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Investigating Rising Demand For Emergency Health Care With An Ageing Population
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$311,860.00
Summary
The increase and acceleration in demand for emergency healthcare by the elderly is a key issue facing health policy makers. This fellowship will compare utilisation of emergency health services by elderly populations of two large Australian cities, Perth and Melbourne; and test whether an Emergency Department (ED)-based intervention reduces the likelihood of re-presentation to ED and/or hospital admission to hospital. The results will provide valuable information for service providers and policy ....The increase and acceleration in demand for emergency healthcare by the elderly is a key issue facing health policy makers. This fellowship will compare utilisation of emergency health services by elderly populations of two large Australian cities, Perth and Melbourne; and test whether an Emergency Department (ED)-based intervention reduces the likelihood of re-presentation to ED and/or hospital admission to hospital. The results will provide valuable information for service providers and policy makers.Read moreRead less
Understanding Stroke Care Health Service Utilisation Beyond The Acute Hospital Setting
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$316,449.00
Summary
This project will link data from the Australian Stroke Clinical Registry, the stroke survivor and carer needs survey and Commonwealth and state datasets to obtain a better understanding of the post-discharge health service utilisation of survivors of stroke and how this relates to reported long-term unmet needs in this group. This information will be used to inform interventions to improve outcomes and service delivery for survivors of stroke.
Exploring Barriers To Radiotherapy Utilization And Developing A Patient Reported Tool To Measure The Inconvenience Associated With Accessing And Utilising Radiotherapy Services
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Summary
Understanding how much inconvenience patients will accept in order to gain an outcome benefit radiotherapy (RT), may help understand & improve access to RT, influence doctors� attitudes on referring for RT & enhance shared decision making. RT related choices are important to all patients but likely to be particularly relevant to those from rural & remote areas. This research will explore perceptions of RT & develop a tool to measure RT-related inconvenience.
Use Of Innovative Mobile Telehealth Technology To Enable A New Service Delivery Solution For Dysphagia Management
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$207,231.00
Summary
Dysphagia, the term used to describe a swallowing difficulty, affects up to 30% of people over 65 years of age. Speech pathologists are responsible for diagnosing and managing dysphagia, however there is a shortfall between the number of clinicians available and the large number of individuals with this condition. The study aims to validate a way to assess dysphagia using telehealth, to increase access to speech pathology services particularly for patients in rural health settings.
Family-Led Rehabilitation After Stroke In India - The ATTEND Trial
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,599,122.00
Summary
The majority of people with stroke live in low and middle-income countries, with little or no access to stroke rehabilitation. This trial aims to demonstrate that a low-cost, family-led rehabilitation program can increase independence after stroke. This collaboration, involving Australian, Indian and UK researchers will involve 12 hospitals in India and coordinated by the George Institute for Global Health and the Indian Institute for Public Health.
M-Health: Efficacy And Cost-effectiveness Of A Smartphone App To Reduce Unmet Needs And Distress In People With Cancer (ACE): A Randomized Controlled Trial
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$394,294.00
Summary
Patients experience significant levels of both psychological distress and unmet needs during cancer treatment. This study will trial an innovative approach to streamlining best practice in cancer management through the use of Smartphone technology. Given the reach of Smartphones, should this trial prove successful, it will provide the basis for additional modules supporting specific areas of care such as management of chemotherapy side effects and treatment compliance.
Reducing Demand On Emergency Departments In The Last Year Of Life
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$371,049.00
Summary
People in their last year of life who attend emergency departments (EDs) could often be better cared for elsewhere. Our severely overcrowded EDs, and the staff who work in them, are poorly equipped to provide appropriate end-of-life care. This research describes how people in their last year of life use EDs, the impact of this use upon ED services and how the provision of adequate primary care and supportive care services in the community care may be a more appropriate and economically viable op ....People in their last year of life who attend emergency departments (EDs) could often be better cared for elsewhere. Our severely overcrowded EDs, and the staff who work in them, are poorly equipped to provide appropriate end-of-life care. This research describes how people in their last year of life use EDs, the impact of this use upon ED services and how the provision of adequate primary care and supportive care services in the community care may be a more appropriate and economically viable option for people at the end-of-life.Read moreRead less
Treating Adult Obesity: Can A Tailored, Low Cost Dietetic Service Turn Around The Obesity Epidemic?
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$90,567.00
Summary
Dietitians are trained to treat obesity, yet Australia is in an obesity crisis. In this study we investigate the clinical service dietitians offer to treat obesity in adults from the dietitian and the client perspective. From this information, we will model a computer-based system with the ability to report financial, and health progress. This work will result in a model of care that is better, faster, more accessible, and improves the health of Australians.
Improving Access To Optimal Clinical Care For People With Chronic Hepatitis B Through The Implementation Of A Nurse-led Model Of Care
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$176,250.00
Summary
Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) is a global public health issue. Best practice guidelines indicate that early diagnosis and treatment can reduce mortality, however, guidelines are not being followed because uptake of management and treatment is low. This project aims to address the gap between optimal and current CHB management through implementation of a nursing service, which will build capacity, and target the need for improved management for this vulnerable group of patients.
Ambulance Diversion For Selected Emergency Conditions: Effect On Emergency Response Performance And Patient Outcomes
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$302,123.00
Summary
Critically ill patients require rapid access to definitive care and delays in treatment may lead to poor outcomes. This study will examine the effect of ambulance diversion on outcomes for patients with selected emergency conditions e.g. heart attack, stroke and major trauma who are and are not directly transferred to tertiary centres. Ultimately, this research aims is to improve patient outcomes and improve emergency service performance.