An Investigation Into The Efficacy Of Medication Warnings About Driving
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$47,427.00
Summary
It is recognised that the impairing effects of psychotropic medications can have harmful effects on traffic safety, particularly in the case of sleep medications such as benzodiazepines, however the effectiveness of these labels is largely unknown. The PhD will evaluate two approaches to medication warnings used in Australia and France. Results will inform patient care and prescribing advice and labelling, and could support the adoption of the model European labelling.
Understanding The Relative Influence Of Parents And Peers Upon Young Driver Behaviour During Graduated Driver Licensing
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$124,361.00
Summary
Young drivers across the globe are killed in crashes at rates far exceeding older, more experienced drivers. Queensland and NSW have recently implemented graduated licensing programmes incorporating vehicle, journey and passenger restrictions in an attempt to reduce the road toll. The manner and extent friends and family influence the risky behaviour of young drivers is unknown and will be explored, including modeling of behaviours and attitudes, rewards and punishments.
Development Of An Evidence-based Framework To Guide Intervention Development For Off-road Motorcyclists.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$72,974.00
Summary
Off-road motorcycle and ATV riding are popular recreations in Australia, particularly in rural areas. Approximately half of all motorcycle hospital admissions occur off public roads. Unlike on-road riders, little targeted research has been undertaken. The current project aims to profile the characteristics of off-road riders and their crashes, review related strategies to reduce injury, and develop a specific intervention framework.
Safe Use Of Medicines Among The Elderly In The Community Who Receive Partial Supported Care Services
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$83,223.00
Summary
People living in supported residential services and retirement villages are frail elderly with minimal social support. Data on medicine use by people who receive intermediate care support are limited. The proposed study will investigate medicine use and related problems in this group of elderly. Strategies for optimizing medicine use and health outcomes will be identified in consultation with stakeholders. The efficacy of a preferred and feasible strategy will also be tested.
The Impact Of Evidence Based Guidelines And Standardisation Of Clinical Practice Upon Patient Outcomes
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$32,003.00
Summary
Over the last decade there has been a significant move toward evidence based clinical care and clinical guidelines in medical care. Despite this movement there are numerous clinical situations where evidence for any treatment is scant and where large gaps between the evidence and current practice exist. My research seeks to explore the barriers that exist in the health system that impede the uptake of evidence into practice and methods to improve patient outcomes where the evidence is poor.