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View article: Toward a comprehensive research agenda: exploring the health economics of palliative care in Australia
Toward a comprehensive research agenda: exploring the health economics of palliative care in Australia Open
This paper outlines high-priority research actions to generate the economic evidence required for appropriate funding and resource allocation in palliative care. The research agenda serves as a strategic tool to help researchers address ga…
View article: Evaluating co-design approaches with parents in paediatric healthcare: a systematic review
Evaluating co-design approaches with parents in paediatric healthcare: a systematic review Open
Background: Co-design is increasingly employed in healthcare to develop interventions that reflect the needs and preferences of patients and families. In paediatric settings, actively involving parents and guardians is particularly critica…
View article: The Australian Cancer Plan through a Caring Life Course Lens: Moving from Cancer to Care by Placing the Person at the Center of Care
The Australian Cancer Plan through a Caring Life Course Lens: Moving from Cancer to Care by Placing the Person at the Center of Care Open
Nurses play a vital role in leading the implementation of person-centered dimensions of cancer control plans and core aspects of the CLCT approach.
View article: PP29 Social Preferences In Health Technology Assessments For Rare Diseases: A Systematic Literature Review Of New Analytic Approaches
PP29 Social Preferences In Health Technology Assessments For Rare Diseases: A Systematic Literature Review Of New Analytic Approaches Open
Introduction Rare diseases (RD) can be severe and can dramatically reduce life expectancy and quality of life. RD therapies, mostly orphan drugs (OD), fail to meet the standard criteria for public reimbursement due to uncertainty in cost-e…
View article: Societal Preferences in Health Technology Assessments for Rare Diseases and Orphan Drugs: A Systematic Literature Review of New Analytic Approaches
Societal Preferences in Health Technology Assessments for Rare Diseases and Orphan Drugs: A Systematic Literature Review of New Analytic Approaches Open
This systematic literature review aimed to explore experiences worldwide of societal preferences integration into health technology assessments (HTAs) for rare diseases (RDs) and orphan drugs (ODs) through the implementation of multicriter…
View article: Barriers and Enablers Affecting the Uptake of Biosimilar Medicines Viewed Through the Lens of Actor Network Theory: A Systematic Review
Barriers and Enablers Affecting the Uptake of Biosimilar Medicines Viewed Through the Lens of Actor Network Theory: A Systematic Review Open
Barriers and enablers affecting uptake of biosimilars are interconnected within networks, and can be divided into systemic, HCP, and patient categories. Understanding the agency of actors within networks may allow for more comprehensive an…
View article: Early-career general practitioners’ antibiotic prescribing for acute infections: a systematic review
Early-career general practitioners’ antibiotic prescribing for acute infections: a systematic review Open
Background Antimicrobial resistance is a worldwide threat, exacerbated by inappropriate prescribing. Most antibiotic prescribing occurs in primary care. Early-career GPs are important for the future of antibiotic prescribing and curbing an…
View article: Diagnosis and management of acute infections during telehealth consultations in Australian general practice: a qualitative study
Diagnosis and management of acute infections during telehealth consultations in Australian general practice: a qualitative study Open
Background The use of telehealth has increased dramatically since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Little is known about how GPs manage acute infections during telehealth, and the potential impact on antimicrobial stewardship. Aim T…
View article: Abstracts of the Australasian Association for Academic Primary Care (AAAPC) Annual Research Conference, 17–18 August 2023
Abstracts of the Australasian Association for Academic Primary Care (AAAPC) Annual Research Conference, 17–18 August 2023 Open
Background: Metabolic syndrome is a significant global epidemic and presents greater challenges in rural areas than urban ones, where higher prevalence rates and poorer health outcomes have been reported. This condition has direct and indi…
View article: Clinical stakeholder preferences for paediatric cardiac surgery outcome reporting in Australia and New Zealand
Clinical stakeholder preferences for paediatric cardiac surgery outcome reporting in Australia and New Zealand Open
Background: Outcome reporting is an essential element of quality assurance. Evaluation of the information needs of stakeholders of outcome reporting is limited. This study aimed to examine stakeholder preferences for the content, format, a…
View article: The Australia and New Zealand Congenital Outcomes Registry for Surgery (<scp>ANZCORS</scp>): methodology and preliminary results
The Australia and New Zealand Congenital Outcomes Registry for Surgery (<span>ANZCORS</span>): methodology and preliminary results Open
Background Analysis of multi‐institutional data and benchmarking is an accepted accreditation standard in cardiac surgery. Such a database does not exist for congenital cardiac surgery in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ). To fill this gap, …
View article: Economic evaluation of antimicrobial stewardship in primary care: a systematic review and quality assessment
Economic evaluation of antimicrobial stewardship in primary care: a systematic review and quality assessment Open
