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Development Of A Transdiagnostic Intervention For Patients With Cancer Experiencing Anxiety In The Context Of Ongoing Uncertainty
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$72,768.00
Summary
Surprisingly little work has been done to explain how anxiety develops and persists in patients with cancer. A model was recently developed to explain how fears of cancer recurrence develop and persist, which led to a new intervention. This study proposes to extend that work for patients with ongoing cancer threat or poor prognosis. The proposed study will develop a model of cancer-related anxiety and develop and test an intervention for anxiety in cancer patients with ongoing uncertainty.
The Impact Of Early Experiences Of Stress And Depression On Cardiovascular Health: The Australian Lifestyle Of Our Kids (LOOK) Study
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$96,183.00
Summary
This study forms part of the LOOK study examining the link between lifestyle factors and children’s health. This research will investigate the impact of early experiences of stress and depression on cardiovascular health, whilst accounting for a set of potentially confounding variables (physical activity, fatness). The uniqueness of this study lies in the multidisciplinary approach and the breadth of measures collected. Poorer mental health is expected to predict poorer cardiovascular outcomes.
The Impact Of Living Kidney Donation On Donor-recipient Relationships
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$99,684.00
Summary
The purpose of this study is to explore the expectations and experiences of the impact of living kidney donation on donor-recipient relationships. There is very little research on this topic. This study will use qualitative methodology (face-to-face interviews and diary entries) to inform the design of written-booklet support resources which will subsequently be evaluated. This can help to improve and protect donor and recipient outcomes in living kidney donation.
Self-compassion: Promoting Resilience And Wellbeing In Adolescent Populations
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$68,946.00
Summary
The importance of targeting early symptoms of poor mental health in adolescence cannot be underestimated. Self-compassion is linked with psychological wellbeing and may serve as a protective mechanism against psychopathological trajectories. I will investigate self-compassion in adolescence, and develop two early-intervention programs; for a high-school and a chronic illness population. To investigate this, my PhD will involve 2 empirical studies, meta-analysis, and 2 intervention studies.
An Integrated EHealth Strategy To Optimise Outpatient Disease & Psychological Management In Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$122,533.00
Summary
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects many Australians. We will undertake a prospective study comparing standard IBD clinic outpatient management with a technology enabled self management (eHealth) platform for patients with mild to moderate IBD in relation to disease activity, medication status, psychological distress and quality of life. Patients in the eHealth intervention arm will be stratified according to risk and treated via algorithms according to standardised evidence-based medicine.
Quantifying The Burden Of Systemic Sclerosis In Australia: From Data Linkage To Patient Reported Outcomes
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$81,976.00
Summary
Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare autoimmune disease with the potential to cause significant physical, financial and psychosocial burden on patients, their family members and wider community. The true ‘burden’ of SSc in Australia is unknown. My study aims to quantify this burden of disease and use our results to advocate for appropriate allocation of resources with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes and reducing the financial and human costs of this chronic rare disease.
Proactive Specialist Diabetes Inpatient Team To Improve Outcomes In Hospitalised Patients With Diabetes
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$124,761.00
Summary
Diabetes is a major epidemic in Australia. Current care of hospitalised patients with diabetes is complex, suboptimal and contributes to longer hospital stay, poor outcomes and strain on healthcare resources. This research aims to improve diabetes care in hospitalised patients by implementing a proactive specialist diabetes team that will autonomously identify and provide specialist care for these patients. The expected findings have potential to shape a new approach to hospital diabetes care.
The Indigenous Australian Malnutrition project aims to explore the burden and impact of malnutrition particularly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients in hospital. The project includes the development and validation of the Australian Nutrition Tool (ANT) and validating the Malnutrition Screening Tool (MST) as an appropriate screening tool for Indigenous Australian patients. The project also aims to determine the prevalence of adult malnutrition and explore its burden and impact.