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  1. Article ; Online: Prevalence and Factors Associated With Body Pain

    Lu Yang / Wenbo Peng

    Frontiers in Public Health, Vol

    Results of a Nationally Representative Survey of 9,586 Chinese Adults Aged 60 and Over

    2021  Volume 9

    Abstract: Background: Pain management has become a critical problem worldwide with the aging population. More than half of older people have experienced pain with different severity. The aim of this research is to identify the characteristics of older people with ... ...

    Abstract Background: Pain management has become a critical problem worldwide with the aging population. More than half of older people have experienced pain with different severity. The aim of this research is to identify the characteristics of older people with body pain and the associations between pain and characteristics of demographic, health status, and health services use amongst Chinese seniors.Methods: This cross-sectional study was based on the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), using follow-up survey data in 2015. The national survey comprised 20,284 women and men aged 45 years or older who completed questionnaires. Data of older people who were asked whether they had troubles with body pain were extracted and analyzed. Multiple logistic regression modeling was used to determine the important indicators (demographic, health status, and health services use) amongst Chinese elderly with pain.Results: Analyses revealed that 32.5% (n = 9,586) of Chinese people aged over 60 reported having body pain. Pain is positively associated with female gender (OR = 2.08, 95% CI 1.80–2.39, p < 0.001), living in non-urban areas (OR = 1.49, 95% CI 1.25–1.77, p < 0.001), having physical disabilities (OR = 1.45, 95% CI 1.15–1.82, p = 0.002), diagnosed with stomach diseases (OR = 1.40, 95% CI 1.20–1.64, p < 0.001), diagnosed with arthritis (OR = 1.91, 95% CI 1.66–2.20, p < 0.001), self-rating with poor health status (OR = 7.03, 95% CI 5.63–8.78, p < 0.001), self-purchased over-the-counter western medications (OR = 1.50, 95% CI 1.30–1.73, p < 0.001) and self-purchased Chinese herbal medicine (OR = 1.52, 95% CI 1.24–1.85, p < 0.001).Conclusion: Body pain is common amongst the Chinese elderly. This research highlights the need for further nationwide studies exclusively focusing on people with pain including the elder population, and provides evidence-based insights for healthcare providers and policy-makers, to improve the quality of pain management. Future research should also pay attention ...
    Keywords pain ; older people ; China ; characterictics ; health services research ; Public aspects of medicine ; RA1-1270
    Subject code 360
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-03-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Frontiers Media S.A.
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  2. Article ; Online: The health care utilisation and out-of-pocket expenditure associated with Australian stroke survivors aged 55 and over.

    David Sibbritt / Mahdie Hosseini / Wenbo Peng / Jessica Bayes / Jon Adams

    PLoS ONE, Vol 17, Iss 3, p e

    2022  Volume 0265907

    Abstract: Objective Stroke is a major cause of mortality and disability worldwide. People with stroke have a number of options available to treat post-stroke related symptoms and challenges. The aim of this study was to assess the use of healthcare services, self- ... ...

    Abstract Objective Stroke is a major cause of mortality and disability worldwide. People with stroke have a number of options available to treat post-stroke related symptoms and challenges. The aim of this study was to assess the use of healthcare services, self-care practices and out-of-pocket expenses associated with post-stroke healthcare. Methods We retrospectively analysed data collected between April and October 2017 from a survey of 576 participants aged 55 to 96 from the 45 and Up Study, NSW (Australia), who had earlier reported a clinical diagnosis of stroke. Participants were asked about their use of health care services, including conventional medicine practitioners and medications, complementary medicine practitioners, practices and products and the respective associated out-of-pocket expenditure for each. Results Amongst the total of 576 individuals who participated in the study, 39% consulted a doctor, 18% consulted an allied health practitioner, and 8% consulted a complementary medicine practitioner in the previous year for their stroke. Participants' average combined out-of-pocket expenditure for post-stroke related healthcare was AU$386.4 per annum. Extrapolated to all Australians with stroke, aged 55 years and over, the total out-of-pocket expenditure for post-stroke related healthcare is estimated to be AU$42 million per annum. Conclusions Post-stroke individuals used a wide range of health services and various self-care practices for stroke rehabilitation. Such healthcare utilisation is associated with significant annual out-of-pocket expenditure. Given the socioeconomic burden of stroke, further research is required to identify the barriers and facilitators of self-care among patients with stroke and explore the cost-effectiveness of the wide range of treatments(s) utilised for post-stroke care.
    Keywords Medicine ; R ; Science ; Q
    Subject code 360
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Public Library of Science (PLoS)
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  3. Article ; Online: Introducing national osteopathy practice-based research networks in Australia and New Zealand

    Amie Steel / Wenbo Peng / David Sibbritt / Jon Adams

    Scientific Reports, Vol 10, Iss 1, Pp 1-

    an overview to inform future osteopathic research

    2020  Volume 11

    Abstract: Abstract Both the Osteopathic Research Innovation Network (ORION) and the Osteopathy Research Connect-New Zealand (ORC-NZ) are practice-based research networks (PBRNs) recently established in Australia and New Zealand. This paper highlights the profile ... ...

    Abstract Abstract Both the Osteopathic Research Innovation Network (ORION) and the Osteopathy Research Connect-New Zealand (ORC-NZ) are practice-based research networks (PBRNs) recently established in Australia and New Zealand. This paper highlights the profile of the osteopaths participating in each PBRN in order to encourage and facilitate further related research in osteopathy. All registered osteopaths in Australia and New Zealand were invited to participate in the ORION and ORC-NZ PBRNs, respectively. This paper presents practice and sociodemographic characteristics of the osteopaths that elected to join the PBRN in their country. A total of 253 registered osteopaths in New Zealand (48.7%) agreed to join ORC-NZ while 992 registered osteopaths in Australia (44.5%) joined ORION. Membership of both PBRNs reflect national geographical spread, and diverse personal and practice characteristics. Combined membership of both PBRNs represents 45.3% of all registered osteopaths in Australasia and 7.7% of the global osteopathic profession. The PBRNs, independently and in combination, hold much potential to advance the evidence-base and capacity of osteopathy research. Both ORION and ORC-NZ PBRNs are powerful, innovative resources available to other interested parties to help conduct further osteopathy research in Australia and New Zealand.
    Keywords Medicine ; R ; Science ; Q
    Subject code 360
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Nature Publishing Group
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  4. Article ; Online: The Regulation of the Complementary Health Sector

    David Sibbritt / Wenbo Peng / Jon Wardle / Cameron Stewart / Paul Komesaroff / Jon Adams

    International Journal of Health Policy and Management, Vol 11, Iss 8, Pp 1482-

    General Public’s Knowledge of Complementary MedicineRelated Quality Assurance and Consumer Protection

    2022  Volume 1488

    Abstract: Background Complementary medicine (CM) use is a ubiquitous aspect of an increasingly consumer- driven model of healthcare delivery and plays an increasingly prominent role in the Australian health sector. Yet there is limited empirical research ... ...

    Abstract Background Complementary medicine (CM) use is a ubiquitous aspect of an increasingly consumer- driven model of healthcare delivery and plays an increasingly prominent role in the Australian health sector. Yet there is limited empirical research investigating the quality and integrity of protections for consumers in Australia. The aim of this study is to help address this gap in knowledge by exploring how members of the public engage with protection mechanisms related to CM use. Methods This study utilised a cross-sectional online survey to recruit a sample of 1132 Australian adults aged 18 and over. Purposive convenience sampling was used to recruit participants from an existing database of Australian adults who had expressed interest in participating in research. Results The majority of the participants (64.0%) had visited a CM practitioner in their lifetime. However, a minority of participants (36.9%) indicated they would feel confident in knowing where to complain if something went wrong with the treatment they received from a CM practitioner. Most participants (74.7%) had used a CM product in their lifetime. Specifically, 32.3% had ‘ever’ used an herbal product and 69.9% had ‘ever’ used a nutritional supplement. However, a minority of participants (32.7%) indicated they would feel confident knowing where to complain if something went wrong with a herbal or nutritional supplement they used. Most participants indicated a lack of knowledge about how CM practitioners and CM products are regulated in Australia. Conclusion The findings of this study clearly highlight a concerning lack of knowledge by CM patients and consumers regarding the regulation of CM in Australia. From a policy perspective, it is necessary to seek proactive approaches that target complaint-related knowledge of the CM patients and consumers through education and advocacy efforts.
    Keywords regulation ; complementary medicine ; quality assurance ; consumer protection ; australia ; Public aspects of medicine ; RA1-1270
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-08-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Kerman University of Medical Sciences
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  5. Article ; Online: Osteopathy Referrals to and from General Practitioners

    Brett Vaughan / Michael Fleischmann / Sandra Grace / Roger Engel / Kylie Fitzgerald / Amie Steel / Wenbo Peng / Jon Adams

    Healthcare, Vol 12, Iss 1, p

    Secondary Analysis of Practitioner Characteristics from an Australian Practice-Based Research Network

    2023  Volume 48

    Abstract: Australian osteopaths engage in multidisciplinary care and referrals with other health professionals, including general practitioners (GPs), for musculoskeletal care. This secondary analysis compared characteristics of Australian osteopaths who refer to, ...

    Abstract Australian osteopaths engage in multidisciplinary care and referrals with other health professionals, including general practitioners (GPs), for musculoskeletal care. This secondary analysis compared characteristics of Australian osteopaths who refer to, and receive referrals from, GPs with osteopaths who do not refer. The analysis was undertaken to identify pertinent characteristics that could contribute to greater engagement between Australian osteopaths and GPs. Data were from the Australian osteopathy practice-based research network comprising responses from 992 osteopaths (48.1% response rate). Osteopaths completed a practice-based survey exploring their demographic, practice, and clinical management characteristics. Backward logistic regression identified significant characteristics associated with referrals. Osteopaths who reported sending referrals ( n = 878, 88.5%) to GPs were more likely than their non-referring colleagues to receive referrals from GPs (aOR = 4.80, 95% CI [2.62–8.82]), send referrals to a podiatrist (aOR = 3.09, 95% CI [1.80–5.28]) and/or treat patients experiencing degenerative spinal complaints (aOR = 1.71, 95% CI [1.01–2.91]). Osteopaths reporting receiving referrals ( n = 886, 89.3%) from GPs were more likely than their non-referring colleagues to send referrals to GPs (aOR = 4.62, 95% CI [2.48–8.63]) and use the Medicare EasyClaim system (aOR = 4.66, 95% CI [2.34–9.27]). Most Australian osteopaths who report engaging in referrals with GPs for patient care also refer to other health professionals. Referrals from GPs are likely through the Chronic Disease Management scheme. The clinical conditions resulting in referrals are unknown. Further research could explore the GP–osteopath referral network to strengthen collaborative musculoskeletal care. The outcomes of this study have the potential to inform Australian osteopaths participating in advocacy, public policy and engagement with Australian GPs.
    Keywords allied health occupations ; general practice ; health workforce ; musculoskeletal pain ; osteopathic medicine ; primary health care ; Medicine ; R
    Subject code 820
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  6. Article ; Online: A workforce survey of Australian osteopathy

    Jon Adams / David Sibbritt / Amie Steel / Wenbo Peng

    BMC Health Services Research, Vol 18, Iss 1, Pp 1-

    analysis of a nationally-representative sample of osteopaths from the Osteopathy Research and Innovation Network (ORION) project

    2018  Volume 7

    Abstract: Abstract Background Limited information is available regarding the profile and clinical practice characteristics of the osteopathy workforce in Australia. This paper reports such information by analysing data from a nationally-representative sample of ... ...

    Abstract Abstract Background Limited information is available regarding the profile and clinical practice characteristics of the osteopathy workforce in Australia. This paper reports such information by analysing data from a nationally-representative sample of Australian osteopaths. Methods Data was obtained from a workforce survey of Australian osteopathy, investigating the characteristics of the practitioner, their practice, clinical management features and perceptions regarding research. The survey questionnaire was distributed to all registered osteopaths across Australia in 2016 as part of the Osteopathy Research and Innovation Network (ORION) project. Results A total of 992 Australian osteopaths participated in this study representing a response rate of 49.1%. The average age of the participants was 38.0 years with 58.1% being female and the majority holding a Bachelor or higher degree qualification related to the osteopathy professional. Approximately 80.0% of the osteopaths were practicing in an urban area, with most osteopaths working in multi-practitioner locations, having referral relationships with a range of health care practitioners, managing patients a number of musculoskeletal disorders, and providing multi-model treatment options. Conclusions A total of 3.9 million patients were estimated to consult with osteopaths every year and an average of approximate 3.0 million hours were spent delivering osteopathy services per year. Further research is required to provide rich, in-depth examination regarding a range of osteopathy workforce issues which will help ensure safe, effective patient care to all receiving and providing treatments as part of the broader Australian health system.
    Keywords Osteopath ; Osteopathy ; Workforce ; Practice-based research network ; Public aspects of medicine ; RA1-1270
    Subject code 820
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher BMC
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  7. Article ; Online: Using liquefied biomass hydrogel to mitigate salinity in salt-affected soils.

    Tefera, Bewuket B / Bayabil, Haimanote K / Tong, Zhaohui / Teshome, Fitsum T / Wenbo, Peng / Li, Yuncong C / Hailegnaw, Niguss Solomon / Gao, Bin

    Chemosphere

    2022  Volume 309, Issue Pt 1, Page(s) 136480

    Abstract: Salinity affects over 33% of irrigated farmland globally. Developing a low-cost, safe, and effective material as a soil salinity mitigation option would be of significant importance. This study proposed to synthesize a hydrogel using liquefied biomass ... ...

    Abstract Salinity affects over 33% of irrigated farmland globally. Developing a low-cost, safe, and effective material as a soil salinity mitigation option would be of significant importance. This study proposed to synthesize a hydrogel using liquefied biomass from sugarcane bagasse, polyvinyl alcohol, and sodium tetraborate decahydrate. The effectiveness of the produced hydrogel in mitigating soil salinity was evaluated based on an incubation experiment at two salinity levels (5 and 10 dS m
    MeSH term(s) Soil ; Salinity ; Cellulose ; Biomass ; Hydrogels ; Polyvinyl Alcohol ; Saccharum ; Sodium Chloride ; Cations
    Chemical Substances Soil ; Cellulose (9004-34-6) ; Hydrogels ; Polyvinyl Alcohol (9002-89-5) ; Sodium Chloride (451W47IQ8X) ; Cations
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-09-23
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 120089-6
    ISSN 1879-1298 ; 0045-6535 ; 0366-7111
    ISSN (online) 1879-1298
    ISSN 0045-6535 ; 0366-7111
    DOI 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136480
    Database MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE

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  8. Article: Using liquefied biomass hydrogel to mitigate salinity in salt-affected soils

    Tefera, Bewuket B. / Bayabil, Haimanote K. / Tong, Zhaohui / Teshome, Fitsum T. / Wenbo, Peng / Li, Yuncong C. / Hailegnaw, Niguss Solomon / Gao, Bin

    Chemosphere. 2022 Sept. 14,

    2022  

    Abstract: Salinity affects over 33% of irrigated farmland globally. Developing low-cost, safe, and effective materials as a soil salinity mitigation option would be of signficnat improtrance. This study proposed to synthesize a hydrogel using liquefied biomass ... ...

