Research resources added to library

A number of new documents have been added to the Research Resources section of the PREDICT website. Please take a look at this section of the website as there are some useful research tools and information available to download. New resources include:  Family Engagement resources –  Recruitment advertisement template (can be adapted when you need … Continued

Project Snapshot – Bronchiolitis sustainability study

Sustaining improvements in the management of infants with bronchiolitis – a PREDICT study Co-ordinating PI Emma Tavender/Sandy Middleton/Stuart Dalziel/ Ed Oakley Study Co-ordinator Emma Tavender/Tory Ramsden (PhD student) Aim/s: The aim of this study is to: determine if the use of targeted interventions from the PREDICT Bronchiolitis KT Study have been effective at sustaining improvements … Continued

Getting to know you – meet Kate Loveys

Our “Getting to Know You” segment ensures PREDICT members are aware of new members, their interests and areas of expertise and where they are located. This month we introduce Kate Loveys, Research Fellow from the University of Auckland. “I am a Research Fellow at the Department of Paediatrics: Child and Youth Health at the University … Continued

More grant success for PREDICT

PREDICT has been awarded a $3.8 million Rapid Applied Research Translation (RART) grant to spearhead a nation-wide project to boost healthcare and research across regional and rural Australia – with a focus on bronchiolitis. Bronchiolitis is an acute lung disease caused by viral infections and the most common reason for hospital admissions in infants. This … Continued

New PREDICT publications

Congratulations to the following PREDICT authors: Long E, Borland ML, George S, Jani S, Tan E, Neutze J, Phillips N, Kochar A, Craig S, Lithgow A, Rao A, Dalziel S, Oakley E, Hearps S, Singh S, Gelbart B, McNab S, Balamuth F, Weiss S, Kuppermann N, Williams A, Babl FE; Paediatric Research In Emergency Departments … Continued

Research education sessions

The first of our education sessions is scheduled for 7th March from 11am-12noon (AEDT), it will include:  Different types of research designs Consumer Involvement Calendar invites have been forwarded.  See timetable for further details of sessions and topics for the remainder of the year.

Research higher degree representative – Dr Elyssia Bourke

Dr Elyssia Bourke is an Emergency Physician working at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and Grampians Health Ballarat in Victoria.  She is currently undertaking a PhD through PREDICT (based at MCRI) with an aim to improve the management of paediatric behavioural disturbance in the emergency department which is wrapping up in 2024. She has a strong … Continued

Research education sessions

A series of online research education sessions will be held bi-monthly throughout 2024.  All PREDICT members are invited to attend, however sessions will be recorded and uploaded to the PREDICT website if you want to tune in later. The first session is scheduled for 7th March from 11am-12noon (AEDT) with calendar invites emailed shortly.  Topics … Continued

Getting to know you – meet Valerie Astle

Our “Getting to Know You” segment ensures PREDICT members are aware of new members, their interests and areas of expertise and where they are located. This month we introduce Valerie Astle from Perth Children’s Hospital. “I’m a FACEM PEM at Perth Children’s Hospital. I sit at the desk next to Prof Meredith Borland and so … Continued