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Tailored public health messages on COVID vital in reaching diverse and disadvantaged populations – Kirsten McCaffery

Many of the groups in the Australian population who are at the greatest risk from COVID-19 – including those with chronic disease – are also the least likely to understand the public health messages aimed at keeping them and the broader community safe from the pandemic. That’s the concerning finding [...]

Impact of COVID-19 restrictions on people with hypertension – Carissa Bonner et al (Preprint)

It is unclear how people with hypertension are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic given their increased risk, and whether targeted public health strategies are needed. This retrospective case-control study compared people with hypertension to matched healthy controls during COVID-19 lockdown, to determine whether they have higher risk perceptions, anxiety and [...]

Behavioural barriers to COVID-19 testing in Australia – Carissa Bonner et al (Preprint)

The current suppression strategy for COVID-19 in Australia is dependent on people getting tested and self-isolating while they have COVID-19 symptoms. However, there is very little research on the behaviours and behavioural barriers involved in getting tested, both in Australia and worldwide, despite there being some evidence that these barriers [...]

Views of healthcare professionals about the role of Active Monitoring in the management of Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS): qualitative interview study – Brooke Nickel et al

This study highlights the important need for robust randomised controlled trial data about active monitoring for women with low-risk DCIS, to provide HCPs with confidence in their management recommendations and decision-making.

Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic: People’s experiences and satisfaction with telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia – Jennifer Isautier et al (Preprint)

This study has shown that telehealth appointments were reported to be comparable to traditional in-person medical appointments by most of our sample. Telehealth should continue to be offered as a mode of healthcare delivery while the pandemic continues and may be worthwhile beyond the pandemic.

Clinician and patient beliefs about diagnostic imaging for low back pain: a systematic qualitative evidence synthesis – Sweekriti Sharma et al

Overuse of diagnostic imaging for patients with low back pain remains common. The underlying beliefs about diagnostic imaging that could drive overuse remain unclear. We synthesised qualitative research that has explored clinician, patient or general public beliefs about diagnostic imaging for low back pain.

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Events

Australasian Society of Behavioural Health and Medicine

Virtual Conference - 3-5 February 2021 Abstract submissions: closing 25 November 2020 Registration information

BMJ Quality and Safety in Healthcare Sixth International Forum in the Asia Pacific Sydney

Postponed to 7-9 June 2021 (previously 30 September - 2 October 2020) Poster submission - open until 10 February 2021 Current information