In New Zealand 36,000 people suffer a traumatic brain injury every year. The most common cause is falls, followed by accidents. The most severe go to ABI Rehabilitation where a team of experts support people with brain injuries back into the community.
In this episode we meet Terry, Tekaha and Eltje. Terry was injured when his truck jackknifed on the highway. He can’t walk or talk and is only dimly aware of his surroundings. Tekaha is six months into his recovery from a car accident. He’s learning to walk now, and wrestling with various behavioral issues including irresistible laughter. Eltje was a fanatical cyclist and suffered her injury on a bike. Now she’s starting the journey towards departure from ABI.
In New Zealand 36,000 people suffer a traumatic brain injury every year. The most common cause is falls, followed by accidents. The most severe go to ABI Rehabilitation where a team of experts support people with brain injuries back into the community.
In episode two Terry starts to emerge from his fog of confusion, Eltje comes to terms with what’s happened to her, and after six months of rehabilitation. Tekaha prepares to re-enter the world a changed man. The journey is a challenge as much for their families as the sufferers themselves, as they get to know a person who may be different to the one they knew pre-injury.
In New Zealand 36,000 people suffer a traumatic brain injury every year. The most common cause is falls, followed by accidents. The most severe go to ABI Rehabilitation where a team of experts support people with brain injuries back into the community.
Terry is learning to walk and starting to recall what happened to him. Eltje is preparing to go home. Fifteen year-old Jarrod was playing basketball when he collapsed and had a heart attack. He survived, but because his brain was starved of oxygen he must learn to talk, read and write once again.
In New Zealand 36,000 people suffer a traumatic brain injury every year. The most common cause is falls, followed by accidents. The most severe go to ABI Rehabilitation where a team of experts support people with brain injuries back into the community.
Terry’s awareness is coming back. He says he’s a new man and better one, and he’s keen to show he can get things done. But cognition involves many moving parts and Terry’s aren’t all in sync yet. Jarrod couldn’t walk. Now he can run – but he needs to remember to keep breathing.
In New Zealand 36,000 people suffer a traumatic brain injury every year. The most common cause is falls, followed by accidents. The most severe go to ABI Rehabilitation where a team of experts support people with brain injuries back into the community
. Terry, T.K and Jarrod have spent months in Auckland’s ABI Rehabilitation, learning the very basics of how to live after suffering a traumatic brain injury. Being able to do all the things which should happen automatically like walking, talking, eating and thinking has taken intense and excruciating therapy.
Now we follow them as they face their toughest challenge yet, leaving the confines of ABI and heading home. Terry and Jarrod get a taste of what it will be like when the experts and therapists are longer around 24/7, while T.K has said farewell to ABI for good.
eBooks - Diseases & Disorders Resources - Nursing
Memmler's The Human Body in Health and Disease (2019)Memmler"s Structure and function of the Human Body is a textbook for introductory-level health professions and nursing students who need a basic understanding of anatomy and physiology, and the interrelationships between structure and function.
Oxford Handbook of Musculoskeletal Nursing (2020)Chapters on the patient's perspective, nurse-led clinics, and public health awareness.
Guide for all nurses and allied health professionals working with patients who have rheumatological and musculoskeletal conditions.
Split into three sections: musculoskeletal conditions and their management; clinical issues; and nursing care issues including treatment,
nursing management, and tools. Addresses the increasing demand for guidance in relation to musculoskeletal conditions.
Professional guide to pathophysiology (2020)Lays a foundation for normal cellular physiology and pathologic deviations of disease.
Following that, cancer, infection, and fluid and electrolytes each deserve a specific chapter because of their ubiquitous effects.
Organized by body system, with an initial discussion of normal anatomy and physiology as a background for pathology specific to that area.
Subsequent disease entries cover causes, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, complications, diagnosis, treatment, and special considerations.
Reflects such recent advances in medical knowledge.
Fighting infectious diseases (2017)This book reveals the global trends and challenges in the fight against the major types of infectious disease, and looks at vaccine-preventable diseases and immunisation in Australia.
Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology (2017)Full-colour illustrations throughout, this new edition incorporates additional learning features including reflective questions at the end of each chapter, investigation boxes, medication alerts, red flags to indicate essential information to be aware of when providing care, vital signs boxes relating to physiological measurements as well as inclusion of the National Early Warning Score.
