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Evaluation Of A Model For Assessment And Treatment Of HCV Among Injecting Drug Users In Opiate Pharmacotherapy Clinics.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,548,740.00
Summary
Hepatitis C (HCV) treatment uptake remains extremely low in Australia (2% of 204,000 people with chronic HCV per year). Barriers to HCV treatment are greatest among recovering and current injecting drug users. A large proportion of this population is receiving opiate pharmacotherapy, but few HCV treatment services have been developed in this context. The goal of this project is to evaluate an innovative model for the provision of assessment and treatment of HCV in opiate pharmacotherapy clinics
Sydney Epilepsy Incidence Study To Measure Illness Consequences (SEISMIC)
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$694,067.00
Summary
Epilepsy is common, costly and neglected. This study is a prospective cohort study of newly diagnosed cases of epilepsy and aims to fill clinical, psychosocial and economic knowledge gaps in epilepsy. The network will use this new evidence for policy recommendations and strategic plans, for health systems and guidelines to improve efficiency and care and to enlighten community-based support programs, education, driving and workplace legislation. This study was developed by a health service, Epil ....Epilepsy is common, costly and neglected. This study is a prospective cohort study of newly diagnosed cases of epilepsy and aims to fill clinical, psychosocial and economic knowledge gaps in epilepsy. The network will use this new evidence for policy recommendations and strategic plans, for health systems and guidelines to improve efficiency and care and to enlighten community-based support programs, education, driving and workplace legislation. This study was developed by a health service, Epilepsy Action, Epilepsy Society of Australia and the George Institute.Read moreRead less
Implementing Guidelines To Routinely Prevent Chronic Disease In General Practice
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$764,446.00
Summary
High quality, evidence-based guidelines for preventive activities and for the implementation of prevention in general practice have been developed by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and other bodies, yet available information suggests that many patients miss out on evidence-based preventive care. This project aims to evaluate current practice and develop a model of practice aimed at improving the implementation of preventive guidelines in general practice.
Linking Place To Metabolic Syndrome Via Behavioural And Psychological Antecedents: Levers For Public Health Intervention
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$295,135.00
Summary
This collaboration involves the SA Health Department and community partners in analyses of local data from a 10-year biomedical cohort to (i) identify features of residential areas that are related to the metabolic syndrome and (ii) assess the mechanism by which area features influence metabolic syndrome through effects on behavioural and psychosocial mediators. The knowledge generated will inform policy intervention via urban planning and public health actions to support healthful lifestyles.
Improving Health And Wellbeing In The Tasmanian State Service Workfoorce
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$886,921.00
Summary
Workplaces are increasingly being seen as important settings for health promotion interventions to promote health, prevent chronic disease, and improve workforce productivity. This project, which involves researchers at the University of Tasmania in partnership with the Tasmanian Government, aims to assess the effectiveness of a major health and wellbeing program (Healthy@Work) being delivered to all Tasmanian State Service employees and to guide the development of future programs.
National Research Partnership To Improve Primary Health Care Performance And Outcomes For Indigenous Peoples
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,625,617.00
Summary
This Partnership will 1) investigate the variation in the quality of care in Aboriginal primary health care services in participating jurisdictions; 2) explore the factors which underlie variation in quality of care; 3) examine strategies that have been useful in improving the quality of care; and 4) use the findings from 2 and 3 above to support efforts to strengthen the quality of primary care at a local, regional and national level with a view to improving the health of Indigenous Australians
Integrating Evidence Intopolicy And Sustainableservice Delivery: The Wobbly Hub And Double Spokes Model
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$825,458.00
Summary
Vast distances and workforce shortages limit access to health services in rural and remote NSW. The University of Sydney, NSW Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care (DADHC) and University of Technology Sydney, will explore current issues and develop, implement and evaluate evidence-based policies for workforce utilisation in service delivery. Expected outcomes include increased access to allied health services in Western NSW and a sustainable program of policy monitoring and development.
Measuring, Assessing And Explaining Hospital Performance
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$776,865.00
Summary
The performance of hospitals is an important issue for Australia. Increasingly, hospital performance is being managed using a number of policies, including case mix funding, pay for performance, and performance management frameworks linked to funding and other incentives. The aim of this research partnership is to improve the generation and use of knowledge to measure, understand and improve hospital performance in Australia.
Systematic Diabetic Retinopathy Screening And Monitoring Of Early Stage Disease In General Practice
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$260,569.00
Summary
The project will assess the accuracy, acceptability and relative cost effectiveness of general practice based diabetic retinopathy (DR) screening and monitoring, with ophthalmic support and education via videoconferencing. Accredited GPs will screen for DR using non-mydriatic cameras as part of the Diabetes Annual Cycle of Care and monitor patients with minimal to moderate levels of DR but no sight threatening signs, with virtual ophthalmology support. Positive project outcomes have the capacity ....The project will assess the accuracy, acceptability and relative cost effectiveness of general practice based diabetic retinopathy (DR) screening and monitoring, with ophthalmic support and education via videoconferencing. Accredited GPs will screen for DR using non-mydriatic cameras as part of the Diabetes Annual Cycle of Care and monitor patients with minimal to moderate levels of DR but no sight threatening signs, with virtual ophthalmology support. Positive project outcomes have the capacity to effect policyRead moreRead less