Stream 2 Session #18: Oral Session 2 - Education, Workforce Development and Quality Improvement

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Meeting Room 101 & 102
Friday, August 21, 2026
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Meeting Room 101 & 102 (Level 1)

Speaker

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Mr Tim Benson
Principal
Nile Health

Chairperson

Biography

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Ms Yi Zhang
Student
School of Nursing / Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences / Peking Union Medical College

Profiles and practice-related mechanisms of nurses’ competence in diabetes self-management education: A multicenter latent profile analysis

8:30 AM - 8:42 AM

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Biography

YI Zhang is a postgraduate researcher in nursing in China. Their research focuses on diabetes self-management education, nursing competence development, and practice-based mechanisms influencing professional capacity in clinical settings.
Dr Mia Majstorovic
Research Officer
Adelaide University

Families’ perspectives and experiences of screening and monitoring of early-stage type 1 diabetes in Australia: a qualitative exploration

8:42 AM - 8:54 AM

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Biography

Dr Mia Majstorovic is a postdoctoral researcher from the School of Psychology, Adelaide University. Mia is currently working on the QuEST (Qualitative experiences of Early-Stage Type 1 diabetes) project - a nationwide exploration of children’s, caregivers’ and healthcare professionals' perspectives on monitoring of early-stage type 1 diabetes.
Dr Ibrahim Shahid
Endocrinology Registrar
Westmead Hospital

Artificial intelligence driven protocol analysis: Impact of DKA adherence and specialist involvement on length of hospital stay

8:54 AM - 9:06 AM

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Biography

Dr Ibrahim Shahid is an Endocrinology Advanced Trainee at Westmead Hospital. His research, conducted at Barwon Health, focuses on diabetes technology, inpatient glycaemic safety, and digital innovation in endocrinology. He is passionate about translating data-driven insights into practical improvements in patient care and clinical outcomes.
Han-Sang Baek
Assistant Professor
Catholic University of Korea

Discrepancy in the perceived economic value of diabetes education: A comparative analysis of patients and nursing staff

9:06 AM - 9:18 AM

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Biography

Han-Sang Baek, MD, PhD, is an endocrinologist at Uijeongbu St. Mary’s Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea. His research focuses on healthcare economics and inpatient glycemic management. He is dedicated to optimizing diabetes care systems and securing sustainable education through evidence-based clinical practice and healthcare policy advocacy.
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Dr Renee Ng
Medical Intern
South Metropolitan Health Service

Sick day management knowledge in adults with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes: A cross-sectional survey

9:18 AM - 9:30 AM

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Biography

Renee is a Intern Doctor at Fiona Stanley Hospital. Her interest lies greatly in the field of Internal Medicine and Preventive Health
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Dr Evelyn Hao
Endocrinology Advanced Trainee
St Vincent's Hospital

Bone health screening in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus - a single-centre retrospective audit

9:30 AM - 9:42 AM

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Biography

Dr Evelyn Hao graduated with a Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine (BMed/MD) from UNSW in 2017 and completed her Masters of Medicine in Clinical Epidemiology from USYD in 2021. From 2023, she has worked as an Endocrinology Advanced Trainee across several health districts in NSW.
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Dr Ted Wu
Director
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

The Royal Prince Alfred (RPA) Hospital “Frontiers of GP Diabetes”: a targeted education initiative for GPs with a special interest in diabetes

9:42 AM - 9:54 AM

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Biography

Dr Ted Wu is a senior staff specialist endocrinologist and the Director of the Diabetes Centre at The Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney, Australia; visiting endocrinologist at Dubbo Base Hospital; Honorary Professor at the Shijiazhuang Diabetes Hospital, Hebei, China; the inaugural District Diabetes Lead of Sydney Local Health District.
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Mrs Wenhui Zhang
Charge Nurse
Peking University Third Hospital

Establishment and clinical experience of an integrated Diabetes Care Center in China

9:54 AM - 10:06 AM

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Biography

Zhang Wenhui, Master of Nursing, serves as a diabetes advanced practice nurse and charge nurse in the integrated diabetes care center. Over 20 years, she has gained profound experience in diabetes education and management. Yang Jin, Doctor, serves as deputy director of the endocrinology department.
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Ms Claire O'Shea
PhD Candidate
The University of Auckland

Patient-centred diabetes care by integrating eye, hearing, and foot health services

10:06 AM - 10:18 AM

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Biography

Claire is the lead Podiatrist at Waikato Hospital in Aotearoa New Zealand, and is currently studying towards a PhD at the University of Auckland. Her topic is integrated care: 'How can we improve diabetes and sensory health conditions in Aotearoa New Zealand?'
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Dr Shannon Lin
Diabetes Course Director / Vice President Adea
University of Technology Sydney

Clinical practice guide for integrating diabetes-specific nutritional formulas into diabetes care: Evidence review and expert consensus

10:18 AM - 10:30 AM

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Biography

Dr Shannon Lin is an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian and a Credentialed Diabetes Educator with over 20 years of experience in diabetes and nutrition. Shannon is also the Diabetes Course Director and Senior Lecturer at the University of Technology Sydney and the Vice President for the Australian Diabetes Educators Association.
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