Randomised Controlled Trial Of Early Intervention To Improve Sexual And Couple Functioning After Prostate Cancer
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$405,000.00
Summary
Treatment for localised prostate cancer has a long term negative impact on the sexuality, quality of life, and relationship quality of Australian men and their intimate partners. This study will trial a remote access couples based sexuality intervention for this patient and carer group that has potential for broader translation into community and acute health care settings. This approach will also have broader application for chronic disease self management for other health conditions.
Developing An Evidence-based Intervention And Tools To Assess And Predict Risk, Protective And Promotive Factors Of Psychosocial Resilience For Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Adolescents: A Mixed Methods Program Of Research
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$419,180.00
Summary
Developed with Indigenous students and service providers, the research will maximise opportunities for Indigenous adolescents to engage in productive lives and meaningful futures by supporting their healthy psychosocial functioning. It will produce an evidence-based intervention and tools to assess and predict risk, protective and promotive factors of psychosocial resilience for students who face cumulative stressors in their transitions from remote communities to boarding schools.
Behavioural And Health Services Research In Ophthalmology: Gaining And Implementing Evidence To Improve Patient Outcomes.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$253,465.00
Summary
This research program is focused on improving the outcomes for people with eye disease. Through a number of projects in different health care settings including ophthalmic services, low vision rehabilitation services and residential care, this research program will implement and evaluate new treatments or models of care that can improve people’s well-being, quality of life and clinical outcomes in a cost-effective manner.
Optimising Prevention And Treatment Strategies For Low Back Pain And Disability
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$384,160.00
Summary
Low back pain is a major public health problem worldwide. It is the most prevalent and costly musculoskeletal condition in Australia. Lifetime prevalence is reported to be as high as 80% in Australian adults and the total cost per annum is estimated to be $9.17 billion dollars. This research program will examine both prevention and treatment strategies for low back pain. The results may have significant implications for reducing the disability and socioeconomic burden associated with this condit ....Low back pain is a major public health problem worldwide. It is the most prevalent and costly musculoskeletal condition in Australia. Lifetime prevalence is reported to be as high as 80% in Australian adults and the total cost per annum is estimated to be $9.17 billion dollars. This research program will examine both prevention and treatment strategies for low back pain. The results may have significant implications for reducing the disability and socioeconomic burden associated with this condition.Read moreRead less
Refining Methods For Obtaining, Synthesising And Interpreting Research Evidence In Surgery
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$314,312.00
Summary
Research evidence plays a crucial role in improving clinical care. However the main forms of evidence and the tools that facilitate evidence use - namely randomised controlled trials (RCT) and structured systematic reviews of existing research - have had limited application in surgery for a variety of reasons. This project aims to promote the use of research evidence in surgical decision making by developing tools tailored to the predominance of non-RCTs in surgery and surgeons' information need ....Research evidence plays a crucial role in improving clinical care. However the main forms of evidence and the tools that facilitate evidence use - namely randomised controlled trials (RCT) and structured systematic reviews of existing research - have had limited application in surgery for a variety of reasons. This project aims to promote the use of research evidence in surgical decision making by developing tools tailored to the predominance of non-RCTs in surgery and surgeons' information needs.Read moreRead less
Strengthening Primary Health Care Systems For Under-served Populations Worldwide
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$476,728.00
Summary
The World Health Organization has identified the strengthening of primary health care systems as a priority area for global health. My research program focusses on identifying, developing and testing innovative strategies to improve access to high quality primary health care for under-served populations in Australia (particularly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities), rural India, China and the USA.
This program of research will develop and evaluate improved strategies for communication and decision making in medical testing for consumers, patients and clinicians. Better understanding about medical tests and improved interventions to support decision making will enable patients and clinicians make more informed and more appropriate decisions about when and when not to test. This work forms part of a broader objective to build health literacy and shared health decision making in Australia.
Novel Health Data Systems For Translation And Impact
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$425,048.00
Summary
Health research seeks to benefit society by improving health. However, there is a gap between the findings of research and healthcare practice. New systems are beginning to change the way research data are used to improve health outcomes. I am an HIV specialist developing and evaluating several new data systems and my vision for the next four years is to use these to improve the translation of health research into practice and policy for the benefit of people with HIV and society at large.
Systems For Control And Tracking Of Infectious Diseases In A Globalised World
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$401,361.00
Summary
Infectious disease informatics now at the forefront of translational research due to the recent rapid growth of microbial genomics, significant advances in molecular diagnostics and increasing demands for real-time biosurveillance. This program of multidisciplinary research will redefine existing paradigms, develop novel systems for surveillance of biothreats and offer new insights into transmission dynamics of pathogens with epidemic potential in Australia.
Developing An Evidence Base For The Psychological Care Of Children And Families Affected By Congenital Heart Disease.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$415,218.00
Summary
Heart disease affects 1 in every 100 babies, making it one of the most common illnesses in infancy. Diagnosis and treatment of childhood heart disease often causes significant stress and trauma for children and their families. If support is not provided early, children can experience ongoing physical, emotional, and developmental problems. This program is built on a successful history of work and will improve child and family outcomes associated with heart disease through national and internatio ....Heart disease affects 1 in every 100 babies, making it one of the most common illnesses in infancy. Diagnosis and treatment of childhood heart disease often causes significant stress and trauma for children and their families. If support is not provided early, children can experience ongoing physical, emotional, and developmental problems. This program is built on a successful history of work and will improve child and family outcomes associated with heart disease through national and international research collaborations.Read moreRead less