SEA-URCHIN: South East Asia - Using Research for Change in Hospital-acquired Infection in Neonates [ 2011 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Sally Green (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr David Osborn ,  A/Pr Malinee Laopaiboon ,  Dr Joanne Mckenzie ,  Mr Steven Mcdonald
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Brief description Each year, more than one million babies die from infection before they reach one month of age. Proven and inexpensive practices to prevent and treat infection exist but they are not always followed (eg hand washing). This research will evaluate the impact of tailored implementation strategies on rates of infection and death in the neonatal units of nine hospitals in four counties in South East Asia. Staff from these units will work with Australian partners to devise, implement and evaluate different strategies.

Funding Amount $AUD 2,303,773.24

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant