Computer-assisted clinical guidelines for the management of manifestations of anxiety, aggression and depression [ 2010 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Victor Vickland (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Brian Draper ,  Prof Constance Pond ,  Prof Daniel O'Connor ,  Prof Susan Kurrle

Brief description This project focuses on creating a new approach to integration of clinical guidelines and the development of a computer-assisted tool to support medical reasoning in psychogeriatrics. The primary focus of this research is on helping medical practitioners to better manage dementia patients with symptoms of anxiety, aggression and depression living in nursing homes. It has the potential to fundamentally improve the way guidelines are utilised in clinical practice

Funding Amount $AUD 354,032.91

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant