We undertake research generated by our own local research questions with local researchers in addition to collaborative work with a variety of partner organisations in broader multi-site state-wide, national and international studies. Our key research partner is The University of Melbourne, Department of Rural Health through the Rural Health Academic Network (RHAN) program. The RHAN program specifically aims to build research capability and capacity in partner regional and rural health services.
University of Melbourne - Department of Rural Health Brochure | Rural Health Academic Network (RHAN).pdf
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Completed publications, reports and presentations - NHW Staff Publications & Reports Repository
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Your guide to research governance and ethics and getting started on the research journey at NHW.
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To celebrate Research Week, Northeast Health Wangaratta in collaboration with The University of Melbourne, Rural Health Academic Network (RHAN), hosted webinar by Professor Dougie Boyle and Dr Kristen Glenister both from the University of Melbourne.
Rural health research is a broad field that benefits from input from clinicians, consumers, community members and academics alike, particularly in collaborative teams of diverse backgrounds. Rural health research involves a range of methods, from quantitative techniques and qualitative approaches to medical file audits, quality improvement activities, evaluation and beyond. Rural health research can answer questions of importance to rural communities. It can generate new knowledge and translate evidence to improve rural health outcomes and rural healthcare delivery. It has much potential, but also possible pitfalls
Dr Kay Xu, Medical Oncologist at NHW presents the NHW Clinical Trials Research Support Service (CTRSS) and explains the importance of clinical trials within rural and regional settings. Dr Xu introduces her role as the CTRSS Medical Officer and looks at what is ahead for the CTRSS. | Download Powerpoint presentation
Keynote Speaker - Associate Professor Stephanie Best - "Applying Implementation Science in Rural Health" To celebrate Research Week, Northeast Health Wangaratta in collaboration with The University of Melbourne, Rural health Academic Network (RHAN), presented a webinar by the Senior Research Lead at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Associate Professor Stephanie Best. | Watch on University of Melbourne site
The Value Based Model of Care for Dental Services at NHW : Evaluation of Model of Care 2018-2019 / By Tricia Voss, Emily Pegan, Dental Team​ & Rowan O’Hagan, RHAN Coordinator​. Download Powerpoint with voice - pptx 13MB | Download .pdf of slides
Join Anna Griffith and Jessica Borgh from the AWH Research Office, as well as guest speakers from partner universities, as they deliver an 8-session Research Professional Development Program.
Alternatively contact research@nhw.org.au
This report describes the clinical presentation, treatment and outcome of a cohort of over half a million patients with COVID-19 hospitalised between January 2020 and June 2021 in 63 countries throughout the world.
Research Development and Governance Officer, Education and Research Unit
Rural Health Academic Coordinator, University of Melbourne
Email: research@nhw.org.au
Phone: 03 5722 5149