Use Of An Online Canteen Ordering System To Implement Healthy Canteen Policies In NSW Primary Schools
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$175,303.00
Summary
Given evidence that school food policies can improve children’s dietary intake, Australian state governments have launched healthy canteen policies. However, these policies are poorly implemented. This research seeks to assess the effectiveness of an online classification tool in increasing policy compliance. The tool will be embedded in an online canteen system, and will automatically assess whether menu items are compliant as they are uploaded onto the online canteen system.
Implementing Appropriate Exercise And Education For Australians With Knee Osteoarthritis
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$181,065.00
Summary
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) affects 4% of the population. It is effectively treated with physiotherapy led exercise and education. Most Australian’s with OA do not receive these treatments, and many physiotherapists lack the required knowledge and capability to provide exercise and education. I will develop a program involving workshops and online resources to teach physiotherapists how to provide exercise and education to knee OA patients, and support patients with online education resources.
Implementation Of A Treat-to-target Remission Strategy For Rheumatoid Arthritis In Australian Public And Private Rheumatology Clinics
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$178,157.00
Summary
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a common and incurable inflammatory joint disease affecting 2% of Australians. RA is associated with significant pain, disability, loss of work capacity and reduced life expectancy. Research has shown that 'treating to a target' for the goal of remission significantly improves outcomes for people living with RA. This TRIP fellowship will assess the barriers to clinicians and people living with RA managing the disease in a targeted way and develop a package to assist.
Improving Outcomes In Lung Cancer: Implementation Of Physical Activity Guidelines
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$274,107.00
Summary
Lung cancer is associated with complex symptoms which frequently lead to inactivity and functional decline. There are well-established evidence-based recommendations regarding the amount of physical activity that people with cancer should engage in. However the current models of care in lung cancer do not formally utilise these recommendations. This project aims to bridge the evidence-practice gap with the ultimate aim of improving outcomes for people with lung cancer.
TELEHANCED: Best Evidence To Best Practice Improving Access To Care With Enhanced Telecare For Children In Rural NSW
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$175,303.00
Summary
The proposed TELEHANCED Study will evaluate an enhanced telecare intervention to improve telecare for children living in rural NSW. Consistent evidence indicates telecare fails due to confusion surrounding remuneration of health professionals and insufficient human resource to coordinate the program. There is evidence that telecare programs employing a skilled coordinator can increase effectiveness, efficiency and sustain up-take and use of telecare services.
Increasing The Implementation Of A Mandatory Primary School Physical Activity Policy
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$177,197.00
Summary
This will be the first RCT of its kind. This study will test the effectiveness of an implementation support strategy in supporting schools to implement a physical activity policy mandated by the NSW Government. The trial could provide a model for supporting schools to implement school health or education policies, which seek to improve wellbeing of students.
Enhancing The Capacity Of Mental Health Services To Review, Personalise And Intervene Early Through Implementation Of Real-time Outcome Monitoring
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$181,065.00
Summary
By monitoring functioning and symptom changes experienced by severe mental illness patients in their living environments, mental health services can identify those experiencing decline earlier and hence deliver appropriate and timely interventions. However, monitoring is currently poorly implemented in Australian mental health services and inadequately supported by national policy. The applicant proposes to address this evidence-practice gap through a mobile phone-based monitoring system.
Implementing A Health Literacy Focused Dietetic Outpatient Model Of Care For People With Chronic Kidney Disease
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$181,065.00
Summary
A special diet is essential for keeping people with chronic kidney disease well. However inadequate health literacy prevents many people from following this diet correctly. In this project we will redesign the way health services are provided by dietitians to patients with inadequate heath literacy. We will also evaluate whether altering the type of information provided and the method that it is delivered is more effective than the current model of care.
Improving Quality Use Of Medicines In Residential Aged Care
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$175,303.00
Summary
Traditionally, antipsychotic medicines have been used to manage challenging behaviours in dementia yet research has shown these medicines have limited usefulness and are associated with increases in falls, stroke and death. Despite this, they are still commonly used. In this TRIP fellowship, we aim to evaluate the sustainability and generalizability of a multicomponent model to reduce the use of antipsychotics for managing dementia-related behavioural issues in residential aged care facilities.
Training Health Professionals In Smoking Cessation And Tobacco Abuse Prevention For Aboriginal Australians
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$292,302.00
Summary
Aboriginal Australians still experience a disproportionate burden of tobacco related death and disease compared to non-Indigenous Australians. Health professionals who are charged with helping Aboriginal smokers quit have reported a lack of skills, confidence and knowledge in this area. Our study intends to address this gap by training health professionals in quit smoking techniques coupled with distribution of culturally tailored resources through a randomised controlled trial.