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Health studies enables you to consider the health issues and experience of the individual and compare and contrast this with the wider issues of health for the government and for the population as a whole and the ability to look at health from an international, national, cultural or social perspective.1
This page provides links to information and resources for units and topics covered in this subject at a range of Australian universities. It does not attempt to include all these. Be aware some units/topics have different titles in different universities, even though content may be the same or similar. Australian information is supplied wherever possible.
They are at undergraduate level and listed in alphabetical groupings for ease of access. Some information may be useful at a higher level.
In addition, there are journals, search engines, annual reviews, reference material and other general information where these are seen to be relevant.
Additional unit material will be included as time permits.
If you are aware of any worthwhile information which is not included, suggestions or additions are welcome and will be given every consideration.
A - F
Annual Reviews
Access reviews of research and discovery [abstracts, full text, PDF]. The beginning decade is with each link :
- Annual Review of Medicine
[1950s] - Annual Review of Public Health
[1980s] - Annual Review of Sociology
[1970s]
Child Health
- CDC Health Topic Infants and Toddlers
From Airbags to Zoonotic Diseases. - Child Health
Health Insite, Australia. - Child Health Alert
For parents, teachers and health professionals to understand child health news. - Child Health and Safety Resources
Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne. - Dr. Paul’s Child Health and Wellness Info Site
Folksy but good presentation. - Electronic Child Health Network
- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children & Institute of Child Health
Use Quick Search. - Health of Young People
From the AMA. - Medical Internet Guide - Paediatrics and Child Health
Annotated links, University of Sydney. - MEDLINEplus Children and Teenagers Health
From ADD to Whooping Cough. - National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
US based, information. - Open Directory - Child Health
Links. - Put Prevention into Practice - Child Health Guide
US. Information, downloads. - The Child Health Info Centre
Links, manual, resources. UK. - WCH - Child Health Brochures
Brochures for use with children & parents. South Australia.
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General Sites
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
‘Australia’s national agency for health and welfare statistics’. - BUBL : Health Links
Links, information, articles, health bodies, more. -
Clinical Skills Development Service
‘Queensland Health Skills Development Centre is one of most technologically advanced and comprehensive skills development centres in the world. The SDC offers courses for a broad cross-section of healthcare providers - from freshly qualified graduates to experienced healthcare professionals. This is achieved by constantly researching and identifying areas of need and investing the required time and money in the development of world class courses’.
Gerontology [Ageing]
Gerontology and the care of the ageing.
- AARP Research - AgeSource Worldwide
‘Resources include, clearinghouses, libraries, databases, training materials, major reports, and Web metasites. AgeStats Worldwide provides access to statistical data that compare the situation of older adults across countries or regions around a variety of issues, such as demography, pensions, health and long-term care. The most recent data and projections as far ahead as 2050 are provided where available. You may search either or both databases at one time’. Access is free. -
Alzheimer’s Disease Fact Sheet
Information for carers. - Australian Association of Gerontology
News, newsletter, Links, guidelines, education. - Australian Psychological Society
Information, news, publications, Links page, further information of a high standard. - Careers in Ageing
US. Sections are still relevant. - Falls & Balance
Ageing & falls. Links to other ageing/health issues. - Gerontology Foundation of Australia
National Library of Australia, Pandora Archive. - How to Research a Term Paper in Gerontology
An introduction. - IAPS
People-environment group. - Infoaging
Biology of Aging, Disease Centre, Healthy Aging, Features, Ask the Expert, more. - It’s Never 2 Late
‘At It’s Never 2 Late, we develop life-changing solutions that empower individuals to benefit from today’s technology. Select a link to learn more about our state-of-the-art systems and the benefits they offer your community and residents’. - INsite
‘The aged care industry newspaper’. Fee-based - Intute Gerontology
Journals, articles, organisations, research projects, guides. Enter Gerontology in the Search Box. - Journal of Gerontology - Medical Sciences
Journal, articles. - Links - Ageing
Department of Ageing, Disability & Home Care, New South Wales. - Nursing Resources
Links, journals, guides, tools, reference materials, web resources, documents. - Study Confirms Link Between Exercise And Brain Changes
- Related Websites
From the National Ageing Research Institute, University of Melbourne. Also links to other aspects of ageing, e.g. Publications, research, Tips on Healthy Ageing, more. - Resources in Social Gerontology
Outline of Page, section at bottom, US. - The Aging Research Centre
‘Allows researchers in this field to find information that is related to the study of the aging process. We also endeavour to introduce this field to laymen who would like to know more’. - UniSA Library - Resources for Ageing
- Useful Links for Ageing Studies
Flinders University. - Web Links - Gerontology
Links from Aged & Community Services Australia. - World-Wide Web Resources - Gerontology
Annotated links. University of Kentucky. - Yahoo ! Directory - Gerontology
Annotated links.
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Palliative Care
- Bioethics Resources on the Web - NIH
Annotated links, resources, information. - Collected Resources - ABC of Palliative Care
Click on Research to access information. - eMJA Articles on Palliative Care
24 articles. - Euthanasia and Palliative Care
Articles, links. - Harvard Medical School Centre for Palliative Care
Courses, publications, more. - IAHPC-Hospice
‘Palliative Care Information and Services’. US, but relevant sections. - Journal of Palliative Care
- Online Palliative Care Resource
Information for health professionals - use of drugs. - Open Directory - Palliative Care
Categories and links. - Pain Medicine & Palliative Care
- Palliative Care
Growthhouse - information, links, professional resources. - Palliative Care [AU]
Articles, links.
Changed sites, material still to be added. - Palliative Care Australia
Information, links. - Palliative Care Information Publications for Seniors
Canadian. Some not relevant to Australia. Get the PDF version. - Pioneer Programs in Palliative Care …
Nine Case Studies. Full text article. -
The New Zealand Palliative Care Strategy [Ministry of Health]
‘The aim of the strategy is to set in place a systematic and informed approach to the provision and funding of palliative care services’. - UAB Centre for Palliative Care
Outline of palliative care. - World Oncology Network - Palliative Care
Articles, links. - Yahoo ! Directory - Palliative Care
Annotated links.
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Therapeutic Approaches
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Aphasia
What it is, who has it, what causes aphasia, what types are there, diagnosis, how is it treated, what research is being done, additional information sources. - Brief and Solution-focused Therapy Links
Short term, goal focused therapeutic approach. - Complementary Therapies in Nursing Practice
New South Wales Nursing Association - guidelines. - How Can Lymphodema be Treated ?
Therapeutic approaches. - Modern Therapeutic Approaches in Parkinson’s Disease
Abstract. PDF document available for purchase. - Moffitt Cancer Network
‘Conferences - Online Education for Patients and Physicians on Advances in Cancer Care and Research’. Also use the Cancer Answers page to email a question. - New Treatment Approaches Available To Mesothelioma Patients
Summary of new approaches. - Therapeutic Approaches
Appropriateness and effectiveness of different therapies. Scroll down to Therapeutic Approaches section. - Towards a Safer Choice
‘The Practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine In Australia’.
References
- 1. Health Studies : Your Skills. Prospects, Dec. 2008. Web. 20 Jan. 2010. Health Studies : Your Skills.