The Role Of Individual Patient, Social Support And Treatment Centre Variables In The Psychosocial Outcomes Of Cancer Patients
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$512,192.00
Summary
This national study, involving 20 medical oncology units, will be the first study of its kind to rigorously examine the role of individual patient (disease, demographic), social support, and treatment centre characteristics in psychosocial outcomes for cancer patients. Findings will give a bird’s eye view of which characteristics should be targeted to improve psychosocial outcomes for cancer patients.
Displaced Twice? Investigating The Impact Of The Queensland Floods On The Wellbeing And Settlement Of A Cohort Of Men From Refugee Backgrounds Living In Brisbane And Toowoomba
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$259,771.00
Summary
What can we learn from resettled refugees' ability to adapt to extreme weather disasters? Between 2008 and 2010, the SettleMEN project documented the health and settlement outcomes of 233 refugee men living in urban and regional areas of Southeast Queensland. Some of these men lived in or close to areas that were affected by the January 2011 floods. This follow-up study aims at investigating longer-term settlement and the impact of the floods on this group of refugee men and their families
Identifying Specific Risk Factors For Intimate Partner Violence Amongst Women Refugees During And After Pregnancy: Associations With Mental Health And Capacity For Resettlement.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$829,242.00
Summary
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) has been identified as a public health epidemic of critical concern to Australia and to societies worldwide. There is a growing consensus that there are specific psychosocial factors including past exposure to trauma that may place women from refugee background at risk of IPV, particularly during settlement. Pregnancy is a particular period of vulnerability for all women, and there is evidence that the risk of IPV increases during pregnancy.
A Randomised Controlled Trial Of A Mindfulness Intervention For Men With Advanced Prostate Cancer
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$729,841.00
Summary
Approximately 22,000 Australian men alive today have advanced prostate cancer. By comparison to men with localised prostate cancer, men with advanced disease report higher levels of psychological distress and poorer quality of life, and have an increased risk of suicide. This study will trial a remote access mindfulness-based cognitive therapy intervention aimed at improving mental health outcomes and wellbeing for men with advanced prostate cancer.
Genetic And Environmental Contributions To The Life Course Of The Common Mental Disorders
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,529,567.00
Summary
The common mental disorders (anxiety, depression, substance use) constitute a major disease burden and cost on the health system. Little is known about their causes and patterns of occurrence over the life span. This study follows a sample of 4000 persons from birth to 30 years of age to determine the environmental and genetic factors that lead to the onset and recurrence of the common mental disorders. It will provide important information to influence the treatment and prevention of these diso ....The common mental disorders (anxiety, depression, substance use) constitute a major disease burden and cost on the health system. Little is known about their causes and patterns of occurrence over the life span. This study follows a sample of 4000 persons from birth to 30 years of age to determine the environmental and genetic factors that lead to the onset and recurrence of the common mental disorders. It will provide important information to influence the treatment and prevention of these disorders.Read moreRead less