Study questions use of antidepressants in pain management
19 September, 2024Despite a lack of evidence surrounding their efficacy, antidepressants are being used to treat pain in older adults, research shows.
Serious risks to back pain patients, investigation finds
10 April, 2024Fraud, waste and abuse have been uncovered by an ABC Four Corners investigation into Australia's "back pain industry".
Painkiller prescription rate much higher in Australia: study
29 February, 2024Australian aged care residents are far more likely to be taking painkiller medication than residents in some other parts of the world, new research shows.
Lenexa Medical LenexaCARE pressure injury monitoring system
15 February, 2024The LenexaCARE fabric-based sensor technology paired with AI software monitors patient position and pressures in real time to enable personalised pressure injury prevention.
Easing chronic pain for people with Parkinson's
14 February, 2024University of South Australia researchers are working on new ways to treat the pain associated with Parkinson's disease.
Using virtual reality exercise to ease chronic pain
01 February, 2024Not only does virtual reality make exercise feel easier, but it can ease chronic pain, according to new research from the University of South Australia.
Nurse practitioners prescribe as safely as physicians: study
03 November, 2023Nurse practitioners and physicians are similarly likely to inappropriately prescribe medications to older patients, new research from the US reveals.
$11.3 billion to fund aged care pay rise, wage theft concerns raised
05 May, 2023The Australian Government has announced $11.3 billion in funding to support the Fair Work Commission's decision for a 15% increase to award wages.
Payment to retain aged-care nurses
06 October, 2021The federal government is providing bonus payments to aged-care nurses in a bid to encourage them to stay in the sector.
Reducing hospitalisations for older Australians
14 September, 2021One in five South Australians will experience an unplanned hospitalisation or emergency department presentation within 90 days of undertaking an aged-care assessment.
Campaign challenges palliative care perceptions
24 May, 2021An innovative campaign will inform Australians about the broader meaning of palliative care and help spark conversations about death and dying.
