Development And Evaluation Of A Decision Aid For Women With A Breech-presenting Baby.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$156,890.00
Summary
Many studies have shown that women want to participate in clinical decisions about the treatments they receive during pregnancy and that involvement in decision making increases satisfaction with maternity care. Decision aids are interventions to help people make specific and deliberative decisions by providing information on the options and outcomes relevant to the person's health. This project aims to develop and evaluate the world's first decision aid for women with a breech presenting baby ( ....Many studies have shown that women want to participate in clinical decisions about the treatments they receive during pregnancy and that involvement in decision making increases satisfaction with maternity care. Decision aids are interventions to help people make specific and deliberative decisions by providing information on the options and outcomes relevant to the person's health. This project aims to develop and evaluate the world's first decision aid for women with a breech presenting baby (bottom rather than head first) in late pregnancy. A decision aid for breech presentation is timely because recent results of an international trial have dramatically altered women's options in the management of breech presentation. The trial of vaginal breech birth versus planned caesarean section (CS) found overwhelming evidence of reduced infant death and disability for women with a planned CS. Planned CS is now considered best practice for delivery of a breech presentation at birth. However, another treatment option for women with a breech presentation is turning the breech to head first before birth (called external cephalic version, ECV). Each of these options (ECV or planned CS) has benefits and risks, and the relative importance of these benefits and risks varies for individual women, a scenario where a decision aid produces the greatest benefit. The breech decision aid developed in this project will be based on the best and most recently available evidence and outcomes. It will incorporate a workbook, audiotape-CD and worksheet that will guide (but not direct) women to a treatment option that best suits them, taking ~20 minutes to complete. The decision aid will be evaluated to assess the impact on women's satisfaction with decision making, knowledge, anxiety and pregnancy outcomes. If successful, the results could be applied to improve consumer information and participation in clinical decisions across a wide spectrum of pregnancy care issues.Read moreRead less
Changing Decision-making Behaviour In General Practice By Providing Access To Online Evidence.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$206,375.00
Summary
The case for a shift to evidence-based practice, and the substantial economic and health outcome benefits of that shift, have been repeatedly made. Despite the vision, significant barriers to evidence-based practice remain, and the demonstration of a positive role for on-line systems would result in a significant change in strategies for clinician behaviour change. This study will make a specific and significant contribution to our understanding of the efficacy and effectiveness of online eviden ....The case for a shift to evidence-based practice, and the substantial economic and health outcome benefits of that shift, have been repeatedly made. Despite the vision, significant barriers to evidence-based practice remain, and the demonstration of a positive role for on-line systems would result in a significant change in strategies for clinician behaviour change. This study will make a specific and significant contribution to our understanding of the efficacy and effectiveness of online evidence retrieval systems as a component in any evidence-based strategy, through a rigorous and controlled approach to the study of clinical behaviour change. It will also provide a powerful test of the value of search filters as a specific technology in support of evidence retrieval. The focus on prescribing patterns in NHMRC priority areas as an outcome measure will also provide a significant data set reflecting current practice in primary care.Read moreRead less
IMPLORE - Implementing An Opioid Stewardship Intervention To Reduce Opioid Use
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$2,352,236.00
Summary
Back pain is the leading cause for opioid use globally. Guidelines actively discourage opioid use for this condition but unfortunately it commonly ends up managed with opioid medicines. Urgent efforts are needed to reduce the burden of harm associated with excessive prescribing of opioids for back pain. This trial will evaluate a clinical care model that is grounded in research, and designed to curb opioid analgesic use and achieve better health outcomes for people with back pain.
Whiplash injury incurs a huge health burden on Australia as many people do not recover well. This project aims to implement and evaluate a Clinical Pathway of Care for whiplash injury that guides primary care providers in their assessment and treatment of people with acute whiplash. This will improve health ouctomes and recovery following the injury.
Improving Palliative Care For People After Acute Stroke
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$96,653.00
Summary
Stroke is a leading cause of death, disability and is a symptom burden worldwide. It impacts patients and their families in various ways, including physical, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects. Stroke outcome is uncertain and decision making complex. To date, there is no integrated concept for palliative care in stroke that addresses the appropriate moment to start palliative care for stroke patients.
An Integrated Approach To Improving Patient-centred Care In Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$438,768.00
Summary
My research project aims to improve patient-centred care in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), also known as emphysema, by developing, testing and implementing a decision aid for shared decision making. The decision aid will be for use during the patient-health provider encounter and will facilitate tailoring of COPD treatment to patient-defined health priorities and needs, thus improving adherence and outcomes.
Cancer Trials Australia-OnLine: A Tool For Cancer Patients To Find Open Clinical Trials And Consider Trial Participation
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$525,604.00
Summary
We will develop and evaluate a website for consumers which will interface with the ACTR to provide up to date information on currently recruiting cancer trials. Aims are: a) to increase awareness of cancer trials, and facilitate discussion between doctors and patients about participation in a clinical trial, and b) to support cancer consumers to make an informed decision about enrolling in a trial. A randomized trial will assess the effectiveness of the site in achieving these aims.