Research

Nutritional care for Multiple Sclerosis patients

Researchers at the University of Wollongong are inviting health professionals who work with adults living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), to participate in a survey, that will look at your experience with nutritional care for MS patients. This research will be used to co-design nutrition educational tools for MS. For more details please contact Shoroog Allogmanny, PhD candidate at sma030@uowmail.edu.au

RECALL Study

REducing Cognitive decline and dementiA by Lowering bLood pressure (RECALL).

Researchers at the George Institute for Global Health are conducting a study to determine the feasibility for a decentralised trial of sustained blood pressure (BP) lowering to improve outcomes for older people through the prevention of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia.

More Information about the study can be found here or if your Practice is interested in participating, please contact us at recall@georgeinstitute.org.au or 02 8052 4438.

Building public confidence in the secondary use of GP data

Researchers at the University of Wollongong are seeking GPs from across Australia to participate in a study investigating General Practitioner (GP) views of the use of information from general practice records for research in Australia. This project is part of a larger study examining how we can use general practice data for research in ways that the public, GPs and other stakeholders will find ethically justifiable and acceptable. 

If you would like to take part in this study, please email Dr Heidi Green hgreen@uow.edu.au to register your interest.

General Practice Nurses and Community Pharmacists Needed for Women's Health Survey

Attention General Practice Nurses and Community Pharmacists! Your voice matters! Researchers at the Monash University, SPHERE Centre of Research Excellence, invite you to participate in a ground-breaking national survey about providing women’s sexual and reproductive health services. 

To thank you for taking this 10-minute survey, we're excited to offer you a chance to WIN either one of 10 iPad Pros or one of 150 $100 gift cards. Don't miss out, survey closing soon!

Wearables integrated technology to support healthy behaviours in people with Type 2 Diabetes

Researchers from Bond University and the University of Newcastle as seeking General Practices to participate in a MRFF funded research project to improve health outcomes for people with type 2 diabetes. The project seeks to test integrating wearable devices within a diabetes self-care management plan. Wearable devices will measure blood glucose, blood pressure, and physical activity.

For more information and to register for the project click here.

Health professionals experience navigating and referring mental health services.

The Department of Health and Aged Care invite GPs and practice staff to give their perspectives on navigating and referring mental health services and treatments for patients with milder symptoms.

Health professionals interested in participating in the research have until 26 of January 2024, to nominate their expression of interest. For more information, click here.

If you have any questions about the research or wish to discuss it further, please reach out to the Liquid Interactive team at insights@liquidinteractive.com.au and if you have any concerns, you can contact the Department at headtohealth@health.gov.au.

Australian Clinician's perspectives toward Shave biopsy

Recent trends indicate greater use of shave biopsy for diagnosing thin lesions (defined as ≤1mm thick) suspicious of melanoma. Further research is required to investigate this trend.

Researchers are inviting clinicians with expertise in skin cancer diagnosis to share their attitudes and deciding factors when considering shave biopsy for initial diagnosis of thin lesions suspicious of melanoma. 

For more study information, click here to access the participant information sheet.

PANDA trial

Cardiometabolic diseases are among the most commonly managed conditions in primary care, affecting around a quarter of Australians 45+. Physical activity, including walking, aerobic and resistance training, is key. However, current physical activity prescriptions and programs can be undermined by low uptake and adherence.

The Physical Activity in Nature for Cardiometabolic Diseases in People Aged 45+ (PANDA) trial is seeking volunteers to take part in a focus group interview about your experiences of nearby natural settings and their capacity, opportunity and motivation to spend time there and reflect on barriers and potential remedies.