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CONTENTS
Head of School Report Did you know? UniSA – PAFC Official Launch Staff Appointments and News Teaching and Learning
Presentations (Teaching and Research) Research News Publications by Staff and Students School Administration
HEAD OF SCHOOL
Hi All Welcome to the August Newsletter. Staff Appointments I am pleased to report the appointments of Sandy Maranna as Lecturer in Medical Sonography; Cathy Cookson as Lecturer in Medical Sonography; Caroline Fryer and Emily Ward as Lecturers in Physiotherapy; Michael Dale as Lecturer in Human Movement and Narelle Korotkov as Academic Services Officer (Health Sciences and Occupational Therapy). Port Adelaide Football Club (PAFC) Partnership Launch TV personality and President of the club (David Koch) and Professor David Lloyd (Vice-Chancellor) presided over the PAFC partnership launch, with distinguished guests including Hon Tom Kenyon MP and Hon Susan Close MP, and Dr Ian Gould (Chancellor), Sir Eric Neal and representatives of SA’s leading sports organisations, commercial partners, stakeholders and friends of PAFC and UniSA. The University has a long relationship with PAFC which includes a sports science PhD scholarship, sponsored annual student prizes, cadetships, UniSA support for the annual Aboriginal Cup carnival and the Gavin Wanganeen Indigenous scholarship. The launch marked the signing of a MoU in June to form a high performance partnership centred on research and education in elite sport, a commitment to community engagement to provide effective communication to remote Aboriginal communities and the development of strategies to explore compatible connections in China and Asia. Among the exciting announcements made by David Koch and David Lloyd, were plans to launch a High Performance MSc preceded by a pilot program of two modules in 2015, development of a UniSA scholarship to conduct research in relation to PAFC’s WillPower program into communities in the APY lands and a scholarship to a student from a university in China to work with PAFC and UniSA. Some photos from the launch are within. Thanks especially to Kylie Fogarty, Raewyn Todd and Natalie Forde (Deputy Director: Research and Innovation Services) for help in organising the event, Professor Kerin O’Dea and Assoc. Prof Gaynor Parfitt for your panel contributions and of course, to our own students (pictured below) for their help on the day. Well done and thanks to all!
Professor Roger Eston (UniSA), Dr Darren Burgess (PAFC), David Koch (PAFC), Professor David Lloyd (UniSA) and Keith Thomas (PAFC) together with UniSA School of Health Sciences cadets.
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PAFC PhD Scholarship Since the launch, I am delighted to announce a further PhD student scholarship generously sponsored by PAFC on maximizing player athletic development and focussing on physiological and psychological factors for team sport performance. The studentship will be advertised widely within the next few days with intention to appoint through a merit selection process in November 2014. The successful candidate will be supervised by Dr Darren Burgess, Assoc. Prof Gaynor Parfitt and me. Open Day Thank you to all staff and students who contributed to the success of Open Day. There was a real buzz around the campus and it was great to see the numbers of staff and students helping out throughout the day. As you will already know, the University is already pleased with the impact of opening up the City East Campus on Open Day. I hear through the grapevine that the program of offerings, atmosphere and level of activity was greater than our next door neighbour! Overall attendance at the various program presentations was significantly higher than last year (by +12%) with 2640 persons attending the program presentations across Human Movement, Physiotherapy, Medical Radiation, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Exercise Physiology, Health Sciences and Podiatry. I look forward to see if the level of interest translates into more first preferences. Some pictures I took on the day are below.
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Digital Learning Strategy (DLS) Following the Provost Allan Evans’ email regarding the Digital Learning Strategy, I encourage all staff to respond to the survey to share your views on digital learning https://lo.unisa.edu.au/course/view.php?id=3324. You are also encouraged to visit the Digital Learning Strategy learnonline site, which is available to all UniSA staff (with UniSA login): https://lo.unisa.edu.au/course/view.php?id=3324. The site includes information about DLS, information about Learnonline, details on UniSA’s innovative teaching spaces, showcases and case studies of staff using learnonline to support teaching, resources and literature, as well as information on upcoming events, relating to digital learning. Course coordinators in the School of Health Sciences have also been invited to respond to a survey from Associate Professor Kerry Thoirs on current involvement and application of digital learning as part of the Curriculum Innovation Process, in preparation for our meeting with the Provost in early October. If you haven’t done so yet – please take 5 minutes to respond. http://resource.unisa.edu.au/mod/feedback/view.php?id=89764 Myanmar Visit Professors Jason White, Carol Grech and Elina Hyppönen (UniSA) and Professor Bob Bauze (Adelaide University) and I visited Myanmar recently to meet with senior representatives of the respective Universities of Medical Technology; Pharmacy; Nursing and Population Health in Yangon and Mandalay. The visit also included productive meetings with senior representatives of the Department of Medical Sciences of the Myanmar Ministry of Health. The purpose of the visit was to prepare for a >$960,000 Australia Awards Fellowship submission led by UniSA to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to support Fellowships in Medical Radiation Sciences, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Population Health and Nursing in 2015. We interviewed 20 prospective Fellows for 16 places at UniSA.
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Contributions to the HLS Newsletter Thanks again for all your contributions. The HLS Newsletter is publicly available on the School of Health Sciences website (http://www.unisa.edu.au/Global/Health/HLS/Documents/News/201407.pdf). News about research, national appointments, community engagements, awards, achievements, sporting endeavours, etc., are welcomed. Contact Kylie Fogarty [email protected] to keep us informed of all your news. I hope you enjoy this Newsletter! Cheers Roger
Did you know? Sign of the times!
Heads of Schools of Health Sciences (Professor Roger Eston); Pharmacy and Medical Sciences (Professor Jason White); Nursing and Midwifery (Professor Carol Grech) with
Professor Bob Bauze (Adelaide University) chatting away at Singapore airport!
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Port Adelaide President David Koch, UniSA Vice-Chancellor Professor David Lloyd and Dr Darren Burgess at Adelaide
Oval.
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Check out articles in The Advertiser 13 August 2014 and 15 August 2014. http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/port-adelaide-fitness-coach-darren-burgess-stands-by-hard-yards-undertaken-by-players/story-fni5f9de-1227023437904 http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/port-adelaide-fitness-guru-darren-burgess-wont-be-giving-up-his-secrets-in-unisa-courses/story-fnia6ojc-1227024962884
1. Adelaide Oval.
2. Port Adelaide President David Koch.
3. Panel of experts – Professor David Lloyd (UniSA), Keith
Thomas (PAFC), Professor Robyn O’Dea (UniSA), Paul
Vandenbergh (PAFC), Associate Professor Gaynor
Parfitt (UniSA) and Dr Darren Burgess (PAFC).
4. Invited guests.
5. Professor Kerin O’Dea and Paul Vandenbergh.
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STAFF APPOINTMENTS AND NEWS
Congratulations to Dr Margarita Tsiros who recently received a Tall Poppy Science Award, presented to her at an award ceremony at Government House. The Tall Poppy Awards celebrate the enterprising research taking place in South Australia and the young researchers driving it. http://www.unisa.edu.au/media-centre/releases/unisa-scores-a-trio-of-tall-poppies-/ As part of the Tall Poppy program, Margarita then attended a round table meeting with the Honourable Gail Gago MLC (Minister for: Science and Information Economy; Employment, Higher Education and Skills; Status of Women; Business Services and Consumers). The Minister was keen to hear about the research being undertaken by this year’s Tall Poppy Scientists and ideas about how to promote and engage children in Science. The Minister expressed a desire for our ongoing involvement in the promotion of Science to the next generation over the coming year
Congratulations to Dr Carol Maher who has become an Associate Editor for BMC Public Health.
Dr Michelle McDonnell completed a four week research visit to the Tübingen University in Germany in July-August 2014, funded by an Early Career Researcher International Travel Award. Data collected will investigate whether the serotonergic system can facilitate motor learning.
Members of the Musculoskeletal Research theme of iCAHE (Ryan Causby, Alvin Atlas, Professor Karen Grimmer, Dr Steve Milanese and David Worth) were recently successful in tendering for a commissioned research project with the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure on ‘body stressing’ prevention programs across the department. This project draws on the groups background and experience in data analysis, ergonomics, health and safety and development of corporate wellbeing/injury prevention programs for industry.
Congratulations to Professor Jon Buckley and Dr Rebecca Thomson on a recent ARC Linkage Grant for a project looking at refining an objective marker to predict changes in fatigue in athletes. Jon and Rebecca developed the technology for this at UniSA and were just advised that the patent for the technology will be granted by the USA patent office. Patents in Australia and Europe are still pending.
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TEACHING AND LEARNING
ULTRASOUND OUTREACH TRAINING Dr Nayana Parange Dr Nayana Parange conducted ultrasound outreach training of midwives and doctors in Ende Coast, Island of Flores, remote eastern Indonesia from 19-22 July 2014. Stage one training completed earlier in June, comprised of an on-campus visit by Indonesian clinicians, who were trained on high fidelity simulators in the School of Health Sciences by the postgrad medical sonography team. Stage two of training in July included a hands-on training in basic ob-gyn ultrasound with patients on site, at Rumah Sakit Ende Hospital, Ende Coast. This was made possible through funding from FOHG (Flinders Overseas Health Group Inc http://www.fohg.com.au/ to contribute towards making pregnancy safer and improve perinatal morbidity and mortality.
Rumah Sakit Ende Hospital
Training in progress
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ANATOMY LABORATORY VISIT Dr Nicola Massy-Westropp On 24 July 2014 the Adelaide Crows football team physiotherapists, massage therapists and trainers came to the anatomy laboratory to look at our specimens, and revise their understanding of the groin, hip and shoulder. They constantly treat injuries to these areas. This was initiated by 3
rd year physiotherapy student Paul Baccanello, who is undertaking work
experience with these trainers. Dr Steve Milanese, Arjun Burlakoti and I showed them the structures of interest and they asked whether they may visit again! They offered to show us their training spaces also. We were delighted to see two UniSA graduates amongst the team!
VISITING PHYSIOTHERAPISTS FROM MYANMAR Dr Shylie Mackintosh
The physiotherapy programs have farewelled two visiting Physiotherapy lecturers from Myanmar, Nilar Aung and Thanda Aye. They have spent 10 weeks in Adelaide at UniSA partaking in classroom and clinical experiences in Physiotherapy funded through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. It has been an enriching experience having them with us and we have learnt a lot more about Myanmar and Physiotherapy in Myanmar. We look forward to further exchanges and collaborations.
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VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE IN COSTA RICA - STUDY OVERSEAS SHORT-TERM MOBILITY FUNDING SUPPORT Dr Shylie Mackintosh
Katia Ferrar, Lecturer in Physiotherapy, has been successful with an application to Australian Government for Study Overseas Short-term Mobility funding to support the International Student Volunteers Program, Costa Rica. The project will receive from the Government five student subsidies of $2000 each and one staff subsidy of $1500. In addition students will also be eligible to receive the $1000 travel grant from the university. In January 2015, Katia will lead a group of UniSA Health students undertaking a volunteer project in Costa Rica. They will undertake a community development initiative through International Student Volunteers (ISV).
The project is a component for the sustainable development of Costa Rica with most projects grassroots initiatives located in rural areas run in direct consultation with the local community leaders. At this stage, an interprofessional group of 15 students (physiotherapy, medical radiation, human movement and psychology) have signed up to the project and will be able to undertake this as their elective course if they wish. Nothing could be a more broadening education experience than being part of project such as this.
COMMONWEALTH GAMES – GOLD MEDAL - MATT GLAETZER Scott Polley (Program Director: Human Movement)
Australia's and UniSA’s Human Movement student Matthew Glaetzer leads on the final turn and poses on the podium after winning the gold medal in the men's Keirin. Source: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/commonwealth-games/matthew-glaetzer-completes-australian-cycling-dominance/story-fno2580r-1227003980211?nk=46496b2d3ddae7862a68085b2180c363 http://www.theage.com.au/commonwealth-games-glasgow-2014/commonwealth-games-news/marriage-proposal-interrupts-matthew-glaetzers-gold-bid-in-keirin-20140728-zxhzi.html
http://www.isvolunteers.org/destination/costa-
rica/volunteer-projects
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You don't have to be good at sport to be good at studying Human Movement, but when a student succeeds at the elite level it is good to celebrate their success. 22 year old Matt Glaetzer juggles being an elite cyclist with part time studies at UniSA. He rose to prominence with national results as a junior in 2009, has been racing ever since. He has backed up recent world class performances with a Gold Medal in the Keirin at the recent Commonwealth Games. He is on track for a place in the next world championships in Paris and the next Olympic Games. Whilst at Uni, Matt doesn't make a fuss and blends in with his fellow students. Matt had this to say about cramming studies in and around his training and competitions: "Studying part time while being an elite athlete isn't easy as I am always fatigued both physically and mentally but it just takes some discipline. I realise that my studies are just as important as my training because when my sporting career is over I will need to begin a new venture and that will hopefully be physiotherapy." If you would like to read more about his success at the games, check out the links above.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REPRESENTATIVES VISIT UNISA TO VIEW VERT Eileen Giles The Medical Radiation Therapy team hosted two visitors from the Department of Health (DoH) at the end of July who had made the trip especially to view our VERT facility in use by students. Since this time coincided with a pre-clinical workshop and other students were also on campus we were able to showcase the different features and applications for year 2, 3 and 4 students. The DoH radiation oncology division is made up of a new team since the change of government and whist the VERT project was DoH funded the new team had not seen a VERT facility. Feedback was very positive: “Thank you so much for yesterday. We learnt so much from our visit and watching the VERT technology in action was certainly eye opening for us - it is great to see the program working well and its benefits to students are obvious”. It is hoped that the new government will continue funding support and a business case led by UniSA is currently awaiting an outcome.
