26
Oct
A systemic process for developing complex interventions
Menzies Health Institute Queensland Seminar with Professor Souraya SidaniThe changing demographics of patients and their experience of multiple health problems require the development of complex interventions. In this seminar, a systematic process will be described and illustrated with examples.
26
Oct
Open Research: four stories from Griffith
"Open in order to…", the theme of Open Access Week 2017, is encouraging you to explore the concrete benefits of open research.â
Open research provides a range of avenues for creating impact, for example engaging with the media, openly publishing research data, and collaborating in joint ventures with a variety of partners.
We've brought together four Griffith researchers to discuss their experience in open research.
25
Oct
Self-harm and suicide in young people: Associated risk factors and evidence based interventions
Professor Ella Arensman's presentation will discuss the growing evidence for positive mental health promotion programmes in reducing risk factors for self-harm and strengthening protective factors. A number of specific interventions, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, have demonstrated positive effects in reducing risk of repeated self-harm among young people.
24
Oct
Optimising care for surgical patients
Menzies Health Institute Queensland Seminar with Dr Anne EskesOver 70% of the time spent on care in the hospital is delivered by nurses, and, as a result, the quality of nursing care has a large influence on patient outcomes. Nurses are in the ideal position to play a key role in caring for surgical patients to guarantee high-quality of care. Dr Eskes' research focuses on wound care, and more recently on family centred care.
19
Oct
Data sciences research showcase
Menzies Health Institute Queensland Seminar with Dr Josh Brynes, Associate Professor Sama Low-Choy, Dr Ping Zhang and Professor Rob WareAn informal meeting hosted at the Nathan Campus for researchers interested in learning more about the breadth of data science research taking place within Menzies Health Institute Queensland. We will hear short presentations on topics of broad interest to data scientists
17
Oct
Moral panic, media mayhem & safety for our LGBTIQA+ youth
Issues around equity and safety are paramount for our LGBTIQA+ youth. How can we shift seemingly entrenched attitudes to create real and substantial political and cultural change?Join us to hear our panel speak about moral panic, bullying, Safe Schools, and cultural change.