Pathophysiology made incredibly visual! (2017)The cell is the body’s basic building block and the smallest living component of an organism. The human body consists of millions of cells grouped into highly specialized units that function together throughout the organism’s life.
Large groups of individual cells form tissues, such as muscle, blood, and bone.
Tissues form the organs (such as the brain, heart, and liver), which are integrated into body systems (such as the central nervous system [CNS], cardiovascular system, and digestive system).
Websites - Diseases & Disorders - Nursing
A-Z of Brain DisordersThe Brain Foundation’s A-Z of Brain Disorders aims to provide a resource for people newly-diagnosed with brain-related disorders, their friends and relatives, and health professionals.
The directory contains basic information, reviewed by medical experts, about the condition and where to turn for additional information and for support.
ABC Health & WellbeingWhat it covers:
• Topics presented in menu by themes and also demographic groups (e.g. Kids Health, Women’s Health, Over 50s etc.)
• Links to health related news
AIHW Chronic DiseasesChronic diseases are long lasting conditions with persistent effects. Their social and economic consequences can impact on peoples’ quality of life. Chronic diseases are becoming increasingly common and are a priority for action in the health sector. AIHW commonly reports on 8 major groups: arthritis, asthma, back pain, cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes and mental health conditions.
Dementia AustraliaThe Dementia Enabling Environment Virtual Information Centre brings together two of the country’s leading experts in environmental designs for people living with dementia - Jason Burton from Alzheimer’s WA and Professor Richard Fleming from the University of Wollongong. As well as having professional representation, the project also involves consumers.
The Virtual Information Centre responds to the increased demand for enabling environments for people living with dementia. It is an Australian first that translates enabling environments research into practice and focuses on architecture, interior design and gardens.
Better Health ChannelThe Better Health Channel provides health and medical information to help individuals and their communities improve their health and wellbeing.
Health Direct AustraliaHealth Direct is a government-funded service designed to provide health information and advice.
Medline PlusWatch health videos on topics such as anatomy, body systems, and surgical procedures. Test your knowledge with interactive tutorials and games. Check your health with calculators and quizzes.
S.A. Health Department Infectious Disease factsheetsInfectious diseases are illnesses caused by the spread of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites) or prions to humans from other humans, animals or the environment, including food and water.
Virtual Medical CentreVirtual Medical Centre is Australia’s leading source for trustworthy medical information written by health professionals based on Australian guidelines.
Heart, stroke and vascular disease - AIHW (2021)Heart, stroke and vascular disease: Australian facts provides key information for monitoring cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the Australian population, focussing on cardiovascular risk factors, major subtypes, treatment and impact. Incidence, prevalence, hospitalisation and mortality are described for each disease, with additional analysis of priority population groups. An interactive data tool allows for further exploration of CVD hospitalisation and mortality data.
Books - Diseases & Disorders Resources - Nursing
Understanding pathophysiology (2019)Includes the most current scientific and clinical case material across the life span, with complex subject manner presented in an approachable and easy-to-understand format.
Beginning with essential concepts, the text examines the normal structure and function of each body system, followed by the alterations to that system caused by disease.
Conditions relevant to children and to the ageing are described in separate sections.
Human Diseases (2018)Following a basic review of anatomy and physiology, chapters present each disease's description, etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention as well as detailed,
full-color photos to ensure your thorough understanding.
Covers emerging disorders, ICD-10 progress, pharmacology concerns, herbal and nontraditional remedies, and much more.
Real-life cases and interactive learning tools give you hands-on experience.
Pathophysiology (2018)Includes more than 1,300 full-color illustrations and photographs to make it easier to identify normal anatomy and physiology, as well as alterations of function.
New chapter on obesity and nutritional disorders, along with expanded coverage of rare diseases and epigenetics.
Lifespan content includes ten separate pediatric chapters and special sections with aging and pediatrics content.
With easy-to-read, in-depth descriptions of disease, disease etiology, and disease processes.
Crowley's an Introduction to Human Disease (2017)Provides readers with a clear, well-illustrated explanation of the structural and functional changes associated with disease,
the clinical manifestations of disease, and how to determine treatment.
The first chapters of the text discusses general concepts and diseases affecting the body as a whole.
Later chapters considers the various organ systems and their diseases.
New disease photos, new and expanded case studies.
Statistics - Diseases & Disorders - Nursing
Chronic Musculoskeletal ConditionsMusculoskeletal conditions are conditions of the bones, muscles and connective tissues. Common musculoskeletal conditions include various forms
of arthritis,
back pain and problems,
osteoporosis and
gout.
Heart, stroke and vascular disease - AIHW (2021)Heart, stroke and vascular disease: Australian facts provides key information for monitoring cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the Australian population, focussing on cardiovascular risk factors, major subtypes, treatment and impact. Incidence, prevalence, hospitalisation and mortality are described for each disease, with additional analysis of priority population groups. An interactive data tool allows for further exploration of CVD hospitalisation and mortality data.
Overweight and ObesityInformation and statistics from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
Risk Factors, Diseases and DeathA person’s health is influenced by health behaviours that are part of their individual lifestyle. Behavioural risk factors such as poor eating patterns can have a detrimental effect on health—many health problems experienced by the Australian population could be prevented by reducing the exposure to modifiable risk factors such as tobacco smoking, being overweight or obese, high alcohol use, physical inactivity and high blood pressure.
eBooks - Cardiovascular Care Resources - Nursing
Cardiovascular care made incredibly easy (2020)The cardiovascular system (sometimes called the circulatory system) consists of the heart, blood vessels, and lymphatics. This network brings life-sustaining oxygen and nutrients to the body's cells, removes metabolic waste products, and carries hormones from one part of the body to another.
Online Videos - Cardiovascular Care Resources - Nursing
What is a heart health check? ( 2020)A Heart Health Check is a regular checkup performed by your doctor. A Heart Health Check helps you to understand your risk factors for heart disease and estimate how likely you are to have a heart attack or stroke in the next five years.
What is heart disease? Mayo Clinic (2018)Heart disease is used interchangeably with the term cardiovascular disease and refers to a variety of conditions relating to the heart. It is the leading cause of death in the U.S. for both men and women – responsible for 1 in every 4 deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Websites - Cardiovascular Care Resources - Nursing
Heart FoundationPreventing cardiovascular disease. One of Australia's Health priorities.
Tabbner's Nursing Care 2 Vol Set (2021)Volume 1: Unit 3. Health beliefs, cultural diversity and safety -- 11. Cultural competence and safety -- 12. Australian Indigenous health
Articles - Cardiovascular Care Resources - Nursing
Advancing cardiovascular care through nursing research, quality improvement and evidence-based practice (2019)This research has been conducted through many methods, more recently, using rapid cycle methods such as evidence-based practice and quality improvement projects. Cardiovascular disease continues to be the number one cause of death in the United States, confounding the need for research to reduce poor health outcomes such as unplanned readmissions, morbidity, and mortality.
Respiratory Care Made Incredibly Easy! (2019)The 3rd Edition , explains the essentials with humor, expert guidance, and numerous colorful images. Offering the essential terms, skills, and equipment how-to's you need to successfully treat the most common respiratory disorders, this down-to-earth guide helps you grasp respiratory physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology in clear and simple language.
Chronic and Cancer Pain (2015)This book describes a variety of chronic pain syndromes, their pathogenesis and treatments, and the evidence for treatment effectiveness. It does not aim to be comprehensive. Rather, it seeks to distill a great deal of pain-related evidence, and we have adopted the current practice in clinical decision-making of ‘evidence-guided’ rather than ‘evidence-based’ medicine.
COPD - Nucleus Medical MediaNucleus Medical Media's 2017 medical animation demo reel shows surgery, anatomy, mechanism of action (MOA), and physiology produced for the medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare industry.
Pressure Injury Prevention (2018)Pressure Injury Prevention Patient Education DVD explores pressure injuries and how to prevent them, as part of the Pressure Injury Prevention Patient Education Resources Implementation Toolkit.
AIHW - Cancer DataThis report provides cancer statistics and data visualisations to inform understandings of cancer in Australia and how rates have been changing over time. The report includes a range of statistics on cancer survival, incidence, mortality and risk for over 70 different cancers with data spanning back to 1982 for cancer incidence and 1971 for cancer mortality.
AIHW - Chronic DiseasesAIHW commonly reports on 10 major chronic condition groups: arthritis, asthma, back pain, cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, mental health conditions and osteoporosis.
