fentanyl and morphine is on the rise. From 1 February 2018, codeine-containing medicines […]