The Identification Prediction And Management Of Depression In People With Epilepsy
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$73,852.00
Summary
Depression affects many people with epilepsy but often goes undetected and untreated. This study aims to develop ways of identifying depression in those with epilepsy, as well as examining why some people with epilepsy get depression and others do not. It will also involve trialling a state of the art psychological intervention aimed at enhancing quality of life and improving mood in people with epilepsy.
The Effect Of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea And Its Treatment On Exercise Capacity On Obese Children
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$60,787.00
Summary
The aim of the study is to explore the effect of sleep apnoea and its treatment on obese children aged between 7 - 13 years. The project will study the effect of sleep apnoea and its recommended treatment on: 1. lung and cardiovascular function 2. blood markers (including cholesterol and insulin), and 3. quality of life in obese children. It is hoped this study will show treatment reverses any negative outcomes caused by sleep apnoea in obese children.
Health Related Quality Of Life After Critical Illness In Adults
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$105,842.00
Summary
The aim of this study is to determine the health related quality of life (HRQoL) of patients after critical illness. There is currently a paucity of evidence about the long-term HRQoL outcomes of critically ill patients in Australia. The ‘value-added’ aspects of this study are that it is a large multi-centre, Australian study, using a well-validated instrument examining HRQoL in regard to local context, enabling comparison with international studies.