https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/ healtheconomics.com.au Blog en 29/05/2015 4:00:00 PM https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/cahe-provides-health-economics-training-to-australia-awards-participants-from-png https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/cahe-provides-health-economics-training-to-australia-awards-participants-from-png A number of Centre for Applied Health Economics staff including Professor Paul Scuffham, Dr Haitham Tuffaha, Associate Professor Martin Downes, Dr Son Nghiem, Dr Clifford Afoakwah and Dr Annick Maujean, are assisting to meet the increasing demand for quantitative and analytical skills of the PNG healthcare sector for their decision-making processes, by contributing to a Graduate Certificate in Health Economics through Griffith University alongside Associate Professor Andreas Chai and his team in Economics and Business Statistics, Griffith Business School and Associate... Fri, 31 May 2019 10:00:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/research-impact--cahe-among-the-world-s-leading-research-organisation https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/research-impact--cahe-among-the-world-s-leading-research-organisation Research Impact: Valuing health for better decision making - CAHE among the world's leading research organisations. CAHE delivers essential research, informing the allocation of $2.33 billion in federal government expenditure between 2011 and 2016. Read more here https://app.secure.griffith.edu.au/news/2019/04/01/research-impact-valuing-health-for-better-decision-making/     Wed, 03 Apr 2019 11:00:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/cahe-research-ranked-at-world-standard---era-outcomes-for-2018 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/cahe-research-ranked-at-world-standard---era-outcomes-for-2018 As a reflection of the strength of CAHE's contribution, our research and its impact have been recognised in the 2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) evaluation. CAHE's research was ranked at world standard (ERA 3) in the field of Applied Economics (1402), reflecting the volume of high quality research undertaken by the team. Details released 25/3/19. Mon, 01 Apr 2019 13:00:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/cahe-staff-win-vice-chancellor-s-award-for-research-excellence https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/cahe-staff-win-vice-chancellor-s-award-for-research-excellence Congratulations to Centre for Applied Health Economics staff members, Professor Paul Scuffham and Professor Shu-Kay Ng, who are also part of the Cancer Survivorship Collaborative Research Group, for their recent Vice Chancellor's Research Excellence Award in the "Research Group or Team" category. The annual Vice Chancellor's Research Excellence Awards celebrate the University's research achievements and acknowledges the achievements of outstanding individual researchers and research groups. Cancer Survivorship Collaborative team members include Professor Suzanne... Wed, 20 Jun 2018 12:00:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/coaching-patients-saves-lives-and-money https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/coaching-patients-saves-lives-and-money This recently published article on coaching patients has been made into a YouTube video by The American Journal of Medicine. This article, "Coaching Patients Saves Lives and Money" written by Josh Byrnes, Thomas Elliott, Margarite Vale, Michael Jelinek and Paul Scuffham, shows the benefits of the COACH Program which is the only disease management program to show that coaching focused on closing the treatment gap has significantly reduced mortality. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSSrgU3D01w ... Mon, 26 Feb 2018 10:00:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/recent-mja-insight-article https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/recent-mja-insight-article Congratulations to Professor Paul Scuffham and Dr Haitham Tuffaha for their recent publication in MJA InSight: http://www.doctorportal.com.au/mjainsight/2017/6/setting-mrff-priorities-assessing-the-value-of-research/ Mon, 10 Apr 2017 12:00:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/nhmrc-project-grant-success https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/nhmrc-project-grant-success Congratulations to Dr Sanjeewa Kularatna (MHIQ, CAHE at Griffith University) and Dr Peter Arrow (University of Adelaide) for being awarded an NHMRC grant on "Minimally invasive approach to manage early childhood caries in Aboriginal preschoolers" (APP1121982) for the value of $1,488,220. Thu, 08 Dec 2016 11:00:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/fellow-of-the-australian-academy-of-health-and-medical-sciences https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/fellow-of-the-australian-academy-of-health-and-medical-sciences Congratulations to Paul Scuffham on his induction as a Fellow at the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences.     Mon, 07 Nov 2016 15:00:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/a-case-for-disease-specific-multi-attribute-utility-instrument-in-cardiovascular-conditions https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/a-case-for-disease-specific-multi-attribute-utility-instrument-in-cardiovascular-conditions Congratulations to Sanj Kularatna for the acceptance of his paper "Comparison of contemporaneous responses for EQ-5D-3L and Minnesota Living with Heart Failure; A case for disease specific multi attribute utility instrument in cardiovascular conditions" by International Journal of Cardiology. Mon, 07 Nov 2016 14:00:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/cahe-appointment-to-journal-editorial-board https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/cahe-appointment-to-journal-editorial-board Congratulations to Haitham Tuffaha for his appointment to the editorial board of PharmacoEconomics-Open. Well done Haitham. Go to PharmacoEconomics website Mon, 08 Aug 2016 11:00:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/phd-award https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/phd-award Congratulations to Haitham Tuffaha who was recently awarded his PhD. Haitham investigated the application of the value of information analysis in health care interventions to inform decision making, optimal trial design and research prioritisation. His supervisors were Paul Scuffham and Louisa Gordon.       ... Tue, 19 Jul 2016 15:45:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/cahe-has-moved https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/cahe-has-moved We have settled in to our new offices at the Nathan campus. We are again fortunate to be located within a magnificent environment, given the campus here is situated in tranquil bushland on the edge of Toohey Forest. You can find us in the Sir Samuel Griffith Centre. This building was the first teaching and research building driven by solar power and hydrogen energy. Thu, 14 Jul 2016 11:00:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/natrum-update https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/natrum-update National Return of Unwanted Medicines project (NatRUM) data collection has now started. Data collectors have finished work at the Brisbane incineration site and are already finding interesting results. The audit component of the project is expected to run for the next two months. From left: NatRUM Project Manager Toni Riley, Griffith Uni NatRUM team members; Alejandra Gallardo-Godoy, Fiona Kelly, Amanda Wheeler, Emilie Bettington   ... Thu, 14 Jul 2016 10:00:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/measuring-quality-of-life-in-dementia https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/measuring-quality-of-life-in-dementia Associate Professor Tracy Comans, Dr Kim Nguyen, Dr Sanjeewa Kularatne, Professor Wendy Moyle  have been awarded $518,238 from the Cognitive Decline Partnership Centre to develop a preference based measure to value quality of life for people with a diagnosis of dementia or cognitive decline. They will use interdisciplinary expertise of consumers, policy makers and researchers. The team will work in partnership with Prof Kurrle from the University of Sydney, Prof Ratcliffe from Flinders University, Dr Rowen from University of Sheffield, UK, Brendan Mulhern from University of Technology,... Mon, 11 Jul 2016 14:00:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/national-return-of-unwanted-medicines-project https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/national-return-of-unwanted-medicines-project A group of Griffith researchers have been appointed to undertake an audit of the National Return of Unwanted Medicines (RUM) program. The RUM program was initiated in 1998 by the Commonwealth Department of Health to facilitate the collection and safe disposal of unwanted and out-of-date medicines from the Australian community. Under this scheme, consumers Australia-wide can take unwanted medicines to their local pharmacy, who then arranges collection for high-temperature incineration. Inappropriate disposal of medicines, including throwing them in the regular rubbish collection or flushi... Thu, 23 Jun 2016 11:00:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/submission-to-mrff https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/submission-to-mrff The Centre for Applied Health Economics has made a submission to the development of the strategy and priorities of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). The $20 billion MRFF was announced in the 2014-2015 Australian Government's budget to support medical research and innovation in Australia. The submission suggested an objective, transparent and practical approach for assessing the value for money of research programs to ensure that research funding is efficient, sustainable, and equitable. Read Submission ... Tue, 14 Jun 2016 16:00:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/assessing-the-value-of-research https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/assessing-the-value-of-research Haitham Tuffaha's research on assessing the value of research has been featured in 'Sax Institute Member Profile'. Read the profile Thu, 02 Jun 2016 14:00:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/representation-at-ispor-conference-singapore https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/representation-at-ispor-conference-singapore ISPOR is recognized globally as the leading educational and scientific organization for outcomes research and its use in health care decisions. The Asia-Pacific Conference in Singapore in Sept 2016 will provide a forum for delegates to share their new research, attend a workshop on innovative experiences in outcomes research or debate views on controversial topics in an issue panel session. Congratulations to CAHE's Paul Scuffham for his acceptance on two "issues panels" and to Cindy Mervin, Josh Byrnes, Kim Nguyen, Sanj Kularatna, for acceptance of their abstracts. We enco... Thu, 02 Jun 2016 14:00:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/the-cedric-project https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/the-cedric-project This project is conducted by The University of the Sunshine Coast. Kim's role as health economist is to conduct cost and cost effectiveness analyses. The project aims to strengthen the capacity of the aged care sector to deliver high quality aged care, to improve care for older adults in the Emergency Department and improve interaction between the Residential Aged Care Facility and both primary and secondary healthcare sectors. Read More ... Thu, 19 May 2016 12:00:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/have-study-protocol https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/have-study-protocol Quality-adjusted life years are derived using health state utility weights which adjust for the relative value of living in each health state compared with living in perfect health. Various techniques are used to estimate health state utility weights including time-trade-off and standard gamble. These methods have exhibited limitations in terms of complexity, validity and reliability. A new composite approach using experimental auctions to value health states is introduced in this protocol. Read the paper ... Mon, 16 May 2016 15:00:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/accelerated-leadership-performance-program-scholarship https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/accelerated-leadership-performance-program-scholarship Tracy Comans has been successful in obtaining a scholarship to attend the Accelerated Leadership Performance Program to be held in Brisbane later this year. These scholarships are designed to support the development of women leaders in Australian industries. Read More Thu, 05 May 2016 16:00:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/griffith-cahe-wins-awards-for-research-excellence https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/griffith-cahe-wins-awards-for-research-excellence The CAHE team recently won the Vice Chancellor's and the Pro Vice Chancellor's awards in "Research Excellence" for the "Research Group or Team" category. Well done everyone. Thu, 28 Apr 2016 17:00:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/soft-drink-taxes-in-australia---is-it-time- https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/soft-drink-taxes-in-australia---is-it-time- A major report published by the United Nations overnight had the dramatic headline that diabetes cases have increased fourfold over the last 25 years; an astonishing increase put down largely to growing consumption of food and beverages high in sugar. The UK has recently introduced a soft drink tax designed to reduce rates of childhood obesity. This has been introduced after the success of a similar taxes in Mexico, Hungary, France, Chile, Dominca and the Californian city of Berkely. In Mexico, purchases of taxed drinks have declined over the past two years (up to 12%) with higher re... Thu, 07 Apr 2016 16:00:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/efficient-value-of-information-calculation--an-applied-perspective https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/efficient-value-of-information-calculation--an-applied-perspective In a study between the Centre for Applied Health Economics (CAHE) and the School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR) at the University of Sheffield, Haitham Tuffaha and co-authors applied a nonparametric regression approach to calculate value of information in economic models. The study demonstrated the value of nonparametric regression as an accurate, practical, and fast approach to calculate the expected value of sample information (EVSI), which is a useful measure to inform adoption decisions, optimise trial design and set research priority. The study has been published in Value i... Tue, 05 Apr 2016 15:00:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/how-much-do-we-actually-spend-on-treating-skin-cancer- https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/how-much-do-we-actually-spend-on-treating-skin-cancer- Louisa Gordon was interviewed on ABC News Radio Melbourne about her presentation at the 3rd International Skin Cancer Prevention Conference in Melbourne. Listen to the interview Thu, 17 Dec 2015 14:00:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/comment-in-bmj---estimating-health-benefits-of-additional-research-and-changing-clinical-practice https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/comment-in-bmj---estimating-health-benefits-of-additional-research-and-changing-clinical-practice Read the comment from Haitham Tuffaha and Paul Scuffham Tue, 08 Dec 2015 13:00:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/cost-effective-interventions-in-the-emergency-department https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/cost-effective-interventions-in-the-emergency-department Prof Scuffham presented at the annual conference of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine on 23 November. Voice prompted scanners for armband barcodes improved labelling and checking patient identification for administration of medicines and for pathology tests for relatively low cost. However, cost-savings could easily be achieved by not giving IV fluids to alcohol intoxicated patients and greater cost-savings could be obtained by not taking samples for pathology.  