Optimising Primary Care Risk Profiling And Management Of Cardiovascular Disease
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$408,387.00
Summary
Dr Carrington's CDF will support her career progression in 4 areas of translational research: 1. Closing the gap in ATSI heart health – optimising management of heart disease in Central Australia 2. Supporting healthy regional communities - developing cost-effective risk reduction clinics 3. Coordinating the care of complex cardiac conditions – refining an electronic tool to optimise GP management 4. International heart health – develop an effective primary care model of risk reduction in Sub-Sa ....Dr Carrington's CDF will support her career progression in 4 areas of translational research: 1. Closing the gap in ATSI heart health – optimising management of heart disease in Central Australia 2. Supporting healthy regional communities - developing cost-effective risk reduction clinics 3. Coordinating the care of complex cardiac conditions – refining an electronic tool to optimise GP management 4. International heart health – develop an effective primary care model of risk reduction in Sub-Saharan AfricaRead moreRead less
Task-sharing For Cardiovascular Disease Management - Improving Access To Healthcare
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$419,179.00
Summary
The primary focus of this research program is to develop high quality research, designed to evaluate and provide evidence for the management of cardiovascular disease using ïtask-sharingÍ as a model of care. The specific objective is: To evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of innovative task-sharing models of care through conducting cluster randomised trials in high and middle income countries.
Health Services And Evaluative Research In Diabetic Eye Disease
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$426,556.00
Summary
The NEHS is a nation-wide survey on the prevalence of major eye diseases in Australia. Survey findings will be evaluate the public health & economic impact of eye interventions & health education on reducing the burden of vision loss & blindness from diabetes. The results of the national eye health survey will used as an indicator for WHO strategies for the Universal eye health & become part of the Government endorsed National Eye Health Framework for the elimination of avoidable blindness.
Immunisation Safety And Adverse Events: Improving Our Understanding Of Causes And Management
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$295,223.00
Summary
As the incidence of vaccine preventable diseases declines, adverse events following vaccination become increasingly important for both public and providers. This fellowship aims to improve our understanding of the risks of vaccination, potential causes, including genetic predisposition and long term clinical outcomes. A range of epidemiological, clinical and genetics studies will be performed. All these studies are targeted to understand who, what, how and why vaccine reactions occur and what ca ....As the incidence of vaccine preventable diseases declines, adverse events following vaccination become increasingly important for both public and providers. This fellowship aims to improve our understanding of the risks of vaccination, potential causes, including genetic predisposition and long term clinical outcomes. A range of epidemiological, clinical and genetics studies will be performed. All these studies are targeted to understand who, what, how and why vaccine reactions occur and what can be done to prevent or manage them better.Read moreRead less
The Effectiveness Of A New Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Strategy For People With Diabetes.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$387,489.00
Summary
A simple way to prevent and treat people suffering from diabetic retinopathy, a terrible eye disease resulting from diabetes, is to identify the disease early. This research will screen people with diabetes who do not think they have diabetic retinopathy or who have not had an eye examination in the last 2 years when attending a pathology centre for their diabetes-related tests. The study will follow participants over 4 years to look at subsequent treatment and compliance with eye examination.
Changing Children's Chances: A Research Based Framework To Address Child Health Inequity
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$236,739.00
Summary
My vision is to both understand and address the modifiable child, family, service and community determinants of early childhood health and developmental inequities within the Australian policy context. Addressing inequities early in life will fundamentally change children’s chances and create a healthier and more productive future adult population. My research will build on a well-established program of innovative trials and secondary analyses; all designed to inform policy and practice.
Monitoring And Improving Hepatitis C Health Outcomes Among People With Hepatitis C
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$463,652.00
Summary
In Australia, hepatitis C is associated with considerable morbidity and mortality, costing $9.2 billion to the health care system. In the next year, side-effect prone hepatitis C therapies will be replaced with simple, tolerable, interferon-free therapies (cure >90%) that can reverse liver disease progression. My goal is to further develop my established research program in population-health related to HCV epidemiology, and therapeutic strategies, with a specific focus on PWID.
Health and obesity are socially patterned, with lower socio-economic status associated with worse health and higher obesity prevalence. With its high, and increasing prevalence, obesity is likely to be a substantial contributor to increased social inequalities in health. I will estimate the contribution of current obesity trends to social inequalities in diabetes and cardiovascular disease in Australian adults, and identify obesity prevention and management strategies most likely to reduce socia ....Health and obesity are socially patterned, with lower socio-economic status associated with worse health and higher obesity prevalence. With its high, and increasing prevalence, obesity is likely to be a substantial contributor to increased social inequalities in health. I will estimate the contribution of current obesity trends to social inequalities in diabetes and cardiovascular disease in Australian adults, and identify obesity prevention and management strategies most likely to reduce social inequalities in these major health outcomes.Read moreRead less
Implementation Of Innovative Strategies For CVD Secondary Prevention
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$476,728.00
Summary
Heart disease is the leading cause of death and disease globally. The resulting social and economic burden is of growing concern and the demand for efficient care is intensifying. My research aims to implement innovative, scalable and efficient strategies to improve outcomes for people living with heart disease. Specifically, my research will evaluate how text messaging and mobile apps can strengthen patient-level behaviour change and how data can be used to strengthen health service delivery.