Menzies Institute for Medical Research

Patterns of re-presentations to Tasmanian emergency departments for suicidal behaviour

Objective: To examine sociodemographic and episode-of-care characteristics among individuals presenting with suicidal behaviour who re-present to emergency departments in Tasmania, Australia. Methods: Emergency department presentations related to suicidal behaviour from 1 January...

Hypertension detection, treatment and control in young adults in Australia

Young adult hypertension increases risk of future cardiovascular disease but is often overlooked. We aimed to identify opportunities to reduce blood pressure among younger adults by determining the drivers of hypertension detection, treatment and control in young adults in Austra...

Advancing Understanding of Subjective Liveability for People With Disability

ABSTRACT Modern liveability frameworks aim to enhance health and well‐being through equity‐based measures across built, natural, social, and economic environments, yet they often overlook the perspectives of people with disability. This study explored expectations of liveable nei...

The feasibility of a tailored follow-up service for people living with stroke via a registry-based randomised controlled trial (A-LISTS)

After stroke, people report ongoing health challenges to national registries without any follow-up. We aimed to assess the feasibility of a co-designed, registry-initiated, follow-up service provided by hospitals and tailored for people reporting health-related challenges between...

Reducing Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Use in Adult Acute Care: A Systematic Review

ABSTRACT Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are the most frequently inserted invasive device in acute care, yet up to 52% remain unused, exposing patients to avoidable risks and increasing healthcare costs. Despite growing awareness of inappropriate PIVC use, unnecessary in...