Publication: Corruption in sport: understanding the complexity of corruption

Kihl, Lisa A., Skinner, James, and Engelberg, Terry (2016) Corruption in sport: understanding the complexity of corruption. European Sport Management Quarterly. pp. 1-5. (In Press)

http://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/46615/

Abstract
[Extract] Sport corruption (in all of its forms and degrees) is a global phenomenon that has, and continues to, threaten the integrity of the sport industry, posing a major challenge for sport managers. Over the past decade, the sport industry has experienced multiple forms of corruption (e.g. fraud, bribery, and institutional) that have ranged in extent (e.g. individual to systematic), occurred in varying contexts (non-profit, for profit, sports, sport events, governance, and international and online betting), and resulted in a multitude of consequences (sanctions, financial costs, diminished reputations, employee turnover, and increased oversight). International agencies (e.g. Transparency International & International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS)), inter-governmental agencies (Council of Europe and Interpol Integrity in Sport Unit), and sport governing bodies (IOC, FIFA, and ICC) have assembled to discuss, carry out research, and implement initiatives to better understand the nature of sport corruption, its causes, consequences, and develop reform initiatives. Examples include ICSS 2014 Sport Integrity Conference, IOC's 2014 Integrity Betting Intelligence System, and 2012 Institute of International and Strategy's study Sports betting and corruption: How to preserve the integrity of sport. These efforts and many more speak to the multidimensional nature of corruption and its respective issues possessing significant challenges for sport management scholars and practitioners in upholding the integrity of sport worldwide.

Publication: Registered nurse scope of practice in Australia: an integrative review of the literature

Birks, Melanie, Davis, Jenny, Smithson, John, and Cant, Robyn (2016) Registered nurse scope of practice in Australia: an integrative review of the literature. Contemporary Nurse. pp. 1-22. (In Press)

http://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/46457/

Abstract
The nursing profession comprises Australia's largest regulated health workforce yet its practice boundaries are poorly understood. The ambiguity surrounding the practice scope of nurses limits the profession's ability to fully respond to Australia’s current and emerging health system challenges. The aim of this review is to explore the concept of scope of practice of registered nurses (RN) in Australia, as reflected in contemporary literature. An integrative review of literature relating to the scope of practice of the Australian registered nurse published between 2007 and 2014 was conducted. Twenty primary papers and nine secondary source papers were included in the review. Themes that arose from the analysis are: Scope of practice – an elusive concept; Scope of practice and context; Scope of practice and boundaries; and Scope of practice and advanced practice. Discussion of these themes includes consideration of the professional, legal and ethical significance of scope of practice for the RN, as well as the legislative, professional and contextual influences on, and challenges to, defining scope of practice at both a professional and individual level. For the Australian registered nursing workforce to continue to be a significant and influential contributor to Australia’s dynamic healthcare context, a clearly articulated scope of practice is both necessary and overdue.

Publication: Individual perceptions of physical activity in a community-level initiative in North Queensland, Australia

Gayton, S., Caltabiano, M., Barnett, F., and Rogerson, B. (2016) Individual perceptions of physical activity in a community-level initiative in North Queensland, Australia. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 23 (Supplement 1). S191-S191.

http://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/46703/

Abstract

Introduction: Community-level health initiatives advertise the benefits of physical activity, however, it is unknown how personally relevant these promoted benefits are to those who take part. The purpose of this study was to describe the personal experience of participation in the health programs, and to identify how appropriate the participants felt the programs were. Methods: Participants were rural North Queensland residents participating in Australian federal government funded health initiative programs offered by their local council. There were 25 participants (10 males, 15 females) whose ages ranged from 47 to 79. Twenty-one were in the 12-week Diabetes Australia Beat It program, and four participants were in a 10-week water aerobics program. Qualitative data was provided by participants during semi-structured interviews which asked about current exercise habits, reason for taking part in the program and opinions about the program and facilitators.

Results: Thematic Analysis was used to analyze the data. It was an inductive analysis that assessed semantic themes from a realist perspective. The themes fond detail the personal definition of exercise (Exercise to me), the physical benefits of exercise (Keep yourself, Future fitness, Observed changes), and the psychological benefits of exercise (socializing, challenging oneself, sense of achievement).

Conclusions: The benefits that participants felt they gained from the physical fitness program, and their reasons for attending were different to the programs' expected outcomes. Programs should aim to appeal and cater to the needs of a wide group of people who have limited access to exercise facilities and health behaviour programs.

Publication: When chronic conditions become emergencies: a report from regional Queensland

Harriss, Linton R., Thompson, Fintan, Dey, Arindam, Mills, Jane, Watt, Kerrianne, and McDermott, Robyn (2016) When chronic conditions become emergencies: a report from regional Queensland. Australian Journal of Rural Health. pp. 1-10. (In Press)

http://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/46156/

Abstract

Objective: To describe chronic conditions and injuries as a proportion of total emergency presentations to a large public hospital in regional Queensland, and to investigate differences in presentation rates associated with Indigenous status.

Design: Cross-sectional analysis using Emergency Department Information System data between 1 July 2012 and 30 June 2014.

Setting: Regional Queensland, Australia.

Participants: A total of 95 238 emergency presentations were generated by 50 083 local residents living in the 10 statistical local areas (SLAs) immediately around the hospital.

Main outcome measures: Emergency presentations for chronic conditions and injuries identified from discharge ICD-10-AM principal diagnosis. Age-standardised presentation rates were calculated using the Australian 2001 reference population.

Results: Approximately half of all presentations were for chronic conditions (20.2%) and injuries (28.8%). Two-thirds of all chronic condition presentations were for mental and behavioural disorders (34.6%) and circulatory diseases (33.2%). Head injuries accounted for the highest proportion of injuries (18.9%). Age-standardised rates for major diagnostic groups were consistently higher for Indigenous residents, whose presentations were lower in mean age (95% CI) by 7.7 (7.3–8.1) years, 23% less likely to be potentially avoidable GP-type presentations [RR (95% CI) = 0.77 (0.75–0.80)], 30% more likely to arrive by ambulance [1.31 (1.28–1.33)] and 11% more likely to require hospital admission [1.11 (1.08–1.13)].

Conclusions: Opportunities exist to enhance current coordinated hospital avoidance and primary health services in regional Queensland targeting common mental and circulatory disorders, especially for Indigenous Australians.

Publication: A comparative study between modified starch and xanthan gum thickeners in post-stroke oropharyngeal dysphagia

Vilardell, N., Rofes, L., Arreola, V., Speyer, R., and Clavé, P. (2016) A comparative study between modified starch and xanthan gum thickeners in post-stroke oropharyngeal dysphagia. Dysphagia, 31 (2). pp. 169-179.

http://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/44199/

Abstract
Thickeners are used in post-stroke oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) as a compensatory therapeutic strategy against aspirations. To compare the therapeutic effects of modified starch (MS) and xanthan gum (XG) thickeners on swallow safety and efficacy in chronic post-stroke OD patients using clinical and videofluoroscopic (VFS) assessment. Patients were studied by clinical assessment (volume-viscosity swallow test, V-VST) and VFS using 3 volumes (5, 10, 20 mL) and 3 viscosities (liquid, nectar and spoon thick), comparing MS and XG. We studied 122 patients (46MS, 76XG). (A) V-VST showed that both thickeners similarly improved safety of swallow. Prevalence of safe swallowing significantly increased with enhanced viscosity (P < 0.001 vs liquid), MS: 47.83 % at liquid, 84.93 % at nectar and 92.96 % at spoon thick; XG: 55.31 % at liquid, 77.78 % at nectar and 97.84 % at spoon thick. Patients on MS reported higher prevalence of pharyngeal residue at spoon-thick viscosities. (B) VFS: increasing bolus viscosity with either thickener increased prevalence of safe swallows (P < 0.001 vs liquid), MS: 30.25 % liquid, 61.07 % nectar and 92.64 % spoon thick; XG: 29.12 % liquid, 71.30 % nectar and 89.91 % spoon thick. Penetration–aspiration scale score was significantly reduced with increased viscosity with both thickeners. MS increased oral and pharyngeal residues at nectar and spoon-thick viscosities but XG did not. Timing of airway protection mechanisms and bolus velocity were not affected by either thickener. Increasing bolus viscosity with MS and XG thickeners strongly and similarly improved safety of swallow in chronic post-stroke OD by a compensatory mechanism; in contrast only MS thickeners increased oropharyngeal residue.

New Library Books November/December 2016

This is a list of new books which have recently been added to the JCU Library collection. Books may be borrowed from the displays in the Eddie Koiki Mabo Library and the Cairns Campus Library, unless they are in non-borrowable collections such as Reference. Click on the title links to see more details in Tropicat and to access eBooks online.

ONLINE	Ethics in psychology and the mental health professions
155.413 GAL	Cognitive development
174.29073 ETH	Ethical competence in nursing practice
ONLINE	The international handbook of suicide prevention
155.4 FUL	Unlocking your child's genius
174.2 BER	Are workarounds ethical?
152.334 MAG 2017	Motor learning and control
ONLINE	Counseling psychology
155.93 CRI	Critical trauma studies
ONLINE	Disaster health management
362.1 NIC	Global health
344.940414 STA 2017	Law for nurses and midwives
362.1072 MON	Monitoring and evaluation in health and social development
362.1068 KAR	Operations management in healthcare
362.173068 MAR 2017	Transformational leadership in nursing
362.682 MIL	Elder abuse and nursing
610.73 HOW 2016	Reflective practice in nursing.
610.73019 PSY	Psychology for nursing
ONLINE	Essential travel medicine
617.1027 AMO	Evidence-based practice in exercise science
617.1027 DEN 2016	Therapeutic modalities for musculoskeletal injuries
610.73072 NUR	Nursing research using case studies
613.04244 WOM	Women's health care in advanced practice nursing
613.2 WHI 2017	Understanding nutrition
616.0250994 CAD 2017	Marshall & Ruedy's on call
616.8521 HALL	Managing the psychological impact of medical trauma
617.1 WOU 2016	Wound care essentials
618.1 WIL	Williams gynecology
610.73076 PAT	Transition from clinician to educator
616.028 CRE	Oxford handbook of critical care nursing
616.8588206 TOM	Occupational therapy practice guidelines for individuals with autism spectrum disorder
616.890231 PSY 2017	Psychiatric and mental health nursing
610.73072 ANA	Analyzing and conceptualizing the theoretical foundations of nursing
610.73072 NUR	Nursing concept analysis
615.8515 CON 2017	Conditions in occupational therapy
616.0019 BAR	Health psychology in nursing practice
616.855 TAN 2017	Case studies in communication sciences and disorders
617.1027 ARN	Evidence-based practice in sport and exercise
618.9201 NEO	Neonatal nursing care handbook
610.73 DEW	Medical-surgical nursing
610.7301 MACK	Reflection for nursing life
613.0438 HEA	Health literacy among older adults
613.711 RAA	Evidence-based practice in athletic training
616.029 ADV	Advanced practice palliative nursing
616.32306 GRO 2016	Dysphagia
616.890231 MOR 2017	Foundations of mental health care
617.0231 OXF	Oxford handbook of surgical nursing
617.1027 BRU	Physical therapy case files®
617.1027 SEX	Sex differences in sports medicine
618.2 GAV	Hypnobirth
618.92 KYL	Pediatric nursing
618.9200231 KYL 2017	Essentials of pediatric nursing
618.9201 COU	Trauma-informed care in the NICU
ONLINE	A practical guide to global point-of-care testing
616.890231 OXF	Oxford handbook of mental health nursing

