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Round 3 grants
24 September 2008
The National Health and Medical Research Council and the Department of Health and Ageing have announced the awarding of 16 research grants funded under the Palliative Care Research Program.
The program, which is one component of the National Palliative Care Program, aims to improve the quality of palliative care by undertaking research capacity building initiatives, including offering training awards and funding research into palliative care.
Details of successful Round 3 research grant applicants, including titles of the projects
| Chief Investigator |
Project Title | Administering Institution |
Total Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Meera Agar | Randomised control trial of risperidone versus haloperidol versus placebo with rescue haloperidol in delirium in palliative care. | Flinders University | $50,000 |
| Dr Meera Agar | Prospective study of medical-emergency team calls to define issues of end-life decision making, symptoms and transition in goals of care. | University of NSW | $48,700 |
| Dr Barbara Anderson | Identification of the palliative care needs of home-based people with end-stage dementia. | University of South Australia | $50,000 |
| Dr Sally Bennett | Evidence for psychological and educational interventions for cancer-related fatigue. | University of Queensland | $28,283 |
| Dr Mary Brooksbank | What are the unmet care needs of patients with end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and how can they be addressed? | University of Adelaide | $49,425 |
| Associate Professor Rosalind Bull | Supporting pathways to palliative care for people diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. | University of Tasmania | $43,575 |
| Dr Katherine Clark | Pilot randomised study of telemedicine consultation versus face-to-face consultation in palliative medicine. | Royal Prince Alfred Hospital | $50,000 |
| Dr Georgia Kathleen Brooke Halkett | Primary care: what is GPs’ approach to patients with advanced cancer and those who require radiotherapy? | Curtin University of Technology | $50,000 |
| Professor Janet Hardy | An evaluation of the validity of measuring salivary oxycodone concentrations for pharmacokinetic studies in palliative care patients. | Mater Medical Research Institute | $49,134 |
| Dr Susan Lee | An investigation of care-planning decisions in advanced pulmonary and cardiac illness in the Bayside Health Care region. | Monash University | $47,726 |
| Ms Rachael McMahon | Case conferencing, quality of life and palliative care for clients from remote communities in the Northern Territory. | Menzies School of Health Research | $42,750 |
| Dr Linda Mileshkin | An exploration of functional decline and the potential for rehabilitation in patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer. | University of Melbourne | $50,000 |
| Dr Jane Nikles | Comparing the effectiveness of paracetamol and placebos in advanced cancer patients on opioids. | University of Queensland | $49,996 |
| Ms Katrina Recoche | Informing development of national guidelines for palliative care in ambulance services by exploring current service provision. | Monash University | $49,916 |
| Dr Christine Sanderson | Subcutaneous ketamine in cancer pain. | Flinders University | $50,000 |
| Ms Jennifer Tieman | Identifying e-health literacy and readability issues for palliative-care consumers. | Flinders University | $29,375 |
Priority driven research grants
The purpose of the Priority Driven Research Grants is to fund research projects that will provide a significant advance in knowledge of palliative care treatment in one or more of the following four broad priority areas:
- Symptom assessment and management in palliative care
- Families and caregiver support
- Psychosocial support, which may include bereavement and/or spiritual aspects, and
- Models of care in palliation.
Details of priority driven research grants awarded in early 2008
| Chief Investigator | Project Title | Administering Institution | Length of Project | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DAVIDSON, Professor Patricia |
Oxygen to relieve dyspnoea in non-hypoxaemic patients with end-stage heart failure |
Curtin University of Technology/WA |
3 years |
$300,000 |
GIRGIS, Professor Afaf |
Needs based access to specialist palliative care services: Development and evaluation of a Consumer Toolkit |
University of Newcastle/NSW |
3 years |
$286,572 |
GLARE, A/Professor Paul |
Nutrition and rehabilitation in advanced cancer patients |
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital/NSW |
3 years |
$225,991 |
HOLT, Dr Tanya |
QUARTZ: Quality of Life After Radiotherapy and/or Steroids |
Princess Alexandra Hospital Health Service District/QLD |
3 years |
$63,000 |
HUDSON, A/Professor Peter |
Helping family caregivers of palliative care patients manage their role: evaluation of a hospital based group education intervention |
St. Vincent's Health/VIC |
3 years |
$219,810 |
HUDSON, A/Professor Peter |
Improving the psychological wellbeing of family caregivers of home based palliative care patients: A randomised controlled trial |
St. Vincent's Health/VIC |
3 years |
$300,000 |
KRISTJANSON, Professor Linda |
Development and implementation of an educational program to guide palliative care for people with Motor Neurone Disease. |
Curtin University of Technology/WA |
3 years |
$258,525 |
MARGOLIS, A/Professor Steve |
Palliative care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with end-stage renal disease: an action research initiative |
James Cook University/QLD |
3 years |
$295,554 |
MITCHELL, A/Professor Geoff |
Using Single Patient Trials to determine the effectiveness of psychostimulants in fatigue in advanced cancer patients |
University of Queensland/ |
3 years |
$162,563 |
Training Awards
Palliative Care Training Awards provide opportunities for Australian researchers to undertake research that is both of major importance in the field of palliative care and of benefit to Australian health. The Training Awards provide a vehicle for training in research in Australia to enable award holders to work on palliative care research projects with nominated advisers. The Training Awards have been offered to a limited number of persons of outstanding ability who wish to make research a significant component of their career.
The Training Awards comprise:
- PhD Scholarships with total funding up to $350,000 over three years
- Post Doctoral Fellowships with total funding up to $975,000 over two years.
Details of Training Awards commencing in early 2008
| Chief Investigator Name | Project Title | Administering Institution | Length of Project | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PhD Scholarships |
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BURGESS, Mrs Deirdre |
Client centred palliative rehabilitation: An evaluation of its efficacy. |
University of Melbourne/VIC |
3 years |
$82,689 |
MCVEY, Ms Peta |
Meeting the needs of the elderly: implementing the palliative approach for people with declining health in home and hostel accommodation. |
University of Sydney/NSW |
3 years |
$82,689 |
ROE, Ms Penelope |
End of life care options in the community for people with dementia. |
Flinders University/SA |
3 years |
$65,598 |
UGALDE, Ms Anna |
An instrument to measure self–efficacy in family cares of patients with advanced cancer - a questionnaire. |
University of Melbourne/VIC |
3 years |
$65,598 |
WALLER, Ms Amy |
Needs based palliative care: Evaluation of the Palliative Care Needs Assessment Guidelines and Palliative Care Needs Assessment Tool. |
University of Newcastle/NSW |
3 years |
$65,598 |
Postdoctoral Fellowships |
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JOHNSON, Dr Claire |
Needs based palliative care: Development and evaluation of a consumer toolkit. |
University of Newcastle/NSW |
2 years |
$137,000 |
LEE, Dr Susan |
Developing and Measuring Palliative Care Decision Making Skill. |
Monash University/VIC |
2 years |
$137,000 |
LETHBORG, Ms Carrie |
The development of a meaning centred therapy for patients with advanced cancer – an intervention study. |
University of Melbourne/VIC |
2 (over 3 years) |
$137,000 |
NORDSTROM, Dr Colleen |
How do risk factors for complicated grief identified before death contribute to outcomes for the bereaved? |
University of Melbourne/VIC |
2 years |
$137,000 |
O’CALLAGHAN, Dr Clare |
Life threatening cancer across the lifespan: Examining the relevance of music to patients and their companions. |
University of Melbourne/VIC |
2 years |
$137,000 |
PARKER, Ms Deborah |
Development of a palliative approach in residential care outcome scale (PARCOS). |
University of Queensland/ |
2 years |
$137,000 |
Round 2 grants
The National Health and Medical Research Council and the Rural Health, Palliative Care and Health Strategies Branch of the Department of Health and Ageing are pleased to announce the awarding of twelve research grants funded under the Palliative Care Research Program. The Palliative Care Research Program aims to improve the quality of palliative care by undertaking research capacity building initiatives, including offering training awards and funding research into palliative care.
Details of successful Round 2 research grant applicants, including titles of the projects
| Chief Investigator | Project Title | Administering Institution | Length of project | Total funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CLAYTON, Dr Josephine |
Discussing prognosis & end-of-life issues in palliative care; current practice & development of an evidence based training program |
University of Sydney/NSW |
2 yrs |
149,955 |
CURROW, Professor David |
A multi-centre randomised double-blind controlled trial of oxygen versus air for the relief of breathlessness in terminally-ill patients with intractable dyspnoea and PaO2 >55mmHg |
Flinders University/ SA |
2 yrs |
149,701 |
GIRGIS, A/Professor Afaf |
A randomised controlled trial of the cost effectiveness of models of supportive care coordination for advanced cancer |
Uni of Newcastle/ NSW |
2 yrs |
147,269 |
GLARE, A/Professor Paul |
Preliminary study of association between nutritional indices, psychosocial factors, cytokines and survival in advanced cancer patients |
Royal Prince Alfred/ NSW |
1 yr |
24,820 |
HEATH, Dr John |
Strengthening community based Palliative Care Services: Towards a better understanding of the medical aspects of caring for children (and their families). |
Murdoch Childrens Research Institute/ Vic |
2 yrs |
68,892 |
KRISTJANSON, Professor Linda |
A study to pilot a clinical trial to test dignity psychotherapy for the frail aged |
Edith Cowan University/ WA |
8 months |
25,000 |
KRISTJANSON, Professor Linda |
A randomised clinical trial to test a pain education program for patients with cancer and their family carers |
Edith Cowan University/ WA |
2 yrs |
150,000 |
McGRATH, Dr Pam |
The development of a model of care for Haematology and Palliative Care |
Central Queensland University/ QLD |
2 yrs |
149,044 |
McNAMARA, Dr Beverly |
A model of current and potential palliative care constituency: Measuring met and unmet needs |
University of Western Australia/WA |
2 years |
145,210 |
OLDHAM, Dr Lynn |
Palliative Care approaches for Pain Management Education among Care Assistants in Residential Aged Care Hostels: A feasibility study |
Edith Cowan University/ WA |
18 months |
25,000 |
SCHOFIELD, Dr Penelope |
A randomised controlled trial of an innovative supportive care program designed to reduce perceived needs and psychological distress and enhance quality of life amongst people with incurable lung cancer |
University of Melbourne/ Vic |
2 yrs |
111,043 |
YATES, A/Professor Patsy |
A prospective longitudinal study of symptom clusters and their effects on physical and psychological functioning of patients with metastatic cancer |
QUT/Qld |
2 yrs |
149,599 |
Round 1 grants
Thirteen research grants and six PhD Scholarships were funded under Round One, along with two researcher workshops.
