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A nurse-led structured education program improves self-management skills and reduces hospital readmissions in patients with chronic heart failure: a randomized and controlled trial in China
qualifications: Bachelor of Nursing
contribution: Study conception and design, Acquisition of data
position: RN and Director of Nursing
qualifications: Bachelor of Nursing
contribution: Study conception and design, Acquisition of data
position: Registered Nurse
qualifications: MD
contribution: Study conception and design, Acquisition of data, Drafting of manuscript
position: Professor of Cardiology and Director of Medical Services
qualifications: MD, PhD
contribution: Study conception and design, Acquisition of data
position: Professor of Medicine and Director
qualifications: PhD
contribution: Drafting of manuscript, Critical revision
position: Director of Research and Projects
qualifications: PhD
contribution: Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting of manuscript, Critical revision, Critical revision
position: Manager Research and Policy
Dr Fergus Gardiner, is a health executive with experience in military, emergency, and public health leadership. Fergus has been led the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) national COVID-19 response. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Fergus led many public health teams throughout Australia, including during the 2019/20 bushfire season. This has included investigating disease trends and outbreaks, and the establishment of clinical interventions. His role at the RFDS also includes being a media spokesperson, about clinical findings, trends, and national emergency situations. Fergus also oversees the RFDS Public Health and Research Unit (PHRU), which supports service delivery by coordinating national public health response measures; conducting research; producing research and policy papers; and participating in research projects aimed at improving outcomes for people in the bush.
qualifications: MD, PhD, FRACGP, FCSANZ
contribution: Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting of manuscript, Critical revision
position: Professor of Cardiology and Clinical Pharmacology, Honorary Director
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