Early detection and treatment of rheumatic heart disease in high risk communities using community-led approaches for active case finding, education and engagement in care

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http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1194707

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Funded Activity Summary

Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) affects many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Early detection using an ultrasound of the heart (called an “echo”) can help children access treatment. Echo screening in remote communities needs active community participation and leadership in order to succeed. I will study new approaches to community-led echo screening to see if they are accurate enough, evaluate the impact of community involvement and describe outcomes for those diagnosed with RHD.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2020

End Date: End date not available

Funding Scheme: Investigator Grants

Funding Amount: $358,752.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

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Other Keywords

aboriginal child | community participation | echocardiography | health screening

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