Quantifying The Burden, Understanding The Predictors, And Improving The Outcomes Of Non-fatal Injury
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$459,270.00
Summary
This Career Development Fellowship will use the analysis of existing (and continuing data collection), and key health data linkages to improve understanding of the outcomes of injury survivors and factors contributing to outcomes. The outcomes of this research program will be improved injury burden estimates, and better health outcomes for trauma survivors through informing evidence-based clinical guidelines and trauma care delivery.
Optimising Prevention And Treatment Strategies For Low Back Pain And Disability
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$384,160.00
Summary
Low back pain is a major public health problem worldwide. It is the most prevalent and costly musculoskeletal condition in Australia. Lifetime prevalence is reported to be as high as 80% in Australian adults and the total cost per annum is estimated to be $9.17 billion dollars. This research program will examine both prevention and treatment strategies for low back pain. The results may have significant implications for reducing the disability and socioeconomic burden associated with this condit ....Low back pain is a major public health problem worldwide. It is the most prevalent and costly musculoskeletal condition in Australia. Lifetime prevalence is reported to be as high as 80% in Australian adults and the total cost per annum is estimated to be $9.17 billion dollars. This research program will examine both prevention and treatment strategies for low back pain. The results may have significant implications for reducing the disability and socioeconomic burden associated with this condition.Read moreRead less
Neurorestorative Rehabilitation In Children With Cerebral Palsy
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$451,716.00
Summary
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common physical disability (1 in 500) with life-long impact. The economic burden is AUS$1.47 billion/yr. Children have limitations in function which impacts daily activities and participation. Deficits in visual perception and learning have an impact on vocational aspirations. This program will test novel interventions (Action Observation training, constraint induced movement therapy, multi-modal web training) measuring broad outcomes and mechanisms with Advanced ....Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common physical disability (1 in 500) with life-long impact. The economic burden is AUS$1.47 billion/yr. Children have limitations in function which impacts daily activities and participation. Deficits in visual perception and learning have an impact on vocational aspirations. This program will test novel interventions (Action Observation training, constraint induced movement therapy, multi-modal web training) measuring broad outcomes and mechanisms with Advanced Brain Imaging.Read moreRead less