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SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES PARTNERING WITH CORPORATE CUP Dr Kade Davison The Be Active Corporate Cup challenge is a community event that aims to get workers walking and/or running in teams before, during or after work to increase their physical activity and fitness over 16 weeks. This year the High Performance and Exercise Physiology clinic has partnered with the Corporate Cup organisers to provide on-site monitoring of body composition (BMI and waist circumference) for all participants, and more comprehensive tracking of changes in fitness and health for ABC radio personality Ian Henschke and one team of seven runners from SA power networks. Under the guidance of Dr Kade Davison and PhD candidate Max Nelson, Human Movement and Clinical Exercise Physiology students Fiona Tselentis, Alexandra Bradley, Crystal Yeo and Adrian Chad have conducted comprehensive health and fitness screening on these participants and will retest them at the middle and end of their program. They are measuring heart rate, blood pressure, BMI, waist circumference, sit and reach and predicting aerobic fitness from submaximal oxygen consumption and ratings of perceived exertion. Human Movement student Gio Bao Giang is providing the on-site body composition testing at the start finish line on the Cup test days. This testing has been a great opportunity for the students to hone their skills, and for the clinic to provide valuable engagement with a health promoting community initiative. There are plans underway to expand the partnership next year and incorporate some research to better understand the potential public health benefits of this type of activity. The Advertiser picked up the story on Thursday, 28 August 2014 (see below).
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BRUNEI DARUSSALAM Dr Saravana Kumar Brunei is a sovereign state located on the north coast of the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. Since its independence from United Kingdom in 1984, Brunei has continued to transform into a newly industrialised country with extensive petroleum and natural gas fields. Brunei has a population of just over 400,000 and its capital is Bandar Seri Begawan. Recently I was invited by the Interim Committee for Brunei Allied Health Professions Council as the keynote speaker for the Advancing Allied Health in Evidence Based Practice Seminar which was held on the 6
th and 7
th of June 2014. The theme of
the seminar was Finding and Evaluating Evidence with a particular focus on incorporating evidence into clinical practice. I accepted this invitation and I was hosted by the Interim Committee for Brunei Allied Health Professions Council from the 5
th
– 8th
of June 2015. During my visit to Brunei, I was able to interact with a range of allied health professionals in Brunei. Health care in Brunei is unique for a number of reasons. Given the unique geography of Brunei and its population, Brunei has a relatively small but highly competent and committed allied health workforce. I was pleasantly surprised to meet many allied health professionals who were trained in Australia (including some who were trained in Adelaide) and their passion and commitment to best practice. Like their Australian counterparts, allied health professionals in Brunei were eager to gain access to the knowledge and skills in effective and efficient translation of evidence into clinical practice. I presented two keynote presentations (Evidence-Based Practice in the 21st century: opportunities and challenges for allied health professions and Improving safety and quality of health care through evidence-based practice: The role of allied health professions) and one workshop (Evidence-Based Practice in Multidisciplinary Care). One of the keynote presentations was part of a formal dinner with the Honourable Minster of Health and other local health administrators and policymakers, who were interested in engaging with evidence in health policy and decision making. The visit to Brunei has identified numerous opportunities for ongoing collaboration between the International Centre for Allied Health Evidence, School of Health Sciences and allied health professionals in Brunei. These include providing ongoing training opportunities for allied health professionals in Brunei in the evidence-based practice, mentoring and support and assistance in effective and efficient translation of evidence into practice. Currently there are ongoing discussions between key stakeholders to formalise this collaboration which, when operationalised, will ensure mutual benefits of University of South Australia and the allied health professionals of Brunei.
Saravana receiving token of appreciation from the Honourable Minister of Health, Brunei Darussalam.
Saravana with members of Interim Committee for Brunei Allied Health Professions Council with some organising members of AHP seminar 2014.
