REACH: Researching Effective Approaches To Cleaning In Hospitals
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$657,862.00
Summary
Healthcare associated infections are a major challenge for hospitals. Infections can spread via the patient environment, because colonized patients and staff can contaminate surfaces and equipment with micro-organisms. Cleaning is a vital component of patient care, but is a complex process with little real evidence to inform practice. This project will take a targeted approach to improving hospital cleaning to reduce infection rates; and examine the cost-effectiveness of this approach.
Evaluating Flexible Delivery In The Get Healthy Information And Coaching Service–A Partnership Project Between The NSW Ministry Of Health, Healthways, Healthdirect, The University Of Sydney And The University Of Queensland
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$296,116.00
Summary
High rates of participant drop-out are a problem in many health promotion programs. This is the case for the Get Healthy Service (GHS), a telephone health coaching service to assist adults to be active, eat healthy and lose weight. This Partnership Project aims to improve GHS retention rates without compromising the effectiveness of the GHS. Retention strategies will be evaluated in a randomised controlled trial. Results will inform changes to service delivery.
The aim of the Healthy Living after Cancer program is to evaluate the integration of a telephone-delivered lifestyle intervention for cancer survivors into the existing Cancer Council 13 11 20 information and support telephone service offered by Cancer Councils South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Western Australia. The program is available to patients treated for any cancer with curative intent within the last five years, and who have completed treatment.
Delivering Safe And Effective Test Result Communication, Management And Follow-up
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$883,358.00
Summary
The failure to follow up test results is a major area of patient safety concern. This proposal is based on a collaboration between the research team, the South Eastern Area Laboratory Services and the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care. The proposal aims is to improve patient safety by establishing effective, safe test result management systems using evidence-based practice, sophisticated health information technology and through engagement with consumers.
Quality Improvement In Indigenous Primary Health Care: Leveraging Effective Ambulatory Practices (LEAP)
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,144,570.00
Summary
Although much is known about best practice in quality improvement in Indigenous Primary Health Care Services, getting this into practice remains challenging. The LEAP project works in partnership with health services to i) identify challenges faced when improving care; ii) design and trial interventions to address these challenges; and iii) evaluate how this process works in different settings.
Aged Support And Aged Care: Program And Policy Structures To Support Ageing Well In Rural And Regional Australia
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$201,382.00
Summary
The current primary focus of aged care in Australia is on the frail aged and end of life care. This project is designed to utilise evidence from earlier research into rural and regional ageing and work with aged care providers and programs to broaden their focus to one that supports older Australians to remain active, included, engaged and contributing members of their families and communities, regardless of age.
Electronic Decision Support For Osteoporosis Care To Assist Clinicians And Patients In Primary Care And Hospitals
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$598,570.00
Summary
Currently there is so much health information for doctors and consumers to sift through important health conditions can be missed. In a world first, a computer decision aid is being developed that will link risk factors for fracture and osteoporosis with the latest scientific evidence about investigations and treatment. It’s not just for doctors but also for the public; with a consumer decision aid being developed to place the latest scientific evidence about osteoporosis at your fingertips.
Looking Forward - Moving Forward Project: Transforming Systems To Improve Mental Health And Drug And Alcohol Outcomes For Aboriginal Peoples
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,304,508.00
Summary
Despite the clear need for support, Aboriginal people do not access mental health and drug and alcohol services at a level that corresponds with their need. We need to know how services can respond appropriately to this high-risk group of people. This project brings together Perth-based services, researchers and local Aboriginal Elders to implement and evaluate a framework for organisational change that will transform the way in which services respond to Aboriginal people.