Another cost-saving intervention was having radiographers instead of radiologists - to report on x-rays ordered... Tue, 01 Dec 2015 16:00:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/peripherally-inserted-central-catheter-dressing-and-securement--the-pisces-trial https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/peripherally-inserted-central-catheter-dressing-and-securement--the-pisces-trial Cindy Mervin will work with Prof Claire Rickard (CIA) on this recently awarded NHRMC project grant. The project will investigate how to reduce the incidence of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) failure through clinically effective and cost-effective dressing and securement care. Read More   Mon, 23 Nov 2015 16:00:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/are-physiotherapy-screening-clinics-cost-effective-in-improving-orthopaedic-outpatient-services- https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/are-physiotherapy-screening-clinics-cost-effective-in-improving-orthopaedic-outpatient-services- Long waits for specialist orthopaedic services are common across Australia. We used a discrete event simulation model to test the impact of different models of service provision on throughput, waiting times and cost-effectiveness at one hospital. We found that increasing the use of advanced musculoskeletal physiotherapists in screening roles is a cost-effective way to improve supply of services and reduce waiting times in this outpatient orthopaedic service. However, supply of orthopaedic specialists also needs to be increased to adequately manage overall demand for services at the model... Thu, 03 Sep 2015 16:00:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/the-first-eq-5d-utility-value-set-for-south-asia https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/the-first-eq-5d-utility-value-set-for-south-asia Sanjeewa recently received his PhD in Health Economics from Griffith University. His PhD research focused on providing national utility scores for Sri Lanka. He used time trade off method to value EQ-5D-3L health states using preference of Sri Lankan general population. This study used a large representative sample and produced the first national utility value set for the South Asian region. This will allow future economic evaluations to use Quality Adjusted Life Years as outcome measure in this developing region. Tue, 01 Sep 2015 16:00:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/travel-grant-to-present-at-international-dental-research-scientific-meeting https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/travel-grant-to-present-at-international-dental-research-scientific-meeting Sanjeewa recently won $ 1500 travel grant from a research day competition in the School of Dentistry and Oral Health, Griffith University. This allowed him to travel to the International Association for Dental Research Australia and New Zealand Division Annual Scientific Meeting in Dunedin, New Zealand in August 2015. He presented a study on utility measurement using CHU-9D preference based instrument in patients suffering from early childhood caries. Tue, 01 Sep 2015 16:00:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/farming-4-care--using-nature-to-cultivate-resilience-in-young-people https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/farming-4-care--using-nature-to-cultivate-resilience-in-young-people As part of an ARC Linkage Grant, Martin Downes with a team of researchers, is conducting a study on the use of animals and green space interaction in the young people who have experienced trauma, maltreatment, disrupted family environments and out-of-home placements as a means to develop resilience and self efficacy. Learn more about horse care in young people Read a review on equine interventions on psychological outcomes ... Tue, 11 Aug 2015 17:00:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/economic-modelling-of-healthcare-services-for-prostate-cancer https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/economic-modelling-of-healthcare-services-for-prostate-cancer Louisa Gordon and her team have constructed, validated and applied a generic economic model for prostate cancer treatment, a project funded by the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. The model can be used to evaluate cancer control services for prostate cancer using the generic model which can be adapted and modified for ongoing analyses. Tue, 11 Aug 2015 16:00:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/panel-provider-of-services-to-msac https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/panel-provider-of-services-to-msac Louisa Gordon and her team apply their research skills in epidemiology, biostatistics, and health economics to evaluate and prepare high quality critiques, protocols and health technology assessments. Each output involves analysis and review of efficacy, safety and cost-effectiveness data. The reports prepared by CAHE aid decisions regarding whether services and tests should be