Evaluation Of An Instrument For Management Of Behavioural And Psychological Symptoms Of Dementia.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$598,468.00
Summary
Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) distress the patient and others. The behaviours, and not the underlying causes, are often treated with antipsychotics, despite side effects and low efficacy. An assessment instrument for care staff to determine and address causes of BPSD will be implemented. We predict training will reduce inappropriate prescribing and other reasons for distress. Where medication is required, detailed information will assist more targeted prescribing.
Grief Experience And Support Needs Of Japanese Health Care Professionals Working In Palliative Care
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$60,012.00
Summary
The grief experiences of health professionals and their impact have not been identified as significant issues in palliative care settings. Nevertheless, health professional's grief may lead to burn out and reduce the effectiveness of care that they can provide to others. This research aims to identify Japanese nurses’ grief experience when they work in palliative care, the factors affecting their grief and will make recommendations about essential staff support systems.
Trial Of Structured Support To Enhance The Role Of Non-GP Staff In Chronic Disease Management In General Practice
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$780,625.00
Summary
Chronic disease presents a significant burden to individuals and the health care system , contributing to both an increasing proportion of the work of primary health care practitioners and to health expenditure. A number of interventions have been shown to result in sustained improvement of health outcomes for people with chronic diseases, including: more effective use of non-physician providers of care and nurse case management; integration of self-management support programs with guideline bas ....Chronic disease presents a significant burden to individuals and the health care system , contributing to both an increasing proportion of the work of primary health care practitioners and to health expenditure. A number of interventions have been shown to result in sustained improvement of health outcomes for people with chronic diseases, including: more effective use of non-physician providers of care and nurse case management; integration of self-management support programs with guideline based treatment plans; more intensive follow up and registries that provide reminders and feedback. While some of these approaches have been pursued within the Coordinated Care Trials and the Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) program in Australia, the role of non medical staff within general practice in chronic disease care has not been systematically investigated. In 2001 the Commonwealth introduced a number of initiatives to support better quality of care for diabetes and asthma in general practice and $104.2 million over four years was provided for general practices in areas of high workforce pressure to employ more Nurses. The roles of the Practice Manager and Receptionist have received much less attention. They include faclitating access to care, supporting the delivery of quality clinical care by the practitioners through the provision of expert management services (primarily information technology, staff, financial and facilities management) to the practice. With recent government initiatives expanding the role of general practice in Australia, effective management structures and processes within general practices are vital. Non-GP general practice staff may be the means by which more effective chronic disease management can be achieved at a time of increasing workforce pressure. This project aims to evaluate the impact of a program in which non-GP staff are trained and facilitated to be involved in the management of patients with chronic disease.Read moreRead less
Assessment Of The Training And Extension Needs Of The Australian Fishing Industry
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Summary
Objectives: 1. Investigate and report on the training needs of the Australian fishing industry; document the action necessary ... 2. to meet those needs
BRAIN Training Trial: Balance, Resistance, Or INterval Training Trial: A Randomised Controlled Trial Of Three Exercise Modalities In Mild Cognitive Impairment
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$2,016,192.00
Summary
About 10% of older adults have mild changes in memory or thinking (Mild Cognitive Impairment, or MCI) which don’t interfere with daily life, but increase the risk of dementia. Exercise may improve thinking abilities, but the best kind of exercise is not clear. We will randomise 530 older adults with MCI in Australia, Canada, and Israel to weight lifting, high intensity aerobic training or toning exercises for 12 months to see which prescription is best for brain health and overall function.
An Investigation Into The Policies And Provision Of Seclusion In Three Health Care Settings In South Australia
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$61,088.00
Summary
The study will investigate the policies and practices of seclusion in both traditional nursing and corrections health clinical settings in South Australia; a much under-researched but, nevertheless, important and contentious area. It will compare and contrast the formal policies and guidelines pertaining to seclusion and its place within the therapeutic philosophy of the facility. It will also consider the de facto practices, the physical provisions for seclusion areas and their relationship to ....The study will investigate the policies and practices of seclusion in both traditional nursing and corrections health clinical settings in South Australia; a much under-researched but, nevertheless, important and contentious area. It will compare and contrast the formal policies and guidelines pertaining to seclusion and its place within the therapeutic philosophy of the facility. It will also consider the de facto practices, the physical provisions for seclusion areas and their relationship to the wider ward environment, the ward audit and records of the use of seclusion and related practice. Furthermore, through interviews with direct care staff, it will examine personal and professional reflections on these issues and begin to develop recommendations for best practice. Therefore, by virtue of its clinical and service focus in Nursing and allied health areas, it falls within the criteria for Special Initiative Funding.Read moreRead less
The Three M's Project - Mentors, Mentorees And Mentoring Seafood Project
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$115,277.00
Summary
The need for this project has been suggested in the above sections but there is further evidence of need provided by the goals of the FRDC’s People Development Program. The program states the need to develop the capabilities of the people through building capacity through an Industry Mentoring Development and Management Project.
This project will directly contribute to the delivery of the People Development Program 2008 – 2013 prepared for FRDC by Jo-Anne Ruscoe. The Industry Leaders En ....The need for this project has been suggested in the above sections but there is further evidence of need provided by the goals of the FRDC’s People Development Program. The program states the need to develop the capabilities of the people through building capacity through an Industry Mentoring Development and Management Project.
This project will directly contribute to the delivery of the People Development Program 2008 – 2013 prepared for FRDC by Jo-Anne Ruscoe. The Industry Leaders Enhancement Project will ensure outputs that address some of the goals and objectives of the People Development Program:
1. enhance industry leadership within all sectors; 2. build industry capacity to drive change to achieve goals
The Industry Leaders Enhancement Project has parallel drivers and will specifically address
1. The shortage of industry leaders in all sectors of the fishing industry. 2. The need to develop people within all sectors who have the skills to effectively contribute to debate and policy development for significant challenges, including access to fish resources. 3. The opportunities for people in industry to develop skills that are going to directly improve business profitability and sustainability. 4. The contribution in the uptake of formal training, and in particular apprenticeships. 5. The enhanced knowledge of decision makers in a complex industry through accurate information and knowledge.
The project will also respond to the identified impediments to individuals taking on representational and leadership roles at local and sector levels and will specifically skill individuals through learning, mentoring and industry leadership community building to overcome obstacles to success. Objectives: 1. To build a database of mentors – within and beyond the seafood industry for mentorees within the seafood industry 2. To build the above database after initial information has been provided to interested individuals – information to include mentoring philosophy, mentoring processes and three year timeline commitment document. 3. To provide 2009 NSILP participants and 2008 graduates with the initial opportunity to engage in the mentoring process. Each mentoree to be involved for 12 months with a commitment to full evaluation 2009 – 2010 4. To grow the mentoring process by opening up opportunities to all graduates from the program to be mentors and/or mentorees. 5. To provide guidance to enhance the mentoring relationships to ensure the encouragement of leadership roles and responsibilities are increased at all levels of the seafood industry by 2011 Read moreRead less