BALANCE: Promoting WellBeing In AdoLescent And Young Adult CaNCEr Survivors
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,250,178.00
Summary
Almost 5000 adolescents and young adults (AYAs) in Australia were diagnosed with cancer in the last 5 years, and many will survive well into adulthood. Survival does not mean AYAs return to their former state of health. They need support to manage the detrimental effects of their cancer experience - support that is scarce in this country. This project tests a lifestyle program to address this issue. We aim to ensure young people who survive cancer have the same quality of life as their peers.
Prostate Cancer Survivorship Essentials For Men With Prostate Cancer On Androgen Deprivation Therapy: Transforming Care To Improve Outcomes
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,133,942.00
Summary
Up to half of all men diagnosed with prostate cancer will undergo androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) as part of their treatment at some point. Although ADT is effective in treating prostate cancer, many men will experience considerable side effects that negatively impact their quality of life. This research study will identify if a nurse-led survivorship care intervention, delivered by phone or video-call, improves the quality of life for men with prostate cancer who are receiving ADT.
The Impact Of Individualised Care Plans For Elderly Patients Discharged Home From Hospital After Neck Of Femur Fracture: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$475,920.00
Summary
Improved delivery of care to older Australians who sustain a broken hip is a major health need. Transitions from hospital remain a high-risk process. Written discharge plans are recommended nationally, but are not routinely implemented. This randomised controlled trial will test whether a discharge intervention can improve hip fracture patients capacity to live well in the community. The intervention harnesses existing services and infrastructure, and can be rapidly scaled up if effective.