Policy translation of an Australian evaluation of computed tomography (CT) scanning [ 2011 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Rachael Moorin (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Cashel Holman ,  Prof Max Bulsara ,  Prof Richard Fox

Brief description Our study will inform the national health care policy debate with respect to the future role of CT scanning in the health system, and provide the information needed to launch the dialogue among expert clinicians and technicians necessary for practitioner consensus in the appropriate methods for use of CT scanning. This study will use routinely collected administrative health data and data collected from CT scan providers in WA to evaluate the use of CT scanning in the Australian health system.

Funding Amount $AUD 398,295.60

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant