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Wound care in people with dementia: the silent unknown
The incidence of both dementia and chronic wounds increases with age, thus, given the ageing population, the overlap is strong.Clinicians report managing wounds in adults with dementia is a frequent and challenging problem, yet people with dementia are generally excluded from research into evidence-based wound care despite impaired cognition, high incidence of falls, immobility and incontinence, all of which are recognised risk factors for skin tears and chronic wounds.This project aims to investigate the evidence in regard to dementia and …
- Study level
- PhD, Master of Philosophy
- Faculty
- Faculty of Health
- School
- School of Nursing
Identifying protein and metabolite markers of burn injury and trauma
It can be difficult for clinical teams to determine the severity of burn injuries when the patient first presents to the hospital. This is because burn wounds continue to deepen/progress over time, in a process known as burn wound conversion. Some wounds may deepen over days or weeks and require aggressive surgical treatment e.g. grafting, and some wounds don’t progress, stay superficial in depth, and they can be managed conservatively with the application of different bandages or dressings. We have …
- Study level
- PhD, Master of Philosophy, Honours
- Faculty
- Faculty of Health
- School
- School of Biomedical Sciences
Healthcare providers’ perspectives on wound care in aged care facilities
The ageing of the population in Australia, in line with other developed countries, is well documented, with the trend giving rise to an increase in incidence and prevalence of health conditions and complex health states for which age is a significant risk factor. As the skin ages, reduced moisture and loss of elasticity places the older person at increased risk of a variety of wounds such as skin tears and pressure injuries. In addition, the presence of multiple comorbid conditions …
- Study level
- Master of Philosophy
- Faculty
- Faculty of Health
- School
- School of Nursing
- Research centre(s)
- Centre for Healthcare Transformation
Queenslander!!! Are Queenslanders more likely to support their team when winning or losing?
Queenslander is a State of Origin call that started in the 1980s but was energised by Billy Moore in 1995. Rather than just been a celebration of success it has also become a declaration of support when the team is behind. Here, we would like to listen to State of Origin matches to see when then crowd chants 'Queenslander', particularly whether the team is in front or behind.
- Study level
- Vacation research experience scheme
- Faculty
- Faculty of Science
- School
- School of Computer Science
NURS03 - Factors associated with surgical site infection in patients following joint replacement
Acute wounds, including surgical wounds, such as orthopaedic wounds, are account for about 40% of the total wounds. Generally, acute wounds are expected to progress through the normal sequential to achieve healing within a timely manner. However, the progression of wound healing in acute wounds is often affected by multiple factors, causing delayed healing.Infection is a leading contributor to delayed wound healing and prolonged hospitalisation in patients with wound/s. Surgical site infection (SSI) reported to occur in about 10%-30% of …
- Study level
- Vacation research experience scheme
- Faculty
- Faculty of Health
- School
- School of Nursing
- Research centre(s)
- Centre for Healthcare Transformation
NURS04 - Health professionals care of wounds in rural and regional areas of Queensland
The type of wounds experienced by people living in rural and regional centres can be varied and complex. Acute care wounds in rural and regional health care sectors are often dependent upon employment and recreational pursuits, ranging from machinery injuries to shooting injuries. The propensity for an ageing population (who may struggle to secure a healthy lifestyle) positions this group as one with a greater risk of acquiring chronic conditions frequently leading to wounds with delayed healing outcomes (i.e. chronic …
- Study level
- Vacation research experience scheme
- Faculty
- Faculty of Health
- School
- School of Nursing
- Research centre(s)
- Centre for Healthcare Transformation
Wound care in regional/rural Queensland
Barriers to health care for regional/rural residents often relate to the limited availability of local health services and resources and the distance needed to seek suitable specialised services. Wounds experienced in rural and regional areas are often dependent upon the types of employment available, recreational pursuits and risk-taking behaviours.The prevalence of non-communicable lifestyle related risk factors (such as obesity and poor nutrition) and the propensity for an ageing population in rural and regional areas, positions this population group as one …
- Study level
- PhD, Master of Philosophy
- Faculty
- Faculty of Health
- School
- School of Nursing
Polymer hydrogels as wound dressings
Polymer hydrogels make ideal wound dressings. They are crosslinked networks with high water content and can used as topical dressings on the eyes to deliver small molecule drugs. This project will investigate hydrogels made from seaweed extracts as tough but flexible sheets with high water content. The hydrogel sheets will have cooling effects when placed on the skin and be able to delivery small molecule drugs.
- Study level
- Vacation research experience scheme
- Faculty
- Faculty of Science
- School
- School of Chemistry and Physics
- Research centre(s)
- Centre for Materials Science
Characterising the effect of the lunar cycle on soundscapes
- Study level
- PhD, Master of Philosophy, Honours
- Faculty
- Faculty of Business and Law
- School
- School of Accountancy
New antimicrobial compounds with biofouling properties
Bacteria can readily adhere to the surface of synthetic materials and form a biofilm which is much more difficult to combat than circulating bacteria due to their extreme resistance to antibiotics. Thus, biofilms are of particular concern in the healthcare system, where they increase infection rates by contaminating medical devices, delay chronic wound healing and contribute to tooth decay. In systems used to transport water and oil, biofilms are associated with pipe blockages and corrosion which can result decreased efficiencies …
- Study level
- PhD, Master of Philosophy, Honours, Vacation research experience scheme
- Faculty
- Faculty of Science
- School
- School of Chemistry and Physics
- Research centre(s)
- Centre for Materials Science
Activity and potential of cannabidiol and related compounds for the treatment of neuroinflammation
Epilepsy is neurological disorder estimated to affect over 50 million people worldwide. Only 20–30% of epilepsy cases have a suspected cause. The remaining cases of epilepsies arise in the absence of obvious neurological deficits, intellectual disability, or brain injuries. Neuroinflammation has shown to be linked to neurological diseases such as epilepsy. Neuroinflammation is a normal response that helps to maintain equilibrium. When the inflammation continues for an extended period of time or is overactive it can cause cellular abnormalities seen …
- Study level
- PhD, Master of Philosophy, Honours
- Faculty
- Faculty of Health
- School
- School of Biomedical Sciences
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