Identifying And Prioritising Points For Intervention To Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Inequalities In Australia
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$550,669.00
Summary
This project investigates inequalities in cardiovascular disease risk, incidence, healthcare and outcomes, focussing on socio-economic status, rurality, mental health and Aboriginality. It will work with partner organisations and use a range of data sources - including representative population data, clinical datasets, large scale linked data and qualitative data - to better understand variation in cardiovascular disease, to reduce inequalities and improve outcomes.
Identifying Levels And Types Of Emotion That Maximise Effectiveness Of Anti-smoking Ads, Especially In Low SES Smokers
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$371,552.00
Summary
Seizing the rare opportunity presented by well funded anti-tobacco media campaigns in Victoria over 2011-13, this research aims to investigate the optimum strength and type of emotion evoked by anti-smoking ads by examining smokers responses to a variety of ads. To decide whether campaign messages need to be tailored for disadvantaged groups, this research focuses on whether the impact of emotion in anti-smoking ads is different in disadvantaged smokers as compared to the broader population.
The Appropriateness Of Healthcare Delivered To Australian Children: CareTrack Kids
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,307,423.00
Summary
Despite the prevalence of evidence-based clinical guidelines, studies show considerable gaps between care regarded as appropriate and care received. This study will, for the first time, identify the appropriateness of healthcare delivered to children in Australia, barriers that prevent appropriate delivery and test novel interventions to ensure appropriate evidence-based care can be delivered. In addition we will examine the frequency and nature of adverse events involving children.
Indigenous Birthing In An Urban Setting: The IBUS Study
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,345,514.00
Summary
Our novel and exciting multi-agency project will provide maternity care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women living in Brisbane. It will help ‘close the gap’ in maternal and infant health outcomes and provide much needed evidence-based information to redesign services across the country. Three organisations are involved as equal partners: the Institute of Urban Indigenous Health; the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service; and the Mater Mother’s Hospital.
Pathways To Better Health And Education Outcomes For Tasmania’s Children
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$593,173.00
Summary
For far too many of these children, a poor start predicts a poor future. This is especially true for Tasmanian children who live in amongst the most disadvantaged circumstances in Australia. This project will follow 12,000 Tasmanian children through early childhood services from birth to age five to find out if services are meeting their needs. The information will be used to improve services and improve the health and education of all Tasmanian children.
The Extended Australian Workplace Exposures Study - AWES2
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$541,293.00
Summary
Work-related asthma and cancer are largely preventable conditions, but we need to understand the risks faced by workers in order to direct prevention policy and practice. We will survey 5000 Australian workers to estimate the exposure to asthma- and cancer-causing agents in the workplace. This partnership between university researchers and government and non-government organisations will provide a sound basis for determining how to decrease the number of these occupational diseases.
Delivering Effective Dental Healthcare In 2020-2030: A National Longitudinal Partnership Study Of Burden Of Oral Diseases In Australia
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,056,522.00
Summary
The proposed partnership project will focus on five main areas: 1. The evaluation of changes in oral diseases. 2. The assessment of the incidence of oral diseases and its relationships with service systems and individual healthcare behaviours. 3. The estimation of the burden of oral diseases in the period 2020–30. 4. The assessment of cost-effectiveness of the various patterns of dental service use. 5. The knowledge translation involving policymakers and dental service providers.
Improving Mental Health Screening For Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Pregnant Women And Mothers Of Young Children
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,369,612.00
Summary
Mental health during and after pregnancy is important for the well-being of mother and infant. Unfortunately Aboriginal women in remote Australia have high levels of anxiety and depression, which can have significant short and long-term impacts on both mother and child. Currently these issues are often not identified and if identified services may not feel equipped to address them. This study aims to improve screening for, and contribute to addressing, perinatal mental health issues.
SEARCH: Better Evidence, Better Health For Urban Aboriginal Children
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,444,743.00
Summary
SEARCH is Australia’s largest prospective cohort study of urban Aboriginal children (n = 1700), providing the first comprehensive information on the causes of health and illness in this group. This project is a partnership between Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services, the Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council, a senior team of researchers, NSW Health, beyondblue, and the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network to develop evidence to improve the health of urban Aboriginal children.
Delivering Safe And Effective Test Result Communication, Management And Follow-up
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$883,358.00
Summary
The failure to follow up test results is a major area of patient safety concern. This proposal is based on a collaboration between the research team, the South Eastern Area Laboratory Services and the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care. The proposal aims is to improve patient safety by establishing effective, safe test result management systems using evidence-based practice, sophisticated health information technology and through engagement with consumers.