Grampians Health promotes research being part of all we do and creating an environment where research is embedded as a core component of delivery of our health service.
We are committed to developing a research culture, where research and innovation is recognised, valued and utilised; where our staff undertake high quality health service-relevant research and we maintain systems that support ethical research and innovation.
Each year, we showcase our impressive range of research and innovation at Grampians Health. We are excited to share the powerful effect our research and innovation projects have on our organisation and community.
Clinical research is fundamental to enhancing healthcare at Grampians Health, where our focus is on effective patient care and improved health outcomes for our community. Have a look at our annual report to find out more about research at Grampians Health.
Peripheral Intravenous Catheters (PIVC) are one of the most used devices in acute hospitals. Up to 70 per cent of patients have at least one PIVC during their hospital admission.
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Australia with almost one in five people dying from lung cancer. The thoracic oncology service at Grampians Health, set up in 2017 and delivered through the Rapid Access Lung Lesion Clinic (RALLC), has not only been setting standards in service delivery, but also leading research and gaining widespread recognition since its inception.
This year, Grampians Health has welcomed a new researcher to the mental health team. Mental Health Research Officer, Sammy Russell, joined the health service in January. She will spend time working on her own research project, as well as working with clinicians on research projects to give advice and build research capacity in mental health.
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