Worldwide, the culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) population is increasing and is predicted to reach 405 million by 2050. The delivery of emergency care for the CALD population can be complex due to cultural, social, and language factors. rdcu.be/dN1hP

Trauma Care in Regional, Rural and Remote Queensland grants closing soon! Research grants: $70,000 for research grants for short to medium term projects ($15,000 to $40,000 per grant). Closing date: 29 July 2024 emergencyfoundation.org.au/trauma-care/

THE EMF EFFECT: In remote Australian hospitals there are no onsite paediatric intensive care units (PICUs), increasing the reliance on aeromedical retrieval to access tertiary care. rrh.org.au/journal/articl…

Why it's not all about the Emergency Department. Professor Clair Sullivan briefed the #QueenslandClinicalSenatelast week on EMF's $600,000 multi-agency patient flow study or Supa-Flow Study. EMF's General Manager, Dr Angie Nguyen Vu was on hand to celebrate the project's progress

The doctor will see you…eventually. Our very own EMF Director, Associate Professor Viet Tran gives an honest and constructive overview of how and why ED delays and crowding impact patients, staff and the system. #emergencymedicine youtube.com/watch?v=xxukna…

Trauma Care program: Scholarship applications now open until 28Oct Emergency clinicians interested in trauma care can apply to acquire training in emergency healthcare research. emergencyfoundation.org.au/trauma-care/ Thanks to MAIC for supporting this program! #emfresearch #traumacare

First attempt is the best attempt! EMF-funded study on difficult intravenous access in kids shows early identification of DIVA patients is key to improving insertion success and reducing pain. Congratulations to the team! tinyurl.com/2twd4dwr #emfresearch Peter Snelling

EMF is delighted to announce the successful recipients for Round 41 of our QLD Research Program. Congratulations to all successful applicants! Read more here: tinyurl.com/2tucs7dt Feeling Inspired? R42 is still open: tinyurl.com/y7v9e6an The QRP is funded by Queensland Health

End-of-Life-Care in the ED An EMF study by Sweeny et al. provides insight into challenges of recognising the dying older patient. Of 1,000 older ED patients, 6 require imminent EOL. Geriatric-friendly MOCs for the older person in the ED are needed. Link: tinyurl.com/8thve8w9

Trauma Care Symposium 24 Oct: an EMF and Jamieson Trauma Institute event Come along to discuss how research can improve emergency trauma care in regional, rural and remote Queensland. Register here: tinyurl.com/peh4ud9n Thanks to MAIC for supporting the Trauma Care Program!

Emerge Grant Applications close on 16 September 2024 Apply here: tinyurl.com/wk56cfna Emerge is part of the Queensland Research Program, funded by Queensland Health #EMFresearch

EMF funded study Sweeny et al. investigated barriers to domestic violence screening in ED in QLD, helping to support the changes in policy and practice that ACEM President Dr Gourley calls for in statement Paper: tinyurl.com/2wzt8sxm ACEM: tinyurl.com/2cr8vdhy

Improving Patient Flow in Queensland Public Hospitals Special Funding Round 2024 applications are closing on 16 September Apply: tinyurl.com/5e8kwk8r EMF is collaborating with Queensland Health’s Healthcare Improvement Unit at Clinical Excellence Queensland #EMFResearch

The Spring edition of EMF Research News is here! Check it out: shorturl.at/JGkrT In this edition: open grant schemes, Trauma Care Symposium, case studies, consumer engagement in emergency care research survey, EMF-funded publications, and much more. Happy reading!

EMF Board Chair Prof Hugh Grantham speaking at 2024 National First Aid Trainers Conference Hugh is giving a talk on anaphylaxis and adrenaline, epileptic seizures and is on the ‘Guru Panel’. Exciting to see our Board Chair in his element! nifat.com.au #NIFAT2024

Thousands of Australians are bitten by snakes each year, do you know the best way to respond? EMF-funded study led by Dr Adam Holyoak is looking into the best way to stop venom from spreading after a snake bite, through a Leading Edge grant in EMF’s Queensland Research Program.

Part 1/2 EMF co-funded study by Franz Babl et al. investigated the effectiveness of corticosteroids like Prednisolone as a treatment for children with Bell Palsy Journal Link: tinyurl.com/3a4jrpwc #EMFresearch

Part 2/2 EMF co-funded research by Franz Babl et al. is the first study to evaluate pain in patients with Bell’s Palsy exclusively in a paediatric population, leading to improvements to patient care Link: tinyurl.com/bddzxh2t #EMFResearch

Women’s Health Week highlights health challenges faced by women, girls and gender-diverse people. EMF Board Director Dr Kim Hansen is passionate about tackling issues within women’s health and is Inaugural Chair of ACEM Advancing Women in Emergency. #WomensHealthWeek2024

EMF were presented with a certificate at the Motor Accident Insurance Commission's (MAIC) 30-year celebration today. MAIC support EMF to deliver Trauma Care in Regional, Rural and Remote Queensland grants program. Scholarships are open for this program: tinyurl.com/3nsffch4