'One Health Ethics': A Critical Examination Of The Use, Regulation And Prohibition Of Animals As Medicines In Complementary And Traditional Medicinal Systems
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$97,419.00
Summary
Use of traditional, complementary and alternative medicines (TCAM), including animal therapies such as shark cartilage, is growing in Australia despite controversy over its benefits and harms. This research seeks to engage with communities and stakeholders to better understand how and why animals are used as therapies in Australia. The research will inform a more lateral approach to preventing the use of animals in TCAM or at the very least ensuring that their use is sustainable and ethically ac ....Use of traditional, complementary and alternative medicines (TCAM), including animal therapies such as shark cartilage, is growing in Australia despite controversy over its benefits and harms. This research seeks to engage with communities and stakeholders to better understand how and why animals are used as therapies in Australia. The research will inform a more lateral approach to preventing the use of animals in TCAM or at the very least ensuring that their use is sustainable and ethically acceptable.Read moreRead less
Understanding The Experience Of Making Decisions For Persons With Dementia And Their Carers
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$71,110.00
Summary
This project aims to explore concepts of value, meaning, and experience of the diagnosis amongst sufferers of dementia through discussion of their approach to making care decisions, and reflection on how this dialogue has been conducted with others. These concepts will be assessed from the perspective of diagnosed sufferers, their primary carers and their diagnosing doctors.
Enhancing Communication Between Medical Oncologists And Patients With Advanced Malignancy Considering Clinical Trial Participation, With A Focus On CALD Populations
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$92,335.00
Summary
In the advanced stages of cancer, some patients will need to choose between multiple options - they might wish to pay for an expensive but unfunded drug, they may consider taking part in a clinical trial or opt to stay at home and focus on the time they have. This project will aim to help patients make these difficult decisions with their clinicians, and will have a focus on those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds as they face additional barriers to trial entry.
The Impact Of The Life Trajectory Of Extremely Low Gestational Age Neonates On Moral Distress Of Healthcare Professionals Within Neonatal Intensive Care Units
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$46,622.00
Summary
The provision of care to the smallest and least mature babies (known as Extremely Low Gestational Age Neonates) within neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) is recognised as a frequent source of distress to family and healthcare professionals alike. This study aims to explore how illness severity of preterm babies and predictions of the babies’ long-term outcomes impacts moral distress of doctors and nurses within NICUs. The results of this study will guide interventions to reduce its presence.
Children’s Perspectives On Their Social World: An Examination Of The Family, School And Community Factors That Influence Social Inclusion For Children Whose Parents Have Intellectual Disabilities.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$39,968.00
Summary
With a world first, Australian researchers explore the lives of children whose parents have intellectual disabilities. Mothers with intellectual disabilities are at risk of social isolation and exclusion which affects their parenting. Their children are at risk of stigma and peer rejection. From a child’s perspective, new research examines the features of family, school and community life that facilitate social inclusion for a group of children at risk of social exclusion.
A Study Of The Impact Of Psychological Distress And Disadvantage On The Educational Outcomes Of Tertiary Students
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$70,511.00
Summary
The study will examine differences in psychological distress over time between socio-economically disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged tertiary students and, in turn, the potential role of psychological distress in explaining any differences between these groups in course non-completion or completion. The knowledge gained from the study can inform programs and interventions designed to prevent or reduce tertiary student mental health problems and course non-completion.
From Advocacy To Action: Utilising Health Impact Assessment As A Tool To Realise The Right To Health.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$97,419.00
Summary
The actions of governments often affect people’s health and wellbeing. Health Impact Assessment (HIA) is used to identify how these actions may impact on health and develop recommendations about how to maximise positive health benefits and reduce or stop negative impacts. This project is investigating how human rights can be used to strengthen the role of HIA in protecting the right to health.
An Exploration Of The Nature And Meaning Of Informal Communities In Cancer Treatment
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$92,745.00
Summary
The interactions that occur in cancer treatment with other patients, family members and staff are often unavoidable. Recent research examining patient's interactions has demonstrated the importance of these communications, as social support, a forum to exchange information and ideas, and a gathering of people facing the same challenges. This study aims to examine the role of these interactions between patients, staff and family members to explore the purposes and effects of these interactions.
Livelihoods Of Indigenous People Displaced From Remote Communities To Urban Centres For Dialysis Treatment
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$86,117.00
Summary
Kidney disease has a profound impact on Indigenous Australians due to outcomes of the disease itself and consequences of treatment. Indigenous people displaced from remote areas to urban centres for dialysis for kidney disease and their families are likely to have few assets or opportunities to generate livelihoods. This study combines public health and livelihoods-based approaches to understand the livelihoods of displaced people and analyse the policy and health and community service context.
Speech Pathology Intervention For Young Offenders With Language Impairment
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$107,182.00
Summary
Male young offenders are at high risk of undetected oral language impairments. This study will assess language impaired young offenders, and evaluate the efficacy of speech pathology intervention to improve oral language skills. The study will also evaluate whether this intervention can enhance other interventions and rehabilitation, and reduce the chances of reoffending, through the development of prosocial behaviours and characteristics.