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Statistical analysis plan for the stepped wedge clinical trial Healing Right Way-enhancing rehabilitation services for Aboriginal Australians after brain injury - Armstrong E, Rai T, Hersh D, Thompson S, Coffin J, Ciccone N, Flicker L, Cadilhac D, Godecke E, Woods D, Hayward C, Hankey GJ, McAllister M, Katzenellenbogen J.
BACKGROUND: Aboriginal Australians are known to suffer high levels of acquired brain injury (stroke and traumatic brain injury) yet experience significant barriers in accessing rehabilitation services. The aim of the Healing Right Way trial is to evaluate ...
Source: SafetyLit - October 25, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news

The association between fatigue severity and risk of falls among middle-aged and older Australian stroke survivors - Sibbritt D, Bayes J, Peng W, Maguire J, Ladanyi S, Adams J.
BACKGROUND: Fatigue is a common and often debilitating symptom experienced by many stroke survivors. Significant post stroke fatigue may predispose individuals to other health complications, such as falls, which can lead to fractures and soft tissue injuri...
Source: SafetyLit - July 11, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news

Australian health professionals' perceptions about the management of return to driving early after stroke: a mixed methods study - Frith J, James C, Hubbard I, Warren-Forward H.
BACKGROUND: Stroke can affect a person's ability to drive a motor vehicle. In Australia, there is a 4-week restriction in driving after stroke and a 2-week restriction after transient ischemic attack. Concerns exist as to whether people discharged home fro...
Source: SafetyLit - August 17, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Distraction, Fatigue, Chronobiology, Vigilance, Workload Source Type: news

Are recommended heat stroke treatments adequate for Australian workers? - Brearley MB.
Workers that combine physical exertion with exposure to hot conditions are susceptible to heat-related illnesses, including heat stroke. Despite recognition of cold water immersion as the heat stroke treatment of choice in the peer-reviewed literature, it ...
Source: SafetyLit - March 27, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Environmental Issues, Climate, Geophysics Source Type: news