These chronic conditions were selected for reporting because they are common, pose significant health problems, have been the focus of ongoing AIHW surveillance efforts and, in many instances, action can be taken to prevent their occurrence.
Arthritis AustraliaInformation on forms of arthritis, their symptoms, treatment and outlook.
Cancer AustraliaAustralian Government website dedicated to information about cancer.
Chronic ConditionsThis section provides information about chronic conditions that have a large impact on the health and quality of life for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Chronic diseases Australia: Department of HealthChronic conditions are the leading cause of illness, disability and death in Australia. Common chronic conditions include cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Find out what we’re doing to prevent and manage chronic conditions in Australia.
Chronic Kidney DiseaseChronic kidney disease (CKD), diabetes and cardiovascular disease are each independently serious diseases, affecting millions of Australians. They each require careful management and place a large burden on the Australian health system, on individuals and on families.
Geographical Variation in Disease: Diabetes, Cardiovascular and Chronic Kidney Disease (2021)Geographical variation in disease: diabetes, cardiovascular and chronic kidney disease presents 36 dynamic dashboards showing the distribution of the impact of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular and chronic kidney disease (including dialysis and acute kidney injury) by 3 geographical levels: state/territory, Primary Health Network and Population Health Area. Users can explore disease prevalence, hospitalisation and death rates alongside profiles of health and selected population characteristics at each geography level.
Heart FoundationPreventing cardiovascular disease. One of Australia's Health priorities.
Parkinson's AustraliaLearn about Parkinson's Disease and how it is managed for sufferers in Australia.
Interactive Body Map ( of Cancer)This interactive body map shows symptoms of some of the most common cancers that can develop in different parts of the body. Click on an icon or a body part to see the symptoms.
Books - Chronic Diseases Resources - Nursing
Living with Chronic Illness and Disability (2021)Living with Chronic Illness and Disability: Principles for Nursing Practice provides the knowledge and skills necessary for nursing and allied health students to provide quality, competent care to people living with a chronic illness or disability. The text has a strong evidence base, but is founded in reality. It includes practical, useful principles for holistic care, self-management, and a multidisciplinary approach. It also covers a range of issues affecting patients, carers and families, with a focus on empowering individuals as they adjust to the life-changing journey of chronic disease and disability.
Respiratory Care Made Incredibly Easy! (2019)The 3rd Edition , explains the essentials with humor, expert guidance, and numerous colorful images. Offering the essential terms, skills, and equipment how-to's you need to successfully treat the most common respiratory disorders, this down-to-earth guide helps you grasp respiratory physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology in clear and simple language.
Chronic Care Nursing (2016)Overview of the role of the nurse in dealing with chronic conditions across a variety of healthcare settings in Australia and New Zealand.
Provides a road map for the implementation of chronic care, by outlining the Chronic Care Model and the World Health Organization's Innovative Care for Chronic Conditions Framework
Chapters including dementia, disability, palliative care and mental health - and highlights the pressing contemporary considerations of each condition.
Includes national competencies, case studies and reflective questions.
Chronic Diseases in Australia: the Case for Changing Course (2014)The aim of the program is to propose, promote and inform a whole of population approach in policies, funding, institutional arrangements and service models to better prevent and manage chronic disease in Australia. The Collaboration was founded on the principle that health and early childhood are critical components in the development and progress of an economically and socially prosperous society
Western Australian Health Promotion Strategic Framework 2017-2021Great resource - lots of very valuable information.
The goal of the Health Promotion Strategic Framework (HPSF) is to lower the incidence of avoidable chronic disease and injury in WA by facilitating improvements in health behaviours and environments.
The HPSF focuses on the main lifestyle risk factors which contribute most to burden of disease in our State.
Roles of Healthcare Professionals in the Management of Chronic Gastrointestinal Diseases with a Focus on Primary Care: A Systematic Review (2020)Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) refers to a group of complex and chronic conditions that requires long‐term care delivered by a group of healthcare professionals through a multidisciplinary care model. We conducted a systematic review to examine and understand the role of healthcare professionals in the primary care management of IBD, and identify the gaps in IBD management that could be filled by primary care providers such as general practitioners (GPs) and pharmacists.
