The Voice As A Behavioural Probe Of Patient Functioning In Disorders Of The Central Nervous System
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$29,255.00
Summary
Health conditions like pain and depression are difficult to measure, yet we can hear in someone’s voice if they are upset or distressed. This study is looking to develop ways the voice can be used to track changes in a patient’s condition. By recording a speech sample and analyzing parts of the signal, we may be able to tell if a drug treatment for depression is working, or if a patient is experiencing less pain after therapy.
Safe Use Of Medicines Among The Elderly In The Community Who Receive Partial Supported Care Services
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$83,223.00
Summary
People living in supported residential services and retirement villages are frail elderly with minimal social support. Data on medicine use by people who receive intermediate care support are limited. The proposed study will investigate medicine use and related problems in this group of elderly. Strategies for optimizing medicine use and health outcomes will be identified in consultation with stakeholders. The efficacy of a preferred and feasible strategy will also be tested.
The Impact Of Evidence Based Guidelines And Standardisation Of Clinical Practice Upon Patient Outcomes
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$32,003.00
Summary
Over the last decade there has been a significant move toward evidence based clinical care and clinical guidelines in medical care. Despite this movement there are numerous clinical situations where evidence for any treatment is scant and where large gaps between the evidence and current practice exist. My research seeks to explore the barriers that exist in the health system that impede the uptake of evidence into practice and methods to improve patient outcomes where the evidence is poor.