4 results match your criteria: "The University of Sydney Westmead Applied Research Centre[Affiliation]"
Age of menopause, healthy lifestyle and cardiovascular disease in women: a prospective cohort study.
Heart
December 2024
Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney Westmead Applied Research Centre, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
Background: Menopause is a timely opportunity to screen for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and intervene with healthier lifestyles. We investigated the association between premature/early menopause and the likelihood of CVD and whether a healthy lifestyle is associated with a lower likelihood of CVD in menopausal woman.
Methods: The Sax Institute's 45 and Up Study prospectively recruited participants aged ≥45 years (n=267 357) between 2005 and 2009 (New South Wales, Australia).
Partnering RemoTe monitoring of Implanted Cardiac devices with Intelligent PATient Engagement - PARTICIPATE trial: a protocol for a randomised controlled trial.
Open Heart
November 2024
Westmead Applied Research Centre, The University of Sydney Westmead Applied Research Centre, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the effectiveness of a remote monitoring SMS support program for patients with Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIED), aiming to enhance patient engagement and self-efficacy post-implantation.
- A randomized controlled trial will involve 100 participants, divided into intervention and control groups, assessing outcomes like self-management of CIED, cardiovascular health, and overall quality of life.
- The primary outcome will measure self-efficacy in managing CIEDs, and the study is designed to have a 90% chance of detecting significant differences between the two groups.
Background: Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinics (RACPC) are widely used for the outpatient assessment of chest pain, but there appears to be limited high-quality evidence justifying this model of care. This study aimed to review the literature to determine the effectiveness of RACPCs.
Methods: A systematic review of studies evaluating the effectiveness of RACPCs was conducted to assess the quality of the evidence supporting this model.
Intraprofessional learning: Dentistry and oral health students' readiness and experience.
J Dent Educ
November 2023
Sydney Dental School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Introduction: Intraprofessional learning is a promising approach to enhance teamwork and patient care. This mixed-method study aimed to assess the readiness and experience of dental and oral health students toward intraprofessional learning.
Methods: Dental and oral health students were paired alternatively in a clinician and assistant role in a pediatric clinical setting.