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Research, Education and EthicsCalvary Health Care Bethlehem 2009 –10 Annual ReportScholarshipsCentre for Education and DevelopmentThe Centre for Education and Development strives to inspire success inclinical practice by supporting staff with customised education, training andopportunities in a wide range of curriculum areas.At the November 2009 Organisation-Wide Survey, our Graduate NurseProgram, Return To Practice Program and three Palliative Care programs allreceived high praise from the ACHS Surveyors and resulted in an “ExtensiveAchievement” rating.Motor Neurone Disease (MND) research findingsIn December 2009, Dr Fiona Fisher over and above supporting loved(left), Neuropsychologist, gave two ones with the physical changesposter presentations at the 20th of the disease. These findingsInternational Symposium on ALS/ highlight the need for increasedMND in Berlin. Based on clinical awareness and support for personsresearch findings, Fiona presented with MND and their families aboutwork investigating the frequency the ‘non-motor’ symptoms ofof social communication, behaviour MND. Fiona’s work was supportedand thinking changes in MND, by the 2009 MND Victoria Researchand how the presence of such Grant from the Motor Neuronechanges impacted caregivers. Her Disease Research Institute.research indicated that noticeableWith additional funding obtained,changes in thinking, behaviourFiona and her team continue theand social communication abilitiesresearch to better understandwere present in over one thirdhow emotions are perceivedof participants. Anxiety was alsoand interpreted in MND, andidentified as a significant issue forhow communication impactsboth patients and their families.interpersonal relationships.For caregivers, changes inbehaviour were most challenging,We are delighted to continue to support our staff with their professional development and this year the followingstaff were recipients of CHCB-funded scholarships:NameDepartmentCourse of StudyAnna HaebetsLyn WatsonJennifer RossYao HuangSocial WorkSt Luke’s WardSt Joseph’s WardSt Luke’s WardMaster of Social WorkAnatomy & Physiology (pre Medication Endorsement)R.N. Div 2 – Medication EndorsementPost Grad Diploma Nursing (Cancer & Palliative Care)20
Research applicationsThe following research applications were approved by CHCB’s Research Ethics and Ethics Committeeand/or were in progress during 2009-10:Principal investigatorMs Gerry McKellarMs Anne Horne-ThompsonDr Susan MathersMs Malini SomaiyaDr Katrinia McFerranAssoc. Prof. Matthew KiernanDr Paul TalmanDr Michael SummersMr Roy BatterhamDr Louisa NgDr Fary KhanDr Paul TalmanDr Fiona FisherDr James HoweDr Susan MathersMs Maryanne McPheeDr Alexia PavlisMr Mathew StaiosDr Fiona FisherDr James GillespieDr Chong Meng TayDr Mina BorromeoDr Jim HoweDr Susan MathersDr Katrina ReardonDr Louise PetersProjectCHCB gratefully acknowledges the significant contribution of the following Research Ethics and EthicsCommittee members:Mrs Rosalie Jones (Chairperson)Dr Jane FischerMr Tony RyanMr Des McCarthyFr Norman FordMs Shannon ThompsonDr Susan MathersDr Jim HoweCr Margaret EsakoffMr Peter LumleyMr John De BonoEffect of physiotherapy on palliative patients’ ability to cope with breathlessnessAn investigation into music, music therapy and anxiety in MNDThe Continuous Care PilotSupporting families to support children with life-threatening illnessINSPIRATIonAL (INSPIRAtory Training in Amyotrophic lateral Sclerosis)Evaluation of the Continuous Care PilotEffectiveness of a peer support intervention in MND and Multiple SclerosisCognitive and behavioural changes in MND: exploring the impact on caregiversEmotion Recognition in progressive neurological conditions: Impact oncommunication, behaviour and caregivingDescriptive Analysis of the Calvary Health Care Bethlehem Specialist Palliative Care ModelOral health status and dental treatment needs of patients with Motor NeuroneDisease in Victoria, AustraliaPredictors of stress and coping in Palliative Care NursesCalvary Health Care Bethlehem 2009 – 10 Annual Report Research, Education and Ethics21
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