CHAP Project Winding Up

As this is our final CHAP team newsletter, we would like to thank everyone for their involvement in the project. After commencing in October 2019, this $3.3M NHMRC partnership between consumers, policy makers, service providers, clinicians and researchers will officially end on 30 June 2023.

We are currently preparing the CHAP Final Report that will be ready for distribution at our Final Showcase on Tuesday 20 June 2023 - that will be available for download from our website here.  For more information about the Showcase - see below.

Successful NHMRC Grant Announced

Huge congratulations to Prof Robyn Clark and team who have been successful in winning $2.2M NHMRC partnership grant to deliver the 'safe@home' project. This project will focus on the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of telemonitoring and virtual care supported by primary care for people living with chronic disease in low socioeconomic neighbourhoods for reducing ambulance ramping, readmission and GP clinic block with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN). CIs include R.A. Clark, B. Kaambwa, J. Cleland, S.C. Inglis, R. Tirimacco, J. Maddison, S. George, P. Tideman, A. Beleigoli, and N. Bulamu. 

Most Downloaded EJCN Paper in 2022

Congratulations Katie Nesbitt and team for being awarded the most downloaded paper from the European Journal or Cardiovascular Nursing (EJCN) in 2022 on UX Design as co-design methodology. This honour will be awarded at the Association of Cardiovascular Nursing & Allied Professionals (ACNAP) Congress Welcome Reception and EJCN Award Ceremony on 23 June 2023 in Edinburgh Castle, Scotland.

Nesbitt, K., A. Beleigoli, H. Du, R. Tirimacco, R.A. Clark. "User Experience (UX) Design as a Co-Design Methodology: Lessons Learned During the Development of a Web-Based Portal for Cardiac Rehabilitation." Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs 21, no. 2 (3 Mar 2022): 178-83. https://dx.doi.org/10.1093/eurjcn/zvab127.

Congratulations to our CV Champions

Congratulations Dr Lemlem Gebremichael and Dr Alejandra Pinero de Plaza for becoming CV Champions, by successfully completing the 12 month Australian Cardiovascular Alliance (ACvA) Cardiovascular (CV) Champions Program throughout 2022 - 2023. This course provides Early and Mid-Career Researchers with leadership development opportunities to become future leaders in the CV research sector.

Personalised Heart Care 'Absolutely Brilliant'

The Hospital Research Foundation (THRF) has written an article on the patient perspective of the iCARE-Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Clinic at the Royal Adelaide Hospital that is being led by Prof Jeroen Hendriks, Prof of Cardiovascular Nursing at Flinders University. Click here to read the article. 

Her Heart's Annual Report now available

If you haven't had a chance to see it yet, we invite you to take a look at Her Heart's 2022 Annual Report, which highlights their accomplishments for the year.

CHAP sub-projects - CR4ALL & CREW

Our two sub-projects will continue beyond 30 June 2023 with CR4ALL - Cardiac Rehabilitation for All (funded by Flinders Foundation to improve CR for disadvantaged populations in rural and remote SA) until 31 January 2024 and CREW - Cardiac Rehabilitation Especially for Women (funded by The Hospital Research Foundation to improve CR for women in rural and remote SA) until  31 May 2024.

CHAP Website - www.chapproject.com.au

The CHAP website will remain active for at least 3 years post project closure to continue to provide you with access to all the resources and outcomes developed during the project including: recordings from CPD sessions and workshops, CHAP publications and posters, Statewide PREMS and Discharge Forms plus lots more including details about the project, team and sub-projects.

Looking for women to help design the CR website

Women with cardiovascular disease who have undertaken CR and are living in regional SA are invited to participate in two workshops (on Tuesday 6th June and / or Monday 19th June) to help design the CR especially for women (CREW) website either online or in person in Mt Gambier. For more information or to register your interest, contact Ora Suebkinorn.

CR Website being Upgraded

CHAP's online CR website is being updated to include more information especially for women. The change over to the new website will occur at the start of July - so keep an eye out. The web address will remain the same.

CPD Sessions Online

The recordings from our monthly Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions from June 2000 to December 2022 are available on YouTube that can be accessed via our website here.

SA WHRNT Pitch Showcase | 31 May 2023 | SAHMRI

Prof Robyn Clark was invited to be part of the panel discussion at SA Women's Health Research, Translation and Impact Network (WHRNT) Pitch Showcase for Early and Mid-Career Researchers (EMCRs) at SAHMRI.

ACSM 2023 Congress | 30 May - 3 June 2023 | Denver

Dr Joyce Ramos is currently attending the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Congress in Colorado in order to present a poster on 'A Preliminary-analysis Investigating The Web-based Cardiac Rehabilitation Needs And Preferences Of Women In Rural Australia'.

Digital & Technology Transformation Forums | 23 - 24 May 2023 | Sydney

Dr Alejandra Pinero de Plaza was invited to speak at the Aged Care and Disability Services Digital & Technology Transformation Forums on 'How can research, advocacy, and innovation come together to improve digital health for better care?'. You can view her presentation here.

SOTS 2023 | 8 - 10 May 2023 | Perth

Dr Joyce Ramos presented a poster on 'What Speaks to the Heart of Women with Cardiovascular Diseases in Cardiac Rehabilitation?' at the Science on the Swan (SOTS) Conference in Perth.

CHAP Final Showcase | 20 June | SAHMRI

You are invited to be part of the CHAP Final Showcase to hear all about our project achievements and outcomes. You can attend either online or in person at SAHMRI, North Terrace. Click here to secure your spot.

ACNAP 2023 | 23-24 June | Edinburgh

Prof Robyn Clark will be presenting at the Annual Congress of the Association of Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professionals (ACNAP) Congress on behalf of CHAP team in the UK. Prof Jeroen Hendriks will also be presenting, chairing a number of sessions and acting as twitter ambassador for this event.

SARHRE Conference | 24-25 June 2023 | Barossa

Dr Norma Bulamu, Dr Joyce Ramos and Dr Lemlem Gebremichael will be presenting at the inaugural SA Rural Health Research and Education (SARHRE) Conference on the business model, CREW, telehealth and evidence-based pharmacotherapy at the Novotel.

World NCD Congress 2022 | 25-30 June 2023 | Toronto

Prof Robyn Clark and Dr Alline Beleigoli will be attending the World Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Congress in Canada to present on 'Telehealth,  reduction of waiting time and primary care support are key to cardiac rehabilitation participation in people with low socio-economic status in rural Australia'.

SA Emerging Leaders Cardiovascular Symposium | 30 June 23 | SAHMRI

SAHMRI Heart and Vascular Health Group, together with SA CVRN is hosting the 2023 SA Emerging Leaders Cardiovascular Symposium in Adelaide. Registrations are now open. This event is free and spaces are limited so please reserve your spot here.

ESC Congress 23 | 25 - 28 August 23 | Amsterdam

Prof Robyn Clark and Prof Jereon Hendriks will be attending the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress in Netherlands. Prof Clark has been invited to Chair an AI session and Prof Hendriks will be presenting two invited talks. The abstracts are pending.