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SUCCESS FOR MEDICAL RADIATION GRADUATES AT ANNUAL CONFERENCE Jane Shepherdson At the recent Australian Institute of Radiography (AIR) Annual Conference, Lauren McPeake won the radiotherapy student paper and Bradley Walton won the medical imaging student paper. Both Lauren and Bradley were prize winners at the Fourth Year Student Conference held in November 2013, at the University of South Australia, as judged by members of the radiography profession. Part of their prize was to present at the 2014 annual conference held recently in Melbourne. Pictured below is Lauren McPeake delivering her award winning paper titled ‘Reducing rectal toxicity in dose-escalated intensity-modulated radiotherapy prostate treatment using rectal balloons’ and Bradley Walton whose paper was ‘Pathological fracture secondary to undiagnosed simple bone cyst’. This year saw the first awarding of Advanced Practitioner Status, to a current clinician who has demonstrated significant involvement with advancement of the profession in a clinical setting. Nicholas Woznitza, a graduate from the medical imaging program in 2000, was honoured with the inaugural award of Advanced Practitioner Status by the Australian Institute of Radiography. This is the highest clinical award offered by this body.
PRESENTATIONS (Teaching and Research)
Carolyn Murray attended and presented at the Australian and New Zealand Association of Health Professional Educators (ANZAHPE) conference at the Gold Coast 8 – 10 July 2014. Carolyn’s paper was called: "Preparing occupational therapy graduates for the workplace: Targeting the troublesome knowledge".
Dr Lucy Lewis was an invited speaker at the Rotary Club of Kidman Park for their 30th
anniversary celebration and
meeting in August. Lucy spoke to the members about sitting time and health.
Dr Lucy Lewis was an invited speaker for the Royal Adelaide Hospital Physiotherapy Department at their August
professional development staff session. The topic of Lucy’s talk was “Is sitting really the new smoking….”.
Dr Kade Davison presented on ‘Exercise for the management of Obesity’ to 250 obesity specialist GPs at the iNova National Obesity Forum on 10 August 2014 at the Hilton Adelaide.
Dr Kade Davison was awarded a $1500 travel scholarship from the Ian Potter Foundation to deliver an invited presentation ’Cocoa, Obesity and CVD: considerations for Dose and Diet’ at the inaugural World Congress on Chocolate and Cocoa in Medicine in Florence, Italy on 26-27 September 2014.
Dr Mary Russell was an invited presenter for a roundtable session at the SIMHealth2014 conference in Adelaide in August. Mary spoke in a session A National Perspective on Health Simulation in Australia – Where to Now? Mary’s presentation will encompass simulation initiatives in occupational therapy education and regulatory implications.
Dr Michelle McDonnell and Dr Lynley Bradnam from Flinders University were invited to present a National Webinar on Wednesday, 27 August 2014 entitled “The Use of TMS in Neurological Rehabilitation”.
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Dr Nayana Parange presented two papers at the 12 International ePortfolio and Identity Conference held between 9-11 July 2014 in London (www.epforum.eu). Titles of the two short papers:
Eportfolio for Program assessment is not only a powerful tool for Program evaluation and external accreditation but also a useful reflective process for Program improvement. A case study from the Postgraduate medical sonography Programs, University of South Australia
Monitoring student progress and enhancing student engagement in a flexible environment with eportfolio blogs in a postgraduate medical sonography course: A case study from the University of South Australia
RESEARCH NEWS
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES PhD GRADUANDS Congratulations to the following School of Health Sciences PhD Graduands who had their degrees conferred at the August meeting of the University council:
Dr Harrison Evans – Use of perceived exertion for exercise testing and prescription (supervisors Professor Roger Eston, Associate Professor Gaynor Parfitt);
Dr Rebecca Nolan – Physical activity and exercise in people with type 2 diabetes and peripheral neuropathy (supervisors Professor Esther May, Dr Narelle Berry, Associate Professor Annette Raynor);
Dr Michelle Guerin – Crossing the hospital-community interface: community services' involvement in the discharge process of older individuals from hospital into the community (supervisors Professor Karen Grimmer, Dr Saravana Kumar, Wendy Dolejs).
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES NEW PhD GRADUANDS Welcome to new PhD candidates who started in study period 5:
Sheena Davis - The Ergonomics of the Combat Helmet System (TECHS): Developing Task-Related Measures & Metrics for an Ergonomic Assessment Framework of Combat Helmets (Steve Milanese, Karen Grimmer);
Sujatha Raj - The use of early non-pharmacological interventions to maintain the level of independence in activities of daily living of people with down's syndrome and dementia (Mandy Stanley, Shylie Mackintosh);
Russell Chan - Meditation-based Inducement of Neurobehavioral Development (MIND) (Maarten Immink, Kurt Lushington);
Stuart Millar - Weight bearing following articular fracture of the knee (Dominic Thewlis).
