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Medical Journal of Australia (MJA)
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1326-5377
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A precautionary approach to social media: protecting young minds in an evolving digital world
This paper argues that the debate over whether social media's impact on mental health is correlational or causal should not delay actions to protect young people's wellbeing. Addressing the impact of social media on young people’s mental health requires a proactive, multifaceted approach. Alongside multifaceted action, the paper provides recommendations for a research agenda.
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The prevalence of and variation in indicators of the quality and safety of long term aged care in Australia, 2019
The study examined the prevalence of and variation in the quality and safety of care provided to older Australians who received subsidised long term care during 2019, by type of care. It found marked national variations. The findings could be used to identify areas of aged care that could be targeted by quality improvement programs.
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A salute to ten years of Australian Clinical Care Standards: celebrations and challenges
Clinical Care Standards have become an integral part of the Australian health care quality improvement landscape. At this ten-year anniversary, this article reflects on what has been achieved by the standards, as well as future challenges and opportunities. The article outlines how the standards work to effect change, evidence of impact and future directions.
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Trends in adolescent smoking prevalence before and after the emergence of vaping in Australia
This study compares adolescent smoking trends in Australia before and after the emergence of e-cigarettes in about 2010, to evaluate the potential impacts of adolescent vaping on smoking prevalence. It finds that Australia’s remarkable progress in reducing adolescent smoking has slowed since the emergence of vaping, underscoring the need for integrated tobacco and vaping control...
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Evaluating the impact of COVID‐19 vaccination strategies on infections and hospitalisations in Victoria with non‐seasonal epidemic wave patterns
This study assessed the impact of different COVID‐19 vaccination strategies on infections and hospitalisations in the context of non‐seasonal epidemic waves. It concludes that annual COVID‐19 vaccination campaigns at the same time as those for influenza could reduce the number of COVID‐19‐related hospitalisations.