Dear ISPRNers,

It is the end of a successful year for ISPRN!  We would like to thank everyone for their participating in the various research development activities throughout the year! We are hope to head out to the various rural regions next year!

Here is a short summary of the six research projects that are at various stages of development in 2011.

These include four primary care investigator driven projects:

•        Fornasier D, Bonney A, Mullan J. Development of an insulin self-management competency assessment tool for type 2 diabetes mellitus patients
•        Stanford L, Ivers R, Bonney A. Chaperone use in Australian general practice
•        McKinnon D, Bonney A, Barnett S, Mayne D. The effect of regular weighing by a GP on weight maintenance in 20-70 years old attendees
•        Vyas, S. Pilot study to assess feasibility of regular health assessments by practice nurses to reduce emergency admissions of high risk elderly patients

As well as two Externally Funded Research Partner Projects:

•        Bonney A, Jones SC, Phillipson L. Development of a training practice resource to improve the interaction between older patients and general practice registrars for chronic disease management
•        Dalley A, Charlton K, Potter J, Walton K. Engaging General Practitioners to improve health service delivery to older patients: an action-based research project

This is an amazing effort by all those involved!  Next year we hope to involve more members of ISPRN in the next phase of the projects.

I would like to wish you all a safe and Merry Christmas.

Regards,

Prof Andrew Bonney