Trends, determinants, outcomes and costs of long-term medication use in Western Australian seniors with heart disease [ 2014 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Frank Sanfilippo (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Michael Ortiz ,  A/Pr Thomas Briffa ,  Dr James Rankin ,  Dr Judith Katzenellenbogen
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Brief description Clinical trials show that long-term treatment with selected medicines greatly reduces the risk of further heart attacks or stroke in persons with known heart disease. Levels of such prescribing is high when patients are discharged from hospital, but the extent to which patients continue with long-term treatment is unknown. We will investigate compliance with treatment, and the costs and effectiveness of these medicines in a population study of patients aged 65 years or more in Western Australia.

Funding Amount $729,513.00

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant