A Dimensional-spectrum Model Of Mental Disorders: Developing New Assessments To Improve The Diagnostic Validity Of Multiple Mental Disorders
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$311,860.00
Summary
Advances in the scientific literature have highlighted that significant improvements to validity and clinical utility can be made through the use of a dimensional-spectrum model of psychopathology. To encourage the future use of the dimensional-spectrum model, the current research project aims to develop and test an innovative and novel assessment tool for diagnosing mental disorders in community and clinical populations using a dimensional-spectrum model as the guiding theoretical framework.
Quantifying The Microbial Health Risks Of Expanded Alternative Water Use
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$305,496.00
Summary
Addressing current and future water shortages requires substitution of high quality drinking water with alternative water sources for an expanded range of purposes. However, potential adverse health effects must be avoided. This project measures health risks associated with a variety of alternative water sources and water use combinations. Project outputs will help determine appropriate requirements for water treatment and help refine guidelines to ensure that water use is safe.
Younger-onset Dementia: Improving Patient And Care Outcomes Through Advancements In Diagnosis And The Identificaiton Of Genetic And Environmental Factors Which Influence Outcomes.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$227,261.00
Summary
This project aims to fully characterise symptoms of YOD and correlate these with existing and novel investigations. Carers' needs,including their psychiatric symptoms and burden will also be studied. Guidelines can be developed to assist primary care and other services to improve their ability to recognise early symptoms so they can refer patients for appropriate assessment in a timely manner, thus reducing diagnostic delay and ultimately benefiting patients and carers
Magnetic Seizure Therapy:The Neural Correlates And Neurocognitive Outcomes Of A Novel Therapeutic Approach To Depression
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$231,147.00
Summary
Depression is a substantial clinical problem for which ECT is the most efficacious treatment. However, ECT has cognitive side-effects which limit its applicability and acceptance by patients. The development of a new treatment with similar efficacy but which minimizes these side effects would have great clinical value. One promising possibility is magnetic seizure therapy (MST). This project will investigate the neurological outcomes of MST in depression, focusing on the cognitive outcomes.
This research program aims to utilise three new clinical trials to treat pain from osteoarthritis of the knee and hand. These treatments use existing medications, but for new indications. This project will determine if these treatments reduce pain and slow structural changes over two years of treatment. It also has the potential to develop the first treatment for osteoarthritis which changes the natural course of the disease rather than merely treating symptoms.
Assessment And Management Of People With Cervical Spine Disorders At High Risk Of Non Recovery.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$155,932.00
Summary
A high percentage of people with neck pain and whiplash do not recover. This research aims to understand more about how these people differ from the rest of the population, and to see if clinicians can determine which people are at high risk of non recovery. It will also test whether a co-ordinated process of care utilising primary clinicians and specialists improves recovery. Expected outcomes are greater understanding about these people, better management and improved recovery.