Therapeutic Treatment Pathways And Their Impact On Medicine Safety And Effectiveness
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$336,070.00
Summary
In clinical trials medicines are assumed to be used regularly with a set dose over the duration of the study. However, in real life medicines are used in different doses, over different durations and together with other medicines, which affect the effectiveness and safety of the treatment. The aim of this proposed research is to evaluate how different treatment pathways impact medicine safety and effectiveness. This project will provide new information on safety and effectiveness of treatment pa ....In clinical trials medicines are assumed to be used regularly with a set dose over the duration of the study. However, in real life medicines are used in different doses, over different durations and together with other medicines, which affect the effectiveness and safety of the treatment. The aim of this proposed research is to evaluate how different treatment pathways impact medicine safety and effectiveness. This project will provide new information on safety and effectiveness of treatment pathways.Read moreRead less
Determining The Impact Of Pharmaceutical Opioid Use In Australia: A Focus On Burden, Risks And Harms
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$320,891.00
Summary
Despite a dramatic increase in opioid use in Australia and increasing concern about this issue, there are few detailed and robust data on the magnitude of opioid use in the community, and the characteristics of those at risk of adverse outcomes. This program of work will produce unique population-level evidence about the burden, risks and health consequences of opioid use in Australia, to better inform future policies and interventions regarding opioid prescribing to improve clinical outcomes.
Quantifying The Predictors And Risks Of Problematic Alcohol Use
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$314,644.00
Summary
This Fellowship will identify the health outcomes, pathways to disability and death, and risk and protective factors for these harms among people with alcohol problems. Projects will include a longitudinal study of people with existing alcohol problems, a longitudinal study of adolescent emerging alcohol consumers, and a field study of alcohol problems in night-time entertainment areas. Findings will inform standardised alcohol screening and intervention and expansion of alcohol treatment.