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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
The Diabetes Renal Project: Better Outcomes For Patients With Diabetes And Chronic Kidney Disease
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$646,508.00
Summary
People with diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD) suffer from significant morbidity and premature mortality. Studies suggest a substantial gap between current recommended practices and treatment targets, which may be related to existing health services being unable to respond to these patients’ complex needs. This project aims to address this gap, by characterising the needs of patients, and the location, capacity and performance of existing health services. This work will ultimately inform ....People with diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD) suffer from significant morbidity and premature mortality. Studies suggest a substantial gap between current recommended practices and treatment targets, which may be related to existing health services being unable to respond to these patients’ complex needs. This project aims to address this gap, by characterising the needs of patients, and the location, capacity and performance of existing health services. This work will ultimately inform the design of a new model of care.Read moreRead less
Improving Alcohol Treatment Outcomes: The Impact Of Client, Intervention And System Variables On Treatment Outcomes.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,525,879.00
Summary
Patient outcomes are significantly influenced by a number of factors including the characteristics of the patient, the type of treatment provided, and the characteristics of the system in which care is delivered. This study aims to determine how these factors influence outcomes for people seeking treatment for alcohol dependence. It will provide critical information for policy makers on which to base minimum service standards.
A new quality of life instrument with older people for economic evaluation. This project aims to develop and validate a new preference-based quality-of-life instrument with applications in aged-care. The new instrument will be developed with older people receiving aged care services, and will focus upon incorporating their values into the measurement and valuation of quality of life for economic evaluation. The new instrument will have immediate applications in quality assessment and economic ev ....A new quality of life instrument with older people for economic evaluation. This project aims to develop and validate a new preference-based quality-of-life instrument with applications in aged-care. The new instrument will be developed with older people receiving aged care services, and will focus upon incorporating their values into the measurement and valuation of quality of life for economic evaluation. The new instrument will have immediate applications in quality assessment and economic evaluation, improving the quality of life and wellbeing of older Australians, and will assist in determining the relative cost effectiveness of new and existing services.
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Improving Access To Psychological Services For People With Cancer: A Randomised Control Trial Of An Interactive Web-Based Intervention
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$612,715.00
Summary
Approximately 35% of people diagnosed with cancer will experience persistent significant distress, and unmet psychological supportive care needs in Australian cancer patients are highly prevalent. The web presents a unique method of delivery of supportive care. However, to our knowledge this type of intervention has not been examined. This two-phased study will develop and test a novel web-based intervention to improve psychological outcomes in cancer patients experiencing distress.
Making nursing work: Developing a national framework for advanced practice in nursing. Advanced practice nursing (APN) is closing service gaps in delivery of health care across a range of settings for an aging population that is increasingly chronically ill. Development of APN has been rapid, resulting in confusion about the role and service potential. The lack of a common meaning of APN is prohibiting effective utilisation of the nursing workforce and causing confusion within nursing, the healt ....Making nursing work: Developing a national framework for advanced practice in nursing. Advanced practice nursing (APN) is closing service gaps in delivery of health care across a range of settings for an aging population that is increasingly chronically ill. Development of APN has been rapid, resulting in confusion about the role and service potential. The lack of a common meaning of APN is prohibiting effective utilisation of the nursing workforce and causing confusion within nursing, the health care industry and the community. The project aims to conduct the first nationwide study of advanced practice nurses, their clinical activities and service patterns. The research aims to develop new knowledge and professional tools and provide an evidence base for nursing workforce reform to meet the imperatives of contemporary health services.Read moreRead less
Telerehabilitation For Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$697,942.00
Summary
Pulmonary rehabilitation is a very effective treatment for chronic lung disease, but is accessible to less than 10% of Australians who need it. Telerehabilitation, the delivery of rehabilitation directly into the home using the internet, offers new opportunities to improve access and uptake. This trial will test whether telerehabilitation can improve wellbeing and reduce health care costs in people with chronic respiratory disease living in metropolitan and regional Australia.
Optimising Emergency And Trauma Systems Through Evidence Based Pathways
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$418,049.00
Summary
Developing systems for emergency and trauma care based on strong evidence and robust data systems is crucial to the acute health sector. Through an extensive, well recognised collaboration of research groups at The Alfred, Monash and the National Trauma Research Institute, we aim to undertake world leading systems development both locally and globally, focusing on prehospital, emergency and trauma clinical care pathways significantly reducing mortality and improving functional outcomes.
Consumer Directed Care: Understanding And Promoting Participation And Care Outcomes For People Living With Dementia In Receipt Of A Home Care Package
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$571,648.00
Summary
This research will develop tools and assess the impact of the delivery of Consumer Directed Care for people living with dementia in receipt of a Home Care Package. It will also translate the findings into an intervention aimed at building the capacity of service providers and consumers to work together to improve care outcomes for people with dementia.
Meaningful Engagement Of Adolescents In Health Programming And Evaluation
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$128,224.00
Summary
Adolescence is a critical developmental period of immense potential where health behaviours can be established that affect the lifecourse, and indeed the next generation. The Jharkhand Initiative for Adolescent Health trial set in rural India is exploring how meaningful engagement and participation of adolescents in their own peer-led community health intervention groups can lead to better health in marginalised adolescent girls, assisting us to better help vulnerable adolescents everywhere.