Celebrating BNSc Honours Confirmation seminar

Celebrating after Christina O'Rourke's Honours Confirmation seminar, flanked by her proud Advisory team, Assoc Prof David Lindsay and Dr Kristin Wicking. Her fascinating topic:  "While you wait" so watch this space for results later in the year!

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BNSc Honours thesis added to Nursing Midwifery HDR library

Kristin Wicking and Melanie Birks proudly shelf Danielle Edwards' Bachelor of Nursing Science Honours thesis in the library of the Academic Head of Nursing & Midwifery: "Information needs and priorities of parents of infants newly diagnosed with cystic fibrosis."

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JCU Sport & Exercise Science students to visit PNG

A handful of Sport & Exercise Science students from James Cook University will be visiting PNG in June.

For the full story see http://www.looppng.com/sport/jcu-students-visit-png-75043

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PhD Thesis: Outcomes and impact of an ICU admission for severe maternal complications during pregnancy or birth: a case study

McAuliffe, Marie (2017) Outcomes and impact of an ICU admission for severe maternal complications during pregnancy or birth: a case study. PhD thesis, James Cook University.

https://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/51520/

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JCU SES researchers have five tips on how you can be more active at work

Teneale McGuckin, JCU Sport & Exercise Science Researcher, has five tips on how you can be more active at work.

https://www.facebook.com/JCUdiscover/videos/1593859690667895/

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Physiotherapy placement at Grace House, Siem Reap

We've finished 3 weeks at Grace House and the Physical Rehabilitation Centre in Siem Reap! Now our Cambodia JCU Physio team are learning how to run a physiotherapy service at MHDC including home visits, outpatient visits, school & adult education sessions!

Exchanging our fundraised goods to PRC! We've learnt so much from the physiotherapy team and the incredible patients who've come from near and far for this service!

Reproduced from JCU Physio Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=355266844969242&id=100014577884193

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Publication: An examination of the internal consistency and structure of the Statistical Anxiety Rating Scale (STARS)

Chew, Peter K.H., Dillon, Denise B., and Swinbourne, Anne L. (2018) An examination of the internal consistency and structure of the Statistical Anxiety Rating Scale (STARS). PLoS ONE, 13 (3).

https://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/52913/

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Dr Lynore Geia, keynote speaker at 'Are You Remotely Interested' Conference 2018 - call for abstracts now open

'Are You Remotely Interested' Conference 2018, Mount Isa Centre for Rural and Remote Health [MICRRH] is delighted to announce keynote speaker - Dr. Lynore Geia, Academic Lead Indigenous Health, College of Healthcare Sciences at James Cook University.

Dr Lynore Geia is a Bwgcolman woman born and raised on Palm Island in NQ, with a passion for Indigenous health. Dr Geia has served as a nurse and health advocate in Queensland for more than 40 years.

A call for abstracts for the 9th Biennial 'Are You Remotely Interested?' Conference: Realising Remote Possibilities – 20 Years On is now open.

https://www.jcu.edu.au/mount-isa-centre-for-rural-and-remote-health/ayri-conference-2018

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Speech Pathology remote placement in WA

One of our final year Speech Pathology students, Hannah McCullagh, is currently on her first external block placement with Western Australia Centre for Rural Health (WACRH) in Mount Magnet, WA, and recently visited Pia Wadjarri, a very small community approximately 3 hours drive away from where she is based.

Hannah said that she appreciates the opportunities that come with the hard work of the placement, and she doesn't think that she would get as many and as great opportunities elsewhere.

Here's Hannah pictured on the way to Pia Wadjarri, and also a map to show everyone how remote her fantastic placement is.

Well done Hannah!

Reproduced from JCU Speech Pathology Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/JCUSpeechPathology/posts/949386165225096

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JCU Voice Screening Clinic with Speech Pathology students

James Cook University’s speech pathology students are conducting a free voice screening clinic in the Clinical Practice Building in Townsville during semester 1.

If you are a professional voice user, the quality of your voice is extremely valuable.

You may not realise that simple voice habits may cause temporary loss of voice or long term voice problems.  These problems can often be easily avoided with the correct advice.

Should you decide to take part in this research you would be invited to read aloud a simple passage, take part in general conversation, and provide information about your daily voice use.  The students will then provide feedback about your voice, and also information regarding any general lifestyle factors which could potentially affect your voice.

If a voice disorder is detected, a standard letter will be written which can then be taken to your doctor advising that further investigation may be beneficial, however this is entirely voluntary and no direct referrals will be made.

This project has been approved by JCU ethics committee and complies with the National Health and Medical Research Council “National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research”, 2007.

Contact speechclinic@jcu.edu.au to register.

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Sponsor a nurse or midwife today - conference fund raiser WHOCC2018

Donate now to support nurses and midwives from Developing Countries to attend The WHO Global Network Meeting in Australia. Every $ counts.

Sustainable Development Goals are everyone’s business, make them yours today!

Sponsor a nurse or midwife today!

Donate here http://bit.ly/2DbFPXw

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Publication: Australian nursing students' knowledge and attitudes towards pressure injury prevention: a cross-sectional study

Usher, Kim, Woods, Cindy, Brown, Janie, Power, Tamara, Lea, Jackie, Hutchinson, Marie, Mather, Carey, Miller, Andrea, Saunders, Annette, Mills, Jane, Zhao, Lin, Yates, Karen, Bodak, Marie, Southern, Joanne, and Jackson, Debra (2018) Australian nursing students' knowledge and attitudes towards pressure injury prevention: a cross-sectional study. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 81. pp. 14-20.

https://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/52383/

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JCU Psychology researchers' interview on workplace bullying

JCU College of Healthcare Sciences Psychology researchers Raquel Peel and Beryl Buckby talk to WIN News about their research on workplace bullying.

https://www.facebook.com/WINNewsTownsville/videos/2269316426417414/

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Speech Pathology students on placement in Katherine, NT

Four of our Speech Pathology final year students are loving their placement in Katherine, NT. They shared this photo with us, and provided us with a few words about their experience so far:

"We are currently on placement in Katherine, working in two of the local primary schools. We've learned so much about working with children, and also Aboriginal culture overall. This photo was taken at the southern rock hole in the Katherine Gorge, which is a beautiful part of the Katherine region."

We all hope they enjoy the remaining time they have in Katherine, and wish them all the very best.

Pictured L-R: Jamie-Lee Covell, Kali Spink, Clair Sciacca, Mikayla Colley.

Thanks for sharing your photo!

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Publication: Parental discussion of child sexual abuse: is it associated with the parenting practices of involvement, monitoring, and general communication?

Rudolph, Julie, Zimmer-Gembeck, Melanie J., Shanley, Dianne C., Walsh, Kerryann, and Hawkins, Russell (2018) Parental discussion of child sexual abuse: is it associated with the parenting practices of involvement, monitoring, and general communication? Journal of Child Sexual Abuse. (In Press)

https://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/52773/

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What makes someone more likely to be bullied at work and how companies can help them

Raquel Peel and Beryl Buckby from JCU College of Healthcare Sciences talk mental health in the workplace for The Conversation.

Being bullied as a child, being female, young, and neurotic are significant predictors of whether you might be bullied in the workplace, our online anonymous survey shows.

Our team investigated the personality traits and coping styles of workplace bullying victims which might contribute to their victimisation.

Neuroticism is defined as a vulnerability to negative mood states such as excessive worrying, anxiety, anger, hostility, self-consciousness, and difficulty coping with stress.

Destructive behaviours such as bullying or harassment reduce employees’ potential at work, in turn increasing businesses’ operational costs. They are often associated with staff absence, increased sick days, and high staff turnover, which are also expensive for organisations.

Read the full story at https://theconversation.com/what-makes-someone-more-likely-to-be-bullied-at-work-and-how-companies-can-help-them-90305

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New Health Science books added to JCU Library collection - February 2018

This is a list of new Health Science 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	Ethical practice for health professionals
ONLINE	Understanding nutrition
ONLINE	Pedretti's occupational therapy
ONLINE	Clinical examination essentials
ONLINE	Pathophysiology of heart disease
ONLINE	Professional communication in speech-language pathology
616.856 CLI 2010	Clinical outcome measurement in adult neurological physiotherapy
ONLINE	Apley and Solomon's concise system of orthopaedics and trauma
ONLINE	Essentials of intentional interviewing
ONLINE	Addressing cultural complexities in practice
ONLINE	Pocketbook of neurological physiotherapy
ONLINE	Basic personal counselling

Soccer success study kicks goals

Associate Professor Anthony Leicht from James Cook University’s Sport and Exercise Science group was part of an international team of scientists who examined variables within 240 matches in the Chinese Super League (China’s top-ranked league).

“We looked at 10 physical indicators and 18 technical indicators across 16 teams and then related them to their rankings at the end of the season. Most other studies have examined either physical or technical indicators and none considered both categories together,” he said.

Dr Leicht said among the physical performance indicators, total sprint distance in the course of the game was significantly greater for the best-ranked teams (top 4) compared to lower-ranked teams (ranked 5-8).

“This sprint finding highlighted the importance of sprinting for tactical team-work that generates open spaces, penetrative passes, and potential 1-on-1 situations,” said Dr Leicht.

He said that on the technical side, teams in the top-ranked group exhibited a significantly greater amount of possession in the opponent’s half, a greater number of entry passes in the final third of the field and the penalty area, and spent more time in possession of the ball.

“The results emphasised ball possession as a key determinant of success. Successful teams can direct matches by controlling ball possession on approach to the opponent’s half and by promoting the creation of shots.

“Looking at these results, coaches should be encouraged to focus on strategies to maintain ball possession that generates more offensive actions.”

Dr Leicht said that it was also notable that 50–50 challenges won (where players from opposing teams are at roughly equal distance from the ball and both attempt to play it) and fouls committed were greater for better-ranked teams.

“Better positioning on the pitch and more contact and assertiveness may lead to greater clearing of the ball to teammates and a positive scoring style of play,” he said.

Dr Leicht said the limited number of physical-related differences between different team rankings in the study reinforces the idea that soccer is not exclusively dependent on physical capacities but rather a complex interaction of many performance indicators - physical, tactical, and technical.

Link to paper here.

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Reproduced from https://www.jcu.edu.au/news/releases/2018/march/soccer-success-study-kicks-goals