In contrast, consumers stated that they are more likely to report ADEs if they think that they are serious, unusual, caused by medical errors, and caused by medications used for long-term management. C10: “I think it has to be something long term or probably something severe enough. […...
In Australia, up to 3% of all hospital admissions are due to medication-related harm, resulting in an estimated 250,000 admissions and costing the health care system $1.4 billion every year. UniSA researchers are now developing new, consumer-focused digital tools to make it easier to report AD...
And while working long hours is a risk factor for dying fromcardiovascular diseaseor having a stroke, poor management practices pose a greater risk for depression, the researchers found. The University of South Australia study, published in theBritish Medical Journaltoday (June 23), is led by ...
Pharmacoepidemiology is defined as “the study of the use and effects of drugs in large numbers of people” (Strom2012a). Pharmacoepidemiology allows us to study the use of medications and the benefits and harms associated with using medications in real-life settings and in people with comorbiditi...
The scenario involved physiotherapy assessment and assist- ance to mobilise out of bed for an older woman after surgical management of a hip fracture. Student learn- ing objectives for the session were developed in line with course objectives and integration of experiential learning theory (Additional...
environmental management systemsThis workshop would take the form of a panel discussion between researchers, practitioners and operational managers. The seminar will aim to canvass: What are the similarities between managing health, safety and environment? What attitudes do workers and managers have ...
Global risk management experts are calling for fire education initiatives to be included in driver safety programs so that drivers are better prepared for an emergency if faced with it on the roads. The call follows a new research study where researchers from University of South Australia and the...
Patients who are difficult to intubate, undergo extensive tongue resection, or have high AHI scores may benefit from continued intubation and management in the ICU [19]. Extubation should only occur after full reversal of anesthesia effects, muscle relaxation, control of surgical bleeding, and ...