Have we over‐egged the pudding? Addressing the challenge of medical overuse in musculoskeletal healthcare
Over eight million Australians suffer from musculoskeletal conditions, such as arthritis and back pain. Collectively, these conditions account for 12% of the total disease burden... Read More
Study points to overstatement of lifetime risk of cancer
New research published in the Medical Journal of Australia indicates that the likelihood of developing a variety of common cancers is lower than is typically... Read More
Greater consideration of real-world application in development of AI technologies for health urged: New paper
In the latest edition of the Journal for Medical Internet Research, PCHSS investigator Professor Enrico Coiera argues that the creation and implementation of artificial intelligence in the... Read More
Study finds over 10% of Australian aged care facility residents have gout
Historically known as “the king of diseases and the disease of kings”, gout is a painful form of inflammatory arthritis. PCHSS investigators Andrew Georgiou, Johanna... Read More
60 Seconds with … Dr Centaine Snoswell, Health Economics Research Fellow
PCHSS Researcher and Health Economics Research Fellow, Dr Centaine Snoswell, tell us about her work on telehealth is and why it’s important to health system... Read More
60 seconds with… Dr Liam Caffery, Telehealth Technology Director
PCHSS Researcher and Senior Research Fellow at University of Queensland, Dr Liam Caffery, explains what telehealth is and why it’s important to health system sustainability.... Read More
Health system sustainability research gets $12.4 Million funding boost
More than $12 million in new grant funding has been awarded to NHMRC Partnership Centre for Health System Sustainability (PCHSS) investigators to further their work... Read More
Aged care residents kept on antipsychotics for too long
New research by PCHSS investigators reveals the extent of misuse of antipsychotic drugs in aged care facilities. Read the journal article (Duration of Antipsychotic Medication... Read More
Glaring risks in meds records, prescribing
“GPs may be making medication decisions based on records with an average of 10 discrepancies per person compared to facility records… but where are the... Read More
Harnessing the power of informatics to improve aged care
Johanna Westbrook writes: “Unlike the harrowing personal stories from inside our aged care facilities, my recent appearance at the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and... Read More