The Access Project - Assessment Of Coronary Artery Disease Using CT Effectively For Stable Symptoms
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$754,369.00
Summary
Invasive Coronary Angiography (ICA) provides x-ray visualisation of coronary disease (CAD) that is essential for coronary surgery/balloon angioplasty. However many patients undergo this procedure without requiring these therapies despite the associated severe complications. The ACCESS Project screens patients scheduled for ICA, identifying those unlikely to have CAD and referring them for non-invasive CT angiography. This strategy reduces procedure complications and result in major cost savings.
Whole-of-population Linked Data: Strengthening The Evidence To Drive Improvement In Health And Health Care In Australia
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,130,376.00
Summary
In partnership with the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare and Heart Foundation, we will create a whole-of-population linked data platform to inform improvements in health and heath care. We will investigate: socioeconomic variation in disease burden, to identify opportunities to improve population health; preventive cardiovascular disease (CVD) care, to improve treatment; and end-of-life care trajectories, focusing on CVD, to inform improvements in care.
Evaluation And Optimisation Of Rapid Access Cardiology Models Of Care
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$100,000.00
Summary
Many patients presenting to hospital with chest pain are admitted for observation. However improvements in cardiac testing mean ruling out an acute cardiac event early is more accurate and quicker. This project will examine the utility, safety, cost-benefits and acceptability of a Rapid Access Cardiology Clinic model of care for patients with chest pain. Their provision could reduce unnecessary hospital admissions and provide more convenient outpatient care for patients with chest pain.
Evidence-based Physical Activity Promotion In Primary Schools: Improving Children’s Health Through Sustainable Partnerships
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,299,824.00
Summary
Physical inactivity is a leading cause of disease in Australia. Working with the NSW Department of Education, this project aims to increase children’s activity and improve their health. Involving 200 primary schools, we will examine teachers’ adoption of the program and its impact on children’s fitness, well-being and academic performance. The project will provide the evidence and framework for the Department to promote physical activity throughout NSW and a model for adoption in other states.
Identifying And Prioritising Points For Intervention To Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Inequalities In Australia
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$550,669.00
Summary
This project investigates inequalities in cardiovascular disease risk, incidence, healthcare and outcomes, focussing on socio-economic status, rurality, mental health and Aboriginality. It will work with partner organisations and use a range of data sources - including representative population data, clinical datasets, large scale linked data and qualitative data - to better understand variation in cardiovascular disease, to reduce inequalities and improve outcomes.
Getting Better At Chronic Care In North Queensland: A Cluster Randomized Trial Of Patient-centred Care Delivered By In
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,781,988.00
Summary
The life expectancy gap for Indigenous people in Australia is 13-17 years and most of this gap is due to preventable chronic disease (diabetes, heart, lung and renal problems) in adults. Once people have these conditions diagnosed, many complications can be prevented with good primary-level chronic care. This project will trial an intervention of intensive chronic care management delivered by Indigenous health workers to Indigenous adults with diabetes in 12 rural communities in north Queensland ....The life expectancy gap for Indigenous people in Australia is 13-17 years and most of this gap is due to preventable chronic disease (diabetes, heart, lung and renal problems) in adults. Once people have these conditions diagnosed, many complications can be prevented with good primary-level chronic care. This project will trial an intervention of intensive chronic care management delivered by Indigenous health workers to Indigenous adults with diabetes in 12 rural communities in north Queensland.Read moreRead less
An Evidence Based Framework For Establishing Public Health Microbial Genomics In Australia
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,413,093.00
Summary
Microbial genomics is a powerful laboratory tool to characterise human pathogens at the highest level, allowing greater understanding of the source and spread of pathogens that infect humans. In this project, through close links with the Victorian Government, we will determine how this exciting new technology can best be applied to prevent the spread of high risk human pathogens, and inform public health action.
An Intervention To Improve The Detection And Management Of Familial Hypercholesterolaemia In Primary Care
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$518,588.00
Summary
Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is an inherited condition affecting 45,000 Australians, with 10% diagnosed. FH has been managed mainly through hospital clinics with the majority under-treated despite effective primary care treatment being available. The application integrates specialist and primary care management with data fed into the new national FH registry. It is a partnership between 7 Universities and 5 States: service providers; community organisations; policy managers and industry.
Telehealth Facilitation Of Diabetes And Cardiovascular Care In Australia
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,224,834.00
Summary
Teleretinal imaging will be used to assess risk for diabetic retinopathy and cardiovascular disease and the value of this service will be used to implement a full suite of telehealth services using an already developed web-based open source software application that is made available to this project license free. The Telehealth service is expected to reduce the impact of chronic disease in Indigenous communities in a cost efficient manner and to reduce the health care disparity gap
The Extended Australian Workplace Exposures Study - AWES2
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$541,293.00
Summary
Work-related asthma and cancer are largely preventable conditions, but we need to understand the risks faced by workers in order to direct prevention policy and practice. We will survey 5000 Australian workers to estimate the exposure to asthma- and cancer-causing agents in the workplace. This partnership between university researchers and government and non-government organisations will provide a sound basis for determining how to decrease the number of these occupational diseases.