Building Capacity In Innovative Approaches To Health Technology Assessment
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,552,136.00
Summary
This research will develop innovative approaches to health technology assessment by using a range of data sources analysed using sophisticated econometrics techniques. It will build capacity in new methods of economic evaluation and in econometric analysis of administrative and clinical trial data, using sophisticated approaches to combining data sources. This will allow fuller assessment of cost-effectiveness, incorporating a wide range of possible coverage scenarios and detailed monitoring.
Clinical Review Of A Cohort Aged 22-33 Years Conceived Using Assisted Reproductive Technologies
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$946,454.00
Summary
In a recent study, using telephone-interviews, we compared the health and wellbeing of 547 singleton young adults born following assisted reproductive technologies (ART), with 549 matched controls. Reviewing their health when they are 22-33 years is possible because of their ongoing interest. We have a protocol in place to measure their cardiac and respiratory function and other aspects of growth and development. Our findings will fill a major knowledge gap about the longer term safety of ART.
Objectives: 1. Determine whether mitochondrial DNA genetic markers exist for isolated or environmentally distinctive populations of barramundi. 2. Examine feasibility of DNA fingerprinting using polymerase chain reaction for fisheries assessment. 3. Apply DNA techniques to assess NT barramundi stocks
Objectives: 1. Study use of mid-water and surface structures (fish aggregating devices) in attracting commercial species of pelagic fish in economic quantities
FRDC Communication Of Evidence-based Information On The Healthfulness And Sustainability Of Seafood To Health Professionals
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$69,043.99
Summary
The present application will build extensively on the previous nutrition research of Somerset and Bowerman by engaging health professionals in evidence-based and practical communication material which they can use to assist consumers in integrating seafood towards more healthy and sustainable dietary choices.
Dr Gabrielle O’Kane, a board member of the Dietitians Association of Australia, has also been conducting multi-disciplinary research focusing on the barriers and drivers of fish ....The present application will build extensively on the previous nutrition research of Somerset and Bowerman by engaging health professionals in evidence-based and practical communication material which they can use to assist consumers in integrating seafood towards more healthy and sustainable dietary choices.
Dr Gabrielle O’Kane, a board member of the Dietitians Association of Australia, has also been conducting multi-disciplinary research focusing on the barriers and drivers of fish consumption in Australia. On the 18 May 2017, Dr O’Kane gave an oral presentation ‘Aligning sustainability and nutrition goals in Australian seafood consumption’ at the 34th National DAA conference in Hobart, reporting on the findings of the advice related to seafood consumption provided by APDs and PHNs to their clients. The findings showed that APDs and PHNs are uncertain as to where to find reliable evidence-based information on sustainable seafood stocks. The conference had over 600 delegates and there was keen interest in the Nutrition in Public Health, Community and the Environment stream of concurrent sessions, of which this presentation was a part. See the link http://daa2017.com.au/cms/wp-content/uploads/DAA-2017-Final-Program-as-of-24-April-2017.pdf. Dr Carolyn Stewardson was able to assist Dr O’Kane with sourcing clear, summarised information on the status of Australian wild fish stocks in advance of the conference, which was well-received by delegates. One of the key take home message of Dr O’Kane's presentation was to check the sites www.fish.gov.au and www.fishfiles.com.au.
There is a clear gap in the provision of evidence-based information on (i) performance of fisheries management/status of Australia’s fish stocks and (ii) the health benefits and recommendations around eating fish, to this sector. Dietary recommendations for fish intake presents a conflict between desired outcomes for environmental sustainability and health.
Objectives: 1. Gather evidence-based information about the nutritional benefits and recommendations of seafood, and the performance of fisheries management/status of Australian fish stocks(Original objective: Translate FRDC's nutritional data and fish stock status information into simple, credible educational resources for health professionals and consumers according to their expressed needs and wants) 2. Translate this into a credible educational resource for health professionals according to their expressed needs and wants(Original objective: Effectively disseminate these resources through DAA, PHAA and Practice Nurses Association to health professionals in Australia for distribution into the wider community) 3. Effectively disseminate this resource to nutrition professionals and practice nurses in Australia for distribution into the wider community Read moreRead less
Integrating Health Technology Assessment And Service Delivery And Organisation To Maximise Health Gains
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$258,538.00
Summary
The public heath care system in Australia faces ever greater issues around demand (e.g. aging population) and supply (e.g. expensive new interventions). It is becoming ever more important to ensure that the money we spend on health is used efficiently. This study is a unique application that aims to improve the efficiency of the health service by assessing how scarce services can be best organised to maximise health benefits.
Shark 'drop Out Rate' From Hauling Gill-nets In The Southern Shark Fishery
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$35,664.00
Summary
Objectives: 1. Determine proportions of sharks dropping out of shark gill-nets during commercial hauling operations 2. Determine whether 'drop out rate' varies with species of shark, length of shark and mesh-size of gill-nets
New Technology For Assessment Of Larval Fish Stocks: Development Of The Submersible Automated Light Trap
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Summary
Objectives: 1. Optimise the design of submersible automated light traps with respect to their ability to capture fish larvae. 2. Produce robust commercial prototypes that can be deployed and retrieved from large ships at sea.
Objectives: 1. Determine whether scallop settlement has occurred on the major beds adjacent to Lakes Entrance 2. Determine the time interval between settlement and recruitment