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
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
Professor Westbrook testifies at the Royal Commission on Aged Care Quality and Safety hearings
On 11 July 2019, Professor Johanna Westbrook testified at the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety hearings in Darwin. One of the questions... Read More
The scourge of pressure injuries among Australians in aged care
More than a quarter of residents of Australian aged care facilities suffered at least one pressure injury in a two-year period, a study has found.... Read More