Diabetes Sourcebook (2018)provides basic consumer information about the different types of diabetes and their diagnosis, management, and treatment. It also offers guidelines for recognizing and treating diabetic emergencies.
Fast Facts: Diabetes Mellitus (2014)Will provide readers with a broad understanding of this ubiquitous condition and the therapeutic strategies and modalities employed to mitigate its harmful effects. It is the ideal resource for primary care providers, specialist nurses, students of medicine and nursing, educators, pharmacists, allied health professionals and doctors of all specialties in training.
Online Videos - Diabetes Resources - Nursing
Catalyst: Type 2 diabetes (2018)Nutritionist Dr Joanna McMillan is on a mission to help stem the onslaught of type 2 diabetes, devising a personalised program to help four Australians on the brink of developing the chronic illness. Broadcast September 4, 2018
Diabetes Mellitus (2017)This video provides a current overview of diabetes epidemiology and pathophysiology. It discusses classifications of diabetes mellitus with a focus on the pathogenesis of Type 2 Diabetes and offers updated recommendations in diagnosis and patient evaluation, including pediatric and gestational diabetes. The video also reviews the latest treatment options and management planning guidelines and discusses the most promising clinical trials and published research.
Australian Diabetes Educators Association (2022)ADEA is the leading Australian organisation for health care professionals providing diabetes education and care. It actively promotes evidenced-based best practice diabetes education to ensure optimal health and well being for all people affected by, and at risk of, diabetes.
Baker Heart & Diabetes Institute - Fact SheetsThese materials have been developed by Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute experts for use by clients and health professionals for patient education. The Institute is committed to providing credible, evidence-based health information regarding optimum approaches to the prevention and management of disease.
Diabetes AustraliaDiabetes is a serious complex condition which can affect the entire body. Diabetes requires daily self care and if complications develop, diabetes can have a significant impact on quality of life and can reduce life expectancy. While there is currently no cure for diabetes, you can live an enjoyable life by learning about the condition and effectively managing it.
There are different types of diabetes; all types are complex and serious. The three main types of diabetes are type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes.
Diabetes WA: ToolkitDiabetes can be a complicated condition. To help you better manage your diabetes – or that of a loved one – we have pulled together a collection of online resources.
Garvan Institute - Diabetes Type 2 ResearchThe Garvan Institute of Medical Research is a world leader in biomedical research, pioneering study into some of the most widespread diseases affecting our community today.
Diabetes Care (2015)This care manual provides a step-by-step guide to diabetes care for doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals working in primary, community, and secondary care.
What is the effectiveness of a personalised video story after an online diabetes risk assessment? A Randomised Controlled Trial (2022)Online risk assessment tools for type 2 diabetes communicate risk information to motivate individuals to take actions and reduce their risk if needed. The impact of these tools on follow-up behaviours (e.g., General Practitioner (GP) visits, improvement in health behaviours) is unknown. This study examined effectiveness of a personalised video story and text-based message on GP and health professional visitations and health behaviours, of individuals assessed as ‘high risk’ following completion of the online Australian Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Tool (AUSDRISK)
Indigenous Australian perspectives on incorporating the social determinants of health into the clinical management of type 2 diabetes (2021)Type 2 diabetes mellitus and social disadvantage are related. In Australia, this association is most pronounced among Indigenous Australians (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples). Indigenous Australians are among the most socially disadvantaged in the country, having the worst social determinants of health (SDoH). SDoH are typically addressed at a population level, and not on an individual or a clinical level. However, the SDoH-related needs of individuals also require attention. The adverse link between type 2 diabetes and SDoH suggests that simultaneous consideration at an individual, clinical level may be beneficial for type 2 diabetes care and self-management. Identifying and addressing SDoH-related barriers to type 2 diabetes self-management may augment current care for Indigenous Australians.
Children and young people with diabetes: recognition and management (2017)Diabetes mellitus (type 1) is an autoimmune condition leading to absolute insulin deficiency resulting in hyperglycaemia and its associated manifestations. It is the most common type of diabetes seen in children, characterised by the 4Ts (toilet, thinner, thirsty, tired). The signs and symptoms can sometimes be non-specific and a delay or missed diagnosis may be catastrophic to the health of the child. Children with an established diagnosis of diabetes often present to the health service with issues such as hypoglycaemia, hyperglycaemia, or diabetic ketoacidosis.
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