Monday 22 May 2023
Virtual reality goggles changing the lives of aged care residents in Eidsvold Hospital
Colin Sloth enjoys visiting far-flung places from the comfort of his chair. ()
Eidsvold Hospital recreation officer Debra O’Rourke said the VR goggles were having immediate health benefits.
“When I put the goggles on [the residents], it helps them calm down,” she said.
“You’re fully immersed into that time and moment.
“To me that’s the most important thing — the calmness and the immersion, and then when we take them off it sparks that interaction and conversation.”
Wednesday April 19 2023
In Full Bloom: Apple Podcast with Dr Jeremy Kerr
Listen to In Full Bloom on Spotify. Join Tia and Bella as they discuss their lived experience in recovering from an eating disorder with our host Jeremy Kerr. This podcast has been created by young people for young people to offer peer advice and answer some of the most commonly asked questions about eating disorders. It will also help anyone who wants to better understand the perspectives of teenagers in recovery from an eating disorder.
Who to contact for help and more information about eating disorders?
In Queensland, contact the Children’s Health Queensland Eating Disorders Program on (07) 3397 9077 or eatingdisordersqueensland.org.au Across Australia, contact The Butterfly Foundation on 1800 334 673 or butterfly.org.au If you are a young person and have questions or concerns about anything discussed in this podcast, please speak to a trusted adult.
In Full Bloom is produced by Children’s Health Queensland and the Queensland University of Technology.
Tuesday 22 February 2022
How this company is developing medtech to support Indigenous community health
Article in The Sentiment: At first glance, the concept behind orthotics is deceptively simple. But what once were simple pieces of cobbled together leather, metal and wood are now highly technical medical devices thanks to the integration of smart technology. With embedded sensors, the orthotics are now being developed to improve healthcare in remote regions, including for those who are 4 times more at risk of developing diabetes than the general population.
For allied health company Healthia (ASX: HLA), orthotics are a key part of their podiatry division …
“Launching initiatives to assist remote communities with high Indigenous populations, the Queensland University of Technology Design Lab team and iOrthotics were awarded a $2 million Government grant in 2021 to accelerate the development of smart orthotics to reduce diabetes related amputations.”
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For further details about the project led by A/Professor Marianella Chamorro-Koc, please follow this link: CRC-P | Designed-led advanced manufacturing of smart orthotics for remote Australia
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