Real-time Surveillance For The Early Detection Of E-health Related Adverse Events
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$311,860.00
Summary
Health care delivery has become increasingly dependent on information technology. There is growing concern about the risk of harm caused by e-health technology. Current methods for error detection are minimal, and healthcare software remains largely unregulated. This research aims to develop innovative surveillance technologies to provide real-time monitoring and to facilitate early detection of e-health generated adverse events, as a critical step to improve the safety of e-health technology.
Leading Change In Prevention And Management Of Lower Limb And Foot Complications Resulting From Disease Processes
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$255,014.00
Summary
These projects are designed to have a large scale impact on the foot health of people who have diabetes and children who have idiopathic toe walking. These projects aim to improve individual’s diabetes related foot health, reduce health system financial impact relating to lower limb amputation and to extend what is known about idiopathic toe walking.
Evidence-based Approaches For Lifestyle Interventions To Improve Physical And Cognitive Functions In Old Age.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$351,886.00
Summary
As Australia’s population ages, our public health system faces the challenge of an increase in chronic conditions. Many of these can be prevented or better managed by regular physical activity. New public health recommendations have evolved to strongly encourage all adults to engage in physical activity as an integral part of their “lifestyle”. My research will expand the evidence for endorsing the benefits of this “lifestyle” approach for the physical and cognitive functions of older people.
High-risk Doctors: Early Identification And Intervention To Protect Patients From Harm
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$224,786.00
Summary
When a doctor's health or performance falters, patient safety may be placed at risk. Previous research tells us that some doctors are at higher risk of running into difficulty than others. Regulators, like the Medical Board, collect masses of information, but this information is rarely used to try and identify and intervene early BEFORE harm occurs. Our research seeks to change this by identifying which doctors are at greatest risk and why, and how they can be supported back into safe practice.
Enhancing Quality In Primary Health Care Services Through Better Use Of Data And Information Systems
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$143,758.00
Summary
The performance of PHC services has increasingly been scrutinized due to the rise in prevalence of chronic diseases, growing demand for care, rising health care costs, and evidence of unexplained variations in clinical practice. The use of performance monitoring frameworks has increased and it is anticipated this process will become a regular activity. A key element to ensuring the successful engagement in performance monitoring activities is the effective management of information systems.
Premature Cardiovascular Death In Women After Hypertensive Pregnancy: Altering This Trajectory
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$189,384.00
Summary
Women with preeclampsia, the “high blood pressure disease of pregnancy” also have at least double the long-term risk of the biggest killers of Australian women, heart attacks and stroke. This research program aims to (a) identify high-risk women in the first year after preeclampsia (b) develop educational programs for patients and doctors to increase understanding of long-term risks of and promote appropriate follow-up (c) trial potential treatments to reduce long-term risk.