Opportunistic screening to detect atrial fibrillation in Aboriginal adults in Australia
Journal Article
Gwynne, K., Flaskas, Y., O'Brien, C., Jeffries, T. L., McCowen, D., Finlayson, H., …Freedman, B. (2016)
Opportunistic screening to detect atrial fibrillation in Aboriginal adults in Australia. BMJ Open, 6(11), https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2016-013576
Introduction There is a 10-year gap in life expectancy between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians. The leading cause of death for Aboriginal Australians is cardiovascul...
From child to adult: An exploration of shifting family roles and responsibilities in managing physiotherapy for cystic fibrosis
Journal Article
Williams, B., Mukhopadhyay, S., Dowell, J., & Coyle, J. (2007)
From child to adult: An exploration of shifting family roles and responsibilities in managing physiotherapy for cystic fibrosis. Social Science and Medicine, 65(10), 2135-2146. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2007.07.020
Although chest physiotherapy is central to the management of cystic fibrosis many report problems with adherence. Research in other long-term conditions suggests that non-adhe...