Projects 2008

2008 FaCH research projects 

The following FaCH research group projects commenced in 2008.

RCT of a structured brief Health related Lifestyle self-Management (HeLM) in patients with coronary heart disease

Researchers: Ritin Fernandez, Rhonda Griffiths, Patricia Davidson and C Jeurgens
Funding Body: NHMRC New Investigator Grant
Period: 2008

RCT comparing the effects of tap water vs normal saline on the infection and healing rates of wounds

Researchers: Rhonda Griffiths, Ritin Fernandez, M McLaws, J Rowland and G Sussman
Funding Body: NHMRC
Period: 2008

RCT of a structured brief Health related Lifestyle self-Management (HeLM) in patients with coronary heart disease

Researchers: Ritin Fernandez, Rhonda Griffiths, Patricia Davidson, Yenna Salamonson and C Juergens
Funding Body: MBF
Period: 2008

A model of Integrated Care for Dependant Older People Living in the Community

Researchers: Rhonda Griffiths and Elizabeth Halcomb
Funding Body: ARC Linkage
Period: 2008

Working parents of children with chronic illness in regions/rural areas

Researchers: Margaret Vickers and Lesley Wilkes
Funding Body: ARC Linkage
Period: 2008

Models of Care for Young People who self-harm

Researchers: Debra Jackson, Lesley Wilkes and  Industry partner SWAHS Adolescent Mental Health Service
Funding Body: ARC Linkage
Period: 2008

Establishing Breastfeeding: An analysis of the language and practices used by midwives and lactation consultants when interacting with new mothers

Researchers: Virginia Schmied, Athena Sheehan, Dr Fenwick, Mrs Saxton and Ms Passant
Funding Body: ARC Linkage
Period: 2008

Optimising decision making for perineal and associated trauma: Improving midwives’ clinical judgements for suturing

Researchers: Jane Cioffi, F Arundell and J Swain
Funding Body: Nurses and Midwives Board of NSW Research Scholarship grant
Period: 2008