Kneed to Know Podcast OPUS
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- Health & Fitness
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With patient-centered care at the forefront of everything we do at OPUS, this podcast delivers interviews with experts in orthopaedics, patient care, health economics, and much more to help patients navigate the world of osteoarthritis.
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Primary care and Osteoarthritis w/ Professor Jane Gunn
In this special episode, we welcome Professor Jane Gunn (GP, Chair of Primary Care Research at The University of Melbourne, and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences) to discuss the integral role primary care providers have in managing patients with osteoarthritis (OA). We also discuss the interplay between mental and physical health when it comes to OA and what patients should 'expect' from their GPs.
Information on The Diamond 10-year Cohort study: https://medicine.unimelb.edu.au/research-groups/general-practice-research/mental-health-program/outcomes-of-depression -
OPUS Forum discussions: Knee confidence in Osteoarthritis w/ Tara Binnie (PhD candidate)
In today's episode, we revisit one of our favourite presentations from the OPUS Forum. PhD candidate, Tara Binnie, takes us through the unique relationship between knee confidence and physical movement and highlights the surprising research that seemingly contradicts patients' and clinicians' real-world experiences.
This episode is perfect for clinicians, researchers, and patients to gain insight into the psychology that underlies knee confidence in osteoarthritis! -
Communicating with people seeking care for MSK pain (Part 1) w/ Dr Samantha Bunzli
In today's episode, OPUS' early career researcher Dr. Samantha Bunzli explores how our language can influence our perception of musculoskeletal pain and why we should alter the way we speak about osteoarthritis. Have a listen to Dr. Bunzli's 5 tips to change the way we speak about musculoskeletal pain.
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OPUS Forum Discussions: Enhanced Recovery after Surgery w/ Sid Rele (MD-PhD Candidate)
In today's episode, we continue exploring some of the highlights from our OPUS Forum. This time it is Sid Rele (MD-PhD candidate, University of Melbourne) and his presentation on the principle of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS). Sid uses the example of joint replacement surgery to discuss how an ERAS pathway can be implemented into a surgical procedure to produce better outcomes for patients.
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OPUS Forum Discussions: Research Yarning w/ Dr Jonathan Bullen & Dr Ivan Lin
In this episode, we look back to one of the highlights of the OPUS Forum. Dr Jonathan Bullen and Dr Ivan Lin take us through the intricacies of conducting clinical research with Aboriginal communities. They discuss the distrust associated with conventional research, the importance of building trust within the communities, and how a simple 'yarn' can be an effective qualitative research tool.
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OPUS Forum Discussions: The health economics of OA w/ Prof Stephen Duckett
In this episode, we revisit a discussion between Professor Peter Choong and Professor Stephen Duckett (Grattan Institute) held during our 2021 OPUS Forum. The two discuss the health economics of osteoarthritis, the economic implications of inappropriate surgical care, and the health system approach we must adopt to deal with such a prevalent disease.