In this Issue May 2005
New 'Flu Education Materials
National Asthma Council/Blackmores Alliance
ASCIA Annual Scientific Meeting, Queenstown NZ
Managing Pain Using Self-Management Approaches:
Evidence and implementation
Education in Chronic Condition Self-Management
Research Funding Opportunities
Conference Diary 2005
New 'Flu Education Materials
The National Asthma Council has pooled its resources, together
with those of the National Heart Foundation, Diabetes Australia, Asthma
Foundations of Australia and the Australian Lung Foundation, to produce a
comprehensive set of information materials about influenza and pneumococcal
vaccinations.
The material clearly explains the role of influenza and
pneumococcal vaccinations for people with asthma, COPD, heart disease and
diabetes for health professionals and consumers.
Roles of influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations in subgroups
with asthma, COPD, diabetes or heart disease is the 12 page health
professional information paper.
VACCINE UPDATE for people with asthma, COPD, heart disease or
diabetes. Should YOU have the influenza and pneumococcal vaccines? is the
supporting 12 page consumer education brochure.
Both publications provide a definitive overview of the current
Australian immunization guidelines for each of the four chronic conditions,
including information on who should be immunized and who shouldn’t, backed up by
the latest research, including current Cochrane reviews.
Roles of influenza and pneumococcal
vaccinations in subgroups with asthma, COPD, diabetes or heart
disease
"Vaccination of persons at risk of complications
from influenza and pneumococcal disease is a key public health
strategy for preventing associated morbidity and mortality.
Those most at risk include people aged 65 years and
older, and people with medical conditions that increase the
likelihood of complications from infections, for example, chronic
respiratory diseases, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Influenza vaccination programs have been shown to
reduce morbidity and mortality associated with infection in
high-risk groups, prevent exacerbations and acute respiratory
illness in those with chronic lung disease and reduce future
ischaemic events in people with myocardial infarction. Pneumococcal
vaccination has been shown to reduce the incidence of invasive
pneumococcal disease in children and adults, including those with
chronic conditions." |
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VACCINE UPDATE for people with asthma, COPD,
heart disease or diabetes. Should YOU have the influenza and
pneumococcal vaccines?
"If you have asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD), heart disease or diabetes, you may have a higher
risk of developing complications from viruses and infections.
COPD includes conditions like chronic bronchitis and
emphysema.
Complications can include serious lung diseases such
as pneumonia, ear infections, heart problems and blood infections.
This brochure helps you to find out whether you
should be vaccinated with the influenza and/or pneumococcal
vaccines. Many people are eligible for free influenza (flu) and
pneumococcal vaccinations through government or health service
programs.
This may vary from state to state, so check with
your doctor or pharmacist to find out if you qualify." |
To access these materials go to
Information Papers and Brochures
National Asthma Council and Blackmores
Alliance
The National Asthma Council and Blackmores have joined in an alliance to
provide information on asthma to consumers and health professionals interested
in asthma and in complementary medicines. The National Asthma Council is writing
some articles for Blackmores E-Newsletters to patients and health professionals.
One area of common interest is a published study looking at the treatment of
asthma with the lipid extract of the New Zealand green-lipped mussel1.
This small clinical trial showed that there may be some beneficial effect in
patients with atopic asthma. Clinical trials have also indicated that
Lyprinol (brand name) is effective in arthritis.
The National Asthma Council’s recent information paper and consumer brochure
on Asthma and Complementary Therapies, funded by the Department of Health
and Ageing, also provided information to consumers and health professionals
interested in asthma and complementary therapies.
1. Emelyanov A, Fedoseev G, Krasnoschekova O, Abulimity A,
Trendeleva T, Barnes PJ. Treatment of asthma with lipid extract of New Zealand
green-lipped mussel: a randomised clinical trial. Eur Respir J 2002; 20:596-600
Useful Resources
Asthma and Complementary Therapies A guide for health professionals
(www.nationalasthma.org.au/HTML/management/infopapers/health_professionals/5001_ct.asp)
Asthma and Complementary Therapies
(www.nationalasthma.org.au/HTML/management/infopapers/consumer/5001_ct.asp)
ASCIA Annual Scientific Meeting, Queenstown NZ
 The
theme for the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy Annual
Scientific Meeting in Queenstown, New Zealand is excellence in clinical and
laboratory immunology.
The Organising Committee has aimed to produce a quality program
covering these areas and abstract submissions are invited with the deadline for
receipt being 31st July.
The registration brochure for the ASCIA 2005 Annual Scientific
Meeting is now available and can be accessed via the ASCIA website.
ASCIA
(http://www.allergy.org.au)
or directly to
ASCIA 2005
(http://tcc.co.nz/ascia2005)
Managing Pain Using Self-Management
Approaches:
Evidence and implementation - Reminder
 The
half-day workshop, Managing Pain Using Self-Management Approaches: Evidence and
implementation, will take place on August 19, in Sydney. Coordinated by the
Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing, the program aims to
provide the latest research and evidence for Chronic Condition Self-Management
(CCSM) in Australia and internationally.
Keynote speakers include:
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Professor Kate Lorig
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Dr Malcolm Battersby
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Mr John Belfrage
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Dr Margarite Vale
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Dr Anne-Marie Feyer
There will be a series of four case studies covering CCSM from
the perspective of:
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a Division of General Practice
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a State Health Authority
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a Non-government Organisation
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an Indigenous Health Service
and a panel session: Implementing self-management programs and
their impact on pain.
The workshop begins at 12 noon and the cost is $100.
For information / registration contact:
DC Conferences,
Phone: 02 9954 4400.
Website:
www.dcconferences.com.au/pinp2005.
Education in Chronic Condition
Self-Management
Flinders University through the Flinders Human Behaviour &
Health Research Unit is offering the Graduate Certificate in Health
(Self-Management) through online study.
For all the details go to
Flinders Human Behaviour & Health Research Unit
(http://som.flinders.edu.au/FUSA/CCTU/On%20Line%20Training.htm)
Research Funding Opportunities
| The National Asthma Council would be
pleased to list funding opportunities that may be available for
asthma research. Submit brief details for consideration by email to
editor@nationalasthma.com.au. |
Conference Diary 2005
Submit brief conference/meeting details to the National Asthma
Council for possible posting in our Conference Diary by email to
editor@nationalasthma.com.au.
The Australian Asthma and Respiratory Educators
Association Symposium
University House, Canberra.
4 and 5 August 2005
klangbridge@doh.health.nsw.gov.au |
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Managing Pain Using Self-Management Approaches:
Evidence and implementation (Half-day Workshop)
Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
Sydney, Australia
19 August 2005
Information/registration
(http://www.dcconferences.com.au/pinp2005). |
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16th Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and
Allergy (ASCIA) Annual Scientific Meeting
Queenstown, New Zealand
31 August - 4 September 2005
ASCIA Annual Scientific Meeting
(http://www.allergy.org.au) |
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10th Congress of APSR
1st Joint Congress of the APSR/ACCP
Guangzhou, China
November 11-14, 2005
APSR
Information
(http://www.apsr2005.com) |
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IPCRG 3rd World Conference
"Respiratory Disease in Primary Care – Quality of
care"
8 - 11 June, 2006
Radisson SAS Plaza Hotel, Oslo, Norway.
theipcrg.org/oslo2006
(http://www.theipcrg.org/oslo2006/) |
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