Background Primary care accounts for 80%–90% of antimicrobial prescriptions, making this setting an important focus for antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) interventions. Objectives To collate the findings and critically appraise the qualities…
View article: Antibiotic prescribing for upper respiratory tract infections and acute bronchitis: a longitudinal analysis of general practitioner trainees
Antibiotic prescribing for upper respiratory tract infections and acute bronchitis: a longitudinal analysis of general practitioner trainees Open
Background Most antibiotic prescribing for upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) and acute bronchitis is inappropriate. Substantive and sustained reductions in prescribing are needed to reduce antibiotic resistance. Prescribing habits…
View article: Antibiotic use in Australian and Swedish primary care: a cross-country comparison
Antibiotic use in Australian and Swedish primary care: a cross-country comparison Open
Antibiotic use in Australia is higher than in Sweden, with a higher proportion of broad-spectrum penicillin, including combinations with beta lactamase inhibitors, and cephalosporins. Factors that may contribute to these differences in ant…
View article: Where to from here? Identifying and prioritising future directions for addressing drug-resistant infection in Australia
Where to from here? Identifying and prioritising future directions for addressing drug-resistant infection in Australia Open
Background The Australian National Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy calls for a collaborative effort to change practices that have contributed to the development of drug-resistance and for implementation of new initiatives to reduce antib…
View article: <scp>Cost‐Effectiveness</scp> of Interventions for Musculoskeletal Foot and Ankle Conditions: A Systematic Review
<span>Cost‐Effectiveness</span> of Interventions for Musculoskeletal Foot and Ankle Conditions: A Systematic Review Open
Objective Musculoskeletal conditions of the foot and ankle are common, yet the cost‐effectiveness of the variety of treatments available is not well defined. The aim of this systematic review was therefore to identify, appraise, and synthe…
View article: Where To From Here? Identifying and Prioritizing Future Directions for Addressing Drug-Resistant Infection in Australia
Where To From Here? Identifying and Prioritizing Future Directions for Addressing Drug-Resistant Infection in Australia Open
Background: The Australian Government released a national strategy for antimicrobial resistance in 2015 that calls for a collaborative effort to change practices that have contributed to the development of drug-resistant infection and for …
View article: Cost-effectiveness analysis of doctor-pharmacist collaborative prescribing for venous thromboembolism in high risk surgical patients
Cost-effectiveness analysis of doctor-pharmacist collaborative prescribing for venous thromboembolism in high risk surgical patients Open
Pre admission clinic study registered with ANZCTR-ACTR Number ACTRN12609000426280 .
View article: A systematic review and critical analysis of cost-effectiveness studies for coronary artery disease treatment
A systematic review and critical analysis of cost-effectiveness studies for coronary artery disease treatment Open
Background: Cardiovascular disease remains the primary cause of death among Australians, despite dramatic improvements in overall cardiovascular health since the 1980s. Treating cardiovascular disease continues to place a significant econo…
View article: A systematic review and critical analysis of cost-effectiveness studies for coronary artery disease treatment
A systematic review and critical analysis of cost-effectiveness studies for coronary artery disease treatment Open
Background: Cardiovascular disease remains the primary cause of death among Australians, despite dramatic improvements in overall cardiovascular health since the 1980s. Treating cardiovascular disease continues to place a significant econo…
View article: Cost-effectiveness of bone-anchored prostheses using osseointegrated fixation
Cost-effectiveness of bone-anchored prostheses using osseointegrated fixation Open
This study indicated that bone-anchored prostheses might be an acceptable alternative to socket-suspended prostheses at least from a prosthetic care perspective in Australian context. Altogether, this initial evidence-based economic evalua…
View article: Development of a Procedure for the Government Provision of Bone-Anchored Prosthesis Using Osseointegration in Australia
Development of a Procedure for the Government Provision of Bone-Anchored Prosthesis Using Osseointegration in Australia Open
This study provides a working plan to stakeholders developing and implementing policies around the care of individuals choosing osseointegration for BAPs.
View article: The Queensland Health's experience in provision of boneanchored prostheses: the hidden treasure of health services and economic evaluations
The Queensland Health's experience in provision of boneanchored prostheses: the hidden treasure of health services and economic evaluations Open
Background Some functional issues commonly experienced by individuals with limb amputation can be overcome by surgical implantation of osseointegrated fixation into the residual bone enabling attachment of bone-anchored prosthesis (BAP).[1…
View article: "Going over the parapet": The development of a framework for understanding the translation of evidence from economic evaluations
"Going over the parapet": The development of a framework for understanding the translation of evidence from economic evaluations Open
The thesis contextualises the translation of evidence from economic evaluations into a broader implementation framework, while discussing the features of economic evaluation that make it unique as an innovation. Multiple research methods w…