Investigating causes of stillbirths: a prospective cohort study examining use and effectiveness of a comprehensive investigation protocol [ 2012 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Vicki Flenady (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Kassam Mahomed ,  A/Pr Louisa Gordon ,  A/Pr Michael Coory ,  Dr Adrian Charles
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Brief description The effects of stillbirth on women and their families are often devastating and long term. Many stillbirths are not appropriately investigated, resulting in lack of accurate data on causes with one-third classified as unexplained. A major driver for suboptimal investigation is the lack of research to guide which tests should be done. This study aims to accurately identify causes of death in 984 comprehensively investigated stillbirths and determine which tests are needed, with consideration of costs and value.

Funding Amount $AUD 567,508.33

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant