Measuring Changes In Fluids, Fat, Muscle Mass, Proteins & Other Body Components Non-invasively Through Course Of Illness
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$120,000.00
Summary
The course of non-cancer related disease is difficult to assess clinically making it hard for clinicians to accurately predict the end of life course of illness for patients. No matter what the end of life disease is, death will involve multi-system organ failure and changes in body composition. These changes, including fluid distribution, muscle mass and type and fat mass as well as measures of body mass index, basal metabolic rate and arm muscle circumference can be accurately followed with no ....The course of non-cancer related disease is difficult to assess clinically making it hard for clinicians to accurately predict the end of life course of illness for patients. No matter what the end of life disease is, death will involve multi-system organ failure and changes in body composition. These changes, including fluid distribution, muscle mass and type and fat mass as well as measures of body mass index, basal metabolic rate and arm muscle circumference can be accurately followed with non-invasive multi-frequency bio-impedance. This information will provide a basis to either confirm the clinical diagnosis or lead to recommendations for change.Read moreRead less
The Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Adult Health Check: A Strategy For Health Equity In
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$200,718.00
Summary
This project is a collaboration with Indigenous Health Workers to implement and evaluate an evidence based primary health care strategy in a remote setting, the primary objective of which is the early detection of, and intervention for communicable and chronic disease, including cardiovascular disease.
Guiding Intervention Choices To Reduce Health Costs, Health Inequalities, And Improve The Health Of Australians
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$3,200,000.00
Summary
As health care costs rise, governments increasingly will need objective evidence on the benefits and costs of health intervention options, whilst taking into account the need for greater health equity, transparency of decision making and stakeholder acceptability. This project will provide the health intelligence to guide such health priority setting in Australia, with a focus on prevention of non-communicable diseases, the implications for Indigenous Australians and the most efficient ways of i ....As health care costs rise, governments increasingly will need objective evidence on the benefits and costs of health intervention options, whilst taking into account the need for greater health equity, transparency of decision making and stakeholder acceptability. This project will provide the health intelligence to guide such health priority setting in Australia, with a focus on prevention of non-communicable diseases, the implications for Indigenous Australians and the most efficient ways of implementing priority interventions in primary care.Read moreRead less
Outcomes Of Best Practice Diagnosis And Management Of Dementia In General Practice
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$826,744.00
Summary
The outcome of this study will be new Australian data on what happens to people with dementia under the care of their GP, followed up for two years. In addition we will test the results for patients and carers of GP adherence to best practice for diagnosis and management of dementia. This is a 3-state randomised intervention trial in general practice which aims to add an extra year to an already funded study examining the outcomes for carers and patients of training GPs with extra skills in deme ....The outcome of this study will be new Australian data on what happens to people with dementia under the care of their GP, followed up for two years. In addition we will test the results for patients and carers of GP adherence to best practice for diagnosis and management of dementia. This is a 3-state randomised intervention trial in general practice which aims to add an extra year to an already funded study examining the outcomes for carers and patients of training GPs with extra skills in dementia screening and management guidelines. Outcomes for those GPs who adhere to the guidelines will be compared to outcomes for those GPs who do not. Patient and carer outcomes – include quality of life, depression, satisfaction with care and referral indicators, and patient pathways of care over the 24 month period will be recorded. In addition the study will examine barriers and enablers to GP best practice in dementia care.Read moreRead less
THE DETECTION AND MANAGEMENT OF DEMENTIA IN GENERAL PRACTICE.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$499,977.00
Summary
This research aims to examine a new method and practice guidelines for detection of early dementia. General practitioners will be screened on their ability to diagnose and manage dementia and to distinguish it from other diseases. Patient outcomes - including quality of life, depression, and satisfaction with care and referral indicators - will be examined.
Improving Care Of The Dying With Chronic Heart Failure
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$130,000.00
Summary
Chronic heart failure is increasing in prevalence and is primarily a condition of ageing. Although chronic heart failure has worse outcomes than many cancers, patients are often denied the benefits of palliative care with its emphasis on symptom management, spirituality, emotional health and focus on family issues. This project seeks to assess the state of knowledge in Australia related to palliative care in chronic heart failure. Guidelines and care maps appropriate to Australian conditions wil ....Chronic heart failure is increasing in prevalence and is primarily a condition of ageing. Although chronic heart failure has worse outcomes than many cancers, patients are often denied the benefits of palliative care with its emphasis on symptom management, spirituality, emotional health and focus on family issues. This project seeks to assess the state of knowledge in Australia related to palliative care in chronic heart failure. Guidelines and care maps appropriate to Australian conditions will be developed and their usefulness assessed in improving care of patients and their families.Read moreRead less