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Evaluating A Program For Developing Specialist Cancer Nurse Competencies For Effective And Sustainable Self-management Of Dyspnoea In Lung Cancer Patients.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$123,143.00
Summary
Breathlessness is a common, distressing symptom of lung cancer and adds substantially to the disease burden. This study aims to develop and evaluate a specialist cancer nurse competencies program to support patients in breathlessness self-management strategies. This study will assume a key role in instituting person-centred models of integrated cancer service delivery in adding to the limited knowledge about what skills and abilities are required of nurses to support patient self-management.???
Improving Palliative Care For People After Acute Stroke
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$96,653.00
Summary
Stroke is a leading cause of death, disability and is a symptom burden worldwide. It impacts patients and their families in various ways, including physical, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects. Stroke outcome is uncertain and decision making complex. To date, there is no integrated concept for palliative care in stroke that addresses the appropriate moment to start palliative care for stroke patients.
Improving The Design Of Pragmatic Clinical Trials In Children
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$128,224.00
Summary
Whilst clinical research is designed to investigate interventions that improve patient health, to date, patients (including children) and their families have had no say in deciding what health outcomes matter most to them. The voices of patients and their families must be heard and used to inform how studies are designed if we are to achieve an improved model of health care and health service delivery. We propose to investigate and provide recommendations as to how this is best achieved.
The Communication Of Acute Postoperative Pain (CAPP):the Clinically Significant Meanings Behind Numerical Pain Ratings
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$93,742.00
Summary
Between 45% – 80% of patients still have moderate to severe pain after surgery and receive less than 50% of the pain medications available. Using a 0 – 10 pain rating can contribute to this problem because there is no consistent understanding about what the numbers mean or how they should guide pain management decisions. The project aim is to develop a standard approach to using a numerical pain rating to assist patients to report the severity of their pain in ways that assists clinicians to dec ....Between 45% – 80% of patients still have moderate to severe pain after surgery and receive less than 50% of the pain medications available. Using a 0 – 10 pain rating can contribute to this problem because there is no consistent understanding about what the numbers mean or how they should guide pain management decisions. The project aim is to develop a standard approach to using a numerical pain rating to assist patients to report the severity of their pain in ways that assists clinicians to decide the best pain management.Read moreRead less
A Comparison Of Arthroscopic Synovial Biopsy Based Targeted Biologic Therapy Versus Conventional Therapy In Rheumatoid Arthritis
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$133,351.00
Summary
This proposed study will investigate if treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) based on biopsy of affected joints’ lining is better than standard therapy (not based on the results of biopsy). Current strategies to treat RA not infrequently result in incomplete disease suppression with potentially resultant joint damage, in part because of lack of definite guidelines to individualise treatment. We propose that therapy on the basis of the analysis of biopsy of joint lining will lead to better dise ....This proposed study will investigate if treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) based on biopsy of affected joints’ lining is better than standard therapy (not based on the results of biopsy). Current strategies to treat RA not infrequently result in incomplete disease suppression with potentially resultant joint damage, in part because of lack of definite guidelines to individualise treatment. We propose that therapy on the basis of the analysis of biopsy of joint lining will lead to better disease control than the currently prevalent approach.Read moreRead less
Standardised Outcomes In Nephrology – Peritoneal Dialysis (SONG-PD): Establishing A Core Outcome Set In Peritoneal Dialysis
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$66,502.00
Summary
Standardised Outcomes in Nephrology-Peritoneal Dialysis study aims to establish a set of core outcomes for trials in PD based on the shared priorities of all stakeholders, so that outcomes of most relevance for decision making can be evaluated, and that interventions can be compared reliably.
Understanding Predictors Of Fatigue After Brain Injury In Children.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$98,459.00
Summary
This research will examine what factors predict the fatigue children will experience after brain injury. This study is important because fatigue is one of the most commonly reported and challenging symptoms after traumatic brain injury. It significantly impacts on well being and quality of life after injury. We will assess fatigue of 120 children who suffer brain injury, from Toronto and Melbourne. This study will improve our understanding of the factors that predict fatigue following brain inju ....This research will examine what factors predict the fatigue children will experience after brain injury. This study is important because fatigue is one of the most commonly reported and challenging symptoms after traumatic brain injury. It significantly impacts on well being and quality of life after injury. We will assess fatigue of 120 children who suffer brain injury, from Toronto and Melbourne. This study will improve our understanding of the factors that predict fatigue following brain injury.Read moreRead less
Osteoporosis is a common problem with increased premature mortality associated with hip and even more minor fractures. The cause of increased mortality is debated although osteoporosis treatment may decrease this risk. This study will be the first to examine survival of all subjects in NSW admitted for a fracture including cause for subsequent hospitalisation and treatment taken. This study will help define the cause of the mortality and the role of anti osteoporosis treatment on outcome.
Anaemia In The Elderly: Epidemiology, Causes, Consequences And Optimal Transfusion Strategies
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$128,224.00
Summary
Anaemia in the elderly (AE) is a common and increasing issue, which is often treated with blood transfusions. This project aims to investigate the causes and risk factors of patients who develop AE, and the impact of AE on health outcomes. The results will help define appropriate haemoglobin thresholds for AE, and provide information to develop appropriate guidelines for AE and transfusion management in the elderly.