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Research spotlight: food security and culture
What does food security look like when culture, Country and community are part of the picture? That’s the question driving a UCRH-led Aboriginal health research project working alongside communities on Bundjalung Country (Northern Rivers) and in Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait Islands). For many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, food
Research spotlight: food security and culture
What does food security look like when culture, Country and community are part of the picture? That’s the question driving a UCRH-led Aboriginal health research project working alongside communities on Bundjalung Country (Northern Rivers) and in Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait Islands). For many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, food
Research spotlight: food security and culture
What does food security look like when culture, Country and community are part of the picture? That’s the question driving a UCRH-led Aboriginal health research project working alongside communities on
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Co-design is a popular buzzword in health research, but what does it actually mean when working with young people? A new review co-authored by UCRH’s Dr Jodie Bailie has found that while co-design is widely used in research involving young people, there’s no single definition of what it is or
UCRH researcher Caroline Deen is a co-author of a newly published study that confirms the reliability of an updated dietary assessment tool designed for use in remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The study tested the updated Menzies Remote Short-Item Dietary Assessment Tool (MRSDAT) against traditional 24-hour dietary recalls.
New research project starts across the Northern Rivers and Mid North Coast Researchers at the University Centre for Northern Rivers (UCRH) have spent the last two days training 20 local physiotherapists to deliver integrated care treatments for people suffering from hip and knee pain, osteoarthritis and chronic low back pain.
A new review has taken a close look at how annual health checks are being used to help prevent chronic disease in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and what’s getting in the way. The review, co-authored by researchers from UCRH and others, has been published in Health Research Policy
A new study led by UCRH academic Natalie Edmiston has shed light on what motivates doctors and nurses to work as medical and forensic examiners in sexual assault services, and what makes it hard for them to stay. The study has now been published in the Medical Journal of Australia.
A new study co-authored by UCRH academic Natalie Edmiston has taken a deep dive into how medical students in Australia and New Zealand are learning to do research, and what kinds of projects they’re working on. Research is a key part of becoming a doctor. It helps students learn how
A new review has summarised the current evidence on what helps and hinders health professionals in supporting patients to quit vaping. The study looked at the perspectives of health professionals who work directly with clients. UCRH’s Dr Larisa Barnes, Dr Jo Longman and Professor Megan Passey were three of the
We’re proud to be part of a major international research effort that’s helping shape the future of healthcare worldwide. Dr Mohammad Hamiduzzaman, a researcher at UCRH, is one of the global authors of a new study published in Nature Communications. The research, Characterising acute and chronic care needs: insights from
UCRH has released our annual year in review publication, Anatomy. It looks back on our work in research, education and community engagement over 2024. This is the second year we have published Anatomy, and we hope it provides you an engaging insight into the breadth, strength and impact of the
UCRH researcher Caroline Deen has contributed to a new publication exploring how traditional food practices help protect the nutrition of children in remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, even in the face of widespread food insecurity. The study looked at the diets and food security status of pregnant and
Authors including UCRH’s former research director, Professor Megan Passey, have penned a journal article updated on progress of the Australian National E-cigarette Monitoring and Evidence Consortium (NEMEC). In 2021 NEMEC was established to coordinate research and engage stakeholders on e-cigarettes. This initiative aims to identify research gaps, facilitate knowledge exchange,
A new review is set to explore how where we live impacts our mental health as the climate changes. Researchers including former UCRH Director, Professor Ross Bailie, are looking into how our homes and neighborhoods can either protect us or make us more vulnerable to climate-related stress and anxiety. The
