Research Week Abstract Book - Northern Health

Introduction cont’d
IntRODUCTION
During Quality, Safety and Research Week 2013, a new round of Northern Health Small Research grants will be awarded.
A number of the projects reported in this Abstract Book have developed from an initial small grant, which is an excellent
opportunity for emerging researchers to develop research skills, often with mentoring of an experienced researcher, as well as
providing a basis for building research track record to enable application for larger external grants.
Northern Health research activity is supported through a range of other activities throughout the year, overseen by the
Northern Health Research Committee. These range from providing research training opportunities, setting and working
towards implementing organisational priorities and strategic directions, running a range of capacity building activities
including providing formal and informal sessions to discuss research ideas, and mentoring clinicians with an interest in
research.
2013 has been another excellent year of research and quality activities for Northern Health. Please take the opportunity to
review the abstracts in this book, and view the associated research posters on display throughout the week, and participate
in the wide range of quality and research activities.
Professor Peter Brooks
Executive Director of Research
Dr Anastasia Hutchinson
Chair, Research Committee
5