Screening and Test Evaluation Program (STEP) [ 2006 - 2010 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Les Irwig (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Glenn Salkeld ,  Prof Jonathan Craig ,  Prof Petra Macaskill

Brief description This program, run by an established team with skills in public health, clinical epidemiology, biostatistics, health economics and behavioural science addresses the under-researched issues of whether, when and how to use medical tests. The elements of the program follow the sequence in which testing is often done: for screening (early detection), for diagnosis on which to base treatment decisions, and for monitoring the effects of treatment. A common approach throughout is the identification of the benefits and harms of testing and assessing their trade-off; how benefits weigh up against harms. This research is relevant to all partners in healthcare, (consumers, clinicians and policy-makers), who currently are being tested or using tests without being fully informed about the accuracy and effects of these tests.

Funding Amount $AUD 6,705,456.18

Funding Scheme Programs

Notes Program Grant