Early Detection And Treatment Of Rheumatic Heart Disease In High Risk Communities Using Community-led Approaches For Active Case Finding, Education And Engagement In Care
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$358,752.00
Summary
Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) affects many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Early detection using an ultrasound of the heart (called an “echo”) can help children access treatment. Echo screening in remote communities needs active community participation and leadership in order to succeed. I will study new approaches to community-led echo screening to see if they are accurate enough, evaluate the impact of community involvement and describe outcomes for those diagnosed with RHD.
Partnering With Patients To Transform Practice And Policy For Improved Patient-centred Outcomes In Chronic Kidney Disease
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$3,292,932.00
Summary
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major cause of death and imposes a substantial burden on individuals and the healthcare system worldwide. In partnership with patients, this project will establish and implement core outcomes and measures. Patient-centred trials will address the research priorities of patients across all stages of CKD including: preventing the progression of CKD, improving fatigue in patients on dialysis, and optimising life participation in kidney transplant recipients.
Tackling Australia’s Low Screening Participation To Prevent Bowel Cancer Deaths
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$2,188,416.00
Summary
Bowel cancer is Australia’s second deadliest cancer despite being largely treatable if detected early. The big problem is most people do not screen so too many cases are not detected soon enough. I will endeavour to increase screening participation by developing a range of strategies that do better at encouraging people to screen. I will then test each of them to determine which results in the highest participation within the actual National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.