Emergency Department Collaborative Research Group
We are the overarching group for research conducted in the Emergency Department. Our vision is to integrate research seamlessly into clinical practice and education while shaping new guidelines and policy.
In 2024, our group achieved significant milestones, including the publication of over 91 articles in peer-reviewed journals, involvement in more than 150 research projects, and…
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Latest Emergency Department Research News
More than $1.7 million in upgrades to Gold Coast University Hospital’s triage areas are now complete, further supporting patient safety and…
The motivation of our Emergency Department Collaborative Research Group remains the same with every study: Keep patient care at the centre of its…
Dr Gerben Keijzers is a Senior Staff Specialist Emergency Physician at the Gold Coast University Hospital Emergency Department.
Dr Keijzers…
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Current projects
In the emergency department (ED), deciding who does and who does not need antibiotics can be difficult. An emergency doctor cannot perform a test…
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The next phase of studies, titled "Paris on Country," represents a continuation of efforts in Australia and New Zealand to enhance care for…
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Publications
Mental health education and training interventions to support Emergency Department nurses and doctors: A scoping review protocol.
Romanin, K., Corones-Watkins, K., Crilly, J. and Muir, R.
Effectiveness of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive (CBRNE) Event-Response Training in a Hospital Setting: A Scoping Review
A. Malek, A. J. Hertelendy, E. Alshaikh, A. Alshadad, A. Buhiji, J. Ranse, A. Boukai, C. A. Woodward, E. Eboreime, J. Kung, A. Voskanyan, G. Ciottone and F. Issa
An Exploration of the Interplay Between Well-being and Quality and Safety
C. Hrymak, R. Lim, S. Trivedi, A. Alvarez, E. Purdy, S. Belisle, J. Thull-Freedman, M. Leeies, E. Lang and L. B. Chartier
