Using Linked Population-based Health-related Datasets To Optimise Cancer Care And Reduce Survival Disparities.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$850,941.00
Summary
In partnership with the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services, we will use detailed health data from various sources to assess how care is provided to people with cancer and determine why some have better survival than others. The findings will be used to change government policy and clinical practice in order to improve cancer outcomes for those who fair worse. We will establish a data bank to enable this information to be used to improve services into the future.
Eradicating Preventable Deaths From Colorectal Cancer - The Beat Bowel Cancer Project.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$100,000.00
Summary
Bowel cancer is the second most common cancer and the second highest cause of cancer death in Australia. It is highly preventable, amenable to population screening and when detected and treated at earlier stages can often be cured. A very large proportion (up to 87%) of the deaths from bowel cancer in South Australia could and should be prevented by applying knowledge we already have. Further progress can be made with scientific advances. This is the focus of the Beat Bowel Cancer Project.
The Women’s Wellness After Cancer Program: A National Multisite Randomised Clinical Trial Of An E-Health Enabled Lifestyle Modification Intervention To Improve The Health And Wellness Of Women After Cancer Treatment
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,209,031.00
Summary
Advances in diagnostics, treatment and clinical practice have transformed some cancers from fatal to chronic and sometimes curable diseases. Many Australian women now live with the effects of cancer treatment and are at risk of cancer recurrence, chronic disease and poor quality of life. The Womens Wellness After Cancer Program aims to maximise the wellbeing of women treated for cancer, utilising internet and Smartphone technology to support them to live healthier lifestyles.
Improving Evidence Based Care For Locally Advanced Prostate Cancer
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$533,442.00
Summary
There is an urgent need to improve care for men with advanced prostate cancer if we wish to improve their survival. Compelling new evidence suggests we need to alter current practice by offering radiotherapy to high risk men – but will clinicians change their practice? We will develop and test ways to change practice within a network of 9 hopsitals. The study will provide crucial evidence about how to embed the recommended care into practice to improve outcomes for men with prostate cancer.
A Randomised Trial To Implement Systematic Distress Screening And Structured Care For Callers Using Cancer Councils' Telephone Services
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$289,279.00
Summary
Distress interferes with the ability to cope with cancer, its symptoms and treatment. Checking for distress and offering the right type of support should help reduce distress. In collaboration with state Cancer Councils, this study will test the costs and benefits of putting structured care into practice for people using Cancer Council telephone support services.
Early Menopause: Implementation Research Using The Experiences And Perspectives Of Women And Health Professionals To Translate Evidence Into Practice
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$390,074.00
Summary
Early menopause (EM) (menopause before age 45 yrs), occurring spontaneously or secondary to medical treatments, affects more than 10% of women. EM is associated with negative impacts on psychological/physical health, both short and long term. This project aims to clarify EM health issues and address gaps in consumer/health professional understanding/ treatment of EM, with development of resources including a comprehensive EM website for consumers/health professionals to improve health outcomes.
Peer Support In Maintaining Physical Activity And Health Following An Exercise Training Intervention For Cancer Survivors: A Randomised Controlled Trial.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$148,260.00
Summary
With improved screening and treatment, the number of cancer survivors in our ageing population continues to grow. However, a very high number have poor quality of life and reduced functional capacity. Exercise addresses these problems, yet very few cancer survivors exercise regularly. This study will combine high intensity intermittent exercise with peer support for cancer survivors to maintain regular exercise and their health in a community setting.
Advances in mobile telephone technology and available dermoscopic attachments (which provide a good light and magnification) for mobile telephones have created a unique opportunity for mobile teledermoscopy. This study will test whether and how it can be integrated into the workflow of dermatologists to improve the early detection of skin lesions suspicious of melanoma.
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.
Development And Testing Of An Integrated Cancer Monitoring And Surveillance System For For Aboriginal People In South Australia
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,068,132.00
Summary
Aboriginal people with cancer experience worse outcomes than other Australians, yet the reasons for poorer survival remain to be fully understood. A system for tracking cancer outcomes in high-risk populations is an important target for reform. The SA Aboriginal Cancer Monitoring and Surveillance System, guided by Aboriginal people themselves. will enable better targeting and improvement of cancer services, strengthen advocacy, and indicate effectiveness of initiatives to reduce disadvantage.