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Leading Change In Prevention And Management Of Lower Limb And Foot Complications Resulting From Disease Processes
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$255,014.00
Summary
These projects are designed to have a large scale impact on the foot health of people who have diabetes and children who have idiopathic toe walking. These projects aim to improve individual’s diabetes related foot health, reduce health system financial impact relating to lower limb amputation and to extend what is known about idiopathic toe walking.
Evidence-based Approaches For Lifestyle Interventions To Improve Physical And Cognitive Functions In Old Age.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$351,886.00
Summary
As Australia’s population ages, our public health system faces the challenge of an increase in chronic conditions. Many of these can be prevented or better managed by regular physical activity. New public health recommendations have evolved to strongly encourage all adults to engage in physical activity as an integral part of their “lifestyle”. My research will expand the evidence for endorsing the benefits of this “lifestyle” approach for the physical and cognitive functions of older people.
High-risk Doctors: Early Identification And Intervention To Protect Patients From Harm
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$224,786.00
Summary
When a doctor's health or performance falters, patient safety may be placed at risk. Previous research tells us that some doctors are at higher risk of running into difficulty than others. Regulators, like the Medical Board, collect masses of information, but this information is rarely used to try and identify and intervene early BEFORE harm occurs. Our research seeks to change this by identifying which doctors are at greatest risk and why, and how they can be supported back into safe practice.
Premature Cardiovascular Death In Women After Hypertensive Pregnancy: Altering This Trajectory
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$189,384.00
Summary
Women with preeclampsia, the “high blood pressure disease of pregnancy” also have at least double the long-term risk of the biggest killers of Australian women, heart attacks and stroke. This research program aims to (a) identify high-risk women in the first year after preeclampsia (b) develop educational programs for patients and doctors to increase understanding of long-term risks of and promote appropriate follow-up (c) trial potential treatments to reduce long-term risk.
Vancomycin is the antibiotic we rely on for the treatment of major infections due to bacteria that are resistant to other antibiotics (MRSA). Vancomycin is monitored in each patient to individualise the dose. This is done to improve treatment efficacy, reduce adverse effects and to prevent antibiotic resistance. This project will introduce a vancomycin guideline and train hospital staff to use vancomycin safely, effectively and to minimise the development of resistance.