In Principio_S1 2018_WEB

I N P R I N C I P I O | 1 9 PROJECT THEMES CHRONIC DISEASES School of Medicine and School of Nursing, Sydney Campus; School of Medicine and School of Nursing & Midwifery, Fremantle Campus OVERVIEW OF PROJECTS GENERAL PRACTICE & PRIMARY HEALTH CARE RESEARCH The focus of this project centred on developing strategies for improved management and reduction in hospitalisation for patients with chronic disease and multimorbidities. Led by Professor Tom Brett and Associate Professor Diane Arnold- Reed, the project team worked closely with stakeholders and the WA Consumer and Community Health Research Network to explore the detection and management of Familial Hypercholesterolaemia and multimorbidity. CANCER SURVIVORSHIP Long-term improvements in cancer survivor health outcomes were the key objectives of this evidence-based information program, led by Professor Leanne Monterosso. Clinical trials with 60 lymphoma blood cancer patients, followed by an extensive investigation into the health needs of cancer patients at one of Perth’s major hospitals, were part of the project. Its findings informed the development of a patient information video series, focusing on needs after cancer diagnosis and during treatment. PALLIATIVE CARE Led by Professor Liz Lobb and Professor Jane Phillips, this project had six core areas of focus: THE PERISCOPE PROJECT : supporting safe opioid delivery to patients DIGITECH PAIN PROJECT : how digital technologic can help older people manage pain. MAPPING GRIEF : investigating grief after death THE SLEEP IN CAREGIVERS PROJECT : improving the sleep of caregivers with community palliative care patients THE VOICE STUDY : investigating the role of family meetings in palliative care AMBULANCE CARE PLANS: tracking the long-term outcomes of patients and hospital admissions. TRANSLATIONAL CLINICAL RESEARCH Project Leaders Professor Christine Bennett and Professor John Eisman conducted studies into chronic diseases such as cardiovascular, stroke, diabetes, and respiratory disease with a focus on the translation of evidence into practice and policy to improve patient outcomes. The project also supported the development of two new national multi- university collaborative research groups in antenatal care education and pathology testing. PROJECT THEMES ABORIGINAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING Nulungu Research Institute, Broome Campus PROJECT OVERVIEW THE KNOWLEDGE PARTNERSHIP Research based on ‘right people, right country, right way’ Aboriginal methodologies formed the basis of specific projects aimed at improving health and wellbeing in Aboriginal communities in Western Australia’s Kimberley region. A number of research projects were implemented through the Nulungu Research Institute, led by Professor Sandra Wooltorton. These included, the Evaluation of the Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture Governance Program, The Evaluation of the Karajarri Ranger Education Program and the Living on the Reserve Project. Research outputs included 26 journal publications, six competitive grants and nine research contracts. HEALTHY AGING Institute for Health Research, School of Health Sciences and School of Physiotherapy, Fremantle Campus OVERVIEW OF PROJECTS LIFESPAN MOTOR DEVELOPMENT An investigation into the impact of chronic motor dysfunction on physical and mental health across the lifespan, and the development of intervention programs for long-term positive health outcomes, was the focus of this program. Led by Professor Beth Hands, a hallmark of the program was the creation of ‘Move, Grow, Engage’ – an initiative of the Western Australian Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) research group. More than 40 research publications, five competitive grants and over 50 local, national and international conference presentations resulted from this CRN project. FALLS PREVENTION The prevention of falls, a leading cause of injury-related hospitalisation among older Australians, was the focus of an extensive study aimed at improving the quality of life in both community and residential care facilities. Adjunct Associate Professor Anne- Marie Hill led this project, which also resulted in an international partnership in Swansea (United Kingdom). Additional achievements included 27 publications – among them the prestigious The Lancet journal – and presentations at more than 30 local, national and international conferences. R E S E A R C H