Clinical
Aug/Sep 2010 edition
Gaye Philpott on the role of nutrition in palliative care.
21 June, 2010 edition
The big 10 that account for 90 per cent of strokes
Jun/Jul 2010 edition
Preparing for another wave of H1N1 influenza is the perfect opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of infection control.
6 April, 2010 edition
But new study also shows greater public education around the role of NPs is needed.
Apr/May 2010 edition
Dietitian Gaye Philpott focuses on vitamin d.
Gaye Philpott looks at faecal incontinence.
22 March, 2010 edition
Major provider will work with universities and health organisations to investigate better approaches to wound management.
3 March, 2010 edition
Rotary uses humour in its newest bowel cancer awareness campaign.
24 February 2010 edition
New research important for the 35 per cent of over 65-year-olds who suffer from osteoporosis.
Feb/Mar 2010 edition
Accredited dietitians play a key role in maintaining resident health and wellbeing, writes Claire Hewat.
Residents are increasingly demanding more variety, but can providers offer both culinary diversity and nutritionally rich food?
Age itself is not an illness, and older people with wounds are just as able to heal, writes Michael Woodward.
Ann Rudowski outlines some simple strategies to reduce skin tears.
Oct/Nov 2009 edition
Gaye Philpot looks at seasonal menu changes in the the facility setting.
Virginia Fazio looks at the role of nutrition in wound healing.
New technology promises to change continence management.
Men are the big winners from new range of continence products, writes Megan Stoyles.
Improving the quality of life for residents with catheters.
New research sheds light on the factors that influence management attitudes towards continence products, writes Megan Stoyles.
Aug/Sep 2009 edition
Providers need to consider how the dining room and the overall meal experience impacts on resident nutrition, writes Dr Karen Walton.
Norovirus has hit aged care again recently, with yet more publicity. Judy Forrest gives an expert overview.
The draft report on healthcare associated infection from the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare contains key information on residential care.
Jun/Jul 2009 edition
The recent Wound Awareness campaigns have gained some traction and the importance of wounds as a health issue is now clear to the Department, writes Tal Ellis.
Skin tears have aptly been described as the enemy of delicate skin, but there are ways to prevent them, writes Ann Rudowski.
Dec 08/Jan 2009 edition
It’s the word we dare not say in the kitchen. Gaye Philpott tackles the dreaded norovirus.
Failing to thrive should not be considered a normal part of ageing, writes Karyn Matterson.
