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.
Priority-Setting In Australian Mental Health Services: Improving The Economic Evidence Base And Its Relevance To Decision-makers.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$310,521.00
Summary
Cathrine Mihalopoulos is dually qualified in psychology and economics and has a growing international reputation for her work in mental health economics (evidenced by publication in high calibre journals, invitations to attend international meetings and collaborate on grants). Her PhD evaluated the cost-effectiveness of preventive interventions for mental disorders. Her ECR program will expand this work helping to ensure Australian mental health services are effective and cost-effective.
Improving Cardiovascular Disease Risk Assessment And Management In Older Adults (aged 75+) By Supporting Clinician And Patient Decision-making
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$294,892.00
Summary
The prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) could play a significant role in improving the health and quality of life of older adults. However, guidance for treating adults aged 75+ is limited and they may not be receiving the appropriate CVD care. This project will explore the opinions of doctors and older adults regarding the prevention of CVD and develop a tool to support decision-making in this area. The research will positively influence the prevention of CVD among older Australians.
Improving Patient Access To Novel Cancer Drugs In Australia: Striking The Balance
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$318,768.00
Summary
Cancer patients in Australia may experience delays before they can benefit from new expensive drugs because of the lengthy existing processes to evaluate new medicines by the Department of Health. I will study how to improve the existing drug evaluation processes to make timely but informed funding decisions. This work will improve patient outcomes from early access to effective new cancer drugs and help the government make a wiser spending of public funds.
Supporting Informed Choice For Management Of Screen Detected Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) Among Older Women (70 Years And Over)
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$314,644.00
Summary
DCIS refers to abnormal changes in the breast that may or may not lead to breast cancer later on. Screening women over 70 means more DCIS will be found and treated by surgery, radiotherapy, and other treatments. To avoid unnecessary treatment, some DCIS patients could instead have regular checks (monitoring). This research will develop a tool to help women over 70 with DCIS to make an informed choice between monitoring or immediate treatment, and test whether this improves their quality of life.
Translating Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Guidelines Into General Practice: A Behavioural Intervention Within A Systems Approach To Improve Evidence-based Practice
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$318,768.00
Summary
This project will develop, evaluate and implement a combined GP and patient intervention to improve cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention, by increasing: 1) use of CVD risk calculators; 2) guidelines-based prescribing of medication to high risk and not low risk patients; and 3) patient understanding of CVD risk/management options and involvement in decision making. This will improve care for millions of patients, reduce the cost of CVD, and develop new methods to improve other areas of health.