Costing The Place Of Birth In NSW: New Knowledge To Support Maternity Service Reform
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$269,478.00
Summary
The comparative costs of giving birth at home, in a birth centre or in a hospital labour ward is unknown. This study will build on the current Birthplace in Australia Study to provide much needed evidence to inform policy and health service allocation decisions in Australian maternity care.
Quantifying The Burden Of Atrial Fibrillation: Impact Of Existing And New Treatments And The Potential For Prevention
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$398,395.00
Summary
Atrial fibrillation (AF) causes considerable morbidity and burden to the Australian economy. We will quantify the prevalent burden and costs of hospitalised AF, ascertain the risk of major events associated with AF and the impact of existing treatments, and determine the population-attributable risk for AF due to emerging risk factors. Our data will inform clinicians and health policy makers regarding the most effective allocation of expensive health care resources to minimise the burden of AF.
Understanding Health Service System Needs For People With Intellectual Disability
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,216,389.00
Summary
The health of people with intellectual disability (ID) is one of the poorest of any group in Australia. People with ID experience higher rates of ill health, poor access to responsive health services and premature death. Our research will develop the first comprehensive profile of health, health service and medicines use and costs for people with ID, and will examine the impact of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) on these metrics.
More Informed Action To Improve Aboriginal Heart Health In Western Australia
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$858,500.00
Summary
This research will provide better data about Aboriginal heart disease and patterns of care than has been previously available using the unique capability that exists in data available in western Australia. But we already have data that shows gaps in the care available to Aboriginal people compared to non-Aboriginal Australians so this research also proposes to examine the barriers to implementing changes based existing and new knowledge, not just at the service interface but at the health servic ....This research will provide better data about Aboriginal heart disease and patterns of care than has been previously available using the unique capability that exists in data available in western Australia. But we already have data that shows gaps in the care available to Aboriginal people compared to non-Aboriginal Australians so this research also proposes to examine the barriers to implementing changes based existing and new knowledge, not just at the service interface but at the health service management, planning and political level.Read moreRead less
Using An Established Simulation Model To Determine Effective And Cost-effective Interventions To Mitigate Influenza Pandemics And Inform Public Health Policy
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$416,353.00
Summary
A novel disease spread and economic model is used to determine the cost-effectiveness of a range of mitigation strategies aimed at a future influenza pandemic. A simulation model generates data on which individuals become ill, morbidity and mortality characteristics, an economic costing model determines optimal interventions.
Preventing Early Academic Problems By Improving Working Memory: Translational Randomised Trial
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$831,085.00
Summary
Learning difficulties are common and can cause school failure and poor self-esteem. They are associated with specific problems with temporarily remembering and using information (‘working memory’). Research suggests that improving working memory might improve academic achievement. We will study this intervention in a large group of primary school children who have poor working memory. If successful, the intervention will provide a way to improve the learning skills of these high-risk children.
Evaluation Of Long-Term Clinical And Health Service Outcomes Following Coronary Artery Revascularisation In Western Australia: Future Implications
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$638,412.00
Summary
Heart attacks occur when arteries of the heart become blocked, and current treatment involves unblocking the affected vessel by inserting a stent fed through a leg artery or using bypass surgery. There are different types of stents and whether they offer better outcomes than surgery in the long-term is currently undecided. We will evaluate whether patients who receive stents have better outcomes after 5 years than patients who have surgery, and what the various costs are to the health system.