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Economic Evaluation Of Interventions To Reduce The Burden Of Harm From Alcohol Misuse In Indigenous Australians
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$609,571.00
Summary
Indigenous people live considerably less than non-Indigenous Australians. Governments spend millions each year trying to close this health gap but there is little evidence to demonstrate that this money is being spent appropriately. This project aims to evaluate the return on investment on funds spent on addressing the harm caused by alcohol misuse in Indigenous Australians. These results will strengthen the evidence-base required to develop appropriate Indigenous health policy in Australia.
Economics Of Multimorbid Chronic Illnesses In Indigenous Australian Communities
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$302,123.00
Summary
Chronic illness is major problem in Indigenous health and is a high priority area in “closing the gap” . It will explore ways for use of economic evidence can be used to support optimal decision-making processes. Key tasks: 1. identify reasons decision makers use for priority setting 2. assess the cost-effectiveness ; and 3. broaden the outcomes measures. Key Outcomes: (1) Refereed journals and community reports (2) expand my research skills in health economics
Uptake Of Evidence To Policy: The Indigenous Burden Of Disease Case Study
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$439,210.00
Summary
Burden of Disease (BOD) methods were designed with the intention of assisting health policy makers in decision making. Using a unit called the Disability Adjusted Life Year, the process measures both death and disability caused by disease or illness, allowing the burden of differing diseases to be compared, and priorities clarified. This research will improve communication between researchers, community and policy makers by showing how the Indigenous BOD study has been used in policy processes.