Publication: It is not about "being best in the world" … it is about "being best for the world"

Carter, Margaret Anne, Dasson, Merilyn, and Kanakis, Katerina (2016) It is not about "being best in the world" … it is about "being best for the world". In: Swe Khine, Myint, and Areepattamannil, Shaljan, (eds.) Non-cognitive Skills and Factors in Educational Attainment. Contemporary Approaches to Research in Learning Innovations . Sense Publishers, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, pp. 355-372.

http://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/41099/

Abstract
Using mixed methods, this study reported the practices of educators, principals and teachers, promoting non-cognitive values based social teaching and learning in Catholic Singapore preschools. Drawing on descriptive statistical data and correlational data from surveys (n=56) and thematic analysis from one focus group (n= 5), this study investigates the instructional role of educators as agents of change, working with children to equip them in learning minimum level prosocial behaviours necessary for working successfully in their preschool surroundings. The educator's leadership style in promoting non cognitive factors including core values and social conventions are reported through the five themes identified in the focus group data: credible professional; purposeful collaborator; astute manager; coaching teacher; discerning monitor. The results from the survey support the data that was found within the focus group such as the importance of consistency, teaching social rules and respectful relationships. Acknowledging that variations in leadership and teaching style exist, findings show the common denominator was the educators' beliefs and core values informing the service orientated vision of values based social teaching and learning. The findings contribute to the field by extending the knowledge base of early years practitioners working with non-cognitive values based social conventions in their early childhood education and care settings.

Publication: The utility of CPAP in the tropics: a preliminary investigation

Bajema, Anna, Swinbourne, Anne, Gray, Marion, and Leicht, Anthony S. (2015) The utility of CPAP in the tropics: a preliminary investigation. Annals of the Australasian College of Tropical Medicine, 16 (2). p. 6.

http://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/46024/

Abstract

Background/Aims: Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) provides assistance to patients with a range of respiratory illnesses. However, little research has investigated CPAP use in tropical environments. This preliminary study investigated the utility of a novel CPAP device during common activities within tropical conditions.

Methods: Sixteen healthy participants completed six everyday activities (e.g. dressing, hanging towels, treadmill walking) with and without a CPAP device within a tropical/hot-humid environment (31.0 ± 0.5°C, 71.0 ± 1.6% relative humidity). For each condition, the participant's perceptual and physiological responses to each task and recovery time were recorded. Comparisons between conditions were examined via repeated measures and one-way ANOVAs.

Results: Participants experienced similar perceptual responses (thermal comfort, thermal sensation and rating of effort) during all activities in both conditions (device use/non-use). In contrast, wearing the device increased heart rate (18%) and prevented the environmental-induced increase in body temperature (~0.2°C) during the dressing, hanging towels and treadmill walking activities.

Conclusion: Our preliminary findings demonstrated that use of a CPAP device in tropical conditions provided both beneficial and unfavorable physiological effects. Future studies will clarify the benefits of CPAP use in extreme environmental conditions for clinical populations that rely on CPAP use.

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Publication: Evolution of game-play in the Australian Football League from 2001-2015

Woods, Carl T., Robertson, Sam, and Collier, Neil French (2016) Evolution of game-play in the Australian Football League from 2001-2015. Journal of Sports Sciences. pp. 1-9. (In Press)

http://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/46055/

Abstract

This study investigated the evolution of game-play manifested via team performance indicator characteristics in the Australian Football League (AFL) from the 2001 to 2015 seasons. The mean values for 18 performance indicators were collated for every AFL team over 15-seasons. A multivariate analysis was used to uncover temporal trends in the dataset. Compared to the 2004 season, the 2005 to 2010 seasons were characterised by large growth in the counts of handballs (d = 0.83; 90% CI = 0.22–1.43), disposals (d = 1.24; 90% CI = 0.59–1.87), uncontested possessions (d = 1.37; 90% CI = 0.71–2.01), clangers (d = 2.14; 90% CI = 1.39–2.86) and marks (d = 1.43; 90% CI = 0.76–2.07). Contrastingly, the effective disposal percentage declined rapidly during the same period. The number of inside 50 m counts remained stable throughout the 15-season period. The ordination plot of league-wide performance indicator characteristics illustrated a distinct cluster from the 2001 to 2004 seasons, an abrupt shift from the 2005 to 2009 seasons, and an emergent (re)stabilisation from the 2010 to 2015 seasons. The results demonstrate the synchronous league-wide evolution of game-play in the AFL from the 2001 to 2015 seasons. Amongst other constituents, this evolution likely reflects the introduction of modernised coaching strategies, rule changes and changing perceptions of rule interpretations.

Publication: The older traveller

Bauer, I.L. (2016) The older traveller. In: Baker, L., Brink, G.K., Lipschitz, S., and Marcolongo, T., (eds.) The Older Traveller: a guide for the health professional. South African Society of Travel Medicine, Green Stone, South Africa, pp. 1-9.

http://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/46141/

Abstract

[Extract] The world's ageing population and the increasing number of older travellers have important implications, especially for health professionals.

According to senior population projections and international travel trends, more older people will travel over the next 15 years. In 2015, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs projected a world population of over 9.7 billion by 2050 with almost a quarter (approximately 2 billion) over the age of 60.1 Likewise, the World Tourism Organization anticipates the number of international travellers to reach 1.8 billion by 2030.2

A growing number of older people are in much better, or better maintained, health and mentally and physically more active. With ample time, comfortable means, and perhaps a much milder inclination to 'leave it all to the kids', older people can fill their years with an array of activities including travel.

Why farming is the ultimate entrepreneurial experience | Dr Connar McShane

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Publication: Reactions to a female perpetrator of neglect and financial elder abuse

Caltabiano, Nerina J., and Caltabiano, Marie L. (2016) Reactions to a female perpetrator of neglect and financial elder abuse. Psychology, 7. pp. 776-780.

http://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/43555/

Abstract
There is a paucity of Australian research on elder abuse perpetrated by carers. Knowing how individuals would respond to an elder abuse scenario can inform prevention and intervention strategies. The objective of this study was to determine how undergraduate university students enrolled in caring profession degrees respond to an elder abuse scenario. The design of the study involved a paper-and-pencil survey using an elder abuse scenario. 32 undergraduate volunteer students enrolled in a regional university participated in the study. Confronted with the scenario, students would offer the elder physical support such as house cleaning, they would recommend that the elder access government welfare agencies, and consider moving to elder accommodation. They would recommend that the carer get a job, clean the house and call tradespeople. Students en-rolled in caring profession degrees, irrespective of gender, were prepared to take actions to improve the welfare of the abuse victim.

Innocent athletes punished for doping

James Cook University researchers have found innocent athletes are being punished alongside those who deliberately dope.

JCU Associate Professors Stephen Moston and Terry Engelberg from the University’s College of Healthcare Sciences found about a quarter of all athletes sanctioned for anti-doping rule violations claim that their offences were accidental or inadvertent.

Dr Moston said while some such claims strain credibility, others are plausible explanations that strongly suggest innocence – resulting in blameless athletes being sanctioned.

“Anti-doping authorities say an athlete is responsible for everything that enters their body and sanctions are imposed regardless of the athlete’s motives. Athletes who have committed accidental doping breaches will typically be sanctioned as punitively as an athlete who systematically and intentionally doped,” he said.

Dr Moston said the rationale was that it was better to prosecute the occasional athlete who accidently dopes than to allow deliberate drug cheats a loophole.

“Anti-doping rules exist to protect the spirit of sport’, but if that means punishing innocent athletes, then something has gone seriously wrong,” he said.

“There are two main ways that anti-doping rules can be changed to help protect the innocent. The first option is to interview athletes and see if there was an intention to dope. The police interview criminals to establish intention, so there’s no reason why this can’t be adapted for athletes. The second option is to have a ‘reasonable person’ standard in anti-doping cases. This would help to avoid situations where even the sanctioning bodies accept that no real offence was committed.

Associate Professors Moston and Engelberg have previously conducted major research studies on anti-doping for the Australian Anti-Doping Research Program and the World Anti-Doping Agency. They are currently completing a study on accidental doping funded by the International Olympic Committee.

A study of 100 Australian anti-doping cases by Associate Professors Moston and Engelberg found that:

• At least 23% of sanctioned cases involve claims of accidental or inadvertent doping.
• There are seven types of accidental doping claims, with the two most common being 'the banned substance was in a nutritional supplement' and 'I was given medicine by a doctor’.
• Athletes alleging accidental doping are typically sanctioned as severely as deliberately doping athletes, suggesting that claims of innocence are ignored.

The report Guilty Until Proven Innocent (and Then Still Guilty) will be released on November 15.

Contacts: Associate Professor Stephen Moston
Stephen.moston@jcu.edu.au

Reproduced from https://www.jcu.edu.au/news/releases/2016/november/innocent-athletes-punished-for-doping

Publication: Knowledge of doping: how athletes learn about doping rules and practices

Moston, Stephen, Engelberg, Terry, and Hutchinson, Brendan (2017) Knowledge of doping: how athletes learn about doping rules and practices. In: Pitts, Brenda G., and Zhang, James J., (eds.) Global Sport Management: contemporary issues and inquiries. Routledge, Abingdon, UK, pp. 254-269. (In Press)

http://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/46140/

Abstract
[Extract] Doping by athletes remains one of the most widespread (Bricknell, 2015) and hardest to eradicate forms of corruption in sport (Cycling Independent Reform Commission, 2015). Given the important cultural role that sport occupies in many countries, in the last decade there has been a proliferation of social-science-based academic research on anti-doping-related themes. Despite this apparent progress, the field remains a disparate body of work of questionable relevance to the initial aim of preventing doping (Lane, 2014). Rather, many articles openly challenge the legitimacy of anti-doping policies, advocating positions that promote the values of doping, or the need for a harm-reduction policy whereby doping is no longer sanctioned and medical practitioners oversee usage. The social science literature has thus become an ideological battlefield. In large part this attack on both antidoping policy and authorities has occurred because the rationale for anti-doping in sport is often poorly articulated, and also because the possibility of actually winning the war on doping seems increasingly unlikely.

Quest to end nurse bullying

A James Cook University researcher is embarking on a four-year mission to end bullying amongst nurses.

JCU’s Peter Hartin said it is a well-established fact that the profession suffers from a culture of bullying.

“The idea that bullying is a problem in nursing probably shocks anyone not in health care, but unfortunately feels all too familiar to anyone who is,” he said.

A 2012 study found that 52% of nursing staff had experienced types of bullying behaviour. In Australia, studies in 2007 and 2014 found more than 50% of nursing students experience bullying during their clinical placements.

Mr Hartin said statistics that support the prevalence of bullying in nursing are astounding and troubling.

“Research suggests workplace bullying is so culturally integrated into the environment that nursing students are socialised to these behaviours. Nursing students are typically eager and willing to learn new ways of practice and thinking, and bullying becomes just another learned activity,” he said.

Mr Hartin said bullying can take various forms, including verbal, physical, social or psychological. The impact can be profound with many nurses ultimately leaving the profession.

He said evidence suggests nurses are bullied regardless of their gender, ethnicity or level of seniority, and that incidents of bullying are likely to be underreported.

Mr Hartin said while bullying in the profession had been documented for over 30 years, few studies had approached nurses directly and asked them what to do about it.

“I want to find out why bullying continues to flourish in the nursing profession in Australia and what can we learn from nurses themselves about ways to stop it.”

“Research from this perspective will assist nurse leaders, educators and policymakers to better understand bullying in the Australian health care workforce and thus inform strategies to address the problem.”

The PhD project is scheduled for completion in 2020.

Contacts:
Peter Hartin
E: peter.hartin@jcu.edu.au
P:  07 4781 4969
W: https://jcu.me/peter.hartin

Reproduced from https://www.jcu.edu.au/news/releases/2016/november/quest-to-end-nurse-bullying

Publication: Retaining early career registered nurses: a case study

Mills, Jane, Chamberlain-Salaun, Jennifer, Harrison, Helena, Yates, Karen, and O'Shea, Andrea (2016) Retaining early career registered nurses: a case study. BMC Nursing, 15. pp. 1-6.

http://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/46027/

Abstract

Background: A core objective of the Australian health system is to provide high quality, safe health care that meets the needs of all Australians. To achieve this, an adequate and effective workforce must support the delivery of care. With rapidly changing health care systems and consumer demographics, demand for care is increasing and retention of sufficient numbers of skilled staff is now a critical priority to meet current and future health care demands. Nurses are the largest cohort of professionals within the health workforce. Reducing the rates at which nurses leave the profession and supporting nurses to practice in their profession longer will have beneficial implications for the sustainability of a nursing workforce and, ultimately, to patient outcomes. The aim of the study was to describe and explain early career registered nurses' (ECRNs) experiences and support requirements during the first five years of practice for the purposes of identifying strategies that would support greater retention of ECRNs.

Methods: A single case study design focused on early career registered nurses (ECRNs) working in a hospital and health service in northern Australia. The research team adopted Djukic et al's definition of ECRNs as "RNs who have practiced for less than 5 years". Data was collected via three individual interviews and two focus groups. Thirty-five ECRNs participated in the study.

Results: Qualitative analysis of data generated during interviews and focus groups, identified the key themes of receiving career advice and choice or no choice. Analysis of study data in the context of the broader literature resulted in the researchers identifying six areas of focus for ECRN retention: 1) well-planned, supported and structured transition periods; 2) consideration of rotation through different areas with a six month minimum for skills development; 3) empowering decision making; 4) placement opportunities and choice in decisions of where to work; 5) career advice and support that considers ECRNs' personalities and skills; and 6) encouragement to reflect on career choices.

Conclusions: Reducing turnover and improving retention relies on understanding the factors that influence nurses' decisions to leave or remain within an organisation and the profession. Ensuring nurses in the current workforce remain engaged and productive, rather than leave the profession, is reliant on addressing factors that cause attrition and implementing strategies that strengthen retention rates and workforce sustainability.

JCU's Stephen Bird wins “Mentor Coach of the Year”

On Saturday night (November 5) at the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) Awards Gala Dinner in Melbourne, JCU's Associate Professor Stephen Bird took out the inaugural ASCA Professional Coaches Association – “Mentor Coach of the Year”.

The award is an initiative of the ASCA Board to recognise outstanding contributions made by members who provide support and mentoring to fellow coaches to allow the continual growth and recognition of the value of accreditation.

The award aims to build on ASCA’s philosophy that it is important to recognise those who give their time, experience and guidance to Strength and Conditioning Coaches at all levels of the ASCA Professional Coaching Scheme.

Congratulations Stephen!

Background:

Associate Professor Stephen Bird, PhD, BHMvt(Hons), CSCS, AEP, RNutr, is a senior academic within Sport and Exercise Science through the College of Healthcare Sciences, James Cook University, Cairns.  With over 15 years experience teaching and researching in strength and conditioning (elite athlete preparation) and sports science (fatigue monitoring and recovery management) A/Prof Bird has been responsible for overseeing physical preparation of pre-elite and elite youth athletes since 2006 (WRAS), and professional athletes in Australia (1996-2008; 2012-15) and Indonesia (2007-2012). A/Prof Bird was directly responsible for implementation of the Indonesian High Performance Program, in conjunction with the Indonesian Olympic Committee, National Sports Committee of Indonesia and the State Ministry of Youth and Sport Affairs of Indonesia,  attending the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, Beijing, China as part of the Indonesian Olympic Contingent in his role as Department Head, Strength and Conditioning (1x Gold; 1x Silver; 3x Bronze). His portfolio was responsible for overseeing athlete preparation and coach education for scheduled events by Olympic Council of Asia (2007 SEA Games, 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, 2009 SEA Games, 2010 Asian Games, 2011 SEA Games and 2012 London Olympic Games). Assisting youth athlete development, A/Prof Bird served as Director of Strength and Conditioning at the Western Region Academy of Sport (2006-2015) coordinating the S&C Internship for final year exercise science students providing professional mentorship for more than 30 intern, with placements also conducted through the Australian Rugby Union. The SCI program provides interns with proficiency skills and knowledge required as early career S&C professionals following the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association Professional Coaching Structure.

Bridging the gap between theory and practice, A/Prof Bird’s current research agenda examines the application of strength and conditioning methods, nutritional supplementation and sports science technology on health and athletic performance. Current research themes include: Injury prevention through prediction (musculoskeletal movement screening and analysis); Nutritional supplementation for performance (nutrient timing, nutrient/gene interactions; multi-nutrient supplementation, nutritional knowledge and supplementation usage); Trunk stability and athletic performance (pre-determined movement strategies and movement optimisation); Fatigue monitoring and recovery management (frameworks for quantification of athlete load tolerance levels, immune function, illness and injury; travel-related fatigue). These professional works and research areas have resulted in publication of major consultancy reports, peer-reviewed journal articles, text-book chapters, invited position stands and expert reviews.

As an educator, A/Prof Bird’s primary teaching context relates to the field of strength and conditioning science, and exercise rehabilitation. Teaching clinically-oriented courses specialising in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and injury prevention, A/Prof Bird has fulfilled roles of Course Director (Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology); Course review team facilitator; Expert Panel Member, Curriculum Renewal in Exercise Science Project; Facilitator, National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Education Recognition Program. Current professional appointments occupied by A/Prof Bird include Associate Editor Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning, Director of Strength and Conditioning, Western Region Academy of Sport and consultant with MUSASHI Performance Nutrition. Please view StephenBird.co for further information about A/Prof Bird's academic and professional works.

Reproduced from https://www.jcu.edu.au/@jcu/jcus-stephen-bird-wins-mentor-coach-of-the-year

Publication: Identifying the physical fitness, anthropometric and athletic movement qualities discriminant of developmental level in elite junior Australian football: implications for the development of talent

Gaudion, Sarah L., Doma, Kenji, Sinclair, Wade, Banyard, Harry B., and Woods, Carl T. (2016) Identifying the physical fitness, anthropometric and athletic movement qualities discriminant of developmental level in elite junior Australian football: implications for the development of talent. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. (In Press)

http://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/46204/

Abstract
This study aimed to identify the physical fitness, anthropometric and athletic movement qualities discriminant of developmental level in elite junior Australian football (AF). From a total of 77 players, two groups were defined according to their developmental level; under 16 (U16) (n = 40, 15.6 to 15.9 y), and U18 (n = 37, 17.1 to 17.9 y). Players performed a test battery consisting of seven physical fitness assessments, two anthropometric measurements, and a fundamental athletic movement assessment. A multivariate analysis of variance tested the main effect of developmental level (two levels: U16, U18) on the assessment criterions, whilst binary logistic regression models and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were built to identify the qualities most discriminant of developmental level. A significant effect of developmental level was evident on nine of the assessments (d = 0.27 – 0.88; P <0.05). However, it was a combination of body mass, dynamic vertical jump height (non-dominant leg), repeat sprint time and score on the 20 m multistage fitness test that provided the greatest association with developmental level (AICc = 80.84). The ROC curve was maximised with a combined score of 180.7, successfully discriminating 89% and 60% of the U18 and U16 players, respectively (area under the curve = 79.3%). These results indicate that there are distinctive physical fitness and anthropometric qualities discriminant of developmental level within the junior AF talent pathway. Coaches should consider these differences when designing training interventions at the U16 level to assist with the development of prospective U18 AF players.

