Telehealth in lockdown meant 7 million fewer chances to transmit the coronavirus
fizkes/ Shutterstock Centaine Snoswell, The University of Queensland; Anthony Smith, The University of Queensland, and Liam Caffery, The University of Queensland The expansion of telehealth... Read More
How has telehealth activity in Australia changed as a result of coronavirus?
PCHSS’ Telehealth stream has examined how telehealth usage has changed since the start of the coronavirus pandemic in Australia.
PCHSS Investigator and Partners are contributing to their expertise to overcoming COVID-19
In rising to the challenge of these unprecedented times, PCHSS Investigators and partners have published research, resources, and editorials to increase the evidence base around... Read More
Not all research is good research… especially during a pandemic
In an editorial for The BMJ, PCHSS researcher Professor Paul Glasziou and colleagues highlight the “deluge of poor quality research” that is undermining an evidence-based... Read More
PCHSS Investigator Professor Rachelle Buchbinder receives $3M NHMRC Investigator grant
Professor Rachelle Buchbinder, Research Lead on PCHSS’ Lower Cost Delivery of Effective and Appropriate Services stream, received a nearly $3M, five-year NHMRC Investigator Grant, entitled,... Read More
Should we re-open pubs next week? The benefits seem to exceed the costs
Kuranda pub, Far North Queensland. Shutterstock Jonathan Karnon, Flinders University and Ben W. Mol, Monash University Nothing our leaders can do now will return the... Read More
Understanding accidents: looking to safety science for investigating healthcare missteps
In an article in the International Journal for Quality in Health Care published on 18 March, PCHSS investigator Professor Jeffrey Braithwaite and colleagues Professor Siri... Read More
New study examines productivity in Victorian public hospitals
Hospital expenditures have been growing rapidly in many developed economies, putting increasing pressure on public finances. In this environment, improving the productivity and efficiency of... Read More
New telehealth guides for Australian healthcare professionals
The University of Queensland Centre for Online Health and PCHSS have developed new guides for Australian healthcare professionals who want to know more about telehealth... Read More
New telehealth guide for Australian consumers
The University of Queensland, Centre for Online Health and PCHSS have developed new guides for Australian consumers who want to know more about telehealth consultations.... Read More