Adequate nutrition is necessary for recovery from illness. 30-40% of hospitalised patients may be malnourished. The critically ill are at higher risk because of increased energy requirements yet often receive less than 50% of required nutritional intake. Adequate nutrition therapy is associated with improved patient outcomes, such as reduced mortality and reduced infectious complications. Robust strategies to implement of evidence-based recommendations for nutrition therapy are required.
Mental Health Of Young People With Developmental Disabilities
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$5,622,916.00
Summary
Mental health problems of people with developmental disabilities are a substantial public health problem. A large Australian study shows that the problem begins early and persists without intervention. We will evaluate the Stepping Stones Triple P model of parenting early intervention after adding newly developed modules for specific causes of ID. The effectiveness of the program across three states will be evaluated.
The Strong Families Trial: Randomised Controlled Trial Of A Family Strengthening Program To Prevent Unhealthy Weight Gain Among 5- To 11-year Old Children From At Risk Families
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,338,625.00
Summary
The study will test the effectiveness of an integrated package of parenting and lifestyle interventions for parents or carers from socially disadvantaged areas in reducing the risk of obesity among their 5-11 year-old children. It will provide scientific evidence of the additive effectiveness of a mixed parenting program when combined with a standard lifestyle intervention to prevent unhealthy weight gain and improving the family environment among mostly migrant populations
Behaviour Support Training For Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$659,789.00
Summary
This project will assist parents and carers of children affected by fetal alcohol exposure to manage their behaviour problems. It will utilise the widely researched and applied Australian program "Triple P", enhanced for these families. The project will take place in Fitzroy Crossing, WA, a community which has already shown great resourcefulness in addressing this problem. If successful, the current poor outlook for these children will be greatly improved.
Innovative Models Of Early Intervention For Conduct Disorders In Children
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$826,854.00
Summary
Most mental health problems begin in childhood, and Oppositional-defiant and conduct problems are the most reliable precursor of adult mental health problems. The lifetime costs on public services for these children are large. Australia has no strategy for managing this problem, and urgently needs to develop evidence-based approaches. This program of research will develop improved methods for identifying, assessing and treating child conduct disorders as part of our national strategy for early i ....Most mental health problems begin in childhood, and Oppositional-defiant and conduct problems are the most reliable precursor of adult mental health problems. The lifetime costs on public services for these children are large. Australia has no strategy for managing this problem, and urgently needs to develop evidence-based approaches. This program of research will develop improved methods for identifying, assessing and treating child conduct disorders as part of our national strategy for early intervention for mental health.Read moreRead less
Increasing Physical Activity And Reducing Sedentary Time In Children Using A Family-based Smartphone Intervention
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$318,768.00
Summary
Low activity levels and too much sedentary time are major health risk factors in Australian children leading to childhood obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes. Parents play an important role in shaping children’s health behaviours. Therefore, interventions to improve children’s physical activity and sedentary behaviours should involve parents. A family-based smartphone program to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary time in children will be developed and evaluated in a RCT.
Client Centred Palliative Rehabilitation: An Evaluation Of Its Efficacy
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$90,570.00
Summary
�I don�t want to sit here waiting to die�. Many people towards end of life want their palliative care to continue to be rehabilitative as well as supportive, yet no study to formally evaluate the effectiveness of a patient-centred palliative rehabilitation program has been conducted in Australia. This study aims to identify patient and carer-centred rehabilitation goals such as independence in self care, and develop, trial and evaluate a rehabilitation program to address these goals. The program ....�I don�t want to sit here waiting to die�. Many people towards end of life want their palliative care to continue to be rehabilitative as well as supportive, yet no study to formally evaluate the effectiveness of a patient-centred palliative rehabilitation program has been conducted in Australia. This study aims to identify patient and carer-centred rehabilitation goals such as independence in self care, and develop, trial and evaluate a rehabilitation program to address these goals. The program would be transfer stage conditions such as cancer, cardiac or renal failure.Read moreRead less