Translating Evidence-Based Psychological Interventions For Older Adults With Depression And Anxiety Into Public And Private Mental Health Settings Using A Stepped Care Framework
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,037,209.00
Summary
This project aims to evaluate the feasibility of implementing evidence based psychological interventions to treat geriatric depression and anxiety in real world (public and private) mental health settings. The outcomes of this research will provide important information about how to effectively translate evidence-based low intensity and moderate intensity interventions into routine care, and the cost benefits associated with such a model.
A Multi-ethnic Cohort And Intervention Trial To Identify Early Biomarkers For Type 2 Diabetes And Customise Individualized Environments For Disease Prevention
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$597,376.00
Summary
Diabetes is often called a lifestyle disease, however, large clinical studies have shown that diabetes cannot always be prevented through lifestyle modification. This collaborative study between Shanghai Institutes of Biological Science and Sydney University will identify biomarkers that predict the development of type 2 diabetes. Using this knowledge, the best interventions (including diet, exercise and medications) to improve an individual’s risk profile for type 2 diabetes will be identified.
DEVELOPMENT OF NOVEL THERAPEUTICS FOR DEMENTIA: Investigating Tailored Brain Stimulation Approaches For Dementia Prevention And Treatment.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$723,105.00
Summary
Dementia is a debilitating and devastating illness impacting significantly on sufferers, carers and the wider community. Current treatment approaches are limited in their effectiveness and alternative therapeutics are needed. My research will investigate the use of brain stimulation techniques for the treatment and prevention of dementia.
Evidence For Suicide Prevention In Planning Transitions From Employment To Retirement In Older Age Populations
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$237,188.00
Summary
This study will investigate the impact of changes in employment status in older aged Australians on subsequent risk of suicidal behaviour, and the extent to which this risk is modified by referral pathways within mental health services and the role of other social supports.
LIFECYCLE - Early Life Stressors And LifeCycle Health
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$453,811.00
Summary
Early in life is a period of time during which we can institute changes that can have long lasting benefits for asthma, obesity, diabetes mellitus and mental and cardiovascular health. The current project, LIFECYCLE is a cooperative project with a combined total of a quarter of a million participants, which will be the definitive study to determine, which early life events should be modified for improving health trajectories throughout life.
Consumer Directed Care: Understanding And Promoting Participation And Care Outcomes For People Living With Dementia In Receipt Of A Home Care Package
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$571,648.00
Summary
This research will develop tools and assess the impact of the delivery of Consumer Directed Care for people living with dementia in receipt of a Home Care Package. It will also translate the findings into an intervention aimed at building the capacity of service providers and consumers to work together to improve care outcomes for people with dementia.
Improving The Management Of Youth With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder In The Justice System
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,499,897.00
Summary
Rates of Aboriginal youth incarceration in Western Australia are among the highest nationally. There is an urgent need to understand the extent of involvement of youth with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) in the justice system, and develop strategies to prevent continued engagement with the justice system. This research will establish the first Australian estimate of FASD among youth in detention and develop and evaluate a new model of service delivery and clinical management.
Predicting Perioperative Cognitive Disorders In The Elderly Based On Cardiovascular Risk, AD Risk And New Biomarkers
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$471,826.00
Summary
Anaesthesia and surgery are common in the elderly and are known to lead to memory and thinking problems. Why this happens is unclear. I plan to study confusion, memory and thinking problems before and after surgery and to determine if blood or cerebrospinal fluid tests or modifying cardiovascular disease can predict this happening. This work will lead to early identification of people who are at risk of cognitive problems following anaesthesia and surgery, and ways to prevent this happening.
IStoppFalls: ICT Based System To Predict & Prevent Falls
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$579,018.00
Summary
Technology-based solutions have potential to increase effectiveness of individualized quality healthcare while reducing costs and using scarce human resources to maximum effect. Fall prediction and prevention is a research field where technology can be used to facilitate healthy ageing, well-being and independent living. The primary aim of the iStoppFalls project is to develop and evaluate innovative home-based technologies for continuous monitoring and prevention of falls risk in older adults.