Improving Health Outcomes For Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Australians With Cancer
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$314,644.00
Summary
Despite the high standard of health experienced in Australia in general, a disproportionate burden of cancer adversely impacts Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. This research will identify the supportive care needs, quality of life, and patterns of care of Indigenous cancer patients and through engagement with Indigenous cancer survivors, community organisations and government and non-government agencies disseminate and translate these findings into policy and practice.
Development And Evaluation Of A Tailored Fatigue Self-management Behavioural Intervention For Patients With Advanced Cancer
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$157,836.00
Summary
Fatigue (tiredness and exhaustion) is one of the most distressing symptoms experienced by 74% of patients with advanced cancer. This research program aims to develop a sustainable intervention for enabling patients to use self-management strategies, thereby reducing the severity and impact of fatigue.
The Role Of The Alimentary Microbiome In The Development Of Mucositis
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$302,123.00
Summary
Mucositis is a debilitating side effect of cancer treatment, which is currently not treatable or preventable, due to a lack of understanding of how mucositis develops. Previous research has shown that microbes are involved in the development of mucositis in animal models. This project will determine if bacteria in the mouth and intestine play a role in the development of mucositis in patients, and if changes are easily detected, to allow for a more 'personalised' approach to manage mucositis.
IMPROVING THE MANAGEMENT OF PLEURAL EFFUSIONS - FROM OUTPATIENT CLINIC TO INTENSIVE CARE.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$340,891.00
Summary
Pleural effusions (PE) are collections of fluid around the lung. They are common in patients in intensive care (ICU) and in patients with metastatic cancer. Some pleural effusions resolve with medications, others require drainage procedures which have risks including lung damage, bleeding or infection which can be dangerous, especially in critically ill (ICU) patients. This proposal aims to optimise treatment decisions for PE in the ICU and cancer settings.
Coping-Together: A Randomised Controlled Trial Of A Self-directed Coping Skills Intervention For Patients With Cancer And Their Partners
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$176,687.00
Summary
Although a cancer diagnosis and treatment have profound effects on both patients and their partners, most supportive care interventions target patients, whilst neglecting partners. To address this gap, our team is developing a Coping-Together intervention, which includes a novel, self-directed coping skills training workbook to assist couples affected by cancer manage common challenges post-diagnosis. This study will examine the efficacy of the Coping-Together intervention in decreasing couples� ....Although a cancer diagnosis and treatment have profound effects on both patients and their partners, most supportive care interventions target patients, whilst neglecting partners. To address this gap, our team is developing a Coping-Together intervention, which includes a novel, self-directed coping skills training workbook to assist couples affected by cancer manage common challenges post-diagnosis. This study will examine the efficacy of the Coping-Together intervention in decreasing couples� anxiety at 2, 5, 9, and 12 months post-baseline.Read moreRead less
Supportive Care In The Digital Age: Harnessing New Technologies To Improve Adjustment To Cancer
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$320,003.00
Summary
Cancer survivors consider talking to someone who has been through a similar experience to be an important part of ideal cancer care. With everday use of the internet increasing, this study will test if an online one-to-one peer support program leads to benefits for haematological cancer survivors. If effective, it would improve access to peer support services among survivors in rural and remote regions, and could be adapted to other cancer types and health conditions.
The Economic Impact Of Managing Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease, Barretts Oesophagus And Oesophageal Cancer.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$301,764.00
Summary
Cancer of the oesophagus is a deadly disease with less than 20% of patients expected to live beyond one year after diagnosis. Oesophageal cancer is strongly linked to acid reflux and obesity. This study will look at the economic impact of treating patients for oesophageal cancer and associated precursor conditions and explore the cost-effectiveness of potential screening options for individuals at high-risk.