Supervisor experiences of extended clinical placements in optometry: a mixed methods study.

Background: In Australia, optometry students have traditionally undertaken their clinical training in short-block rotations at University-led teaching clinics in metropolitan locations. Demand for clinical placements is growing as the number of optometry students steadily increases. As such, universities and clinical education providers must look for more diverse methods of student placement.

Demographics and distribution of the optometry profession in Australia: 2011 to 2019.

Clinical Relevance: An assessment of the total number, demographics and geographic distribution of optometrists in Australia may inform policy to address the maldistribution of the workforce.

Background: Concerns have been expressed about the growth of the optometry workforce in the context of, in the last decade, the establishment of four new optometry programs in addition to the three long-standing programs.

Methods: This paper analysed data obtained from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency about registered optometrists during the period 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2019.

Online treatment of adolescents with comorbid anxiety and depression: A randomized controlled trial.

Objective: Adolescents experiencing both anxiety and mood disorders show greater life impairment than those with either disorder alone. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of an online cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) program for these comorbid youth.

Methods: Ninety-one adolescents aged 12 to 17 years (M = 14.

Student perspectives of extended clinical placements in optometry: a qualitative study.

Background: The number of students enrolled in health courses at Australian universities is rising, increasing demand for clinical placements. Optometry students have historically undertaken clinical training in short-block rotations at university-led teaching clinics in metropolitan locations. This is changing, with some optometry programs adopting extended placements.

A Digital Intervention Addressing Alcohol Use Problems (the "Daybreak" Program): Quasi-Experimental Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Alcohol use is prevalent in many societies and has major adverse impacts on health, but the availability of effective interventions limits treatment options for those who want assistance in changing their patterns of alcohol use.

Objective: This study evaluated the new Daybreak program, which is accessible via mobile app and desktop and was developed by Hello Sunday Morning to support high-risk drinking individuals looking to change their relationship with alcohol. In particular, we compared the effect of adding online coaching via real-time chat messages (intervention group) to an otherwise self-guided program (control group).