Standardised Outcomes In Nephrology – Peritoneal Dialysis (SONG-PD): Establishing A Core Outcome Set In Peritoneal Dialysis
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$66,502.00
Summary
Standardised Outcomes in Nephrology-Peritoneal Dialysis study aims to establish a set of core outcomes for trials in PD based on the shared priorities of all stakeholders, so that outcomes of most relevance for decision making can be evaluated, and that interventions can be compared reliably.
End Stage Kidney Disease In The Elderly: Understanding Patient-Centred Outcomes To Improve Delivery Of Renal Services
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$122,774.00
Summary
There are an increasing number of elderly Australians with kidney failure. Some of these people choose to have dialysis whilst others do not. There is little evidence on which to base this decision and a lack of dedicated services for patients who choose not to have dialysis. This research aims to understand the complete experience of older kidney failure patients by examining survival, quality of life, symptom burden, impact on carers and factors behind treatment decisions. It will also explore ....There are an increasing number of elderly Australians with kidney failure. Some of these people choose to have dialysis whilst others do not. There is little evidence on which to base this decision and a lack of dedicated services for patients who choose not to have dialysis. This research aims to understand the complete experience of older kidney failure patients by examining survival, quality of life, symptom burden, impact on carers and factors behind treatment decisions. It will also explore the effect of specialised services on outcomes.Read moreRead less
REDUcing The Burden Of Dialysis Catheter ComplicaTIOns: A National Approach (REDUCCTION)
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,192,237.00
Summary
REDUCCTION will form the basis of national action to reduce the burden of dialysis catheter associated bacteraemia, the most expensive healthcare acquired infection in the highest risk patient group, and drive savings of life and money.
Culture-independent Microbiology: Reducing Delays In The Diagnosis Of Severe Infections And Detection Of Antimicrobial Resistance From Days To Hours.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$949,589.00
Summary
Serious infections require early effective antibiotic treatment. To provide evidence that an antibiotic will be effective, current tests take 2-5 days and this leads to a reliance on broad spectrum antibiotics, which can cause harm. Our new diagnostic methods, can produce results in 4-6 hours. We will demonstrate the real-world benefit of these methods by assessing samples taken from patients with three high risk infections and compare our test to currently available results.