The effect of a coordinated care intervention, Care Navigation, on the readmission rate of chronically ill patients at Nepean Hospital. [ 2011 - 2014 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Stephen Leeder (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr James Gillespie ,  Prof Steven Boyages ,  Prof Timothy Usherwood

Brief description Chronic illness is becoming more common in Australia as the population ages and as medical technology saves more lives from heart attack, diabetes and stroke with people suffering from these conditions then requiring continuing community care for years. How best to link hospital and community health services to serve patients at the beginning of their illness when they first come to hospital is the object of Care Navigation, a program based at Nepean Hospital in Western Sydney and surrounding community.

Funding Amount $AUD 735,481.35

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant