Telehealth And Advanced CT Imaging Combined Study (TACTICS)
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$979,270.00
Summary
This project aims to converge several acute stroke therapy systems of care to provide the best possible health outcomes for patients living in regional areas. We will implement a proven telehealth program with the aim of providing increased access to thrombolysis through screening with multimodal CT. During this project we will also undertake a nested randomised trial of advanced imaging to identify which is the most efficient imaging protocol to ensure the best possible patient outcomes
Implementation Of Quality Use Of Advanced CT Imaging In Acute Stroke
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,128,594.00
Summary
Many centres now use advanced CT scanning techniques to assess stroke patient suitability for clot-dissolving treatment. However, there is major variation across Australia in the clinical application of advanced CT scanning techniques, which is a barrier to the delivery of this treatment. This project addresses the variation in CT imaging techniques by developing, piloting and evaluating the implementation of a standardised advanced CT scanning strategy for acute stroke patients.