Western Australian Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Association 

RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM

Wednesday 29^th July

Venue: Grace Vaughan House

Stubbs Terrace, Shenton Park

1. Current trials being conducted by the Heart Research Institute of WA. Louise Ferguson, Cardiovascular Clinical Research Coordinator, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital.

2. Decision Making and Reasons for medical seeking assistance for patients with Myocardial infarction: a Qualitative Analysis. Welma Van Schalkwyk, Registered Nurse, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital.

3. Improved efficiencies in cardiac rehabilitation through service redesign. Andrew Maiorana, exercise physiologist, Fiona Stanley Hospital. School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Curtin University.

4. Gaps between diabetic and non-diabetic patients which could guide intervention. Lee Nedkoff, PhD Candidate and Research Associate, University of Western Australia

5. Promoting cardiovascular rehabilitation and secondary prevention as usual care: toolkit development. Craig Cheetham, Cardiovascular Health Networks

Cost: WACRA members free – $25.00 to non-members

Registration from 4.30pm

Presentations from 5.00pm – 7.00pm

Refreshments provided

RSVP: Monday 27^th July

Email: Julie.prout@health.wa.gov.au Ph:9346 4302