A Controlled Multi-faceted Community Intervention Trial To Improve The Oral Health Of Preschool Aged Child In Rural VIC
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$100,000.00
Summary
Pre-school aged children living in rural Victoria have worse dental health than that of their metropolitan counterparts. This is due in part to the lack of exposure to water fluoridation, difficulty accessing dental services and other sociodemographic issues. Whilst most pre-school aged children do not routinely get taken to a dentist, they do come into contact with local community nursing and medical staff. The aim of this project is to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of improving or ....Pre-school aged children living in rural Victoria have worse dental health than that of their metropolitan counterparts. This is due in part to the lack of exposure to water fluoridation, difficulty accessing dental services and other sociodemographic issues. Whilst most pre-school aged children do not routinely get taken to a dentist, they do come into contact with local community nursing and medical staff. The aim of this project is to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of improving oral health for these preschool aged children by developing oral health promotion skills in the existing local medical, nursing and dental practitioners, augmented by referral pathways that improve accessibility to dental services.Read moreRead less
Comparison Of Three Workforce Models To Improve Oral Health & Public Dental Care For Disadvantaged Adults Living In Rura
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$98,131.00
Summary
The proposed study will compare two workforce models incorporating new clinical teams with new programs (oral health promotion, prevention and timely restorative dental care) in targeted communities in rural Tasmania with the existing model of public sector dental service. The results will provide an evidence-base for both workforce and service delivery policy and planning to improve access and equity in oral health and public dental care for people in rural areas.
Dental Care And Oral Health For The Indigenous Communities Of South Australia's Mid-north
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$100,000.00
Summary
Improving access to dental services and oral health for Indigenous communities is a high priority. This project will initially involve the evaluation of oral health programs for Indigenous children in Port Augusta. This will guide the planning and implementation of programs for the other age groups and for the remote communities serviced by Pika Wiya Health Service. In addition, the project group will investigate the appropriateness of the developed strategies for implementation in other communi ....Improving access to dental services and oral health for Indigenous communities is a high priority. This project will initially involve the evaluation of oral health programs for Indigenous children in Port Augusta. This will guide the planning and implementation of programs for the other age groups and for the remote communities serviced by Pika Wiya Health Service. In addition, the project group will investigate the appropriateness of the developed strategies for implementation in other communities.Read moreRead less
The number of Australians with dementia is increasing and so therefore is the frequency of people with dementia presenting to general practice. There is a recent evidence based clinical practice guideline to inform the diagnosis and management of people with dementia and the support of their carers. Many of the recommendations from this guideline are relevant to Australian general practitioners. Strategies to implement guidelines into practice are needed in all areas of health care, but changing ....The number of Australians with dementia is increasing and so therefore is the frequency of people with dementia presenting to general practice. There is a recent evidence based clinical practice guideline to inform the diagnosis and management of people with dementia and the support of their carers. Many of the recommendations from this guideline are relevant to Australian general practitioners. Strategies to implement guidelines into practice are needed in all areas of health care, but changing clinical practice is complex and a body of research developing methods of identifying barriers to specific practice changes is emerging. This project aims to support GPs in improving the general practice based care of people with dementia, and so improve their quality of life. In addition we aim to contribute to the body of knowledge about how to bring about practice change and implement a clinical practice guideline. We plan to design a strategy for implementing this new guideline into practice, working with GPs to change their practice where needed. We will test the effect of this strategy on the care of people with dementia, on their quality of life and on that of their carers.Read moreRead less
Remote Indigenous Oral Health Testing A Commmunity Based Model Of Oral Health Promotion
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$77,152.00
Summary
Development and trial of an oral health promotion package for remote Aboriginal groups based on community consultations. This would include the development of visual health promotion packages in local language. The aim is to develop sustainable change in oral health behaviours.
PEACH Study- Patient Engagement And Coaching For Health: An Intensive Treatment Intervention For Patients With Type 2 Di
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$499,263.00
Summary
This study uses practice nurses integrated in existing general practice structures to implement telephone coaching for patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) in a disadvantaged community. This is an evidence based patient empowerment strategy designed to increase patient self-management and engagement with the health care system to improve health outcomes.
Intervention Strategies For The Prevention Of Early Childhood Caries
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$125,000.00
Summary
Rampant dental decay in young children remains an important challenge for preventive dentistry. Although it is a preventable disease, the prevalence is high in many disadvantaged communities. The study will examine a few intervention programs to determine their effectiveness in preventing early childhood decay. These include brushing the teeth with a safe, dental antibacterial gel compared to traditional oral hygiene methods. Brushing with antibacterial gels at crucial times during the establish ....Rampant dental decay in young children remains an important challenge for preventive dentistry. Although it is a preventable disease, the prevalence is high in many disadvantaged communities. The study will examine a few intervention programs to determine their effectiveness in preventing early childhood decay. These include brushing the teeth with a safe, dental antibacterial gel compared to traditional oral hygiene methods. Brushing with antibacterial gels at crucial times during the establishment of the oral flora is likely to prevent decay-causing bacteria from colonising a child’s mouth, so that the risk of dental decay is reduced, not only during childhood, but possibly extending to adulthood as well.Read moreRead less
Building Evidence-based Research And Practice In South East Asia: Impact On Pregnancy And Childbirth Care And Outcomes.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,354,337.00
Summary
Disorders related to pregnancy and childbirth are a major health issue in SE Asia. They represent one of the biggest health risk differences between the developed and developing world. By establishing a network of researchers and teachers of evidence-based health care across four SE Asian countries supported from Australia, this collaborative project aims to improve the clinical practice of treating pregnancy and childbirth related disorders and the health outcomes of mothers and infants in SE A ....Disorders related to pregnancy and childbirth are a major health issue in SE Asia. They represent one of the biggest health risk differences between the developed and developing world. By establishing a network of researchers and teachers of evidence-based health care across four SE Asian countries supported from Australia, this collaborative project aims to improve the clinical practice of treating pregnancy and childbirth related disorders and the health outcomes of mothers and infants in SE Asia.Read moreRead less