Exploring Barriers To Radiotherapy Utilization And Developing A Patient Reported Tool To Measure The Inconvenience Associated With Accessing And Utilising Radiotherapy Services
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Summary
Understanding how much inconvenience patients will accept in order to gain an outcome benefit radiotherapy (RT), may help understand & improve access to RT, influence doctors� attitudes on referring for RT & enhance shared decision making. RT related choices are important to all patients but likely to be particularly relevant to those from rural & remote areas. This research will explore perceptions of RT & develop a tool to measure RT-related inconvenience.
Cognitive Pharmaceutical Services To Mental Health Patients
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$88,473.00
Summary
It is estimated that more than 450 million people are suffering from a mental illness at any one time. Medications are the main method of treatment for people with mental illnesses. The types of medications used for mental illnesses are commonly associated with side effects and high rates of discontinuation. The aim of this research is to develop a pharmacy management service, in conjunction with other health care professionals, to help patients and their carers to manage their medications.
Safe Use Of Medicines Among The Elderly In The Community Who Receive Partial Supported Care Services
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$83,223.00
Summary
People living in supported residential services and retirement villages are frail elderly with minimal social support. Data on medicine use by people who receive intermediate care support are limited. The proposed study will investigate medicine use and related problems in this group of elderly. Strategies for optimizing medicine use and health outcomes will be identified in consultation with stakeholders. The efficacy of a preferred and feasible strategy will also be tested.
Implementating A Mental Health Nursing Service Model.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Summary
Approximately 12% of Australians are admitted to hospital each year with a mental health related condition. Hospital care is primarily delivered by mental health nurses; this group makes up the largest cohort of the mental health workforce. However recent research has shown that these nurses spend only 30% of their work time delivering direct care to consumers. This study will test a service model that supports mental health nurses to focus time on delivery of high quality consumer-centred care
Examining The Interface Between Complementary And Alternative Medicine Use And Provision And Rural General Practice.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$85,580.00
Summary
The project aims to improve rural health outcomes by investigating practices and perspectives of rural general practitioners (GPs) regarding complementary medicine (CAM). CAM use is highest in rural areas and this could have potential safety issues when combined with conventional healthcare. The results will better equip rural health providers coordinate and manage healthcare for their patients, avoid potential complications and give rural GPs a perspective on managing challenges posed by CAM.