Smartphone apps for smoking cessation Interventions People receiving support with mobile apps show a 67% higher chance of not smoking at six months after quitting compared to help from standard interventions
Sunscreen for skin cancer prevention Interventions Australia has one of the highest incidences of skin cancer in the world – two out of every three Australians are likely to be diagnosed with skin cancer before they reach age 70 years
Topical heat for bluebottle stings Interventions There are around 10,000 cases of bluebottle stings on the east coast of Australia each year and applying hot water/heat rapidly after a sting is the most effective method
Feed thickener for infant reflux Conditions A small amount of reflux, regurgitation or posseting is very common in small babies and does not need treatment. More serious reflux can cause pain, poor growth, or oesophageal ulceration
Psychological treatments for postnatal depression Conditions About 13% of mothers experience postnatal depression (PND) in the first year after childbirth. Untreated PND can negatively affect mother-child bonding, shorten breastfeeding duration, lead to marital difficulties and increase the risk of future depression
Ten top tips for weight control Interventions Ten Top Tips is a leaflet-based habit change intervention for weight control
Omega-3 fatty acid addition in pregnancy to reduce the risk of preterm birth Interventions Omega-3 LCPUFA supplementation in pregnancy
Water-based exercise for knee and hip osteoarthritis Patient Resources Water-based exercise means exercising in a pool, which is usually heated. The water is usually chest deep. Water-based exercise is also known as ‘hydrotherapy’ or ‘pool therapy’.
VLED for type 2 diabetes Interventions Very low energy diet (VLED) or meal replacement products used to reduce dietary energy intake