The Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia: Seminar Series on Knowledge Exchange

Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk

Description

On Tuesday, October 17, 2023, a seminar series featured by the Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia, presented three distinguished speakers who shared their research and insights on various healthcare topics. The event occurred in room S403A-S403B, Level 4, Sturt South, and aimed to promote collaboration, knowledge sharing, and research engagement.

Seminar Speakers and Topics

1. Ria Joseph: Systems-thinking to optimize dietary and exercise advice and referral practices for cancer survivors in Australia.
- Ria Joseph presented her research, which focused on using systems thinking to improve dietary and exercise advice for cancer survivors. This holistic approach aims to enhance the quality of care and support for individuals after cancer treatment.

2. Dr. Maria Alejandra Pinero de Plaza: The Caring Life Course Theory and Care Networks Research.
- Dr Maria Alejandra Pinero de Plaza discussed her work on the Caring Life Course Theory and Care Networks. She emphasized the importance of understanding an individual's care journey throughout life and how 14 fundamental building blocks can shape it. These building blocks, overseen by dedicated research leaders, delve into various aspects of care, including relationships, self-care, and care integration. Dr. Pinero de Plaza highlighted the multidimensional nature of fundamental care and its impact on vulnerable populations.

3. Dr. Tomi Omoya: Experiences of Australian emergency doctors and nurses using advance care directives to provide care at the end of life.
- Dr. Tomi Omoya explored the experiences of Australian emergency doctors and nurses when using advance care directives in end-of-life care. This research sheds light on the challenges and opportunities in providing compassionate care to individuals at the end of their lives.

About Dr. Maria Alejandra Pinero de Plaza's Presentation

Dr Maria Alejandra Pinero de Plaza's presentation centred on the Caring Life Course Theory and Care Networks Research. She provided an overview of this theory, which comprises 14 fundamental building blocks, each focusing on a specific aspect of care. Dedicated research leaders meticulously study and refine these building blocks, making it a comprehensive and multidimensional framework.

The presentation highlighted the significance of care networks, which operate at the meso level and revolve around personal, contextual care needs and relationships. These care networks are deeply intertwined with the fundamentals of care framework, consisting of 38 elements categorized across three dimensions: the context of care, the integration of care, and the relationship between the caregiver and the care recipient.

Dr Pinero de Plaza discussed applying social network analysis methods to quantify and map the patterns of fundamental care within individuals' experiences. The research has transcended borders and is now part of international projects, expanding its reach across socioeconomic, cultural, and familial factors. The intricate web of formal and informal relationships within care networks was emphasized, playing a pivotal role in social determinants of health, particularly for vulnerable populations.

Furthermore, Dr Pinero de Plaza discussed her involvement in co-designing and evaluating projects to influence health and care practices with consumers as co-researchers. Her work has led to numerous outputs, including research book chapters, abstracts, posters, and contributions to Senate submissions on legislation changes.

The presentation also introduced the "PROLIFERATE" methodology: https://doi.org/10.3389/frhs.2023.1154614, which aims to evaluate different processes, outputs, and products through participatory research. This adaptable framework, rooted in complexity science, allows for a holistic understanding of care networks and human dynamics. Case exemplars illustrate how this methodology reshapes healthcare services and fosters collaboration within digital health.

The Seminar Series on Knowledge Exchange provided a platform for researchers and professionals to share their valuable insights and engage in meaningful discussions. Dr Maria Alejandra Pinero de Plaza's presentation on the Caring Life Course Theory and Care Networks Research highlighted the importance of understanding care networks and their impact on individuals across the life course. Her work and that of the other presenters underscores the significance of collaborative and multidimensional approaches to healthcare research and practice. The seminar was live-streamed and available for catch-up viewing, ensuring that the knowledge shared reaches a broader audience and promotes further collaboration within the healthcare community.
Period17 Oct 2023
Held atCaring Futures Institute
Degree of RecognitionNational

Keywords

  • Health Care
  • Translation
  • Health
  • health professionals

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