funded by the Medicare Benefits Scheme. Tue, 11 Aug 2015 16:00:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/economic-studies-in-sun-and-health--skin-cancers-and-vitamin-d-deficiency https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/economic-studies-in-sun-and-health--skin-cancers-and-vitamin-d-deficiency Louisa Gordon and Tom Elliott are undertaking health economics research to estimate the costs and benefits of too little or too much ultraviolet radiation in Australian populations. The research will address the harms and benefits of the dual problem of skin cancer and diseases associated with Vitamin D deficiency. This project is part of the NHMRC CRE in Sun and Health (CRESH). Read More Tue, 11 Aug 2015 16:00:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/celebrate--remember--fight-back--episodic-volunteering-for-non-profits https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/celebrate--remember--fight-back--episodic-volunteering-for-non-profits Angus Ng and Paul Scuffham from CAHE will work with Prof Suzanne Chambers (Lead) and Dr Melissa Hyde, also from Griffith University, on this recently awarded ARC linkage grant. The interdisciplinary project aims to use mixed methods and multiple perspectives to provide an evidence base and recommendations for non-profit sector policy and practice given the threatened decrease in long-term, continuous volunteering and increase in episodic volunteering. Tue, 11 Aug 2015 16:00:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/the-townsville-diabetes-telehealth-trial https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/the-townsville-diabetes-telehealth-trial Paul Scuffham and his team just completed work on a trial to assess if remote access to clinicians using telehealth technologies over broadband lead to improved diabetic control in a way that benefits patients, carers and clinicians, and improves the overall health system. The Townsville Broadband-Enabled Diabetes Telehealth Trial and Trial Extension was funded by the Australian Government as represented by the Department of Communications. Read More Tue, 04 Aug 2015 16:00:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/consumer-input-in-healthcare-decision-making https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/consumer-input-in-healthcare-decision-making As part of an ARC Linkage Grant, Paul Scuffham and his team are conducting a study on the use of Citizen's Juries (CJ) to engage consumers in healthcare decision-making. In a first, they are using DCE surveys to quantify changes in consumer preferences after participation on a CJ. Read About the Emergency Care CJ Read About the Obesity Surgery CJ ... Mon, 03 Aug 2015 16:00:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/taxing-junk-foods https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/taxing-junk-foods A recent article in The Daily Telegraph highlights the endeavors of healthcare professionals and researchers to convince the Australian government of the benefit of taxing junk foods. Read More Tue, 16 Jun 2015 11:00:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/early-childhood-food-consumption-and-dietary-patterns https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/early-childhood-food-consumption-and-dietary-patterns Erin is working on her PhD at CAHE, Griffith University. The aim of her research is to investigate the influence of the food environment and socio-economic and demographic factors on dietary intake in early childhood (3-5 years of age). Read More Thu, 11 Jun 2015 15:00:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/the-cost-effectiveness-and-consumer-acceptability-of-taxation-strategies-to-reduce-obesity-in-australian-children https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/the-cost-effectiveness-and-consumer-acceptability-of-taxation-strategies-to-reduce-obesity-in-australian-children Tracy Comans and her team conducted a study on the acceptability and cost-effectiveness of taxation of junk foods in halting and reversing the problem of childhood obesity. The study was funded by the Australian National Preventative Health Agency. Read More Mon, 01 Jun 2015 17:00:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/an-economic-evaluation-of-the-orthopaedic-physiotherapy-screening-clinic-and-multidisciplinary-service https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/an-economic-evaluation-of-the-orthopaedic-physiotherapy-screening-clinic-and-multidisciplinary-service Tracy and her team developed an economic model to assess the costs, health outcomes, value for money and potential for cost-savings of OPSC & MDS compared with usual orthopaedic care using a cost-utility analysis from the perspective of the health care funder (Queensland Health). This project was funded by AusHSI (the Australian Centre for Health Services Innovation). Read More Mon, 01 Jun 2015 17:00:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/health-coaching--can-it-impact-chronic-disease-management- https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/health-coaching--can-it-impact-chronic-disease-management- Paul Scuffham and Josh Byrnes are working on this prospective study of more than 45,000 subjects for Bupa. They are assessing the impact of a chronic disease management service encompassing population analytics and telephone health coaching on health service utilisation and costs. Read More Mon, 01 Jun 2015 15:00:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/tavi--is-it-cost-effective- https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/tavi--is-it-cost-effective- Paul Scuffham and Cindy Mervin are undertaking an economic evaluation of the treatment and follow-up costs to the health system for Transcatheter Aortic Valve replacement in Australia. Mon, 01 Jun 2015 15:00:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/citizens--juries-for-health-policy-making https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/citizens--juries-for-health-policy-making Paul Scuffham and his team are studying the use of Citizen's Juries to facilitate consumer input in healthcare decision-making. This ARC linkage project combines Discrete Choice Experiments and Qualitative Methodology to elicit the relative strength of consumer preferences in healthcare. Read More Mon, 01 Jun 2015 15:00:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/value-of-information-analysis-in-healthcare-interventions https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/value-of-information-analysis-in-healthcare-interventions Haitham Tuffaha is doing his PhD under the supervision of Paul Scuffham and Louisa Gordon. He is investigating the application of value of information analysis in health care interventions to inform decision making, optimal trial design and research prioritisation. Researcher Profile Fri, 29 May 2015 16:45:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/the-public-s-preferences-for-emergency-care-alternatives-and-the-influence-of-the-presenting-context https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/the-public-s-preferences-for-emergency-care-alternatives-and-the-influence-of-the-presenting-context Paul Harris just completed his PhD studies on the Australian public's preferences for emergency care alternatives and how these differ depending on presenting circumstances. His research demonstrates the public have heterogeneous preferences, which are influenced by a range of individual factors such as attitudes towards responsibilities for health, sociodemographics and health status and health care experiences. The findings provide insights into the Australian public's reactions to emergency care reform and further demonstrate the importance of service quality of as determinant... Fri, 29 May 2015 16:40:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/the-financial-implications-for-treatment-of-prostate-cancer https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/the-financial-implications-for-treatment-of-prostate-cancer Louisa Gordon and her team undertook this study in 2013 for "The Prostate Cancer in Australia". The study examined the economic impact of prostate cancer in Australia both from a health system perspective and from that of patients and their families. Read More "Cancer Costs" Interview Fri, 29 May 2015 16:40:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/external-evaluations-of-pbac-submissions https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/external-evaluations-of-pbac-submissions Erika Turkstra and her team apply their research skills in epidemiology, biostatistics, and health economics to provide expert assessments on submissions from pharmaceutical companies seeking government subsidy of a pharmaceutical or vaccine through listing on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Schedule (PBS). Read More Fri, 29 May 2015 16:30:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/dealing-with-cognitive-and-related-functional-decline-in-older-people https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/dealing-with-cognitive-and-related-functional-decline-in-older-people Tracy Comans and Kim Nguyen are providing health economic expertise to the NHMRC National Partnership Centre for Cognitive and Associated Function Decline. The primary aim of the centre is to deliver excellence in research and knowledge translation for the purpose of improving quality of care for older people with cognitive decline and their carers, and providing better evidence and information for service providers and decision makers. Researcher Profile Fri, 29 May 2015 16:30:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/chronic-heart-failure--does-home-based-care-improve-outcomes- https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/chronic-heart-failure--does-home-based-care-improve-outcomes- Paul Scuffham, Josh Byrnes and Jean Spinks are working with the Mary Mackillop Institute for Health Research on this NHMRC funded project. The project aims to determine the most cost effective and consumer friendly way to improve outcomes for chronic heart failure patients. Read More   Fri, 29 May 2015 16:00:00 +1000 https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/study-shows-alcopops-tax-reduced-alcohol-harm-in-young-australians https://www.healtheconomics.com.au/blog/study-shows-alcopops-tax-reduced-alcohol-harm-in-young-australians Josh Byrnes was part of the research team led by UNSW which examined the longer term impact of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and subsequent alcopops tax on alcohol harm in New South Wales. The study shows that increasing alcohol taxes can reduce harm associated with binge drinking, and not just decrease levels of alcohol consumption. Read More Researcher Profile Fri, 29 May 2015 16:00:00 +1000