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Methodological Research In Meta-analysis And Evidence Synthesis: Strengthening Research For Translation
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$318,139.00
Summary
Systematic reviews synthesize available research to determine whether policy, health service delivery, public health, and clinical interventions are effective. An important component of many systematic reviews is a meta-analysis, which is a statistical method that combines the results of the studies. This research will evaluate and develop meta-analysis methods with the aim of improving the quality of systematic reviews and ensuring healthcare decisions are based on reliable research syntheses.
The cornea is essential for vision. Corneal blindness affects all ages, and is often irreversible. Infection of the cornea is a significant cause of corneal blindness. Despite the development of wide-spectrum antibiotics, corneal infections are on the rise. The aim of this project is to provide up-to-date information on the range of bacteria causing corneal infections, their antibiotic sensitivities, and antibiotic prescribing patterns by the ophthalmic profession.
Improving The Treatment Of Young People With Depression: Bridging The Evidence-practice Gap For Medication Guidelines
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$322,267.00
Summary
This research examines and seeks to bridge the gaps between the evidence about what works to treat depression in young people and actual clinical practice, with the aim of improving treatment, especially with antidepressant medication. Information about these evidence-practice gaps and an examination of barriers to using evidence-based treatments will be used to develop and test an intervention to assist clinicians to treat young people with depression in the best possible way.
Improving Treatment Outcomes For Children With Autism: Translating Intensive 1:1 Treatment Into A Group-Based Community Model
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$318,669.00
Summary
Current best-practice treatment guidelines for children with Autism state that each child should receive a minimum of 20 hours of Early Intensive Behavioural Intervention per week. However, this is not possible due to the enormous cost and time pressure involved and the lack of trained specialists in Australia and overseas. To address this problem, I will examine the effectiveness of translating an evidence-based individualised treatment program into a lower-cost, but equally effective, group-ba ....Current best-practice treatment guidelines for children with Autism state that each child should receive a minimum of 20 hours of Early Intensive Behavioural Intervention per week. However, this is not possible due to the enormous cost and time pressure involved and the lack of trained specialists in Australia and overseas. To address this problem, I will examine the effectiveness of translating an evidence-based individualised treatment program into a lower-cost, but equally effective, group-based community model.Read moreRead less
Poorly-controlled gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) can have negative outcomes for mother and baby. Nutrition counselling is the first line strategy to manage GDM and can prevent the need for insulin. No Australian GDM nutrition practice guidelines (NPGs) exist, but better outcomes have been shown in America following a evidence-based schedule of dietary counselling. This project will investigate implementation of American NPGs in an Australian setting, using the latest nutrition advice.