42. Health Sciences


Title42. Health Sciences
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Unmet needs of culturally and linguistically diverse cancer survivors in Australia: A systematic review
Li (Student), J., Tan, B., Wang, E., Wang, A., Li, M., Terry, D., Taylor, M., Huang, Y. and Sharma, S.. "Unmet needs of culturally and linguistically diverse cancer survivors in Australia: A systematic review." European Journal of Oncology Nursing (EJON). 78, p. 102976. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejon.2025.102976

Article

Tracks to improve culturally safe care in Midwifery through leadership
Butcher, Stacey, Mongta, Hayley, Northam, P.H. and Deravin, L.. "Tracks to improve culturally safe care in Midwifery through leadership ." 2025 Australian College of Midwives National Conference. Darwin Australia 11 Jun - 09 Sep 2025

Presentation

Intimacy, sexuality and body image after burn injuries.
Bayuo, J.. "Intimacy, sexuality and body image after burn injuries. " European Burns Association 2025 Congress. Berlin, Germany 03 - 06 Sep 2025

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Maternal health and child health disparities among Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australian children: Insights from repeated measures across infancy and adolescence
Afroz, Nahida, Kabir, Enamul, Alam, Khorshed and Hossain, Zakir. 2025. "Maternal health and child health disparities among Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australian children: Insights from repeated measures across infancy and adolescence." Social Science and Medicine. 381. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2025.118292

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Why do hamstring injuries happen so often and how can they be prevented?
Andrews, M., Pai S., A., Shield, A., Bourne, M. and Pincheira, P.. "Why do hamstring injuries happen so often and how can they be prevented?" The Conversation.

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Effects of dance on cognition and psychological symptoms in people with Parkinson’s disease.
Kalyani, N., Sullivan, K., Moyle, G., Brauer, S., Jeffrey, E.R. and Kerr, G.K.. "Effects of dance on cognition and psychological symptoms in people with Parkinson’s disease." 10th Annual Scientific Meeting – Biological Psychiatry Australia, NeuRA.

Conference or Workshop item

Prevalence of injection site complications and their association with knowledge and practices of pre-mixed insulin usage among patients with diabetes mellitus attending NHSL diabetes clinic.
Elvitigala, R, Farwin, A, Najdah, F and Kalyani, N.. "Prevalence of injection site complications and their association with knowledge and practices of pre-mixed insulin usage among patients with diabetes mellitus attending NHSL diabetes clinic. " 136th Anniversary International Medical Congress 2023. Colombo, Sri Lanka

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Effects of dance on regular gait and dual-task gait in Parkinson’s disease
Kalyani, N., Sullivan, K., Moyle, G., Brauer, S., Jeffrey, E.R. and Kerr, G.. "Effects of dance on regular gait and dual-task gait in Parkinson’s disease." International Society of Posture and Gait Research (ISPGR) World Congress.

Poster

Govind Krishnamoorthy on international student life and trauma-informed behaviour support
Krishnamoorthy, G.. "Govind Krishnamoorthy on international student life and trauma-informed behaviour support." Weaving Wellbeing Podcast.

Notes or commentaries

UniSQ Center for Health Research Seminar Series: Building the Right Research Team
Krishnamoorthy, G.. "UniSQ Center for Health Research Seminar Series: Building the Right Research Team." UniSQ Center for Health Research Seminar Series.

Presentation

Emergency Management Information Project for Regional and Rural Seniors: Increasing Consumer Advocacy Recall in Disaster Situations.
Taylor, M. and Geddes, D.. "Emergency Management Information Project for Regional and Rural Seniors: Increasing Consumer Advocacy Recall in Disaster Situations." International Council of Nurses 2025 Congress. Helsinki Finland 09 - 13 Jun 2025 Helsinki Finland.

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Legal precedents and nursing: Implications of four key court findings for the future of nursing jurisprudence in the United States
Bayuo, Jonathan, Wong, Arkers Kwan Ching and Wong, Frances Kam Yuet. 2025. "Legal precedents and nursing: Implications of four key court findings for the future of nursing jurisprudence in the United States ." Nursing Outlook. 76 (3). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.outlook.2025.102427

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Trumpism Echoes Timothy McVeigh's Right-Wing Extremism, 30 Years After the Oklahoma Bombing
Cantrell, Kate. 2025. "Trumpism Echoes Timothy McVeigh's Right-Wing Extremism, 30 Years After the Oklahoma Bombing." The Conversation.

