The Central Australian Heart Protection Study: A Randomised Trial of Nurse-Led, Family Based Secondary Prevention of Acute Coronary Syndromes [ 2011 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Alex Brown (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Christopher Zeitz ,  A/Pr Melinda Carrington ,  Prof David Thompson ,  Prof Sandra Eades

Brief description Despite the high burden of cardiovascular diseases among Indigenous Australians, few intervention trials have sought to evaluate novel approaches to reducing differential outcomes in this vulnerable group. The Central Australian Heart Protection Study seeks to test the effectiveness of a nurse-led, family based education and assessment program in reducing the incidence of poor outcomes in indigenous and non-indigenous patient’s following an Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS).

Funding Amount $AUD 1,923,630.35

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant