12 results on '"Hussain, Rafat"'
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2. Adaptive Doctors in Australia: Preparing Tomorrow's Doctors for Practice in a World Destabilised by Declining Planetary Health
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Slimings, Claudia, Sisson, Emily, Larson, Connor, Bowles, Devin, and Hussain, Rafat
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Medical professionals need to be equipped with competencies to provide sustainable healthcare and promote planetary health. The aims of this study were to map the presence of planetary health themes in one Australian medical program, develop and pilot a planetary health blended-learning module drawing on constructivism learning theory, and evaluate the effectiveness of the activities. A mixed methods approach was used comprising quantitative mapping of learning outcomes, measurement of pre- and post-intervention planetary health knowledge, and a feedback survey. Mapping revealed little integration of environmental issues across the medical program. Student's knowledge score increased by 2.37 points on average (95% confidence interval 1.66-3.09) (response rate 46%); 84.2% of respondents rated the activities as excellent/good. Since planetary health education is not currently required in Australian medical curricula, there is still little information for local medical educators on how to develop it, therefore studies such as this can provide some preliminary guidance.
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- 2022
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3. Mitigating the Impact of the 'Silos' between the Disability and Aged-Care Sectors in Australia: Development of a Best Practice Framework
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Hussain, Rafat, Parmenter, Trevor, Wark, Stuart, Janicki, Matthew, Knox, Marie, and Hayhoe, Nicola
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Background: Although a 'person-centred focus' is a legislated objective for both aged-care and disability services sectors in Australia, evidence suggests limited translation into systems and practices due to entrenched silos. This paper proposes a Best Practice Framework to mitigate these silos. Methods: Mixed-methods research comprising key informant interviews with major stakeholders across both sectors; a survey of people with/without intellectual disability aged 60+ years; qualitative in-depth interviews; and survey of health professionals. Results: There is an urgent need to develop inter-sectoral 'integrated care systems'. Key components include choice in accommodation; regular assessment of health and well-being indicators; development and adoption of nationally consistent policies/standards across integrated aged- and disability-care sectors; improved strategies for workforce planning; and upskilling of existing staff including place-based collaboration. Conclusions: An integrated service model requires collaboration on broader public policy instruments, appropriate planning and resourcing. A strategic shift is required to ensure better quality person-centred support systems.
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- 2021
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4. Pattern of multimorbidity in middle‐aged and older‐aged people with mild intellectual disability in Australia.
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Rutherford, Grace, Hussain, Rafat, and Tait, Kathleen
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CROSS-sectional method , *OLDER people with intellectual disabilities , *RESEARCH funding , *SEVERITY of illness index , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *NON-communicable diseases , *COMPARATIVE studies , *EARLY diagnosis , *COMORBIDITY - Abstract
Background: Non‐communicable diseases (NCDs), also known as chronic diseases, now constitute a major proportion of ill‐health across most adult and older populations including in people with intellectual disability. The current paper is a comparative analysis of prevalence of NCDs across mid‐aged and older‐aged people with mild intellectual disability. Method: Comparative data comes from two cross‐sectional surveys using similar methodology and timeframes. The analysis sample comprises mid‐aged group (30–50 years, N = 291) and older‐aged group (≥60 years, N = 391). Results: People with mild intellectual disability start developing NCDs in early to mid‐adulthood and increases with age. The mean number of NCDs in mid‐aged group was 0.86 (SD, 0.84) compared to 3.82 in older group (SD, 2.67). Conclusion: There needs to be early identification and management of NCDs using relevant health promotion and preventative measures at optimal intervention points. The training of healthcare professionals needs improvement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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5. A comparative analysis of the prevalence and predictors of chronic pain in older adults with and without intellectual disability in Australia.
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Wark, Stuart, Hussain, Rafat, Janicki, Matthew P., Knox, Marie, and Parmenter, Trevor
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CHRONIC pain , *CROSS-sectional method , *MULTIVARIATE analysis , *ORAL diseases , *RISK assessment , *SURVEYS , *INDEPENDENT living , *OSTEOARTHRITIS , *ACCIDENTAL falls , *AFFECTIVE disorders , *AGING , *RESEARCH funding , *INTELLECTUAL disabilities , *PAIN management , *DISEASE risk factors , *MIDDLE age , *OLD age - Abstract
There is little research comparatively assessing prevalence of pain between older people either with or without intellectual disability. This paper explores health and social factors associated with chronic pain in these two groups. A cross-sectional survey was undertaken in New South Wales and Queensland, Australia. Inclusion criteria were adults either with or without intellectual disability, aged 60 years and older, and currently living in community-settings. Univariate and multivariable analyses were undertaken on a sample of 391 adults with intellectual disability and 920 adults without intellectual disability. Key findings included higher prevalence of pain in the intellectual disability group, along with higher rates of osteoarthritis, falls, oral health problems, and mood disorders. Mitigating risk factors for conditions that cause chronic pain in older adults is crucial. As longevity increases, the healthcare sector needs to prioritise chronic pain management for people with intellectual disabilities through appropriate treatment strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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6. Colorectal adenomatous and serrated polyps in rural South Australia: who, why, what and where?
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Watson, Matthew M., Besley, Matthew, Beukes, Eben, Bhattacharjya, Shantanu, Bierton, Christopher, Bruening, Martin, Chaloob, Salim, Dobbins, Christopher, Estakhri, Aliakhbar, Finlay, Ben, Gan, Siang, Gunning, Thomas, Green, Luke, Harris, Mark, Hassen, Tiffany, Heitmann, Paul, Humeniuk, Vladimir, Hussain, Rafat, Kanhere, Harsh, and Kiroff, George
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ADENOMATOUS polyps ,AGE groups ,COLON polyps ,MEDICAL screening ,CANCER prevention ,COLORECTAL cancer - Abstract
Backgrounds: The adenoma‐carcinoma and serrated pathways offer a window of opportunity for the removal of pre‐malignant polyps and prevention of colorectal cancer (CRC) through the use of colonoscopy. The aim of this study was to investigate variation in polyp incidence in different age groups, gender and indications for undertaking colonoscopy. We also address histological types of polyps found and where in the bowel they are located. Methods: This study is based on the colonoscopy data collected prospectively over a one‐year period in multiple South Australian rural centres, 24 general surgeons contributed to this study. All histopathology results were subsequently entered into the dataset. Results: A total of 3497 colonoscopies were performed, with a total of 2221 adenomatous and serrated polyps removed. Both serrated and adenomatous polyps were more common in the distal colon. Patients of male gender, aged 70 years and over and with an indication of polyp surveillance had higher adenoma and serrated polyp detection rates (ADR and SPDR). Patients aged 40–49 years old who underwent colonoscopy for positive faecal occult blood had an ADR and SPDR of 25.0% and 6.3%, respectively. Conclusions: This study has shown variation in ADR and SPDR depending on age, gender and indication for colonoscopy. This variation will help further develop key performance indicators in colonoscopy. The high ADR and SPDR in patients aged 40–49 years old whom underwent colonoscopy for positive faecal occult blood may support lowering the age of commencement of CRC screening in Australia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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7. Perceived health and wellbeing among community-dwelling older Australians with intellectual disability: A comparison with age peers.
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Wark, Stuart, Hussain, Rafat, Janicki, Matthew P., Knox, Marie, and Parmenter, Trevor
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INTELLECTUAL disabilities , *QUALITY of life - Abstract
Data specifically comparing outcomes for people with and without intellectual disability is limited. This paper reports perceived health and wellbeing of older Australians resident in metropolitan and rural locations in New South Wales and Queensland. Respondents were community-residing individuals with intellectual disability and mainstream age peers [age ≥ 60]. Measures included SF12; Cummings well-being scales; DSSI; Adverse Life Events; and financial hardship status. The sample was composed of 391 adults with intellectual disability and 920 age peers. Adults with intellectual disability were significantly more likely to note adverse life events, worse mental health, and lower levels of social support, but reported higher mean wellbeing scores and had higher scores for physical health. Results indicated higher likelihood of adults with intellectual disability reporting comparative disadvantage across multiple key areas when compared to age peers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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8. Maintaining quality of life for people with intellectual disabilities during end-of-life in rural areas of Australia.
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Wark, Stuart, Hussain, Rafat, Müller, Arne, and Parmenter, Trevor
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PEOPLE with intellectual disabilities , *PEOPLE with disabilities , *RURAL geography , *NATIONAL health insurance , *QUALITY of life , *TERMINAL care - Abstract
Changing disease patterns and improved life expectancy have resulted in a growing cohort of older Australians with an intellectual disability, with the provision of end-of-life care to this group only recently emerging as a priority area. Particularly in rural settings, where the availability of both specialist and general local services may be limited, end-of-life care support remains under-explored. The current project aimed to specifically examine end-of-life care provision in rural areas, the focus of this article being individual quality-of-life during the end-of-life stage. The study used a focus group interview model with 22 rural disability support workers from either New South Wales or Queensland, who had direct experience in providing end-of-life care. An advisory committee, composed of people with intellectual disabilities, carers, and service providers, offered overall project guidance. Participants elaborated on factors that contributed to quality-of-life during end-of-life care. Verbatim transcripts of the focus groups were thematically analysed by the team, and three thematic categories identified: availability of services; individual needs; and untreated pain. Specifically, participants noted concerns about the unavailability of health services, inflexibility of funding support, artificial government barriers, and a widespread lack of pain relief for individuals. We conclude that end-of-life support people with intellectual disabilities in rural areas has to trade off the ongoing delivery of quality-of-life activities against the increasing need for health care, which itself is subject to accessibility issues, and which is exacerbated by the more general funding challenges seen across all locations with the National Disability Health Insurance implementation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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9. Adaptive doctors in Australia: preparing tomorrow's doctors for practice in a world destabilised by declining planetary health.
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Slimings, Claudia, Sisson, Emily, Larson, Connor, Bowles, Devin, and Hussain, Rafat
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CLIMATE change ,PUBLIC health ,GRADUATE medical education ,STUDENTS - Abstract
Medical professionals need to be equipped with competencies to provide sustainable healthcare and promote planetary health. The aims of this study were to map the presence of planetary health themes in one Australian medical program, develop and pilot a planetary health blended-learning module drawing on constructivism learning theory, and evaluate the effectiveness of the activities. A mixed methods approach was used comprising quantitative mapping of learning outcomes, measurement of pre- and post-intervention planetary health knowledge, and a feedback survey. Mapping revealed little integration of environmental issues across the medical program. Student's knowledge score increased by 2.37 points on average (95% confidence interval 1.66–3.09) (response rate 46%); 84.2% of respondents rated the activities as excellent/good. Since planetary health education is not currently required in Australian medical curricula, there is still little information for local medical educators on how to develop it, therefore studies such as this can provide some preliminary guidance. Supplemental data for this article is available online at https://doi.org/10.1080/13504622.2021.2025343. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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10. Mitigating the impact of the 'silos' between the disability and aged‐care sectors in Australia: Development of a Best Practice Framework.
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Hussain, Rafat, Parmenter, Trevor, Wark, Stuart, Janicki, Matthew, Knox, Marie, and Hayhoe, Nicola
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INSTITUTIONAL cooperation , *STRATEGIC planning , *HEALTH services administration , *ACTIVE aging , *MEDICAL care for older people , *RESEARCH methodology , *PATIENT-centered care , *INTERVIEWING , *REGULATORY approval , *CONCEPTUAL structures , *LABOR supply , *ABILITY , *TRAINING , *QUALITY assurance , *INTERPROFESSIONAL relations , *HEALTH , *QUALITY of life , *MEDICAL practice , *PEOPLE with intellectual disabilities , *PEOPLE with disabilities , *INTEGRATED health care delivery , *MEDICAL needs assessment ,MEDICAL care for people with disabilities - Abstract
Background: Although a 'person‐centred focus' is a legislated objective for both aged‐care and disability services sectors in Australia, evidence suggests limited translation into systems and practices due to entrenched silos. This paper proposes a Best Practice Framework to mitigate these silos. Methods: Mixed‐methods research comprising key informant interviews with major stakeholders across both sectors; a survey of people with/without intellectual disability aged 60+ years; qualitative in‐depth interviews; and survey of health professionals. Results: There is an urgent need to develop inter‐sectoral 'integrated care systems'. Key components include choice in accommodation; regular assessment of health and well‐being indicators; development and adoption of nationally consistent policies/standards across integrated aged‐ and disability‐care sectors; improved strategies for workforce planning; and upskilling of existing staff including place‐based collaboration. Conclusions: An integrated service model requires collaboration on broader public policy instruments, appropriate planning and resourcing. A strategic shift is required to ensure better quality person‐centred support systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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11. Commentary on "Dying with disability: a disability and palliative care intersectoral partnership framework" (Grindrod, 2021).
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Hussain, Rafat
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PALLIATIVE treatment , *DISABILITIES , *MEDICAL personnel , *ADVANCE directives (Medical care) , *HEALTH facilities , *MEDICALIZATION - Abstract
The article by Andrea Grindrod on "Dying with disability: A disability and palliative care intersectoral partnership framework" provides a good opportunity to focus on some of the key underlying issues associated more broadly with death and dying within the gerontological and medical literature before focussing on policy and implementation perspectives on end-of-life care for people with intellectual disabilities. As outlined in the article by Grindrod ([6]), there is a lack of clinical expertise in the disability care sector with the near-disappearance of developmental disability as a speciality in nursing. Dying with disability: A disability and palliative care intersectoral partnership framework. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2021
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12. Living with the pandemic – Can we think and act differently?
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Hussain, Rafat
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SERIAL publications , *COVID-19 vaccines , *DEVELOPMENTAL disabilities , *PEOPLE with intellectual disabilities , *HEALTH equity , *COVID-19 pandemic - Abstract
An editorial is presented on protecting people in resource-poor regions and reducing the risk of new viral mutations. Topics include have a globally-equitable vaccination program for many policy makers and the big pharma industry; and mitigating the physical and mental health impact of limited mobility, severe curtailment of social interactions, and short- and long-term impact for people with intellectual disability.
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- 2022
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