Improving Ways Of Thinking And Ways Of Doing Aboriginal And Cross-cultural Health In General Practice
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$948,465.00
Summary
Aboriginal community controlled health services and private general practice need to work together to close the gap. This practice-based cultural respect program and toolkit establishes a care partnership, with Aboriginal cultural mentors, to support strategies to embed cultural respect in general practices on an ongoing basis. Success indicators include a cultural quotient measure, performance of Aboriginal health checks and management of risk factors. The program may also benefit cross-cultura ....Aboriginal community controlled health services and private general practice need to work together to close the gap. This practice-based cultural respect program and toolkit establishes a care partnership, with Aboriginal cultural mentors, to support strategies to embed cultural respect in general practices on an ongoing basis. Success indicators include a cultural quotient measure, performance of Aboriginal health checks and management of risk factors. The program may also benefit cross-cultural health generally.Read moreRead less
Treatment Of Acute Otitis Media (AOM) In Low Risk Aboriginal Children
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,640,326.00
Summary
A randomised clinical trial design will be used to compare two different approaches to the treatment of acute middle ear infections in Aboriginal children living in urban communities: initial observation or immediate antibiotic prescription. The relative acceptability and cost effectiveness of treatment options will be studied. The evidence will allow primary care clinicians to confidently recommend treatment that maximises health benefits and reduces complications such as hearing impairment.