Publications by authors named "C L Kerrigan"
Purpose: Pulsed electrical field (PEF) ablation is an energy-based technique used to treat a range of cancers by irreversible electroporation (IRE). Our objective was to use computational and plant-based models to characterize the electric field distribution and ablation zones induced with a commercial 8-needle array-based applicator intended for treatment of skin cancer when high-frequency IRE (H-FIRE) pulses are applied. Electric field characterisation of this device was not previously assessed.
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- - The study highlights the significant issue of type 2 diabetes in Aboriginal communities, particularly focusing on Ngarrindjeri Country in South Australia, and criticizes the prevalent Western biomedical frameworks that overlook local contexts and strengths.
- - Utilizing a combination of Aboriginal and Western research methods, the study collected qualitative data from 15 participants through yarning sessions, identifying barriers rooted in the impacts of colonization, as well as community strengths that support diabetes care.
- - The findings suggest that despite facing numerous challenges, Aboriginal people in the area possess unique resources and capabilities to combat diabetes, emphasizing the need for health initiatives that respect local knowledge and prioritize community-led, holistic approaches over traditional medical models.
Limited studies have examined the extent to which cyberbullying and offline bullying are factors related to youth admissions to behavioral health inpatient units. However, considering the rising use of technology and prevalence of youth bullying, intake procedures require adaptation to account for modern-day psychological pressures facing youth. : Our aims were to pilot and analyze results from a novel intake form, assessing offline bullying and cyberbullying, in a youth inpatient behavioral health facility.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: This research program involves two phases to identify enablers and barriers to diabetes care for Aboriginal people on Ngarrindjeri country; and co-design a strength-based metabolic syndrome and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) remission program with the Ngarrindjeri community.
Study Design: A study protocol on qualitative research.
Methods: The study will recruit Aboriginal people living on Ngarrindjeri country above 18 years of age with a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome or T2D.