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Using new information and communication technologies to consult with patients in Victorian primary care: the views of General Practitioners Primary care researchers based at Deakin University and Edinburgh University, Scotland, are carrying out a qualitative research study on Victorian GPs’ views about using technologies like email, text messaging or videomessaging to consult with their patients. It is hoped that findings from this study will lead to recommendations to policymakers on the factors important to GPs when considering the uptake of new consultation media. Participation involves taking part in a telephone interview lasting 45 minutes- 1 hour. Participants will be offered a $90 honorarium. If you’re interested please contact Dr Lisa Hanna at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it OR on 03 924 465256. Zoster Vaccine Research Trial- Communicate from Dr. Eugene Athan Participants are required for the following projects: Expression of InterestEvaluation of skills training for ATAPS providers in the treatment of common posttraumatic mental health problemsFollowing the bushfires this year, the Department of Health and Ageing funded the development and roll out of a training program for mental health practitioners who were working in the fire affected areas. The training was in interventions for clients presenting with trauma and disaster related mental health problems. Level 3 Skills for Psychological Training was one of the training modules offered. Of critical importance is an evaluation to identify how useful the level 3 training has been and what modifications may need to be made to any further such training program in the future. One of the key issues to inform this evaluation is information that addresses how the routine practice of those who did not receive the training differs, if at all, from those who did. For the purposes of this evaluation information we are asking practitioners who treat trauma-related mental health problems (not just disaster related) about their routine practice. This information will help us refine training to mental health practitioners providing care in the aftermath of trauma and disaster in the future. Participation in this initiative should only take a few minutes of your time per trauma-related case you may treat over a 2-3 month period. The ACPMH has received ethics approval from the Department of Health and Aging for this evaluation initiative. Your participation in this initiative will greatly assist us inform government bodies about how to best organise and deliver training to practitioners in disaster affected areas in the future throughout Australia and overseas. If you are interested, please contact Bronwyn Wolfgang at the Australian Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Tel: 9936-5131 Current studies for the Department of Clinical and Biomedical Science:- Cincalcet
Anitoxidant Treatment for Depression Trial
The National Register of Antipsychotic Medication in Pregnancy (NRAMP)
Beyond Blue VCOE research - participate for 40 Category 1 QA & CPD pointsDeakin University is conducting research funded by Beyond Blue VCOE which aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an internet-based health information resource (Heart Health Online) for improving the psychological and physical well-being of people with coronary artery disease (CAD). Heart Health Online consists of evidence-based resources pertaining to risk factors, diagnosis and symptomatology of CAD, disease progression, treatments and lifestyle management related to CAD. It also provides psycho-education and cognitive behavioural strategies for managing psychological symptoms (such as depression, anxiety and stress) that may co-occur with, and exacerbate, CAD. We need GPs to refer eligible patients to our study and also to provide minimal information about the patient's heart disease (with patient's consent). GPs will recieve $100 for participating and will be eligible for 40 category 1 QA & CPD points. For GPs who would like to participate or who would like to find out more, please contact Lucy Jackson via email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Tel. (03) 9244 6259 Patient Initiated Aggression in General Practice Survey - from 12th Oct 2009The Australian Primary Health Care Research Institute (APHCRI) has been commissioned by DoHA to conduct a study on patient-initiated aggression in general practice. Campbell Research & Consulting (CR&C) has been working with the APHCRI team to conduct qualitative research and to design two online surveys for general practice staff across Australia. One survey is for practice staff, and a shorter survey is specifically for GPs. The research has been approved by the Ethics Committee of the Australian National University. The key aims of this study are two-fold:
The project focuses on patient-initiated aggression targeted at general practice staff. This aggression includes verbal aggression, physical aggression, theft, property damage and sexual harassment. The online surveys across Australia will be hosted by CR&C. The online surveys are expected to be available in the week of 12 October. For this survey to be successful a high level of response from general practices is essential. Please encourage the practices in your division to respond as the findings of this survey will raise the government’s understanding of the extent to which patient aggression is affecting the ability of practices across the country to provide services. For further information, please contact:
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