We work with research groups across Metro South and have highly developed programs in a wide range of specialty areas. Each of these are dedicated to advancing medical knowledge and improving the health of our patients and communities.
| Research area/group | About | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
Physiotherapy Department | The Physiotherapy Department at the Princess Alexandra Hospital is a highly research active department. We conduct research projects across the range of clinical areas in which physiotherapists work, from Intensive Care to Rehabilitation. Our research explores innovative treatments to support patient recovery, new models of care and methods of service delivery, and ways to enhance the clinical education of the physiotherapy students we train. | Princess Alexandra Hospital |
Centre for Health Services Research (The University of Queensland) | CHSR is dedicated to delivering improved healthcare systems and service through collaboration with multidisciplinary expertise across aged care and geriatric medicine, kidney medicine and clinical trials, telehealth, health economics, clinical informatics and digital health, behavioural science, maternal health and substance use and mental health. Together we provide evidence for best practice of healthcare delivery to ensure better health for all. | Princess Alexandra Hospital |
Cancer Trials Unit (CTU) | The Cancer Trials Unit (CTU) has been in operation since the early 2000s and is dedicated to providing a high-quality service for the delivery of clinical research treatments for patients with cancer. CTU is part of the Division of Cancer Services (DoCS) within the Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH). CTU has a wide portfolio of clinical research studies, spanning across medical oncology, haematology and radiation oncology disciplines and catering to a wide spectrum of cancer indications. | Princess Alexandra Hospital |
Cancer Collaborative Biobank (CCB) | The CCB stores human biological biospecimens (samples) obtained with consent from patients diagnosed with a haematologic malignancy (blood cancers), for use in research. The CCB is housed at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane. The purpose of storing samples is to facilitate laboratory-based research into haematologic malignancies (eg leukaemia's, lymphomas and myelomas, etc). The function of the CCB is to provide samples from consented patients with these diseases, for use in approved research projects—thereby facilitating a wide range of research activities. The ultimate goal of facilitating such research is to improve our understanding of the processes leading to the development of haematologic malignancy, factors which govern the variable response to current treatments and ultimately the development of more effective therapies for patients suffering from haematologic malignancy. | Princess Alexandra Hospital |
Centre for Functioning and Health Research (CFAHR) | The Centre for Functioning and Health Research (CFAHR) is a team of allied health researchers who provide strategic research leadership to build the research capacity and capability of allied health staff across Metro South Health and wider Queensland Health. CFAHR also supports clinician-researcher career pathways, with annual small funding opportunities and supervision of research higher degree students (see intranet website for further information). CFAHR’s partnerships with clinicians, health services, community care providers, industry and university partners support the completion of high-quality research within allied health services that is focused on current clinical issues and health priorities - contributing to direct benefits for patients, as well as service innovation and healthcare redesign. CFAHR provides individual and team supports for all aspects of research activity in allied health. Please contact the generic WDO email to seek support. CFAHR also provides regular research training opportunities. To find our training filter by CFAHR. Allied Health Research Achievements and Activity 2022 [PDF 1.9 MB] | Suite 304, 3rd Floor |
Nursing Practice Development Unit (NPDU) Research | Passionate about research and improvement: Developing a culture of enquiry to improve patient outcomes through translation of research and improvement activities. The Role of NPDU Research
| Princess Alexandra Hospital |
Queensland Digital Health Centre (QDHeC) | Our research group focuses on leveraging digital health technologies to enhance outcomes for individuals with diabetes. We aim to address the challenges posed by an ageing population and a forecasted shortfall in healthcare workers by developing sustainable, accessible management strategies. Our work explores the effectiveness of descriptive and predictive analytics in improving outpatient care. We are committed to filling the evidence gap on these technologies' impact on patient experience, health outcomes, cost reduction, and healthcare team wellbeing, aligned with the Quadruple Aim. Our ultimate goals include a comprehensive review of existing digital solutions, assessment through the Quadruple Aim framework, and the implementation and evaluation of AI tools for identifying and assisting high-risk patients, thereby optimising diabetes management outcomes. | Logan Hospital |
Stroke Research Unit | We are a small, albeit enthusiastic, clinical research unit focusing on novel therapies and extending indication for hyperacute treatments in acute ischaemic stroke. We predominantly focus on medication trials, although have an active research interest in new devices and have strong links with Australian and International comprehensive stroke centres. We endeavour to form closer ties with local academic institutions given our large cohort of acute stroke patients admitted to PAH each year. | Princess Alexandra Hospital |
Pharmacist Research in Metro South (PRIMS) Committee | The Pharmacy Research in Metro South (PRIMS) collaborative was initially designed to build capacity, and to provide a platform for collaborative research, across Metro South Health (MSH) pharmacy departments. The PRIMS group now acts a research hub that drives current research activities, skills and opportunities across pharmacy in MSH. The key goals of the group are to develop an active network between MSH hospitals, universities, and research institutions. The PRIMS committee nurtures and supports higher degree research students and supports pharmacy staff to pursue and realize their clinical research goals. | Princess Alexandra Hospital |
Spinal Cord Injury | Establishing and evaluating a peer led wheelchair skills group within the inpatient Spinal Injuries Unit. | Princess Alexandra Hospital Spinal Injuries Unit |
