Evaluation Of The Effect Of Providing Individual Patient Education On Rates Of Falls In Older Hospital Patients In The Post Discharge Period - A Randomised Controlled Trial
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$307,946.00
Summary
Older people are at increased risk of falls and related injuries when they return home from hospital. There are numerous discharge programs that attempt to improve patient outcomes and prevent hospital re-admission but there is limited knowledge about falls after discharge and evidence for reducing falls during this period. This study will examine the effect of providing older people themselves with education about effective methods to reduce falls and recover safe function during this period.
Innovative Patient Education For Preventing Falls After Hospital Discharge
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$573,186.00
Summary
Older people are at increased risk of falls after hospital discharge, but have low levels of knowledge about falls and may be reluctant to undertake falls prevention activities. Providing suitable education may reduce falls in these older patients. This randomized trial will determine if providing personalized falls prevention education in addition to usual care, reduces falls among older people after they leave hospital. Falls are the leading cause of injury among older people in Australia
Effectiveness Of Occupational Therapy Homevisits To Improve Participation After Stroke
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,774,083.00
Summary
This randomized controlled trial will determine the effectiveness of occupational therapy pre-discharge homevisits for people after stroke, with health economic evaluation conducted alongside to determine the cost-benefits. Recruiting adults from Australian rehabilitation hospitals, this study is designed to provide guidance for hospitals, policy-makers and clinical practice guideline developers on whether occupational therapy homevisits improve the level of community participation after stroke.
Alice Springs Hospital Readmission Prevention Project
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$124,608.00
Summary
The Alice Springs Hospital Readmission Project is a collaboration between Alice Springs Hospital and the Baker IDI in Central Australia. Recurrent readmissions can lead to hospital overcrowding and remove a person from their community. The project will investigate whether a tailored discharge planning and case management approach for adult patients with complex chronic disease is beneficial in reducing recurrent readmissions to hospital and facilitating engagement with primary care services.
The Impact Of Individualised Care Plans For Elderly Patients Discharged Home From Hospital After Neck Of Femur Fracture: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$475,920.00
Summary
Improved delivery of care to older Australians who sustain a broken hip is a major health need. Transitions from hospital remain a high-risk process. Written discharge plans are recommended nationally, but are not routinely implemented. This randomised controlled trial will test whether a discharge intervention can improve hip fracture patients capacity to live well in the community. The intervention harnesses existing services and infrastructure, and can be rapidly scaled up if effective.
Community Health Workers Extending Care In The Community
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,004,341.00
Summary
Community Health Workers (CHW) have an important potential role in bridging the transition between hospital and community. With consumer co-researchers and our partners, we will co-design a model of CHW follow up and support care following hospitalisation. We will then conduct a trial to evaluate their implementation and impact on hospital readmission, health outcomes and value for money. With our partners, we will then translate them into policy, and practice.