Research Publications and Outputs: Recent submissions
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Outcomes for patients with COVID-19 admitted to Australian intensive care units during the first four months of the pandemic
Published 2021Objectives: To describe the characteristics and outcomes of patients with COVID-19 admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) during the initial months of the pandemic in Australia. Design, setting: Prospective, observational ...Article -
Prospective validation study of prognostic biomarkers to predict adverse outcomes in patients with COVID-19: a study protocol
Published 2021INTRODUCTION: Accurate triage is an important first step to effectively manage the clinical treatment of severe cases in a pandemic outbreak. In the current COVID-19 global pandemic, there is a lack of reliable clinical ...Article -
Exercise therapy and patient education versus intra-articular saline injections in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: an evidence-based protocol for an open-label randomised controlled trial (the DISCO trial)
Published 2021BackgroundKnee osteoarthritis (OA) is a highly prevalent musculoskeletal condition causing pain, physical disability, and reduced quality of life. Exercise and patient education are non-pharmacological interventions for ...Article -
Education and training in infection prevention and control: Exploring support for national standards
Published 2021BACKGROUND: Effective infection prevention and control (IPC) programmes comprise a hierarchy of preventive measures, one of which is appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE). A poor understanding of the role ...Article