Nutrition and Dietetics Research Team | Our research team believe nutrition is a critical part of healing and health. We collaborate with medical, nursing and allied health clinician researchers to discover or implement new ways to optimise nutrition care and clinical outcomes for patients with acute and chronic conditions. Our specialist areas include kidney disease, spinal injuries, critical care, liver transplant and metabolic health. Additionally, we are consistently finding better ways to prevent malnutrition, support rehabilitation and utilise digital health. Engagement of consumers is at the centre of our research with a focus on translating evidence into better health care. | Princess Alexandra Hospital |
Queensland Voluntary Assisted Dying Support and Pharmacy Service (QVAD SPS) | The QVAD SPS is a statewide service, hosted by Metro South Health, that sits within the Community and Oral Health Directorate. Our aim is to:
| Community and Oral Health Service |
Kidney Trials Unit | Our research unit consists of 12 Consultant Nephrologists, a Nurse Researcher/Research Manager and 3 experienced Clinical Research Coordinators. Our research focuses on patients with chronic kidney disease, patients who are undergoing either haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis or who are having or have undergone a kidney transplant. Our goal is to either prevent or slow the progression of chronic kidney disease in an effort to sustain quality of life for all we care for. | Princess Alexandra Hospital |
Emergency Department Research Group | Major research areas in the ED are Toxicology, Trauma, and Systems. Numerous other research projects are undertaken taking advantage of the wide diversity offered by patients and staff. These include projects on pain management, nurse education, elder persons, and data management. The group hosts many medical and higher degree research students and collaborate widely with other researchers both across Metro South and elsewhere in QH and across the university sector. | Princess Alexandra Hospital |
Queensland Tissue Bank | Application of technology such as medical imaging, 3D modelling and printing, and AI in tissue banking to optimise the producing process and quality of the tissue for transplant. | QHFSS Campus, Block 7 |
Pharmacy Department | The Pharmacy Department at PAH collaborates on research projects across disciplines, universities, and multi-site initiatives both state-wide and nationally. Our research focuses on novel service models where pharmacists practice extended scope roles, aiming to improve hospital workflows, medication safety, and patient care. Senior pharmacists are conducting PhD research with The University of Queensland. In 2023, we received $2.25M in research funding. The RECARD Study, led by Prof Michael Barras, aims to reduce hospital re-admissions for high-risk cardiology patients through a novel transitions of care service. We're engaging stakeholders and preparing the study protocol. We also research digital tools for medication dosing and harm prediction, as part of the Metro South AI Care Collaborative. The MED-HAC Study, led by Prof Ian Scott, focuses on these areas. Additionally, we support junior clinicians and university students in quality use of medicines projects. Our Pharmacy Research in Metro South (PRIMS) group meets monthly to discuss research and welcomes interested clinicians/researchers. For more information please contact Dr Nazanin Falconer (Nazanin.Falconer@health.qld.gov.au), or Dr Keshia De Guzman (Keshia.Deguzman@health.qld.gov.au) | Princess Alexandra Hospital |
Dietitian-led Preoperative Very Low Calorie Diet Intervention | This research group is undertaking research to help patients planned for non-bariatric surgery (all major elective surgery types) to reduce risks surgical complications. Our research examines interventions to support patients optimise their health prior to major operations, with particular focus on dietitian-led Very Low Calorie Diets. We hope to be able to provide safe, equitable healthcare interventions to support better outcomes for surgical patients. | Logan & Beaudesert Health Service |
Inala Indigenous Health Service | Our research team is dedicated to finding and publishing evidence about how to improve the health of our patients. | Southern Queensland Centre of Excellence, Inala |
Metro South Addiction and Mental Health Services | Research activities at Metro South Addiction and Mental Health Services (MSAMHS), are supported by the Research and Learning Network and our Research Advisory Committee. Novice through to expert researchers are supported in their research projects being conducted with MSAMHS. We explore their proposed methodology, capacity and capability to undertake their project. We guide researchers through ethics and governance processes, identify available resources including access to existing data, infrastructure and establishing mentors where required. Our strengths include the breadth of experience in supporting innovative research projects, partnerships with universities and NGOs, engaging people with a lived experience (in addiction and/or mental health) and frontline clinicians in research roles. | Research and Learning Network, MSAMHS |
Acquired Brain Injury Transitional Rehabilitation Service | The Acquired Brain Injury Transitional Rehabilitation Service (ABI TRS) facilitates early community re-integration for adults with severe ABI and their families during hospital-to-home transition. Results from the Pilot Project 2016-21 research evaluation demonstrated the ABI TRS Model of Care achieves significant clinical improvements in community re-integration, and health system benefits, providing value for money by improving patient health, wellbeing and productivity outcomes, and releasing capacity across the rehabilitation continuum. ABI TRS continues to research the area of post-discharge brain injury rehabilitation. | Division of Allied Health and Rehabiltiation |
Department of Radiation Oncology | We are a large department delivering comprehensive radiation therapy to more than 2000 patients annually (including the Gamma Knife Centre of Queensland). Our research aims to advance care for people with cancer and other select conditions through a multi-disciplinary approach. It focuses on technical innovation, stereotactic radiotherapy, advanced imaging and supportive care. Our researchers comprise medical, radiation therapy, medical physics and allied health craft groups. | Princess Alexandra Hospital |
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Last updated: July 2024