Blog

Co-creating an Indigenous-led virtual health services model for Indigenous Australians living with chronic disease
Nasir, Bushra Farah, MacAskill, William, Leedie, Floyd, Martin, Priya, Alam, Khorshed, Wallis, Katharine, McGrail, Matthew and Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, Srinivas. 2025. "Co-creating an Indigenous-led virtual health services model for Indigenous Australians living with chronic disease." Australian Journal of Rural Health. 33 (1). https://doi.org/10.1111/ajr.13206

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LGBTQIA+ culturally competent allyship training for caring professionals in regional Australia: Evaluating the ‘Safe Connections’ workshops
Excell, Tarra. 2025. LGBTQIA+ culturally competent allyship training for caring professionals in regional Australia: Evaluating the ‘Safe Connections’ workshops. Masters Thesis Master of Research (Psychology). University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/zzz82

Masters Thesis

Storying the experiences of surviving childhood burns: A narrative inquiry
Bayuo, J. and Adinkra, E.A.. 2025. "Storying the experiences of surviving childhood burns: A narrative inquiry ." Journal of Pediatric Nursing. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2025.09.008

Contribution to Journal

Championing Oral Health for General Health in Ageing Populations: Translation of a digital oral health screening platform in residential aged care.
Taylor, M., Gadiyar, P., Cho, R., Nanda, R., Short, L., Luyke, T. and Goh, S.. 2025. "Championing Oral Health for General Health in Ageing Populations: Translation of a digital oral health screening platform in residential aged care." International Council of Nurses 2025 Congress. Helsinki Finland 09 - 13 Jun 2025 Helsinki, Finland.

Poster

Measuring the outcomes and experiences of carers and their residents admitted to a palliative care Hospital in the Home program in residential aged care
McBain, Melanie. 2025. Measuring the outcomes and experiences of carers and their residents admitted to a palliative care Hospital in the Home program in residential aged care. Masters Thesis Masters of Professional Studies (Research). University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/zzyw7

Masters Thesis

Improving Medical X-ray Imaging Diagnosis with Attention Mechanisms and Robust Transfer Learning Techniques
Abdulla, S., Das, I., Sheakh, M.A., Tahosin, M.S., Bhuiyan, M., Zaman, S. and Shukla, A.. 2025. "Improving Medical X-ray Imaging Diagnosis with Attention Mechanisms and Robust Transfer Learning Techniques ." IEEE Access. 11, pp. 1-26. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2025.3607639

Article

A missing dimension in cancer patient treatment nonadherence and concordance
Wreyford, Leon. 2025. A missing dimension in cancer patient treatment nonadherence and concordance. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/zzyv8

PhD Thesis

Muti-band Morlet mutual information functional connectivity for classifying Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia with a deep learning technique
Shen, Mingkan, Wen, Peng, Song, Bo and Li, Yan. 2025. "Muti-band Morlet mutual information functional connectivity for classifying Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia with a deep learning technique." Computers in Biology and Medicine. 197 (Part A). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compbiomed.2025.111041

Article

Rethinking clinical placements: A response to changing healthcare demands
Rudland, J., Ash, J., Barclay, L., Bloomfield, J., Bogossian, F., Byrne, K., Butler, M., Chur-Hansen, A., Clark, S.R., Edgar, A., Fotheringham, P., Forbes, R., Green, E., Haworth, N., Hays, R., Judd, B., Martin, P., Macdiarmid, R., McNally, C., ..., Ni Chroinin, D.. 2025. "Rethinking clinical placements: A response to changing healthcare demands." Focus on Health Professional Education: A Multi-Professional Journal. https://doi.org/10.11157/fohpe-vol26iss1id782Clinicalplacementsallowstudentstheopportunitytoapplytheoreticalknowledgeandbecomeworkforceready.Demandforclinicalplacementsfromeducationprovidersalreadyexceedssupply.Ashealthcareworkforceshortagescontinue,theneedforincreasingnumbersofgraduateswillgenerateadditionalstrain,andpolicymakerstargetinghealthworkforceshortagesmustbecognisantoftheirimpactontheeducationandhealthsectors.Atthesametime,clinicalplacementsmustbefitforpurposeandmeetthelearningneedsofstudents.ThediversearrayofplacementmodelshasbeencompoundedbyrapiddevelopmentsduringtheCOVID-19pandemic.Challengesandconsiderationsincludelabourintensity,needforcapacitybuilding,importanceofengagementatinstitutionalandlocalsupervisorlevels,cost(includingthattostudents),planetaryimpact,availabilityandequity.Thefutureofhigh-qualityclinicalplacementsneedstobesecuredandbuiltonasustainableframeworktosupportfutureclinicalplacementcapacity.

Contribution to Journal

Pursuing an Australian Nurse Practitioner Career: Barriers and Enablers
MacAskill, M., Oliver, R., Martin, P. and MacAskill, W.. 2025. "Pursuing an Australian Nurse Practitioner Career: Barriers and Enablers." The Journal for Nurse Practitioners. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2025.105378

Contribution to Journal

Mixed methods systematic review of consumer engagement in rural health practice, research, and education
Broadhurst, T., Cha, Y.J., Bartlett, C., Van Heerden, J., Smith, L., Lizarondo, L., McGrail, M., Nasir, B., Hulme, A., Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, S. and Martin, P.. 2025. "Mixed methods systematic review of consumer engagement in rural health practice, research, and education." Health Promotion International. https://doi.org/10.1093/heapro/daaf140

Contribution to Journal

Practical tips to fostering positive perceptions of and interest in general practice across medical training phases
Yong, F.R., Fox, J., Martin, P., Partanen, R., Wallis, K. and McGrail, M.. 2025. "Practical tips to fostering positive perceptions of and interest in general practice across medical training phases." MedEdPublish. https://doi.org/10.12688/mep.20921.1

Contribution to Journal

The Economic Impact of Community-Based Allied Health on the Acute Sector: A Systematic Review of Economic Evaluations
Tian, E.J., Kumar, S., Martin, P., Ingram, L.A. and Pham, C.T.. 2025. "The Economic Impact of Community-Based Allied Health on the Acute Sector: A Systematic Review of Economic Evaluations." Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare. 18. https://doi.org/10.2147/JMDH.S539173

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A mixed methods systematic review of interprofessional education and collaborative practice in rural healthcare settings
Nandakumaran, N., Nihardeen, A., Lizarondo, L., Moran, M., Xyrichis, A, McGrail, M., Ford, M., Riba, M. and Martin, P.. 2025. "A mixed methods systematic review of interprofessional education and collaborative practice in rural healthcare settings." Journal of Interprofessional Care. https://doi.org/10.1080/13561820.2025.2538083

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Re-Visiting the Content Validity of the Manchester Clinical Supervision Scale (MCSS-26)
Niels, B, Hosu, R, Prematunga, R, Ducat, W, Gardner, M, Gonge, H, Hamilton, B, Martin, P., Osiurak, S and Snowdon, D. 2025. "Re-Visiting the Content Validity of the Manchester Clinical Supervision Scale (MCSS-26)." International Journal of Mental Health Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1111/inm.70128

Contribution to Journal

Review of the Medical Research Future Fund Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission
Haines, Mary, Penna, Antonio, Byles, Julie, Aranda, Sanchia, Romero, Ryan, Brown, Bea, Peng, Cindy, Halliday, Glenda, Lynch, Imelda, Redman, Bobby, Deravin, Linda, Brayne, Carol and Symondson, Tom. 2025. Review of the Medical Research Future Fund Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission . Australia. Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and Aged Care.

Government report

Experiences of Adult Informal Caregivers in Palliative Care Provision for Persons with Advanced Cancer: A Meta-synthesis
Anag, E.K., McFeely, C., Bayuo, J., Suglo, J. and Friesen, L.D.. 2025. "Experiences of Adult Informal Caregivers in Palliative Care Provision for Persons with Advanced Cancer: A Meta-synthesis." Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2025.08.042

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Hamstring Injury Mechanisms and Eccentric Training-Induced Muscle Adaptations: Current Insights and Future Directions
Andrews, M., Shield, A., Lichtwark, G. and Pincheira, P.. 2025. "Hamstring Injury Mechanisms and Eccentric Training-Induced Muscle Adaptations: Current Insights and Future Directions." Sports Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-025-02291-6

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Effectiveness of haptic cues on gait in people with Parkinson’s disease – A –systematic review and meta-analysis
Maddumage, S.P., Chand, P.B., Haden, C., Kalyani, N., Lehn, A., Sullivan, K. and Kerr, G.K.. 2025. "Effectiveness of haptic cues on gait in people with Parkinson’s disease – A –systematic review and meta-analysis." Gait and Posture. 113, pp. 1-10. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2025.106747

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Evaluation of the Aspiring Deans Leadership Development Program in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
Neville, S., Napier, S., Langford, M., East, L., Strickland, K. and Adams, J.. 2025. "Evaluation of the Aspiring Deans Leadership Development Program in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand." Nursing Praxis in New Zealand. https://doi.org/.https://doi.org/10.36951/001c.142788

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Perceptions and Acceptability of Doxycycline-Based STI Prophylaxis: Insights from Consumers and Healthcare Providers in Queensland
Demant, D., Baker, P. and Mullens, A.B.. 2025. "Perceptions and Acceptability of Doxycycline-Based STI Prophylaxis: Insights from Consumers and Healthcare Providers in Queensland." International Journal of Sexual Health.

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Singing Teachers' Occupational Vocal Demands: A Scoping Review
Wilson, E., Forbes, M. and Girardi, A.. 2025. "Singing Teachers' Occupational Vocal Demands: A Scoping Review." Girardi, A. and Forbes, M. (ed.) University of Southern Queensland School of Health and Medical Sciences Student Research Symposium. University of Southern Queensland Toowoomba Campus 27 Aug 2025

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Perspectives on successful ageing from Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Sistergirl and Brotherboy people in Australia: An exploratory content analysis
Bromdal, A., Stanners, M., Mullens, A., Beccaria, L., Debattista, J., Sargent, J., Wojciechowski, L., Howard, C., Matson, A., Farmer, G. and Brown, D.. 2025. "Perspectives on successful ageing from Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Sistergirl and Brotherboy people in Australia: An exploratory content analysis." Australasian Journal of Ageing . 44 (3). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1111%2Fajag.70087

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LGBT+ concerns of ageing and accessing aged care services in Australia: A cross-sectional study
Scott (Student), K., Brown, D., Bromdal, A., Debattista, J., Matson, A., Sargent, J., Howard, C., Farmer, G., Wojciechowski, L., Beccaria, L. and Mullens, A.. 2025. "LGBT+ concerns of ageing and accessing aged care services in Australia: A cross-sectional study." Australasian journal of Ageing . 44 (3). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1111/ajag.70084

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Socioeconomic status and dental service utilization among children and adolescents: systematic reviews and meta analysis
Senavirathna, Nadeera, Kabir, Enamul, Abebe, Ayele Mamo and Khanam, Rasheda. 2025. "Socioeconomic status and dental service utilization among children and adolescents: systematic reviews and meta analysis ." BMC Oral Health. 25. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-06742-4

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The Perceived Role of Green Spaces on Mental Well-Being in Adults Living in Regional Communities: A Qualitative Study
Roba, Hirbo Shore, Biddle, Stuart J. H. and Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy. 2025. "The Perceived Role of Green Spaces on Mental Well-Being in Adults Living in Regional Communities: A Qualitative Study." Health Promotion Journal of Australia. 36 (3). https://doi.org/10.1002/hpja.70072

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Supporting Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing Among Nursing Students Through Yoga: A Mixed-Methods Study
Martin, Beverley, Peck, Blake, Ryan, Liz, Davies, Andy and Terry, Daniel. 2025. "Supporting Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing Among Nursing Students Through Yoga: A Mixed-Methods Study." Nursing Reports. 15 (8). https://doi.org/10.3390/nursrep15080305

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