Optimizing Evidence Translation In The High-risk Time-critical Environment Of The Emergency Management For Suspected Cardiac Chest Pain (RAPIDx)
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,230,191.00
Summary
Few clinical processes are purposefully redesigned to optimally incorporate new diagnostic test into routine practice. Using artificial intelligence to enhance the interpretation of newly identified troponin elevation with high sensitivity troponin assays, we will implement a myocardial injury registry in practice. It will also form a platform to explore the clinical impact of artificial intelligence, through a cluster randomized trial evaluating decision-support on 12-month outcomes.
Talk Stroke: Developing Australia's First National Tele Stroke Framework And Communications Platform
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,164,847.00
Summary
Patients with a stroke in the regional areas are twice as likely to suffer significant disability compared to patients living in inner city regions. We propose to develop technology to close this gap, and guide its implementation with a national tele stroke policy framework. The technology we develop with our partner organisations will facilitate tele medicine to close the gaps in critical patient care.
Implementation Of Comprehensive High-dose Aphasia Treatment (CHAT)
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,065,665.00
Summary
Aphasia is a communication disability that occurs in up to 30% of stroke survivors. Most people with aphasia do not currently receive the amount and type of treatment they need. The aim of this research is to evaluate the implementation of this comprehensive high dose aphasia treatment in clinical settings. Implementation will occur through partnerships with service providers, consumer organisations and clinical networks. This work will provide a new way to manage aphasia and improve lives.
The Limit Of Detection In The Emergency Department Trial: A Stepped-wedge Cluster Randomised Trial For Rapid Assessment Of Patients With Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome In The Emergency Department
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$532,120.00
Summary
Over 450,000 patients present to Australian emergency departments with chest pain every year. The current approach to rule out heart attack for these patients is lengthy, costly and creates overcrowding in the emergency department. This is not sustainable in a system with growing demand and finite resources. This study will evaluate a rapid assessment pathway for investigating chest pain in the emergency department. The pathway will reduce healthcare utilisation while retaining patient safety.
The Personalising Acute Myocardial Infarction Care To Improve Outcomes (PAMICO Project)
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,499,234.00
Summary
The modern management of heart attacks has improved survival dramatically, however, not all patients receive the best care available, leading to variation in quality and health outcomes. The PAMICO Project (Personalising Acute Myocardial Infarction Care to improve Outcomes) aims to bridge this gap using sophisticated electronic data systems and integrated care teams to produce personalised clinical management pathways so that care is patient-centered and aligned with best practice.