    Abstract Salinity affects over 33% of irrigated farmland globally. Developing low-cost, safe, and effective materials as a soil salinity mitigation option would be of signficnat improtrance. This study proposed to synthesize a hydrogel using liquefied biomass from sugarcane bagasse, polyvinyl alcohol, and sodium tetraborate decahydrate. The effectiveness of the produced hydrogel in mitigating soil salinity was evaluated based on an incubation experiment at two salinity levels (5 and 10 dS m⁻¹). The experiment was conducted by mixing liquefied hydrogel with soil at four application rates (0, 1, 2, and 3% w/w) replicated three times. Porewater and soil samples were tested for pH and electrical conductivity (EC). Soil samples were also analyzed for selected cations and anions. The results demonstrated that the hydrogel significantly reduced EC in porewater at both 5 and 10 dS m⁻¹ salt solutions. In addition, hydrogel reduced Cl-, P, Ca2+, and Al3+ in soil samples with maximum reductions observed from 3% hydrogel. However, porewater and soil pH showed a consistent increase with hydrogel application. The application of Hydrogel also increased NH₄–N at high salt level. Overall, hydrogel has shown promising results in reducing soil salinity and potentially being used as a soil amendment for saline soils.
    Keywords aluminum ; biomass ; calcium ; electrical conductivity ; hydrogels ; irrigated farming ; polyvinyl alcohol ; salinity ; sodium borate ; soil amendments ; soil pH ; soil salinity ; sugarcane bagasse
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2022-0914
    Publishing place Elsevier Ltd
    Document type Article
    Note Pre-press version
    ZDB-ID 120089-6
    ISSN 1879-1298 ; 0045-6535 ; 0366-7111
    ISSN (online) 1879-1298
    ISSN 0045-6535 ; 0366-7111
    DOI 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136480
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  9. Article ; Online: Efficacy of acupuncture for lifestyle risk factors for stroke

    David Sibbritt / Wenbo Peng / Romy Lauche / Caleb Ferguson / Jane Frawley / Jon Adams

    PLoS ONE, Vol 13, Iss 10, p e

    A systematic review.

    2018  Volume 0206288

    Abstract: BACKGROUND:Modifications to lifestyle risk factors for stroke may help prevent stroke events. This systematic review aimed to identify and summarise the evidence of acupuncture interventions for those people with lifestyle risk factors for stroke, ... ...

    Abstract BACKGROUND:Modifications to lifestyle risk factors for stroke may help prevent stroke events. This systematic review aimed to identify and summarise the evidence of acupuncture interventions for those people with lifestyle risk factors for stroke, including alcohol-dependence, smoking-dependence, hypertension, and obesity. METHODS:MEDLINE, CINAHL/EBSCO, SCOPUS, and Cochrane Database were searched from January 1996 to December 2016. Only randomised controlled trials (RCTs) with empirical research findings were included. PRISMA guidelines were followed and risk of bias was assessed via the Cochrane Collaboration risk of bias assessment tool. The systematic review reported in this paper has been registered on the PROSPERO (#CRD42017060490). RESULTS:A total of 59 RCTs (5,650 participants) examining the use of acupuncture in treating lifestyle risk factors for stroke met the inclusion criteria. The seven RCTs focusing on alcohol-dependence showed substantial heterogeneity regarding intervention details. No evidence from meta-analysis has been found regarding post-intervention or long-term effect on blood pressure control for acupuncture compared to sham intervention. Relative to sham acupuncture, individuals receiving auricular acupressure for smoking-dependence reported lower numbers of consumed cigarettes per day (two RCTs, mean difference (MD) = -2.75 cigarettes/day; 95% confidence interval (CI) = -5.33, -0.17; p = 0.04). Compared to sham acupuncture those receiving acupuncture for obesity reported lower waist circumference (five RCTs, MD = -2.79 cm; 95% CI: -4.13, -1.46; p<0.001). Overall, only few trials were considered of low risk of bias for smoking-dependence and obesity, and as such none of the significant effects in favour of acupuncture interventions were robust against potential selection, performance, and detection bias. CONCLUSIONS:This review found no convincing evidence for effects of acupuncture interventions for improving lifestyle risk factors for stroke.
    Keywords Medicine ; R ; Science ; Q
    Subject code 610
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Public Library of Science (PLoS)
    Document type Article ; Online
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  10. Article ; Online: Influence of COVID-19 on the preventive health behaviours of Indigenous Peoples of Australia residing in New South Wales

    Debra Jackson / David Sibbritt / Kim Usher / Wenbo Peng / Navjot Bhullar / Suruchi Sue Anubha Amarasena / Joanne Durkin / Reakeeta Smallwood / Tamara Power / Cheryl Porter / Debbie McGowen

    BMJ Open, Vol 11, Iss

    a mixed-method study protocol

    2021  Volume 9

    Keywords Medicine ; R
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-09-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher BMJ Publishing Group
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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