TREVOR PRESCOTT FREEMASONS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Congratulations to John Arnold who was recently awarded a Trevor Prescott Freemasons Memorial Scholarship to the value of $4,000 to present findings of his research on the biomechanics of knee osteoarthritis and total knee replacement at the World Clinical Movement Analysis Conference in Rome (29 September – 4 October 2014). This will also enable John to meet with researchers from the Rizzoli Bioengineering Research Institute who he visited last year in September, where the School has an ongoing collaboration in the area of orthopaedic biomechanics.
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Registrations are open! Take on your pain challenge. Ride for 6 hours on some of Adelaide’s most notorious climbs (there are 4 and 2 hour options). Enter the TKOM or TQOM Age Weight Strava Challenge, this year on Coach Rd. Forward this email to every single person you think might want to join us. Chronic pain is our most burdensome health issue. Scientific studies show us that chronic pain is associated with very real changes in the brain and body. They also show us that the most important step we can take towards reducing the stigma associated with chronic pain, reducing its massive burden and changing the lives of millions of Australians living with it, is to change how we see the problem and its solution. The Ride for Pain is aiming to do just that. We want to change how you, and everyone else, thinks about pain. There is no jersey - we want you to wear your team, group or favourite cycling gear. Groups of 4 or more are entitled to a discount. Join us on November 16th. Go to www.rideforpain.org
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF iCAHE PROJECTS Dr Saravana Kumar As previously reported in the March 2014 newsletter, iCAHE was successful in obtaining two grants which have a focus on health service delivery and improving the quality and safety of health care provided to Australians. The first grant, funded by Cancer Australia, investigated the evidence on barriers and enablers to improving the knowledge and experience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with cancer and their families. Using a systematic review methodology, and tapping into a diverse range of evidence sources, iCAHE researchers investigated what current issues are encountered by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with cancer and their families, and what strategies are currently being trialled (through technological innovation) to improve their knowledge and experiences. The second grant, funded by the Department of Health, Victoria, investigated the current significant clinical quality registries in operation across Victoria and mapped out a range of their characteristics. The purpose of a clinical quality register is to improve the safety and quality of health care provided to patients by collecting key clinical information from individual health care encounters, which can then be used to drive quality improvement. ICAHE researchers used primary and secondary research to review the Australian and international literature to identify the key clinical quality registries operating in other jurisdictions and compared the broad range of Victorian clinical quality registries. Both these projects align well with, and build on, University of South Australia’s research directions and will result in generation of new knowledge, thereby contributing to the evidence base and improvements in health care service delivery. These were significant projects as the findings from these researches would inform ongoing health care policies and influence how each organisation will move forward in terms of future strategies and resource allocations. Both projects have now been completed, as per schedule, and the funding agencies are extremely pleased with the project outputs. The iCAHE team responsible for these projects were Dr Lucylynn Lizarondo, Kate Beaton, Khushnum Pastakia, Leanne Bennett and Dr Saravana Kumar. The iCAHE team would like to thank all those who contributed to the successful completion of both projects. If you are interested to know more about either of these projects, please contact a member of the iCAHE team.
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PUBLICATIONS BY STAFF AND STUDENTS
1. Berry, N. M., Miller, M. D., Woodman, R. J., Coveney, J., Dollman, J., MacKenzie, C. R., Koczwara, B. 2014. Differences in
chronic conditions and lifestyle behaviour between people with a history of cancer and matched controls, Medical Journal of Australia, 201(2): 96-100. 5 year IF = 2.987; 2 Year IF = 2.853 (26/155 Medical general & Internal) Abstract
2. Booth, V., Rowlands, A. V., Dollman, J. 2014. Physical activity temporal trends amongst children and adolescents. Journal of Science & Medicine in Sport, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2014.06.002. 5 Year IF = 2.869; 2 Year IF = 2.899 (10/84 Sport Sciences) Abstract
3. Brink, Y., Louw, L., Grimmer, K., Jordaan, E. 2014. The spinal posture of computing adolescents in a real-life setting. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 5 year IF = 2.412: 2 Year IF = 1.898 (25/67 Orthopedics) Abstract
4. Callary, S. A., Thewlis, D., Rowlands, A. V., Findlay, D. M., Soloman, L. B. 2013. Collecting a comprehensive evidence base to monitor fracture rehabilitation: A case study, World Journal of Orthopedics, 4(4): 259-266., 5 5 Year IF = N/A; 2 Year IF = N/A Abstract
5. Dizon, J., Grimmer-Somers, K., Kumar, S. 2014. Effectiveness of the tailored Evidence Based Practice training program for Filipino physical therapists: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Medical Education 5 Year IF = 1.725; 2 Year IF = 1.409 (14/36 Education, Scientific Disciplines) Abstract
