Economic evaluation and optimisation of services for the preoperative assessment and management of high risk surgical patients [ 2012 - 2014 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Jonathan Karnon (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Catherine Gibb ,  Dr John Field ,  Prof Robert Fitridge ,  Prof Villis Marshall

Brief description Medical co-morbidities in surgical patients affect post-surgical recovery, resulting in higher health service costs and poorer patient outcomes. Preliminary data indicate reduced post-surgical length of stay for patients with modifiable risk factors who attended a specialist preoperative clinic. This project will analyse existing data to identify patient sub-groups with the greatest capacity to benefit from specialist preoperative assessment, and evaluate new service pathways for these patients.

Funding Amount $AUD 399,406.81

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant