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Prof. Herbert conducts clinical research into the effectiveness of physiotherapy interventions. A focus of this research is study of the effectiveness of stretch-based interventions for prevention and treatment of contracture. His clinical research is backed by a program of laboratory research investigating the mechanical properties of human muscles.
Economic Evaluation Of Policies To Manage And Prevent Cardiovascular Disease & Diabetes In Australia
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$713,517.00
Summary
This Research Fellowship will use health economics to deliver health system impact. It will focus on: (i) mechanisms for setting prices for generic pharmaceuticals in Australia; (ii) exploring the implications for optimal prescribing from reductions in prices of pharmaceuticals to prevent cardiovascular disease and other chronic diseases; (iii) developing health economic computer simulation models to guide the prevention and treatment of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Striking The Balance: Combining Best Patient Outcomes And Cost-effective Interventions To Manage Cardiovascular Disease
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$782,370.00
Summary
This research will combine effective patient outcomes with strategic spending of health dollars. Through detailed analyses of current and recent clinical trials on cardiovascular disease, this project will identify treatments that provide the most benefit to patients’ quality of life and, crucially, will also be the most cost-effective to fund. This will pave the way for similar processes to be used in other areas of health to develop cost-effective healthcare programs for vulnerable groups.
Building Capacity For Health Services Research In Australia
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$697,209.00
Summary
I have developed a programme of applied health services research by winning grants, publications in good journals, investing in PhD and post-doc researchers and engaging with state governments and health departments. In 2011 I set up the Australian Centre for Health Services Innovation that will improve health services by funding health services research, and offering research training for health care professionals. The purpose of this fellowship is to sustain this activity.
Evaluations For Efficient And Effective Public Health Responses To HIV Epidemics
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$699,190.00
Summary
I will lead studies on evaluating population impact and calculating cost-effectiveness of public health prevention programs for HIV/AIDS epidemics in Asia and Eastern Europe. Return on Investment analyses will inform Ministries of Finance about overall budget allocations. Effectiveness and efficiency evaluations and determining optimal allocations of funding mixes will directly inform Ministries of Health in planning program implementation in 15-20 countries in the region.
I am a health economist at the George Institute for Global Health. My application will enable me to lead a program of research in three major themes, involving numerous collaborations in Australia and overseas: 1) the economic impact of chronic illness on households; 2) community preferences in health care and; 3) cost effectiveness studies. The program also includes policy engagement and significant training and development in health economics – an area of recognised skills shortage.
Diabetes and heart disease are major causes of premature death, disability and high health care costs in Australia. Better strategies for the prevention and treatment of these conditions are needed. Professor Keech will continue to design and lead clinical trials and related laboratory research to evaluate and develop strategies to improve the lives of people with or at high risk of these conditions. He will also mentor the next generation of researchers.