QUality improvement in primary to prevent hospitalisations and improve Effectiveness and efficiency of care for people Living with heart disease (QUEL)

Collaborating Organisation

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• Amgen Australia Pty Ltd  Research Organization
• Austin Health  Research Organization
• Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care  Research Organization
• Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association  Research Organization
• Brisbane South Primary Health Network Ltd  Research Organization
• Fairfield Hospital General Practice Unit  Research Organization
• HEART FOUNDATION  Research Organization
• Heart Support Australia Ltd  Research Organization
• Improvement Foundation (Australia) Ltd  Research Organization
• Inala Primary Care  Research Organization
• Monash University  Research Organization
• Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network  Research Organization
• SANOFI-AVENTIS AUSTRALIA Pty Ltd  Research Organization
• South Western Sydney Primary Health Network  Research Organization
• The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners  Research Organization
• The University Of Melbourne  Research Organization
• The University Of Western Australia  Research Organization
• University of Sydney  Research Organization

Scheme

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• Partnership Projects

Abstract

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• Heart disease accounts for a great number of deaths and admissions to hospital. We aim to improve ongoing prevention for people with heart disease by supporting general practices to use their data and provide more systematic care. We propose a randomised trial to determine whether a practice level strategy reduces cardiovascular events and hospitalisations and saves money. The research will directly inform government decision-making and policy regarding primary care incentive payment programs.

Research Areas

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• 110201 - CARDIOLOGY (INCL. CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES)
• 111717 - PRIMARY HEALTH CARE

Awarded By

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• National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) 

Contributor

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• Zwar, Nick A. - Chief Investigator

Geographic Focus

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• Australia 

Geographic Focus

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• Australia  Country

Sponsor Award Id

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• APP1140807

Local Award Id

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• 129168