Coming of Age: Affiliate Member Profile and Participation in the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand

Astley, CM; Portelli, L; Whalley, GA; Davidson, PM

Coming of Age: Affiliate Member Profile and Participation in the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand

Astley, CM Portelli, L Whalley, GA Davidson, PM

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Citation:: Heart Lung and Circulation, 2007, 16 (6), pp. 447 - 451
Issue Date:: 2007-12-01

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dc.contributor.author	Astley, CM	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Portelli, L	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Whalley, GA	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Davidson, PM https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2050-1534	en_US
dc.date.available	2007-02-11	en_US
dc.date.issued	2007-12-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Heart Lung and Circulation, 2007, 16 (6), pp. 447 - 451	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	1443-9506	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/16778
dc.description.abstract	Background: Nursing, allied health and technical personnel are increasingly being recognised as pivotal in the diagnosis and management of heart disease. This recognition is mirrored in research, scholarship and professional development activities. Documenting the evolution and progression of a group's professional development is a useful strategy in informing future strategic initiatives. Aim: The purpose of this paper is to illustrate the development and participation of the Affiliates group within the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSANZ). Method: Data related to CSANZ membership, participation in the Annual Scientific Meeting as well as the number, type and ranking of abstracts were retrieved from CSANZ records for the period 1995-2003. These data were analysed using descriptive statistics. Results: Since the introduction of the Affiliate member status in 1988, membership has grown steadily, as has participation of members in the governance of the CSANZ. Mean abstract grades of Affiliate members are increasingly comparable with those of the FCSANZ, Ordinary and Associate members. Conclusions: Affiliate members are increasing their profile in the highly competitive environment of the Annual Scientific Meeting, demonstrating the critical role of nursing, allied health and technical professions in cardiovascular health and science. © 2007 Australasian Society of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeons and the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Heart Lung and Circulation	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.hlc.2007.02.088	en_US
dc.subject.classification	Cardiovascular System & Hematology	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Humans	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Cardiovascular Diseases	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Nursing	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Nursing Research	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Education, Medical, Continuing	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Allied Health Personnel	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Societies, Medical	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Commission on Professional and Hospital Activities	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Australia	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	New Zealand	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Congresses as Topic	en_US
dc.title	Coming of Age: Affiliate Member Profile and Participation in the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	6	en_US
utslib.citation.volume	16	en_US
utslib.for	1102 Cardiorespiratory Medicine and Haematology	en_US
utslib.for	1117 Public Health and Health Services	en_US
pubs.embargo.period	Not known	en_US
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Nursing
utslib.copyright.status	closed_access
pubs.issue	6	en_US
pubs.publication-status	Published	en_US
pubs.volume	16	en_US

Abstract:

Background: Nursing, allied health and technical personnel are increasingly being recognised as pivotal in the diagnosis and management of heart disease. This recognition is mirrored in research, scholarship and professional development activities. Documenting the evolution and progression of a group's professional development is a useful strategy in informing future strategic initiatives. Aim: The purpose of this paper is to illustrate the development and participation of the Affiliates group within the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSANZ). Method: Data related to CSANZ membership, participation in the Annual Scientific Meeting as well as the number, type and ranking of abstracts were retrieved from CSANZ records for the period 1995-2003. These data were analysed using descriptive statistics. Results: Since the introduction of the Affiliate member status in 1988, membership has grown steadily, as has participation of members in the governance of the CSANZ. Mean abstract grades of Affiliate members are increasingly comparable with those of the FCSANZ, Ordinary and Associate members. Conclusions: Affiliate members are increasing their profile in the highly competitive environment of the Annual Scientific Meeting, demonstrating the critical role of nursing, allied health and technical professions in cardiovascular health and science. © 2007 Australasian Society of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeons and the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand.

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