An intervention to improve the detection and management of Familial Hypercholesterolaemia in primary care [ 2017 - 2020 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Tom Brett (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr David Sullivan ,  A/Pr Diane Arnold-Reed ,  Prof Clare Heal ,  Prof Gerald Watts

Brief description Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is an inherited condition affecting 45,000 Australians, with 10% diagnosed. FH has been managed mainly through hospital clinics with the majority under-treated despite effective primary care treatment being available. The application integrates specialist and primary care management with data fed into the new national FH registry. It is a partnership between 7 Universities and 5 States: service providers; community organisations; policy managers and industry.

Funding Amount $AUD 525,583.73

Funding Scheme Partnerships

Notes Partnership Project for Better Health