Peninsula Health proudly hosted our annual Celebrating Research event this week, themed ‘Rehabilitation for Every Age: Towards Innovation in Models of Care.’
Three captivating days included awards for exceptional research presentations and scientific posters, engaging talks, valuable networking opportunities, and the highly anticipated ‘Great Debate’. These sessions reinforced the dynamic research culture at Peninsula Health while honouring excellence in the planning, execution, and presentation of research.
Our 2024 Research Report was also launched, highlighting an ongoing commitment to healthcare innovation. To explore the full report, click here.
Congratulations to all the prize winners and to everyone who participated in this week’s activities!
Winners:
Presentation Session One
Best Presentation by an Experienced Researcher:
Ms Martha Turek & Ms Cathy Halmarick – Pharmacy & Women’s Services
Retrospective evaluation of methoxyflurane effectiveness and tolerability for outpatient intrauterine device insertion.
Best Presentation by an Early Researcher
Ms Catherine Devanny – National Centre for Healthy Ageing
Using co-design to improve access to rehabilitation for people with dementia.
Presentation Session Two
Best Presentation by an Experienced Researcher
Dr Alison Carver – National Centre for Healthy Ageing
Associations of neighbourhood air pollution and greenery with unplanned hospital admissions related to cardio metabolic disease.
Best Presentation by an Early Researcher
Dr Joel van Weel – Geriatric Medicine
Persistent pain and serious falls in healthy older Australians.
Poster Competition
1st Prize: Ms Man Chun Chan – Pharmacy Department
To evaluate the provision of naloxone on discharge for patients from a metropolitan hospital.
2nd Prize: Mr Javier Araujo Rodriguez – Pharmacy Department
A study of patient management post-splenectomy
3rd Prize: Ms Martha Turek & Ms Cathy Halmarick – Pharmacy & Women’s Services
Retrospective evaluation of methoxyflurane effectiveness and tolerability for outpatient intrauterine device insertion.
