Overview
Background
Dr Salih Salih has been a Consultant Geriatrician at Princess Alexandra Hospital since 2006, and also consults at Redland Hospital. He supervises basic physician trainees and advanced trainees in geriatric and internal medicine at both PAH and Redland hospitals. In addition to his clinical commitments, Dr Salih is the inaugural Chair of the Bayside Health Research Advisory Group at Redland Hospital. Also a member of the Metro South Research Council, and regularly reviews grant applications submitted for the Metro South Research Support Scheme. Dr Salih has also reviewed grant applications as a member of the NHMRC review panel.
Dr Salih holds Academic Title of Associate professor for the Faculty of Medicine’s PA-Southside Clinical Unit where he has a long-standing conjoint appointment and is Academic Lead at the UQ Redland Hospital site. He has a leading role in the development of the geriatric curriculum and teaching activity, and is involved in education and teaching of medical students across their program from year 1 onward. He is also heavily involved in examining of medical students in their General Medicine and Medicine in Society terms at both Redland and PA Hospitals.
Supervision
Dr Salih supervises research projects for advanced trainees in geriatric medicine, and year 4 medical students completing research projects. He chairs the Research Higher Degree Committee for PhD and MPhil candidates and reviews MPhil research higher degree projects. Dr Salih also supervises and mentors Honours students completing their allied health degree.
Qualifications
Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP)
Master of Public Health, The University of Queensland (MPH)
Availability
- Associate Professor Salih Salih is:
- Available for supervision
Research interests
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Comprehensive geriatric assessment
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Delirium identification and management
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Monitoring physical activity level in older person
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Monitoring physical activity level and prosthesis utilisation for patients with lower limb amputation
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Goal setting and goals attainment for patients on Transitional care program
Works
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2009
Journal Article
Comprehensive geriatric assessment for the private hospital inpatient
Salih, Salih A., Wright, Olivia and Gray, Len (2009). Comprehensive geriatric assessment for the private hospital inpatient. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 28 (3), 152-152. doi: 10.1111/j.1741-6612.2009.00358.x
2009
Conference Publication
Predicting walking time on a geriatric rehabilitation ward
Crouch, A., Cheung, V., Gray, L., Yelland, C. and Salih, S. (2009). Predicting walking time on a geriatric rehabilitation ward. The Australian & New Zealand Society for Geriatric Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, “Of Bones, Jointes and Sinewes”: Musculoskeletal Medicine at the end of The Bone and Joint Decade, Fremantle, Australia, 7–9 September, 2009. Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia. doi: 10.1111/j.1741-6612.2009.00386.x
2008
Conference Publication
Transition care - a three state 2007 audit
Davies, O., Salih, S. and Cameron, I. (2008). Transition care - a three state 2007 audit. The Australian & New Zealand Society for Geriatric Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne, 8-10 September 2008. Australia: Wiley-Blackwell.
2007
Journal Article
The validity of video clips in the diagnosis of gait disorder
Salih, S. A., Wootton, R., Beller, E. and Gray, L. C. (2007). The validity of video clips in the diagnosis of gait disorder. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 13 (7), 333-336. doi: 10.1258/135763307782215406
2007
Conference Publication
A pilot telegeriatrics service in rural Australia
Martin-Khan, Melinda, Handyside, Jennifer, Salih, Salih, Wootton, Richard and Gray, Len (2007). A pilot telegeriatrics service in rural Australia. 7th International Conference on Successes and Failures in Telehealth, Brisbane, Australia, 27-28 August, 2007. London, England: Royal Society of Medicine Press. doi: 10.1258/135763307783247400
Supervision
Availability
- Associate Professor Salih Salih is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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Optimising the Transitional Care Program in Australia
This HDR project focuses on optimising the Transition Care Program in Australia, which provides short-term care to older adults following a hospital stay. The project aims to:
- Understand Best Practices: Conduct comprehensive reviews to identify and integrate best practices in transition care.
- Implement and Test Interventions: Develop and evaluate interventions designed to improve patient outcomes and care efficiency.
- Develop Quality Indicators: Create and validate quality indicators to monitor and enhance the effectiveness of transition care services.
- Improve Efficiency: Analyse current processes and implement strategies to streamline care delivery and reduce hospital readmissions.
- Training on Goal Setting and Behaviour Change: Provide training for healthcare professionals on effective goal setting and behaviour change techniques to support patient recovery and independence.
We are seeking medical, allied health, or public health students who are passionate about improving transitional care and eager to contribute to better health outcomes for older Australians. This project offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the field of healthcare.
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