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Take Part in Research
Research opportunities for nurses, midwives and nurse practitioners working in primary health care.
Transforming Primary Healthcare Service Delivery
The University of Queensland wants to hear from General Practice clinics
We are looking for GP clinic practice managers and other key personnel involved with adopting digital technologies in your clinics and assessing their effectiveness. This study involves completing an online survey, and if interested, an interview with one of our researchers. Those who complete the survey can opt to receive a benchmarking report about their clinic performance.
An innovative primary care improvement tool will be developed from our findings.
Join the EMPOWER-SMS-GP trial
Make a Difference for Breast Cancer Survivors
We invite your general practice to be part of this NHMRC-funded randomised controlled trial supporting breast cancer survivors—in collaboration with Breast Cancer Network Australia, McGrath Foundation, and Cancer Council NSW.
Contact: Dr Nashid Hafiz – nashid.hafiz@sydney.edu.au or Dr Anna Singleton – anna.singleton@sydney.edu.au
OCEAN (Occasions of Care Explained and ANalysed)
Are you interested in pilot testing an electronic data collection tool for use in primary care research?
Researchers at The University of Sydney are seeking general practice nurse participants to help validate the tool involving an electronic interface called OCEAN (Occasions of Care Explained and ANalysed). Please visit our invitation page for more information about the study and to express your interest in participating.
Cultural Safety in Nursing Research
Help us promote Cultural Safety in Nursing by participating in our survey.
Are you an internationally qualified nurse working in Australia? We need your input! Participate in our milestone survey to help shape policies and training that enhance patient safety, promote person-centred care, and address health inequalities for Indigenous Peoples. Your contribution has the potential to drive meaningful changes!
International Consensus on School Nurse Competencies
The main objective of this survey is to develop an international consensus on the competencies that school nurses should possess. This will be done using the E-Delphi method.
Who can take part in this study?
All nurses with at least two years experience as a school nurse or similar.
Who will handle the data?
The main researcher will store all data. Please complete the survey, as your email will be used to send you the results once this study is completed.
TERRACOTTA - Targeting Treatable Traits in COPD to Prevent Hospitalisations
Get involved with general practice research involving nurse delivered team based care targeting treatable traits in COPD, and be remunerated for administration and training time as well for each patient recruited into the study.
Are you a registered nurse or nurse practitioner in Victoria, New South Wales or South Australia who is part of a multidisciplinary team interested in participating in a Monash University- led study targeting treatable traits in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
This study focuses on a general practice nurse delivered team-based model of care and intervention with a goal of improving the quality of life in patients with COPD and reducing hospitalisations.
If you would like further information, please contact the TERRACOTTA team via email at: terracotta@monash.edu
Are you a nurse involved in promoting oral health amongst women in perimenopause/ menopause?
Researchers at Western Sydney want to hear from you.
Ongoing
This study aims to explore the current role and experiences of Practice nurses in promoting oral health among women approaching or in menopause. Participation will involve a 20–30-minute interview. The interview will be conducted at a convenient time for you using either phone, online platforms like Zoom, or face-to-face. The valuable information you provide will assist in the development of strategies to support future resources and training programs around oral health care and menopause. Participation is voluntary and the information you provide will be strictly confidential.
Register your interest in taking part
For further information contact Namitha Thomas (Chief investigator and PhD student) Tel: 02 8738 9367 or email: 20628260@student.westernsydney.edu.au
Do you provide health care for children under 5?
Researchers at the University of Sydney want to hear from you.
November 2024
Sydney University researchers want to hear your thoughts and ideas on how early childhood obesity prevention strategies can be better integrated into primary health care policies and routine practice.
Please contact Dr Emalie Rosewarne, Research Fellow, Faculty of Medicine and Health, emalie.rosewarne@sydney.edu.au if you would like to participate in this study or if you would like further information about the study.
The Value of Nurses as Partners in Australian Metropolitan General Practice
Researcher at Macquarie University seeking general practice nurses in the Sydney metropolitan region.
May 2024
Are you involved in general practice in Sydney? You have an opportunity to contribute to an impactful research study examining the integral role of nurses in general practice.
Health professionals weathering climate change and environmental challenges
Researchers at James Cook University looking for nurses to complete survey.
May 2024
You are invited to take part in a research project exploring mental health professionals' confidence in supporting individuals during and after extreme weather events.
Participants in the study must be 18 years of age or over, English-speaking, and a practicing health professional in Australia (e.g., psychologist, counsellor, social worker, psychiatrist, general practitioner, nurse, occupational therapist, etc.).
Potential participants will be invited to fill out a questionnaire. With their consent, the questionnaire will ask about their demographic information, their professional experience and expertise, as well as their own experience navigating extreme weather events.
Taking part in the study is completely voluntary, and participants can stop taking part in the study at any time without explanation or prejudice by closing the browser. No identifying information is collected in this study. Please note, however, that due to the anonymous nature of the survey, if participants choose to withdraw after survey submission, we will be unable to identify and delete their data.
Join the EMPOWER-SMS-GP Trial – Make a Difference for Breast Cancer Survivors!
Researches at Sydney University want to hear from you.
We invite your general practice to be part of this NHMRC-funded randomised controlled trial supporting breast cancer survivors—in collaboration with Breast Cancer Network Australia, McGrath Foundation, and Cancer Council NSW.
The trial is Led by Dr Anna Singleton (University of Sydney) and GP A/Prof Carolyn Ee (Western Sydney University/Flinders University).
- Support your patients—without adding to your workload!
- Contribute to national research: A pilot study with 841 breast cancer survivors found the program helpful and motivating, with patients preferring the invitation to come from their GP.
- Minimal time commitment: Just 20–60 minutes total.
- $200 reimbursement + CPD hours for your practice.
Patient Benefits:
- A FREE 6-month general health program delivered via evidence-based text messages, with links to helpful resources and services.
- Patient choice: They decide if they want to join—no pressure.
🔗 Interested? - Click here
📩 Contact: Dr Nashid Hafiz – nashid.hafiz@sydney.edu.au or Dr Anna Singleton – anna.singleton@sydney.edu.au
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