Details of successful Round 1 research grant applicants, including titles of the projects
| Chief Investigator | Project Title | Administering Institution | Length of project | Total funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ashby, Professor Michael |
Renal Dialysis Abatement: Decision-making and social impact of the transition to terminal care |
Monash University, Vic |
18 Months
|
$100,000 |
Davidson, Professor Patricia |
Improving care of the dying with chronic heart failure |
South Eastern Sydney Area Health Service, NSW |
2 Years
|
$130,000 |
Glare, A/Professor Paul |
Systematic review of anti-emetics in the treatment of nausea in patients with far advanced cancer |
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, NSW |
2 Years
|
$100,000 |
Grbich, Professor Carol |
Palliative care in aged care facilities for residents with a non-cancer diagnosis |
Flinders University, SA |
1 Year
|
$70,000 |
Kaye, Dr David |
Body composition changes in cardiac cachexia: patho-physiology and quantification |
Baker Medical Research Institute, Vic |
2 Years
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$120,000 |
Kristjanson, Professor Linda |
Assessment of the effectiveness of Australian models of palliative care delivery in four neuro-degenerative disorders |
Edith Cowan University, WA |
2 Years
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$150,000 |
McGrath, Dr Pam |
An innovative model of palliative care health service delivery to rural and remote Northern Territory |
University of Queensland, QLD |
2 Years
|
$100,000 |
McNamara, Dr Beverley |
Palliative care constituency, utilisation and impact on health care: a Western Australian based epidemiological and sociological study |
University of Western Australia, WA |
2 Years
|
$150,000 |
Olver, Professor Ian |
The investigation of innovative tele-medicine models to support palliative care delivery in rural and remote Australia |
Royal Adelaide Hospital, SA |
2 Years
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$30,000 |
Piller, Professor Neil |
The objective assessment (based on whole body bio-impedance) of the trajectory of the course of illness for end of life non cancer related diseases: biological, social and environmental determinants |
Flinders Medical Centre, SA |
2 Years
|
$120,000 |
Tattersall, Professor Martin |
Early referral to palliative care: a randomised trial of patients with metastatic cancers and a survival expectation of less than 12 months |
University of Sydney, NSW |
2 Years
|
$70,000 |
White, Professor Kate |
Development of a ‘pop-up’ palliative care service: a new model for providing palliative care to rural and remote communities |
Edith Cowan University, WA |
2 Years
|
$150,000 |
Yates, A/Prof Patsy |
Understanding factors contributing to nausea: clinical and patients perspective |
Queensland University of Technology, QLD |
2 Years
|
$100,000 |
Round 1 Palliative care PhD Scholarship awards
Name |
Title |
Administering |
Length of |
|---|---|---|---|
Boyd, Ms Cecelia |
Palliative care in high intensity transplant care settings |
Queensland University of Technology, QLD |
3.5 Years |
Edwards, Mr Benjamin |
Examining the impact of the cancer diagnosis and treatment on cancer patients and their families |
Deakin University, Vic |
2.5 Years |
Lee, Ms Susan |
The psychosocial processes of decision-making in palliative care: analysis and theory development |
Edith Cowan University, WA |
2.5 Years |
Lethborg, Ms Carolyn |
Spirituality, hope and meaning-focused coping, its impact on well being in palliative care |
University of Melbourne, Vic |
3.5 Years |
Philip, Dr Jennifer |
An examination of the cultural and ethical core components of palliative care and their relationship to disruptions |
The Alfred Hospital, Vic |
3.5 Years |
Stephenson, Mr David |
An exploration of the scope of practice and role-preparation of the Australian palliative care nurse practitioner |
Flinders university, SA |
2.5 Years |