Impact Of Health Policy On The Delivery Of Dental Services And Child Oral Health Outcomes
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,304,799.00
Summary
This project will study the use of dental services by children and adolescents in Australia and how use relates to oral health outcomes. Variation in the support for the use of private dentists and the organisation and delivery of school dental services will be compared both within and across all states and territories so as to inform policy discussions on how to best improve child oral health.
Are ‘potentially Preventable Hospitalisations’ A Valid Measure Of The Quality And Affordability Of Primary And Community Care In Australia?
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$397,264.00
Summary
This project will investigate the validity of ‘potentially preventable hospitalisations’ (PPH) as a measure of the quality and affordability of primary and community care in Australia. We will explore relationships between use of primary care services, hospital admissions for PPH diagnoses, and health outcomes and quantify the contributions of person-, geographic- and service-level factors to variations in PPH. We will make recommendations regarding the ongoing use of PPH measures to track the i ....This project will investigate the validity of ‘potentially preventable hospitalisations’ (PPH) as a measure of the quality and affordability of primary and community care in Australia. We will explore relationships between use of primary care services, hospital admissions for PPH diagnoses, and health outcomes and quantify the contributions of person-, geographic- and service-level factors to variations in PPH. We will make recommendations regarding the ongoing use of PPH measures to track the impacts of health reform in Australia.Read moreRead less
Improving Ambulance Dispatch To Time-critical Emergencies
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$493,872.00
Summary
Ambulance Services in Australia use the same emergency medical dispatch system to prioritise ambulance dispatch, based on information provided during the '000' emergency phone call. The optimum method of handling calls and dispatching ambulances remains largely unknown. This partnership project brings together an interdisciplinary team to work collaboratively with St John Ambulance Service Western Australia to investigate strategies to improve the accuracy of emergency medical dispatch.
Value-Based Healthcare In Elective Coronary Stenting
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,236,881.00
Summary
Coronary stents are wire mesh tubes inserted into cholesterol blockages in heart blood vessels (arteries) thus improving coronary blood flow and alleviating chest pain. Although life saving in acute heart attacks, their value is limited in stable patients and may be associated with severe complications. In partnership with the health department, this project will evaluate how many patients continue to experience chest pain after elective coronary stenting so that can be used more effectively.
Whole-of-population Linked Data: Strengthening The Evidence To Drive Improvement In Health And Health Care In Australia
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,130,376.00
Summary
In partnership with the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare and Heart Foundation, we will create a whole-of-population linked data platform to inform improvements in health and heath care. We will investigate: socioeconomic variation in disease burden, to identify opportunities to improve population health; preventive cardiovascular disease (CVD) care, to improve treatment; and end-of-life care trajectories, focusing on CVD, to inform improvements in care.
Exploring The Impact Of Blood Transfusion On Maternity Outcomes And Healthcare Utilisation: Informing The Use Of Blood And Blood Products In The Obstetric Setting
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$492,479.00
Summary
Around 1 in 10 women suffer excessive bleeding after childbirth, 15% of whom will have a blood transfusion. New guidelines for obstetric blood management will be released in 2015. This research will investigate obstetric transfusion practices before and after guideline implementation. Research aims include identifying variation in treatment of women at risk of and experiencing transfusion, addressing knowledge gaps in guidelines and investigating emerging issues in obstetric transfusion medicine
Looking Forward - Moving Forward Project: Transforming Systems To Improve Mental Health And Drug And Alcohol Outcomes For Aboriginal Peoples
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,304,508.00
Summary
Despite the clear need for support, Aboriginal people do not access mental health and drug and alcohol services at a level that corresponds with their need. We need to know how services can respond appropriately to this high-risk group of people. This project brings together Perth-based services, researchers and local Aboriginal Elders to implement and evaluate a framework for organisational change that will transform the way in which services respond to Aboriginal people.
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.
A Multi-centre RCT To Prevent Secondary Falls In Older People Presenting To The Emergency Department With A Fall
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,534,471.00
Summary
Falls are a leading cause for presentation to Emergency Departments (EDs) by older patients. More than 50% who present to ED with a fall injury have fallen in the previous year. RESPOND is an innovative post-ED discharge program designed to reduce secondary falls in older people. RESPOND extends current falls prevention research and practice by incorporating patient-centred education with behaviour change strategies proven to be effective in the secondary prevention of cardiovascular events.
The purpose of this partnership project is to assess the impact of the four-hour rule policy in reducing access block and its effects of Emergency Department (ED) overcrowding on patients before and after its implementation. We will examine the trends and characteristics of patients under the policy in WA hospitals and compare them with similar patients not under the policy. This is a unique opportunity due to a natural experiment occurring in Australia with implications at the national and inte ....The purpose of this partnership project is to assess the impact of the four-hour rule policy in reducing access block and its effects of Emergency Department (ED) overcrowding on patients before and after its implementation. We will examine the trends and characteristics of patients under the policy in WA hospitals and compare them with similar patients not under the policy. This is a unique opportunity due to a natural experiment occurring in Australia with implications at the national and international levels.Read moreRead less