Clinical networks are a widely used strategy to engage clinicians and hospitals to implement quality improvement initiatives. So what makes some networks successful? This application will identify factors associated with successful networks by studying the 20 clinical networks of the NSW Greater Metropolitan Clinical Taskforce. The results from this study will inform the establishment and maintenance of clinical networks that effectively improve the quality of care
Improving Health And Wellbeing In The Tasmanian State Service Workfoorce
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$886,921.00
Summary
Workplaces are increasingly being seen as important settings for health promotion interventions to promote health, prevent chronic disease, and improve workforce productivity. This project, which involves researchers at the University of Tasmania in partnership with the Tasmanian Government, aims to assess the effectiveness of a major health and wellbeing program (Healthy@Work) being delivered to all Tasmanian State Service employees and to guide the development of future programs.
Evaluation Of A Model For Assessment And Treatment Of HCV Among Injecting Drug Users In Opiate Pharmacotherapy Clinics.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,548,740.00
Summary
Hepatitis C (HCV) treatment uptake remains extremely low in Australia (2% of 204,000 people with chronic HCV per year). Barriers to HCV treatment are greatest among recovering and current injecting drug users. A large proportion of this population is receiving opiate pharmacotherapy, but few HCV treatment services have been developed in this context. The goal of this project is to evaluate an innovative model for the provision of assessment and treatment of HCV in opiate pharmacotherapy clinics
Integrating Evidence Intopolicy And Sustainableservice Delivery: The Wobbly Hub And Double Spokes Model
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$825,458.00
Summary
Vast distances and workforce shortages limit access to health services in rural and remote NSW. The University of Sydney, NSW Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care (DADHC) and University of Technology Sydney, will explore current issues and develop, implement and evaluate evidence-based policies for workforce utilisation in service delivery. Expected outcomes include increased access to allied health services in Western NSW and a sustainable program of policy monitoring and development.