Closing The Evidence-practice Gap For Non-pharmacologic And Non-surgical Osteoarthritis Care With An E-health Knowledge Translation Strategy
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$177,197.00
Summary
Painful conditions like osteoarthritis (OA) have an enormous impact on people’s lives and our health system. Despite effective treatments that do not rely on medications or surgical interventions, these treatments are not routinely or effectively provided to consumers. This Fellowship will address this problem by developing an online resource to build capacity among physiotherapists, nurses and trainee physiotherapists and doctors to deliver effective care for OA.
People Development Program: Aquatic Animal Health Training Scheme - Dr. Jo Bannister
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$7,251.00
Summary
There are very few aquatic health veterinarians Australia wide, in particular, there are only three veterinarians (excluding myself) that are seriously dedicated to aquatic animal health, welfare and medicine in WA. There is a need for passionate veterinarians in this country to specialise in aquatic animal health to ensure that these animals receive first class health care and the full range of services (diagnostic workup, husbandry recommendations, treatment options, surgical opinions and mana ....There are very few aquatic health veterinarians Australia wide, in particular, there are only three veterinarians (excluding myself) that are seriously dedicated to aquatic animal health, welfare and medicine in WA. There is a need for passionate veterinarians in this country to specialise in aquatic animal health to ensure that these animals receive first class health care and the full range of services (diagnostic workup, husbandry recommendations, treatment options, surgical opinions and management advice) expected from a veterinarian in any field of practice.
I am a unique veterinarian as I possess a strong and passionate interest in all aspects of aquatic animal health, medicine and pathology and am prepared to dedicate my career to these wonderful creatures to ensure they are healthy, respected and protected.
The AQUAVET I course brings together vets who believe that the profession is in a position to contribute to the wellbeing of aquatic ecosystems and inhabitants. AQUAVET is well-renowned and accepted within the veterinary profession and many of the previous participants have pursued long, meaningful careers in aquatic animal health. This is what I am determined to do! I know that by attending AQUAVET I, I will bring back with me many useful skills, networking connections, the latest and greatest in medical/diagnostic technology and a more detailed knowledge of aquatic animal diseases and husbandry requirements. This scholarship will accelerate my learning and at the end of the course, I will be better educated to impart knowledge to the entire aquatic animal health community in Australia.
Objectives: 1. To network and foster a strong relationship with the international network of fish veterinarians for future collaborations nationally and internationally 2. To expand the skill set and accelerate the learning of the principal investigator for the provision of aquatic animal health veterminary services to all types of aquatic animal producers and wildlife and aid in ensuring Australia's aquatic animals are healthy and protected 3. To share information, skills, knowledge and impart advice to all members fo the Australian aquatic animal health community Read moreRead less
Investigating The Capacity Of The General Practitioner Workforce To Meet Ongoing HIV Primary Care Needs In Australia
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$469,552.00
Summary
The number of people living with HIV-AIDS in Australia is increasing and ageing, requiring an expert primary care workforce to provide HIV clinical care into the future. Yet the numbers of general practitioners training as s100 prescribers may be insufficient to replace those leaving to retire or change jobs. This study will provide critical and timely evidence for why and how GPs pursue or continue working in HIV medicine in different caseload and geographical settings across Australia.
Understanding The Dynamics Of The Medical Workforce To Improve Population Health And Equity Of Access: The Australian Lo
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$2,278,544.00
Summary
The health workforce is now a key area of government policy. The ageing of the medical workforce, combined with more women entering medicine and changes in doctors preferences over their work-life balance, are all likely to have important effects on the ability of health care system to provide good quality and accessible health care. However, there is little knowledge or understanding of how and why doctors make decisions on how many hours they work, their location of work, including working in ....The health workforce is now a key area of government policy. The ageing of the medical workforce, combined with more women entering medicine and changes in doctors preferences over their work-life balance, are all likely to have important effects on the ability of health care system to provide good quality and accessible health care. However, there is little knowledge or understanding of how and why doctors make decisions on how many hours they work, their location of work, including working in rural and remote areas, and decisions to leave the medical workforce and retire. These decisions have important effects on the population�s access to health care and therefore on their health status and quality of care received. The aim of this research is to examine those factors influencing doctors� labour supply decisions through the establishment of the Australian Longitudinal Survey of Doctors (ALSD). The survey will track 5,500 doctors over an initial four year period. The research will provide a rigorous analysis of medical workforce decisions that underpin workforce distribution and the working patterns of doctors. The survey will be used to evaluate and simulate policy changes and provide important evidence to support future policy developments.Read moreRead less
A Phase Two Clinical Trial Of A Program Delivered By Aboriginal Health Workers To Prevent Early Childhood Caries In Aboriginal Children.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$553,905.00
Summary
The severe impact of early childhood dental caries on Aboriginal children highlights the need for the development of evidence-based community oral health strategies which are appropriate to the needs and resources of Aboriginal families and their health care services. This study responds to this need through the evaluation of a family centred oral health strategy developed in consultation with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services which is delivered by Aboriginal Health Workers.
High-risk Doctors: Early Identification And Intervention To Protect Patients From Harm
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$224,786.00
Summary
When a doctor's health or performance falters, patient safety may be placed at risk. Previous research tells us that some doctors are at higher risk of running into difficulty than others. Regulators, like the Medical Board, collect masses of information, but this information is rarely used to try and identify and intervene early BEFORE harm occurs. Our research seeks to change this by identifying which doctors are at greatest risk and why, and how they can be supported back into safe practice.
People Development Program: FRDC World Recreational Fishing Conference Bursaries
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$24,000.00
Summary
The significant drivers which inform the People development program, and directly relating to this project are: There is a shortage of industry leaders in all sectors of the fishing industry. There is an urgent need to develop people within all sectors who have the skills to effectively contribute to debate and policy development for significant challenges, including access to fish resources. Early career researchers and emerging industry leaders lack opportunities for formal mentor ....The significant drivers which inform the People development program, and directly relating to this project are: There is a shortage of industry leaders in all sectors of the fishing industry. There is an urgent need to develop people within all sectors who have the skills to effectively contribute to debate and policy development for significant challenges, including access to fish resources. Early career researchers and emerging industry leaders lack opportunities for formal mentoring and professional development. The fishing industry will need to learn from other industries that have embraced a knowledge and innovation culture, and seek to profit from new opportunities to grow their businesses. The industry is geographically dispersed and fragmented, and needs opportunities to learn within and across sectors. The fishing industry is highly complex, and decision makers need to be informed by accurate information and knowledge.
Objectives: 1. To provide biennial scholarships to the world recreational fishing conference 2. To support the recreational sector to acquire international knowledge and perspectives Read moreRead less
Dementia In People With Intellectual Disability: A Longitudinal Study With Focus On Translatable Outcomes.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$468,151.00
Summary
People with an intellectual disability (ID) may be more prone to dementia, especially at younger ages. Dr. Evans is a psychologist whose research background is in mental health in ID. This fellowship will allow her to expand her existing study of dementia in people with ID, to examine the usefulness of selected screening tools and assessments for dementia in this group, and to identify improvements in the way that people with ID who develop dementia receive help within health system.