Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP0987089

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/DP0987089

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Cataract and crash risk for older drivers: evidence from a population based study. Older drivers are the fastest growing segment of the driving population, which has implications for road safety. The removal of cataract is a common surgical procedure for older drivers, therefore, it is necessary to determine the effects of cataract surgery on crash risk. This project will be the largest population based study to examine crash risk for older drivers with cataract and the cost-effectiveness in terms of a reduction in crashes. The development of effective countermeasures will have direct relevance for road safety, medical practitioners and licensing authorities in Australia and is also pivotal to reducing the financial burden associated with older driver crashes.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 2009

End Date: 12-2013

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $60,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Health Economics | Public Health and Health Services | Public Health And Health Services Not Elsewhere Classified

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Injury control | Road safety |

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