Is Hip Fracture Rehabilitation Cost Effective In Residential Care? A Randomised Controlled Trial Of Rehabilitation
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$137,970.00
Summary
Some of the frailest members of our community live in nursing homes and a hip fracture can be devastating to a person with dementia as it can leave them permanently unable to walk. We don't know how best to promote recovery when they break their hips. At present there is an assumption that rehabilitation at this stage of life is not worthwhile but this study will test whether the benefits outweigh the costs. We will test whether an assessment by a geriatrician and rehabilitation improves walking ....Some of the frailest members of our community live in nursing homes and a hip fracture can be devastating to a person with dementia as it can leave them permanently unable to walk. We don't know how best to promote recovery when they break their hips. At present there is an assumption that rehabilitation at this stage of life is not worthwhile but this study will test whether the benefits outweigh the costs. We will test whether an assessment by a geriatrician and rehabilitation improves walking, independence and quality of life.Read moreRead less
A Longitudinal Population Based Study Of Alzheimer's Disease: Prescription Drug Use And Survival
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$186,353.00
Summary
Population linked health data (2002-2009) will be used to study patterns of care and outcomes for people with Alzheimer's disease. Use of prescription drugs to treat Alzheimer's disease, the survival experience from time of first supply of Alzheimer medication and the identification of inequalities in accessing medications will be examined. The research will provide critical data for strategic sustainable healthcare planning and assist in the development of dementia-specific healthcare policies.
Health Outcomes Of Older Indigenous Australians- A 5 Year Follow Up Study Of A Population At Risk
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$833,759.00
Summary
The health of Indigenous people is poor and a number of risk factors contribute to lower life expectancy and the development of 'aged care syndromes' such as falls, incontinence, and dementia at a younger age. The research team has described high levels of dementia in a population survey completed in 2005 on 363 older people from the Kimberley. This population will be re-surveyed to document ageing syndromes and determine factors that may improve health for this population at risk