EVIDENCE TO PRACTICE WEBINARS
Webinar Recording Now Available
Health ANSWERS Implementation Science Panel Discussion
Thank you to everyone who joined the recent Health ANSWERS Implementation Science Panel Discussion. The session brought together researchers, clinicians, health professionals, and implementation science experts to discuss translating evidence into practice across rural, regional, and remote health settings.
The webinar featured an expert panel including:
• Dr Colin Cortie – Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, University of Wollongong Graduate School of Medicine
• Professor Andrew Baillie – Professor of Allied Health (Community Health), The University of Sydney
• Dr Mike Nitzberg – Specialist Emergency Physician, Wollongong Hospital and Senior Lecturer, University of Wollongong
• Adjunct Associate Professor Margaret Broom – Neonatal Research Lead, Canberra Health Services
From ICU to End of Life Translating Dexmedetomidine into Palliative Care
Health ANSWERS is pleased to present an upcoming webinar featuring Dr Benjamin Thomas, Head of Service for Palliative Care at Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District and Senior Lecturer at University of Wollongong..
The program provides a collaborative platform for sharing knowledge, showcasing innovation, and supporting the translation of evidence into practice across rural and regional health settings.
In this session, Dr Thomas will explore the clinical journey of translating novel interventions into standard practice within palliative care, particularly in complex environments involving vulnerable populations. The webinar will also examine the role of investigator-initiated clinical trials in improving quality of life and supporting evidence-based care at the end of life.
A key focus will be the use of dexmedetomidine in palliative care and its translation from intensive care settings into end-of-life care. Drawing on both clinical experience and research, Dr Thomas will discuss how innovative sedation approaches can improve patient comfort, maintain responsiveness where appropriate, and enhance the quality of care provided to patients and their families.