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Anaemia In The Elderly: Epidemiology, Causes, Consequences And Optimal Transfusion Strategies
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$128,224.00
Summary
Anaemia in the elderly (AE) is a common and increasing issue, which is often treated with blood transfusions. This project aims to investigate the causes and risk factors of patients who develop AE, and the impact of AE on health outcomes. The results will help define appropriate haemoglobin thresholds for AE, and provide information to develop appropriate guidelines for AE and transfusion management in the elderly.
Patient non-compliance, such as the failure to take prescribed medicines, reduces the potential benefits of healthcare and represents a major cost to the public healthcare system. A financial incentive for patient compliance is one method which has been used to attempt to reduce this public health cost. However, the use of financial incentives has been viewed as unethical. This thesis aims to critically evaluate the main ethical objections to the use of such incentives.
Analysing The Influence And Effective Strategies Of Lobbyists On Health Policy In Australia
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$72,940.00
Summary
The rising costs of poor nutrition to society are well documented, as are cost effective solutions to these issues. Despite this, very little federal money gets directed to public health nutrition. One way to change this imbalance is through advocacy work. This study will explore the private sector and its effective use of advocacy in influencing public health policy in Australia. Key elements that can be utilised by those with limited resources to influence policy change will be determined.
Chronic Kidney Disease: Natural History Of Disease, Cost And Quality Of Life
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$72,281.00
Summary
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is present in 12% of Australians aged over 25. CKD is associated with poor health outcomes including cardiovascular disease and progression to End Stage Kidney Disease. Many questions about CKD remain. My research aims to increase our understanding of the natural history of CKD in the Australian population, with focus on outcomes of CKD progression, cardiovascular and all-cause mortality, quality of life, and costs to society.
The HIV Treatment Cascade: Improved Individual And Population Health Outcomes Through A Better Understanding Of The Natural History Of HIV And Its Treatment In Modern Health Care Systems.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$93,124.00
Summary
To review the methodologies used to analyse the HIV care and treatment cascade in different settings and their limitations. To identify, design and evaluate pilot interventions to improve individual and population outcomes. I am not currently working on any research that requires ethics clearance.
The Incidence And Outcomes Of Chronic Kidney Disease Amongst Indigenous Australians
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$140,120.00
Summary
The aim of this body of work is to improve understanding of the incidence and outcomes of chronic kidney disease for Indigenous Australians, in order to try to better predict outcomes and guide clinical and policy-level decision making.
Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is rare in developed countries except in indigenous populations where there is a shortage of quality health care, overcrowding, poverty and poor nutrition as in remote Australia. Advanced RHD affects the heart valves which can lead to heart failure, an increased risk of stroke and infection of the heart. The aim of this research project will be to inform the development of rational and evidence-based recommendations for the management of advanced RHD.
PANDORA Wave 1: Assessment Of The Impact Of Maternal Diabetes On Growth And Nutritional Indicators, Cardio-metabolic Risk Factors And Developmental Risk Of Pre-school Aged Children Living In The Northern Territory.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$122,714.00
Summary
Addressing the diabetes epidemic in the Indigenous Australian population requires early intervention. Early life is critical for long term risk of chronic disease but little is known regarding effective interventions, particularly for follow-up of children after a pregnancy complicated by diabetes. The project examines growth, body composition, and risk of developmental issues in children of mothers with and without diabetes in pregnancy, exploring risk factors for later chronic disease.
Improving The Design Of Pragmatic Clinical Trials In Children
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$128,224.00
Summary
Whilst clinical research is designed to investigate interventions that improve patient health, to date, patients (including children) and their families have had no say in deciding what health outcomes matter most to them. The voices of patients and their families must be heard and used to inform how studies are designed if we are to achieve an improved model of health care and health service delivery. We propose to investigate and provide recommendations as to how this is best achieved.