Nurse unit manager Nelson Ubera will look at how cognitive function affects falls and fractures in patients receiving haemodialysis thanks to a ‘Kickstarter’ research grant distributed by Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD).
He is one of eight early-career researchers drawn from allied health, medical and nursing disciplines at Auburn, Blacktown and Westmead hospitals, to receive a share of the $80,000 in grants.
WSLHD executive director of research, Professor Mark McLean, says the grants are designed to enable clinicians to dedicate time toward research that will make a difference for patients.
“This is an exciting time for health research in western Sydney, and it’s fantastic to see so many clinicians from a wide variety of backgrounds getting involved in research early in their careers,” Prof McLean said.
“These start-up funds are a game changer as they enable staff to begin research that will potentially lead to a bigger project with serious investment.”
Kickstarter funds to aid dialysis patients
THE health of dialysis patients at the Auburn Community Dialysis Centre is set to go under the microscope.