JCU Sport Scientists' day in Parliament

Two of JCU's top sports scientists will show school children and politicians alike how they measure sporting performance at Queensland State Parliament tomorrow (Wednesday, November 9).

Mr Wade Sinclair and Dr Carl Woods, lecturers in the College of Healthcare Sciences, will provide an interactive display on the Speaker’s Green at the Science and Sport in Parliament event.

They will examine performance data analytics, which means using data to work out what makes a winning team win, and what makes a losing team lose, and the different characteristics they show.

They will have a stall, with small equipment such as monitors and GPS units that are worn by athletes, and core temperature monitors and other equipment to monitor training loads in athletes.

“One of our focuses is heat, and how JCU capitalises on being in the Tropics and how athletes can use and prepare better for summer competitions,” Mr Sinclair said.

The event is designed to align with the Olympic theme and in the countdown to the Commonwealth Games, the focus is on excellence in science and sport.

Dr Geoff Garrett AO, Queensland’s Chief Scientists and Bennett King, Executive Director, Queensland academy of Sport are heading the program, which includes a panel discussion with science and sport professionals, and sport displays and interactive demonstrations.

Background:

Wade Sinclair

Wade Sinclair joined Sport and Exercise Science (SES) in 2003 as a Research Officer after completing his honours thesis investigating the thermoregulatory responses of junior surf lifesavers exercising in protective clothing. Wade completed his undergraduate education with James Cook University and has also completed a Graduate Certificate in Education (Tertiary teaching) progressing to an Associate Lecturer (2008-2009) and Lecturer (2010 to present).

Currently, Wade has collaborative arrangements with Surf Life Saving Australia, the National Rugby League and North Queensland Cowboys, Aspetar - Qatar's Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital as well as various Australian and International Universities. Away from University, Wade is the current Assistant Coach for the Australian Life Saving Team (since 2013).

Carl Woods

Carl joined James Cook University in 2015 after completing his PhD at Edith Cowan University. His research interests include Talent Identification and Talent Development in team sports, Skill Acquisition, Performance and Data Analytics acquired through integrative performance analysis technologies, and the measurement and development of Athletic Movement Skill in junior athletes.

Carl has extensive experience researching in high performance environments in Australian football at both the elite junior and senior level. He continues to provide research consultation to the Australian Football League's Talent Pathway in the areas of Skill Acquisition, Talent Identification and Talent Development. Additionally, he provides research support to the sport science department at the West Australian Football Commission.

At JCU, Carl coordinates and lectures SP2010 - Principles of Motor Learning and Motor Control, and SP3015 - Advanced Motor Learning and Motor Control. Additionally, he is currently supervising one honours student at JCU, and multiple higher degree by research students located at interstate institutes.

• Quantifying the development gap between talent identified under 16 and under 18 Australian footballers: the use of physical, anthropometric and athletic movement skill assessments (Honours, Principle supervisor, James Cook University).
• Motor competence of high level junior Australian football players: implications for talent identification and development (Honours, co-supervisor, The University of Newcastle).
• The relationship between training and game demands in junior Australian football: investigating the specificity of training (Masters, co-supervisor, Notre Dame University, Fremantle).
• Attentional focus and its effect on goal kicking accuracy in junior Australian football (PhD, co-supervisor, Bond University).

Reproduced from https://www.jcu.edu.au/@jcu/jcu-sport-scientists-day-in-parliament

Publication: Can critical inquiry differ from criticism? A dialogue with current occupational science and occupational therapy schools of inquiry

Wilson, Jessie, and Magalhães, Lilian (2016) Can critical inquiry differ from criticism? A dialogue with current occupational science and occupational therapy schools of inquiry. Cadernos de Terapia Ocupacional da UFSCar, 24 (3). pp. 629-638.

http://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/46148/

Abstract

Introduction: Critical inquiry has been adopted by various academic disciplines. However, there is a lack of consistency and transparency in the way this complex theoretical and methodological position is applied in research. For novice researchers that ambiguity can lead to blurring the conceptual distinction between critical research and the act of criticizing.

Objective: The purpose of this essay is to reflect on what it means to keep a critical perspective for novice researchers.

Method: The concepts are explored through a personal narrative that allows authors to examine the details of their trajectory to embrace a critical perspective, which has the power to lead to change, both personal and social.

Results: We explore the methodological foundations of the critical research and observe how the emotion is taken over or suppressed in the investigation process.

Conclusion: We contextualize key concepts of critical investigation, examining its recent application both in occupational science and in occupational therapy.

