The Diabetes Renal Project: Better Outcomes For Patients With Diabetes And Chronic Kidney Disease
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$646,508.00
Summary
People with diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD) suffer from significant morbidity and premature mortality. Studies suggest a substantial gap between current recommended practices and treatment targets, which may be related to existing health services being unable to respond to these patients’ complex needs. This project aims to address this gap, by characterising the needs of patients, and the location, capacity and performance of existing health services. This work will ultimately inform ....People with diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD) suffer from significant morbidity and premature mortality. Studies suggest a substantial gap between current recommended practices and treatment targets, which may be related to existing health services being unable to respond to these patients’ complex needs. This project aims to address this gap, by characterising the needs of patients, and the location, capacity and performance of existing health services. This work will ultimately inform the design of a new model of care.Read moreRead less
Application Of A Novel Research Design To Aid Disinvestment From Existing Health Technologies With Uncertain Effectiveness, Cost-effectiveness And/or Safety.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$258,643.00
Summary
Health policy makers and managers need to make choices between funding some health services and not others. This decision is made difficult when there is limited evidence as to whether the health service in question is effective, cost-effective and safe. Removing a health service when there is uncertainty exposes patients to risk of poorer outcomes. This study employs a novel research design that will help decision makers to make these choices while minimising the level of risk they expose patie ....Health policy makers and managers need to make choices between funding some health services and not others. This decision is made difficult when there is limited evidence as to whether the health service in question is effective, cost-effective and safe. Removing a health service when there is uncertainty exposes patients to risk of poorer outcomes. This study employs a novel research design that will help decision makers to make these choices while minimising the level of risk they expose patients to.Read moreRead less
Early Menopause: Implementation Research Using The Experiences And Perspectives Of Women And Health Professionals To Translate Evidence Into Practice
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$390,074.00
Summary
Early menopause (EM) (menopause before age 45 yrs), occurring spontaneously or secondary to medical treatments, affects more than 10% of women. EM is associated with negative impacts on psychological/physical health, both short and long term. This project aims to clarify EM health issues and address gaps in consumer/health professional understanding/ treatment of EM, with development of resources including a comprehensive EM website for consumers/health professionals to improve health outcomes.
National Implementation Trial Of An Evidence-informed Workplace Sitting Reduction Intervention
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$624,575.00
Summary
Long periods of sitting time are bad for health. We will conduct a three-year national trial with five workplace-health partner organizations testing a website-delivered program for reducing sitting time at work. It will be offered to over 10,000 desk-based employees. We will determine the impacts of the program as well as refinements needed for full-scale dissemination: uptake of the program, how well it can be delivered on a large scale, its impact on sitting time, and the costs involved.
Models And Quality Of Genetic Health Services For Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander People
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$351,240.00
Summary
Genetic health services are playing an increasingly important role in improving human health. Aboriginal people are underrepresented in such services despite a higher prevalence of a number of genetically determined conditions and evidence of willingness to access these services. Our grant will inform the development of effective models of genetic health service provision for Aboriginal people. This will improve health equity both now and in the future.
A Randomised Trial Of An Intervention To Facilitate The Implementation Of A State-wide School Physical Activity Policy.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$586,396.00
Summary
This will be the first RCT of its kind. This study will test the effectiveness of an implementation support strategy in supporting schools to implement a physical activity policy mandated by the NSW Government. The trial could provide a model for supporting schools to implement school health or education policies, which seek to improve wellbeing of students.
Eradicating Preventable Deaths From Colorectal Cancer - The Beat Bowel Cancer Project.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$100,000.00
Summary
Bowel cancer is the second most common cancer and the second highest cause of cancer death in Australia. It is highly preventable, amenable to population screening and when detected and treated at earlier stages can often be cured. A very large proportion (up to 87%) of the deaths from bowel cancer in South Australia could and should be prevented by applying knowledge we already have. Further progress can be made with scientific advances. This is the focus of the Beat Bowel Cancer Project.
Scalability Of The Transform-Us! Program To Promote Children's Physical Activity And Reduce Prolonged Sitting In Victorian Primary Schools
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$549,823.00
Summary
Transform-Us! is an innovative primary school program that has been found to substantially increase children’s physical activity levels, reduce sitting time and benefit health. With simple changes to the school and classroom environments and teaching practices (eg, standing lessons) we will work with partners in the education and health systems to translate this program across Victorian primary schools to determine the real-world implementation and impact of this program over 5 years.
REACH: Researching Effective Approaches To Cleaning In Hospitals
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$657,862.00
Summary
Healthcare associated infections are a major challenge for hospitals. Infections can spread via the patient environment, because colonized patients and staff can contaminate surfaces and equipment with micro-organisms. Cleaning is a vital component of patient care, but is a complex process with little real evidence to inform practice. This project will take a targeted approach to improving hospital cleaning to reduce infection rates; and examine the cost-effectiveness of this approach.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Implementation Research Using The Experiences And Perspectives Of Women And Health Professionals To Internationally Translate Guidelines And Evidence Into Practice
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$695,543.00
Summary
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects up to 1 in 5 women. It is associated with a high risk of obesity, infertility, diabetes, and heart disease. We are updating guidelines for PCOS, yet it is not known how to help women and health professionals use these guidelines. This project will involve women with PCOS and health professionals working together to design high quality resources and link these into clinical care to improve the management of PCOS. This will lead to improved health outcomes.