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Determining The Cost-effectiveness Of A Novel Australian Stroke Telemedicine Program: CAST Study
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$496,015.00
Summary
Urgent treatment of acute stroke in rural Australia is problematic. Telemedicine could improve delivery of acute stroke treatments in rural communities. Currently this is being investigated through the Victorian Stroke Telemedicine (VST) program by providing an acute telestroke service in 16 hospitals located in rural and regional Victoria. This project, known as CAST, forms an important sub-study for the VST program since it provides a full economic evaluation of the program.
STROKE123: A Collaborative, National Effort To Monitor, Promote And Improve The Quality Of Stroke Care In Hospitals And Patient Outcomes.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,261,292.00
Summary
Stroke is a major public health issue in Australia. This Better Health Initiative partnership project is designed to rigorously evaluate a methodology to improve the monitoring and use of data for stroke, as well as an intervention to address evidence-practice gaps for essential interventions known to have a direct association with patient outcomes. The findings will provide a platform for national roll-out of appropriate and enhanced data collection solutions linked to an effective model for im ....Stroke is a major public health issue in Australia. This Better Health Initiative partnership project is designed to rigorously evaluate a methodology to improve the monitoring and use of data for stroke, as well as an intervention to address evidence-practice gaps for essential interventions known to have a direct association with patient outcomes. The findings will provide a platform for national roll-out of appropriate and enhanced data collection solutions linked to an effective model for improving clinical care and outcomes of stroke.Read moreRead less