Optimising The Management Of Comorbidities In Dementia: Reducing Disparaties And Improving Clinical Outcomes
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$603,894.00
Summary
Many individuals with dementia also have other chronic medical conditions. This research will help us better understand the comorbidities experienced by people with dementia and the impact these have on clinical outcomes This can lead to the development of consumer-centred management strategies. By ensuring the appropriate, equitable and timely treatment of comorbidities in people with dementia, there is potential to optimise the quality of life and health of people with dementia.
A Longitudinal Population Based Study Of Alzheimer's Disease: Prescription Drug Use And Survival
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$186,353.00
Summary
Population linked health data (2002-2009) will be used to study patterns of care and outcomes for people with Alzheimer's disease. Use of prescription drugs to treat Alzheimer's disease, the survival experience from time of first supply of Alzheimer medication and the identification of inequalities in accessing medications will be examined. The research will provide critical data for strategic sustainable healthcare planning and assist in the development of dementia-specific healthcare policies.