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Test–Retest Reliability Of The Soleus H-Reflex Is Affected By Joint Positions And Muscle Force Levels, Yung-Sheng Chen, Shi Zhou, Colleen Cartwright, Zachary Crowley, Robert Baglin, Fang Wang

Professor Colleen M Cartwright

The purpose of this study was to determine the test–retest reliability of the soleus (SOL) H-reflex during rest and isometric contractions at 10%, 30%, and 50% of the maximal voluntary force (MVC) at the ankle joint angles of neutral (0°), plantarflexion (20°), and dorsiflexion (−20°) respectively, in a sitting position. Ten healthy participants, with mean age of 24.9 ± 5.0 (SD) years, height 168.3 ± 8.8 cm, weight 62.7 ± 12.3 kg, were tested for the SOL H-reflex (Hmax) on two separate occasions within 7 days. The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) for the test–retest of the SOL H-reflex during rest …

Factors Affecting Provision Of Successful Monitoring In Home Telehealth, Rachel Wade, Kelly Shaw, Colleen Cartwright

Professor Colleen M Cartwright

Aim: To investigate acceptance and usage issues in relation to Telehealth products as used by frail older clients of the Transition Care Program and their carers. Method: The study design was a quasi-randomised controlled clinical trial. A stratified random sample of participants was allocated to one of five groups using a random number table. Study participants who were already in possession of a pendant alarm provided by the study service provider at study commencement, or were assessed as needing a pendant alarm, were allocated to the first number out of 1 (control group), 4 or 5 (home Telehealth monitoring with …

Factors Relating To Home Telehealth Acceptance And Usage Compliance, Rachel Wade, Colleen Cartwright, Kelly Shaw

Professor Colleen M Cartwright

Aim: This paper investigates the acceptance of in-home telehealth by frail older adults and carers of the Transition Care Program (TCP), and evaluates telehealth acceptance as a predictor for usage compliance.

Method: A stratified random sample of participants was allocated to one of five groups: either a control group or to receive telehealth monitoring of their vital signs for a period of 12 or 24 weeks; with or without a medical alarm pendant.

Results: Before being trained in and using telehealth, the majority of participants and carers demonstrated acceptance of the technology by reporting that they perceived it would be …

What Do Emergency Physicians Think Of The Law?, Ben White, Lindly Willmott, Malcolm Parker, Colleen Cartwright, Gail Williams

Professor Colleen M Cartwright

The authors reflect on the knowledge that emergency physicians have of law as it pertains to end of life care and on a research project funded by the Australian Research Council which will investigate the legal knowledge that medical specialists have. They suggest that an improved understanding of law will help doctors manage legal risk and reduce possible exposure to criminal, civil or disciplinary action. They argue that the research may lead to better outcomes for patients and their families.

End-Of-Life Care For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual And Transgender People, Colleen Cartwright, Mark Hughes, Tania Lienert

Professor Colleen M Cartwright

There is little understanding in Australia of the special issues faced by gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people in end-of-life care and advance care planning. This exploratory study aimed to achieve an initial understanding of these issues to inform the development of a larger study involving gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender service users. Consultations were carried out with 19 service providers and 6 gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community members in the Northern Rivers and metropolitan Sydney areas of New South Wales, Australia. Participants reported barriers to health care service access due to discrimination, inappropriate care and lack of knowledge …