Projects 2007

2007 FaCH research projects 

The following FaCH research group projects commenced in 2007.

A healthy start: A study to design and pilot a new model of postnatal care in south west Sydney

Model of Care: a Family Focused Approach to Promote Child Protection

Researchers: Debra Jackson, Lesley Wilkes and Jenni Hutchins
Funding Body: Australian Research Council, Linkage Grant
Period: 2007-2009

Care of clients with chronic and complex conditions: Role of the community nurse in the multidisciplinary team

Routine health screening: Attitudes and practices of women in south west Sydney

Researcher: Kath Peters
Funding Body: UWS Research Seed Grant Scheme
Period: 2007

Improving the quality of postnatal care, breastfeeding support and health outcomes for new mothers, infants and families

Researchers: Virginia Schmied, Debra Jackson and industry partner
Funding Body: International Research Initiatives Scheme (IRIS)
Period: 2007-2010

Care of clients with chronic and complex conditions: Role of the community nurse in the multidisciplinary team

Researchers: Jane Cioffi, Lesley Wilkes, B Warne, Shantala Mohan and K Harrison
Funding Body: ARC Linkage
Period: 2007-2010

The Development of a Multidisciplinary Case Conferencing Model for Residential Aged Care: A Feasibility Study

Researchers: Rhonda Griffiths and Liz Halcomb
Funding Partners: University of Western Sydney, Carrington Centennial Care Ltd, Macarthur Division of General Practice, Queen Victoria Memorial Home, Sydney South West Area Health Service and Australian Institute of Workplace Learning
Period: 2007
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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: 2007