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People From Refugee And Asylum Seeking Backgrounds: An Open Access Annotated Bibliography (2nd Edition), Sally Baker, Georgina Ramsay, Megan Rose, Anja Wendt, Prasheela Karan, Priyanka Bose, Neriman Coskun, Skye Playsted, Simon Williams, Anna Xavier, Angela Yang
People From Refugee And Asylum Seeking Backgrounds: An Open Access Annotated Bibliography (2nd Edition), Sally Baker, Georgina Ramsay, Megan Rose, Anja Wendt, Prasheela Karan, Priyanka Bose, Neriman Coskun, Skye Playsted, Simon Williams, Anna Xavier, Angela Yang
Faculty of Social Sciences - Papers (Archive)
This open access annotated bibliography has been curated by a collective of scholars who share an interest in the impacts of forced migration on people from refugee, asylum seeking and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) migrant backgrounds. These resources are intended to be shared with the international community of researchers, students, educators and practitioners who work with, or are interested in, forced migration, education, employment and resettlement.
As Home Care Packages Become Big Business, Older People Are Not Getting The Personalised Support They Need, Lyn Phillipson, Louisa Smith
As Home Care Packages Become Big Business, Older People Are Not Getting The Personalised Support They Need, Lyn Phillipson, Louisa Smith
Australian Health Services Research Institute
The Royal Commission into Aged Care has unleashed a spate of claims of system failure within the residential aged care sector.
Active And Safe: Preventing Unintentional Injury To Aboriginal Children And Young People In Nsw: Guidelines For Policy And Practice, Kathleen F. Clapham, Keziah R. Bennett-Brook, Kate Hunter, Karen J. Zwi, Rebecca Q. Ivers
Active And Safe: Preventing Unintentional Injury To Aboriginal Children And Young People In Nsw: Guidelines For Policy And Practice, Kathleen F. Clapham, Keziah R. Bennett-Brook, Kate Hunter, Karen J. Zwi, Rebecca Q. Ivers
Australian Health Services Research Institute
The purpose of these guidelines is to provide a resource to assist organisations, communities and individuals to work together to prevent unintentional injury to Aboriginal children in New South Wales in a way that reflects the values, attitudes and priorities of Aboriginal people.
Application Of The Integrated Behavioral Model To Oral Self‐Care Behavior Of Community‐Dwelling Middle‐Aged And Older People In Taiwan, Mu-Hsing Ho, H.C. Chang, Yen-Kuang Lin, Victoria Traynor, Hung-Huey Tsai, Kathleen Buckwalter, Megan F. Liu, Chia-Chi Chang
Application Of The Integrated Behavioral Model To Oral Self‐Care Behavior Of Community‐Dwelling Middle‐Aged And Older People In Taiwan, Mu-Hsing Ho, H.C. Chang, Yen-Kuang Lin, Victoria Traynor, Hung-Huey Tsai, Kathleen Buckwalter, Megan F. Liu, Chia-Chi Chang
Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute
Objectives This study evaluated the Integrated Behavioral Model and examined oral self‐care behavior of community‐dwelling middle‐aged and older people. Design A cross‐sectional design was used. Sample Purposive sampling was employed to recruit middle and older age community‐dwelling individuals, with research locations in public health centers in northern Taiwan. Measurements Structured questionnaires comprised: participant demographics, oral health literacy, oral self‐care attitude, self‐efficacy, intention, and behavior, and significant others' perceptions and beliefs as well as environmental constraints. The Model verification was evaluated by path analysis. Results Two hundred and sixty‐three participants (N = 263) completed the questionnaire survey. Results identified significant direct …
People From Refugee Backgrounds Contribute To A Disaster-Resilient Illawarra, Shefali Lakhina, Christine Eriksen, Jenny Thompson, Raquel Aldunate, Joshua Mclaren, Sherryl Reddy
People From Refugee Backgrounds Contribute To A Disaster-Resilient Illawarra, Shefali Lakhina, Christine Eriksen, Jenny Thompson, Raquel Aldunate, Joshua Mclaren, Sherryl Reddy
Faculty of Social Sciences - Papers (Archive)
This case study summarises key outcomes from a collaborative research project conducted in the Illawarra, NSW in 2017. It outlines ways to inform, engage and partner with people from diverse refugee backgrounds for strengthening disaster resilience.
Arts On Prescription For Community‐Dwelling Older People With A Range Of Health And Wellness Needs, Roslyn G. Poulos, Sally Marwood, Damien Harkin, Simon Opher, Stephen Clift, Andrew Cole, Joel J. Rhee, Kirsty Beilharz, Christopher J. Poulos
Arts On Prescription For Community‐Dwelling Older People With A Range Of Health And Wellness Needs, Roslyn G. Poulos, Sally Marwood, Damien Harkin, Simon Opher, Stephen Clift, Andrew Cole, Joel J. Rhee, Kirsty Beilharz, Christopher J. Poulos
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: Part B
Published evidence for the role of participatory art in supporting health and well‐being is growing. The Arts on Prescription model is one vehicle by which participatory art can be delivered. Much of the focus of Arts on Prescription has been on the provision of creative activities for people with mental health needs. This Arts on Prescription program, however, targeted community‐dwelling older people with a wide range of health and wellness needs. Older people were referred to the program by their healthcare practitioner. Professional artists led courses in visual arts, photography, dance and movement, drama, singing, or music. Classes were held …
Questioning Segregation Of People Living With Dementia In Australia: An International Human Rights Approach To Care Homes, Linda Roslyn Steele, Kate Swaffer, Lyn Phillipson, Richard Fleming
Questioning Segregation Of People Living With Dementia In Australia: An International Human Rights Approach To Care Homes, Linda Roslyn Steele, Kate Swaffer, Lyn Phillipson, Richard Fleming
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: Part B
This article explores how care homes-and, specifically, their common features such as dementia care units and locked doors and gates-impact on the human rights of people living with dementia. We suggest that congregation, separation and confinement of people living with dementia by the care home built environment constitute 'segregation'. In the specific context of residential aged care facilities in Australia, we draw on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities ('CRPD') to frame this segregation as an injustice. We focus on the rights to non-discrimination (Article 5), liberty and security of the person (Article 14), equality …
Understanding The Practice Of 'Specialling' Older People With Cognitive Impairment In Hospital By Using Concept Analysis, Miriam Coyle, Valerie J. Wilson, Samuel Lapkin, Victoria Traynor
Understanding The Practice Of 'Specialling' Older People With Cognitive Impairment In Hospital By Using Concept Analysis, Miriam Coyle, Valerie J. Wilson, Samuel Lapkin, Victoria Traynor
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: Part B
Population ageing is a success story of our time. Unfortunately healthcare, especially in hospitals has been slow to adapt to the changing needs of the community.
Listening To Older People And Valuing Their Personhood, Rebekkah Middleton
Listening To Older People And Valuing Their Personhood, Rebekkah Middleton
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: Part B
In a busy environment such as health, we often feel a sense of being rushed and an inability to spend time with people to really listen and respond to their needs.
Taiwanese Australian Innovation Within Ageing Network (Taiwan): An International Collaboration Leading To Shared Policy And Practice Changes For Older People, Victoria Traynor
Taiwanese Australian Innovation Within Ageing Network (Taiwan): An International Collaboration Leading To Shared Policy And Practice Changes For Older People, Victoria Traynor
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: Part B
Abstract presented at the 11th International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics Asia/Oceania Regional Congress, 23-27 October 2019, Taipei, Taiwan
Demographic And Clinical Predictors Of Health-Related Quality Of Life Among People With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Living In Northern Thailand: A Cross-Sectional Study, Saneh Khunkaew, Ritin S. Fernandez, Jenny Sim
Demographic And Clinical Predictors Of Health-Related Quality Of Life Among People With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Living In Northern Thailand: A Cross-Sectional Study, Saneh Khunkaew, Ritin S. Fernandez, Jenny Sim
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: Part B
Background Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic disease which is growing global health problems. However, research on such prediction of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in Thailand is limited, in particular on the demographic and clinical characteristic in each HRQOL domains. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to determine the demographic and clinical predictors of health-related quality of life among people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in Northern Thailand. Methods A cross-sectional study of people with T2DM at a large teaching hospital in Northern Thailand was conducted. The HRQOL was evaluated using the Thai version …