Physiotherapy student selected to play rugby for Australia

JCU have had two players selected in the 2016 Women’s Australian Uni rugby team to compete in Adelaide this month.

The athletes are Vet student Phoebe Shirlow and Physiotherapy student Lydia Ogden (pictured above).

The photo shows Lydia playing at Australian Uni games in Perth in September as part of the JCU team who won a Silver medal.

http://www.unisport.com.au/news-feed/270-australian-universities-womens-rugby-7s-team-announcement

We look forward to hearing of their success at the tournament!

Reproduced from https://www.jcu.edu.au/@jcu/two-jcu-students-selected-to-play-rugby-for-australia

Publication: Goitre studies revisited, as a marker for schizophrenia, link diets with inadequate seafood, seaweed and protein to schizophrenia

Laupu, W. (2016) Goitre studies revisited, as a marker for schizophrenia, link diets with inadequate seafood, seaweed and protein to schizophrenia. British Journal Of Medical and Health Research, 3 (6). pp. 35-49.

http://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/44745/

Abstract
Gaining an understanding of the aetiology of schizophrenia may influence the growing number of children being prescribed antipsychotic drugs. Urbanization features foremost in the literature, however historical documents point to malnourishment. A unique set of data has been uncovered, with the potential to broadly answer this question. Goitre studies, preceding treatment with antipsychotic drugs, acted as a marker for schizophrenia. A review of these studies enabled environmental, public health and dietary variables to be compared between populations in mental hospitals (control) and the rest of New Zealand. Mineral deficiencies in soils enter the food chain through vegetables. In areas of depleted soil mineralization, inadequate diets were present amongst some New Zealanders; relative to those in mental hospitals. Dietary minerals are imperative for enabling the antioxidant defence system to counter stress and maintain neuronal health. The highest concentrations of these minerals, which are required for thyroid hormone production and antioxidant defences, are present in seafood, seaweed, proteins. Here we discuss the relevance of this finding to neuropathology at onset, first episode of psychosis, the prevalence and incidence of schizophrenia and affective disorders. Further work educating stakeholders of the need to eat for brain health would be beneficial for our children.

Nurse Practitioner Masterclass 8-9 Dec 2016

This annual masterclass provides 2 full days of professional development opportunities for Nurse Practitioners in the North Queensland region. The program has been designed to provide both refresher and new content relevant to the diverse needs of participants. The masterclass welcomes both endorsed Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Practitioner students.

When: Thurs 8 and Fri 9 December, from 9:00am
Where: JCU College of Healthcare Sciences, Townsville
Cost: $110 per person

https://www.facebook.com/events/343296522689092/ 

New Library Books - 28 October 2016

This is a list of new books which have recently been added to the JCU Library collection. 

Books may be borrowed from the displays in the Eddie Koiki Mabo Library and the Cairns Campus Library, unless they are in non-borrowable collections such as Reference. 

Click on the title links to see more details in Tropicat and to access eBooks online.

ONLINE	Multidisciplinary Management of Chronic Pain
155 WHI 2016	Developmental psychology
158.4 NAH 2015	The art and science of leadership
111.85 WIT	Wittgenstein, aesthetics and philosophy
155 BEC 2016	Human growth and development
150.721 WIL	Research methods and statistics
158.3 RIJ	Assessment and case formulation in counselling and psychotherapy
363.348 DIS	Disaster health management
361.0068 MIL	Integrated care in action.
362.1 LAS	Hoping to help
362.1 TEE	Person-centred approaches in healthcare
306.483 CRA	Sport sociology
362.10899915 ABO	Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health organisations
362.178068 BRA 2016	Leading & managing occupational therapy services
610.73 CLI 2017	Clinical guidelines for advanced practice nursing
610.7301 MID 2017	Middle range theories
610.73019 BAR	Psychology for nursing and healthcare professionals
610.73069 PRO 2017	Professional nursing
610.73072 POL 2017	Nursing research
612.7 SHU 2017	Motor control
ONLINE	Stress and Your Health
615.82 CLI	Clinical exercise science
615.8515 OCC	Occupational therapy and neurological conditions
ONLINE	Culturally adapting psychotherapy for Asian heritage populations
617.1027 AND 2017	Foundations of athletic training
610.73 NUR 2017	Nursing diagnosis handbook
610.73 POT T2 2017	Fundamentals of nursing
610.73 PRO 2017	Professional issues in nursing
610.73076 COD	Teaching health care in virtual space
615.1 ADD	Minor illness or major disease
615.547 GER	Geriatric physical therapy
615.82 IMP	Improving functional outcomes in physical rehabilitation
615.8515 TRI	Occupational therapy in action
616.398 VIG	Metamorphoses of fat
618.9285506 MACL	Children's speech
ONLINE	Adult Nursing at a Glance
ONLINE	Qualitative research in nursing and healthcare
ONLINE	Mass casualty incidents
615.82088796 HOU 2016	Therapeutic exercise for musculoskeletal injuries
615.824 ACS 2016	ACSM's exercise management for persons with chronic diseases and disabilities
ONLINE	Essential clinical global health
616.855 HAL	Aphasia and other acquired neurogenic language disorders
618.5 EME 2017	Emergencies around childbirth