6. English, C., Bernhardt, J., Hillier S. (2014) Circuit class therapy and 7-day-week therapy increase physiotherapy time, but not patient activity. Early results from the CIRCIT trial. Stroke Published online before print August 14, 2014, doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.114.006038 (Impact Factor 6.158) 5 Year IF=6.757; 2 Year IF=6.018 (11/194 Clinical Neurology) Abstract
7. Graham, C., Richardson, A., King, S., Chiera, B , Olds, T. 2014. An initial exploration of the association between psychological distress and sedentary behaviour in first year undergraduates. A Practice report. The International Journal of the First Year in Higher Education, 5(2), 95‐101. doi: 10.5204/intjfyhe.v5i2.238 Impact Factor not available Abstract
8. Hewitt, A., Norton, K., Lyons, K. 2014. Movement profiles of elite women soccer players during international matches and the effect of opposition’s team ranking. Journal of Sport Sciences, May 1:1-7: Epub Ahead of Print. Impact Factor NA Abstract
9. Immink, M. A., Hillier, S., Petkov, J.2014. Randomized Controlled Trial of Yoga for Chronic Poststroke Hemiparesis: Motor Function, Mental Health, and Quality of Life Outcomes, Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation, 21(3): 256-271. 5 Year IF = 1.423; 2 Year IF = 0.785 (46/64 Rehabilitation) Abstract
10. King, ESA., Grimmer, K., Atlas, A., Milanese, S. 2014. Synthesizing complex data on functional decline in older people using partial least squares (PLS) analysis. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice. 5 Year IF = 1.534; 2 Year IF = 1.580 (50/85 Health Care Sciences & Services) Abstract
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11. Kira, G., Maddison, R., Hull, M., Blunden, S., Olds, T. 2014. Sleep education improves the sleep duration of adolescents: a randomized controlled pilot study. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 10(7):787-92 5 Year IF = NA; 2 Year IF = 2.826 (67/194 Clinical Neurology) Abstract
12. McDonnell MN, Esterman AJ, Williams R, Walker J, Mackintosh SF (2014). Physical activity habits and preferences in the month prior to a first-ever stroke. PeerJ: 2:e489; DOI 10.7717/peerj.489 Impact Factor NA Abstract
13. Meuleman, A, Garrett, R., Wrench, A., King, S. (2014). Some people might say I'm thriving but … : non-traditional students' experiences of university, International Journal of Inclusive Education, DOI: 10.1080/13603116.2014.945973 5 Year IF = 0.823; 2 Year IF = 0.558 (131/219 Education & Educational Research) Abstract
14. Phillips, A., Lewis, L.K., McEvoy, M., Galipeau, J., Glasziou, P., Hammick, M., Moher, D., Tilson, J. Williams, M. 2014 A systematic review of how studies describe educational interventions for evidence-based practice: Stage 1 of the development of a reporting guideline. BMC Medical Education, 14:152. 5 year IF = 1.725; 2 year IF = 1.409 (14/36 Education, Scientific Disciplines Abstract
15. Phillips, A., Lewis, L.K., McEvoy, M., Galipeau, J., Glasziou, P., Hammick, M., Moher, D., Tilson, J. Williams, M. 2014. A
Delphi survey to determine how educational interventions for evidence-based practice should be reported. Stage 2 of the development of a reporting guideline. BMC Medical Education, 14:159. 5 year IF = 1.725; 2 year IF = 1.409 (14/36 Education, Scientific Disciplines) Abstract
16. Stanley, AJ., Hasan I., Crockett, AJ., van Schayck OCP., Zwar, N. 2014. Validation of the COPD Diagnostic Questionnaire in
an Australian general practice cohort: a cross-sectional study. Primary Care Respiratory Journal. 5 Year IF = NA; 2 Year IF = 2.909 (21/53 Respiratory System) Abstract
17. Stanley, AJ., Hasan I., Crockett, AJ., van Schayck OCP., Zwar, N. 2014. COPD Diagnostic Questionnaire (CDQ) for selecting at-risk patients for spirometry: a cross-sectional study in Australian general practice. npj Primary Care Respiratory Medicine Impact Factor NA Abstract
18. Thomas, S.L., Olds, T., Pettigrew, S., Randle, M., Lewis, S. 2014. “Don't eat that, you'll get fat!” Exploring how parents and children conceptualise and frame messages about the causes and consequences of obesity. Social Science and Medicine, 119:114-122. 5 year IF = 3.568; 2 year IF = 2.558 (41/160 Public, Environmental & Occupational Health) Abstract
19. Vandelanotte, C., Kirwan, M., Rebar, A., Alley, S., Short, C., Fallon, L., Buzza, G., Schoeppe, S., Maher, C., Duncan, M.J. 2014. Examining the use of evidence-based and social media supported tools in freely accessible physical activity intervention websites. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 2014 Aug 17;11 (1):105. [Epub ahead of print]. 5 year IF = 4.807; 2 year IF = 3.675 (16/81 Physiology) Abstract
20. Zarnowiecki, D., Parletta, N. Dollman, J. 2014. The role of socio-economic position as a moderator of children’s healthy food intake. British Journal of Nutrition. EpUB Ahead of print 5 Year IF = 3.596: 2 Year IF = 3.302 (18/76 Nutrition and Dietetics) Abstract
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SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
Annual Forum 2014 - Save the date
Keep Thursday 2 October 2014 from 1pm - 6pm free to attend our major forum for the year. The 2014 Art & Design of Health & Wellbeing Forum will seek to highlight the ways in which art, architecture and design do and could intersect with the diversity of disciplinary perspectives and approaches that are applied to addressing issues of providing spaces, places and services that support the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. In order to demonstrate this diversity of disciplinary approaches and languages, the intention is to present a selection of case studies as a focus for a panel of invited respondents to consider form their own professional/practice/disciplinary perspective. We hope this will stimulate robust discussion, debate, and inspire future collaborations.
