Communication during hospitalisation: The path to better healthcare [ 2009 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Bronwyn Hemsley (Principal investigator)

Brief description The aims of this research are to remove barriers to successful communication in hospital for people with no speech. Better communication in hospital will facilitate patient participation in health care decisions and reduce adverse experiences arising through poor communication. Project outcomes will lead to changes in policy and practice to improve the health care of patients in hospital, improve the health of Australians, and bring economic improvements through better care.

Funding Amount $AUD 327,991.44

Funding Scheme Early Career Fellowships

Notes Public Health (Australia) ECF