Measuring changes in fluids, fat, muscle mass, proteins & other body components non-invasively through course of illness [ 2003 - 2006 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Neil Piller (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Roger Hunt ,  Ian Maddocks ,  Prof Adrian Esterman

Brief description The course of non-cancer related disease is difficult to assess clinically making it hard for clinicians to accurately predict the end of life course of illness for patients. No matter what the end of life disease is, death will involve multi-system organ failure and changes in body composition. These changes, including fluid distribution, muscle mass and type and fat mass as well as measures of body mass index, basal metabolic rate and arm muscle circumference can be accurately followed with non-invasive multi-frequency bio-impedance. This information will provide a basis to either confirm the clinical diagnosis or lead to recommendations for change.

Funding Amount $AUD 120,000.75

Funding Scheme NHMRC Strategic Awards

Notes Palliative Care Research