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The Diabetes Renal Project: Better Outcomes For Patients With Diabetes And Chronic Kidney Disease
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$646,508.00
Summary
People with diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD) suffer from significant morbidity and premature mortality. Studies suggest a substantial gap between current recommended practices and treatment targets, which may be related to existing health services being unable to respond to these patients’ complex needs. This project aims to address this gap, by characterising the needs of patients, and the location, capacity and performance of existing health services. This work will ultimately inform ....People with diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD) suffer from significant morbidity and premature mortality. Studies suggest a substantial gap between current recommended practices and treatment targets, which may be related to existing health services being unable to respond to these patients’ complex needs. This project aims to address this gap, by characterising the needs of patients, and the location, capacity and performance of existing health services. This work will ultimately inform the design of a new model of care.Read moreRead less
What Is The Influence Of Alcohol Outlet Density, Price And Promotion On Trends In Adolescents' Drinking Behaviours
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$308,551.00
Summary
This study examines how changes in alcohol availability as indicated by density of alcohol outlets, alcohol taxation rates, alcohol advertising, media coverage about alcohol issues and alcohol control policies influence trends in adolescents' alcohol use over the period 1993 to 2011. Findings from this study will provide evidence for the development of alcohol-related policies to curb alcohol misuse among adolescents at a time of increasing demand for governments to take action in this area.
An Intervention To Improve The Detection And Management Of Familial Hypercholesterolaemia In Primary Care
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$518,588.00
Summary
Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is an inherited condition affecting 45,000 Australians, with 10% diagnosed. FH has been managed mainly through hospital clinics with the majority under-treated despite effective primary care treatment being available. The application integrates specialist and primary care management with data fed into the new national FH registry. It is a partnership between 7 Universities and 5 States: service providers; community organisations; policy managers and industry.
Universal Surveillance And Early Identification Of Developmental Disorders
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$704,928.00
Summary
Does existing developmental surveillance of children reach those who need it and accurately identify those wtih problems that could benefit from early intervention? Given that developmental problems affect 10 to 15% of children and many are receiving services too late for early intervention, we need answers to these questions. This study will examine whether developmental surveillance helps individual children and improves public health.
Diabetes Case Detection Through Emergency Department Admissions
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$162,896.00
Summary
This study aims to determine if the routine measurement of blood glucose among people admitted to hospital through Emergency can be an effective means of identifying people with potential diabetes.
Evaluating A New Model Of Early Glaucoma Diagnosis
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,099,710.00
Summary
The provision of eyecare in Australia has significantly changed over the past decade. Major challenges have been created because of our ageing population with chronic ocular diseases (eg, glaucoma), expanded scope of practice including co-management options for glaucoma and dramatic expansion of technology associated with glaucoma diagnosis. Major questions have therefore arisen in relation to policy issues, service delivery and how research results are integrated with the overall aim being for ....The provision of eyecare in Australia has significantly changed over the past decade. Major challenges have been created because of our ageing population with chronic ocular diseases (eg, glaucoma), expanded scope of practice including co-management options for glaucoma and dramatic expansion of technology associated with glaucoma diagnosis. Major questions have therefore arisen in relation to policy issues, service delivery and how research results are integrated with the overall aim being for the early diagnosis of glaucoma.Read moreRead less
Transforming Nursing Assessment In Acute Hospitals: A Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial Of An Evidence-based Core Assessment Protocol (the ENCORE Trial)
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,069,268.00
Summary
Patients in acute care hospital are increasingly dependent on effective nursing surveillance for early detection of decline in clinical stability. But to meet the imperatives of the safety and quality agenda hospitals are universally moving towards systems that track physiological decline and trigger emergency response. This research will study the effectiveness of an intervention that supports nurses’ patient surveillance practices to achieve reduction in the events of clinical deterioration.
Advances in mobile telephone technology and available dermoscopic attachments (which provide a good light and magnification) for mobile telephones have created a unique opportunity for mobile teledermoscopy. This study will test whether and how it can be integrated into the workflow of dermatologists to improve the early detection of skin lesions suspicious of melanoma.
Youth-specific Change And Outcome Measures For Effective Youth Mental Health Service Delivery
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,522,563.00
Summary
Mental ill-health is the major issue facing young Australians and the Australian government has recognised this by investing in the headspace program which by 2016 will see 90 headspace centres operating across the nation. This project uses high quality research methods to establish best practice and ensure ongoing quality improvement and importantly, answer the question: “is headspace effective in addressing the mental health issues of young Australians?”
Reducing The Impact Of Early Life Disadvantage Via The Home Learning Environment
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$658,283.00
Summary
Australian children from disadvantaged families are 2-3 times more likely to be behind their peers at school entry. This project investigates the long-term effects of smalltalk, a parenting program to help parents support their children’s early development by enriching the home learning environment. We will examine the effects of smalltalk on the home environment, children’s school readiness and socio-emotional development, and assess its long-term health, education and economic benefits.