Early Human Capability – Measurement, Intervention, Results.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$320,891.00
Summary
It is well recognised that child health and development has consequences for health later in adulthood. However, despite the fact that billions of dollars are being spent on early childhood initiatives, we do not have a fit-for-purpose tool to measure the effectiveness and impact of interventions, particularly in marginalised and poor communities.This project seeks to trial a new instrument within existing large scale impact evaluations of early childhood programs in China, Tonga and Australia.
Collaborating To Create Healthy Built Environments: Including Health In A Land Use Planning System
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$320,891.00
Summary
The way the built environment is planned and designed has a pervasive influence on health but how to translate that evidence into policy and practice is under-researched. Recent developments in NSW provide the opportunity to investigate how health is included across the business of a land-use planning system. This translational research uses a realist approach and policy analysis to unpack the influences on health being included (or not) at multiple levels of the system.
Pursuing Health Equity Through The Implementation Of Public Policy: Making The National Disability Scheme Equitable
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$314,644.00
Summary
Health policies and programs often provide the greatest benefit to those who are well-off, creating greater disparities in health outcomes between different population groups. This study examines how health equity is pursued within the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Using the NDIS as a case study, it will identify ways to support health equity during the implementation of national public policies, thereby contributing to better health outcomes.
Towards A Broader Economic And Social Perspective On Chronic Disease Evaluation
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$406,182.00
Summary
This project tackles an important public health and economic issue. I examine the factors that influence and determine economic and social consequences (e.g.out-of-pocket costs, changes in work) in people with chronic disease in Canada and Australia. I also develop and test a measure for assessing such outcomes and translate the lessons from this research to decision-makers to improve the ability of health systems to address the economic and social consequences of living with chronic disease.
Address Socio-economic Variations In The Implementation Of Guidelines For Preventive Activities In Chronic Disease In General Practice
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$340,634.00
Summary
Preventing chronic disease is a critical challenge facing the Australian health care system, and the challenge to implement prevention guidelines is even greater among people living in low socioeconomic locations and from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds. The aim of this research is to examine and address socio-economic variations in the implementation of guidelines for preventive activities in chronic disease in general practice.
The Common Risk Factor Approach To Assess Relationships Between Dental Caries And Adiposity In Disadvantaged Preschool Children
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$346,449.00
Summary
Dental decay and obesity in early childhood continues to be a significant health concern in Australian children. Current evidence suggests that these diseases are highly prevalent among children living in disadvantaged areas but the evidence of the relationship is limited. This increases their risk to carry the burden in adulthood. The present proposal uses a "common risk factor approach" to explore relationships between dental decay and obesity in disadvantaged preschool children in Australia.