Plasma Exchange And Glucocorticoids In Anti-neutrophil Cytoplasm Antibody Associated Systemic Vasculitis: A Randomised Controlled Trial (PEXIVAS Australia)
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$420,110.00
Summary
ANCA-associated vasculitis is a life-threatening disease. The PEXIVAS trial will investigate whether plasma exchange, in addition to immunosuppressive therapy and glucocorticoids, will reduce death and the development of severe kidney failure due to this disease. Additionally, the project will also look at whether using a reduced dose of glucocorticoids is just as effective as larger doses in lessening the infectious complications of treatment.
Community-wide Active Case Finding For Tuberculosis
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$3,422,325.00
Summary
During 2010, 8.8 million people developed TB and 1.45 million people died due to the disease. In this project, which will be conducted in Vietnam, one of the countries in our region with a particularly high prevalence of TB, we will test a new form of an old intervention: community-wide screening for TB, not with x-rays but by testing sputum. If the project is successful it has the potential to lead to a giant leap forward towards the elimination of TB as a global health problem.
Reverse Or Anatomical (replacement) For Painful Shoulder Osteoarthritis: Differences Between Interventions -Aus
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,540,874.00
Summary
Shoulder osteoarthritis is common in older adults, causing severe pain and making daily life difficult. Shoulder replacement is an effective treatment - it replaces the damaged joint with metal and plastic implants. Two types of shoulder replacement exist, but the best option is uncertain as they have not been compared in randomised trials. We will produce evidence about the benefits, harms and cost-effectiveness of each shoulder surgery to enable patients to receive the best type of surgery.
The Impact Of Using EHealth Interventions To Improve Health Behaviours Through Dietary And Lifestyle Management In Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$37,657.00
Summary
People with chronic kidney disease, particularly those on haemodialysis, have complex dietary needs. The renal diet is an important part of treatment however it is often poorly adhered to. New methods to enhance patient education and their ability to manage their diet is needed. This research will evaluate the use of technology-based strategies to enhance patient care, particularly regarding their diet and lifestyle, with findings informing future practices in this area.
Evaluation Of A Tailored Online Hospital And Post-discharge Smoking Cessation Program For Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery Patients
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$370,818.00
Summary
Smoking causes serious post-surgery complications and may lengthen recovery time. Hospitalisation is an ideal opportunity to encourage quitting to patients who smoke. We have found high rates of smoking among trauma surgery patients, and high interest to quit, yet few reported receiving advice to quit. We have designed an online quit support program for patients. The program is expected to help patients to quit smoking, leading to improvements in their recovery and general health.
Advancing The Midwifery Workforce In Sydney, Australia
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$645,205.00
Summary
It is predicted that Australia will have a midwifery workforce crisis in the future. As such it is important to provide innovative solutions to retain midwives for the safety of women and their babies. There are few embedded strategies in place for midwives in NSW that support the wellbeing and emotionally demanding practise of midwives. This project aims to deliver empirical data that describes the impact of new structured support innovations for midwives in NSW.