Dr Jane Andrew Studio Director/lecturer matchstudio Co-convenor Art & Design of Health & wellbeing research and innovation Cluster [email protected]
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA LIBRARY – CITY EAST Adriana Ciccone (Academic Librarian) Researcher Support Pages The Library collaborated with a number of Units (including ISTS, RIS, LTU and GRC) to develop a set of webpages outlining Resources and Services for Researchers, see http://w3.unisa.edu.au/askresearch. These pages were developed as an outcome of UniJam where researchers requested a centralised location to make information, resources and services easier to find. The webpages cover a range of topics including Publishing, Collaborating, Research Data Management, Research Tools and Services, Funding Opportunities and links to workshops and courses to develop Research Expertise. Library Lunchtime Bites: Altmetrics in a Nutshell Who’s engaging with your research? Are you making the most of the many tools at your disposal to reach communities outside academia - and what could this mean for your research impact? Go beyond traditional metrics and enter the world of views, tweets, likes, mentions, downloads, shares, recommendations, and other engagement indicators. Come along to a session where we’ll explore altmetrics: what they are, how to find them, why use them, and potential pitfalls. If you are using altmetrics already, come and share with your colleagues. Where: UniSA Library, Magill. When: Friday, 17 October 2014, 12-1pm. RSVP: Friday 10 October 2014. Register here. Bring along your lunch and we’ll supply the tea and coffee.
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UNISA SWIM SCHOOL 2014/2015 SEASON (MAGILL CAMPUS) Magill Pool is open 7 days per week (excluding Public Holidays) commencing Monday, 1 September 2014. Opening hours are:
Monday to Friday 6am – 8pm
Saturday 8am – 6pm
Sundays 10am – 6pm
Term 4 2014 Swim School commences on Monday 13 October 2014 and runs for 9 weeks concluding 13 December 2014. 30 minute classes are scheduled:
4:00pm to 6:00pm Monday to Friday
9.00am to 11.00am Saturday morning
Saturday classes will only be running for 8 weeks due to the Christmas Pageant (classes will not run 8 November. Term 1 2015 Swim School commences on Tuesday 27 January 2015 and runs for 10 weeks concluding 2 April 2015. 30 minute classes are scheduled:
4:00pm to 6:00pm Monday to Friday
9am to 11am Saturday morning For further information http://www.unisa.edu.au/health-sciences/services/health-clinics/health-and-fitness-centres/swim/
ADVANCED NOTICE OF SERVICE INTERRUPTION: CITY WEST DATA CENTRE, 6-7 DECEMBER 2014 During the weekend of the 6
th of December the City West Data Centre will be powered down for approximately 36 hours so
new infrastructure can be installed. How will this affect me? All servers and services hosted by Health Sciences IT will be offline and inaccessible. This will include:
Cedata server shares for the Schools of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Hscdata server shares for the Schools of Nursing and Population Health
Research server shares
Networked printers During this weekend if you require access to network stored documents we recommend taking home a copy of these documents on the morning of Friday 5
th December. Health Sciences IT and ISTS will send out further reminders closer to the
date. Further information: contact Nicole McConnell x22503.
CLINICAL UPDATE – ARTHRITIS SA Understanding and Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis A Clinical Update for Health Professionals Saturday, 8 November 2014 (Adelaide Entertainment Centre) For more information - [email protected]
