IMPROVING HEALTH OUTCOMES IN CHILDREN SUFFERING MAJOR INJURY
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$521,876.00
Summary
In Australia injury is the leading cause of childhood morbidity - more than cancer and heart disease combined. Yet, there has been no published comprehensive analysis of the processes of care or the systems for treating severe paediatric injury in Australia. Partnered with government and consumers, this study will generate evidence and implement interventions to provide better care for severely injured children and their families
Improving Decision Making On Health Interventions: Factoring In The Long Term Economic Impacts Of Informal (unpaid) Care
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$628,963.00
Summary
This project looks at the future health of the Australian population that will keep more informal carers out of employment and diminish their own livings standards, thereby reducing funds available to government and the impact of interventions that could improve the health of the population and increase employment of carers.
STROKE123: A Collaborative, National Effort To Monitor, Promote And Improve The Quality Of Stroke Care In Hospitals And Patient Outcomes.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,261,292.00
Summary
Stroke is a major public health issue in Australia. This Better Health Initiative partnership project is designed to rigorously evaluate a methodology to improve the monitoring and use of data for stroke, as well as an intervention to address evidence-practice gaps for essential interventions known to have a direct association with patient outcomes. The findings will provide a platform for national roll-out of appropriate and enhanced data collection solutions linked to an effective model for im ....Stroke is a major public health issue in Australia. This Better Health Initiative partnership project is designed to rigorously evaluate a methodology to improve the monitoring and use of data for stroke, as well as an intervention to address evidence-practice gaps for essential interventions known to have a direct association with patient outcomes. The findings will provide a platform for national roll-out of appropriate and enhanced data collection solutions linked to an effective model for improving clinical care and outcomes of stroke.Read moreRead less
Developing And Implementing Systems To Optimise Treatment, Care And Support Among People Diagnosed With HIV
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,021,439.00
Summary
Immediate treatment of people diagnosed with HIV infection has become a key public health intervention, based on recent evidence confirming treatment suppresses the virus to undetectable levels, and effectively eliminates the risk of transmission to sexual partners. Our partnership will identify and address barriers to accessing specialist HIV care and starting treatment among people recently diagnosed with HIV, and will contribute to Australia’s goal of ending HIV transmission by 2020.
Can E-Health Improve Post-marketing Surveillance Of Drugs And Vaccines? The Stimulated Telephone Assisted Rapid Safety Surveillance (STARSS) Randomised Controlled Trial.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$445,368.00
Summary
Despite the considerable benefits of vaccination there is public concern about the safety of newly introduced or seasonal influenza vaccines. Loss of confidence in vaccine safety can result in decreased vaccine coverage and resurgence of disease. The current system of monitoring vaccines after licensure is unable to detect all important adverse events following immunisation. The proposed study evaluates web based communication and mobile phone text messaging to identify adverse events following ....Despite the considerable benefits of vaccination there is public concern about the safety of newly introduced or seasonal influenza vaccines. Loss of confidence in vaccine safety can result in decreased vaccine coverage and resurgence of disease. The current system of monitoring vaccines after licensure is unable to detect all important adverse events following immunisation. The proposed study evaluates web based communication and mobile phone text messaging to identify adverse events following immunisation.Read moreRead less
Do Additional Allied Health Services For Rehabilitation Reduce Length Of Stay Without Compromising Patient Outcomes?
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$238,424.00
Summary
This project will examine whether the provision of additional therapy services on a Saturday reduces health care costs, and improves the health of hospital inpatients receiving rehabilitation when compared to the usual Monday to Friday service. Preliminary information suggests additional Saturday rehabilitation services could reduce the time a patient stays in hospital by 3 days. This large clinical trial will investigate the cost effectiveness and patients outcomes of such a service.
Preconception Carrier Screening: Providing Genetically At Risk Families With A Chance To Have Healthy Children
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$857,443.00
Summary
Current preconception carrier screening is not widely accessible and has no public funding. We will develop a model of the social and economic impacts of genetic disorders on families and government and the cost of a range of genomic technologies to determine the social and economic benefits that could be realised by the introduction of accessible and affordable preconception carrier screening using existing technologies: gene panels and advances in whole genome sequencing (WGS).
The Economic And Social Impacts Of Genetic Sequencing For Intellectual Disability
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,263,576.00
Summary
In this project we will quantify the social and financial costs to families of severe intellectual disability that is genetic in origin. We will assess these impacts in terms of poorer carer health, relationship breakdown, lost income and risk of poverty, as well as increased dependence on government, particularly on welfare payments, and reduced personal income tax paid. We will then determine the extent to which modern clinical genomics can contribute to ameliorating these impacts.
What Is The Influence Of Alcohol Outlet Density, Price And Promotion On Trends In Adolescents' Drinking Behaviours
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$308,551.00
Summary
This study examines how changes in alcohol availability as indicated by density of alcohol outlets, alcohol taxation rates, alcohol advertising, media coverage about alcohol issues and alcohol control policies influence trends in adolescents' alcohol use over the period 1993 to 2011. Findings from this study will provide evidence for the development of alcohol-related policies to curb alcohol misuse among adolescents at a time of increasing demand for governments to take action in this area.
Improving Outcomes For Patients With Critical Bleeding Requiring Massive Transfusion
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$877,786.00
Summary
Blood transfusions— the most common procedure in Australian hospitals —are life-saving for people with uncontrolled bleeding. They cost Australia more than $1 billion each year and despite their life-saving potential their risks are concerning. This project, led by ANZ researchers, health professionals, blood service stakeholders and government representatives, will provide new information about how to improve the safety and outcomes of patients receiving blood transfusions in our hospitals.