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Research Thesis Topic

Model of Care for People in Darling Down Region with Diabetes


Topic ID:
159

Thesis Topic/Title:
Model of Care for People in Darling Down Region with Diabetes

Description

Description of the clinical models to be evaluated: This innovation is based on a stepped-up approach for diabetes care. There are two main aims: A) Reduce the demand on specialist and emergency services by up-skilling primary health care to manage their patients within the community; and B) Improve patient health literacy and self-management to "close the gap" and improve health outcomes. The model incorporates four components: 1) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) Care Coordination Virtual Team; 2) GP-Led Diabetes Care; 3) QAS Referral Pathway; and 4) Home Monitoring. While individual components of this project have been trialled elsewhere, it is believed that this integrated model, covering low to high need diabetics, is the first of its kind to be undertaken. This initiative (applied and translational health services research) is innovative in that it keeps people with diabetes within the local community and provides wrap around services for the most vulnerable population groups (complex needs and ATSI clients).


Principal Supervisor

Associate Supervisors

Research Affiliations
  • School of Psychology and Wellbeing

Field of Research
  • Psychology
  • Public Health and Health Services

Available Academic Programs
  • Doctor of Philosophy (DPHD)
  • Master of Research (MRES)
  • Master of Research (MRES)

Application Open Date
01/06/2016

Application Close Date
31/12/2020

USQ Scholarship Applications

Other Scholarship Funding Details
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Pre-approved for Ethics
No

Admission Requirements

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Further scholarship information pending external grant.





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