Name of Fellow


Dr Lara Harvey

Institution


Funder


NHMRC

Contact information of fellow


Country


Australia

Title of project/programme


Causes, consequences and costs of injury-related hospitalisations for people with dementia: identifying opportunities for prevention and enhanced management

Source of funding information


NHMRC

Total sum awarded (Euro)


€ 212,886

Start date of award


01/01/15

Total duration of award in years


4.0

The project/programme is most relevant to:


Alzheimer's disease & other dementias

Keywords


dementia | injury | hospitalisation | dementia care | falls

Research Abstract


People with dementia have higher hospitalisation rates and poorer health outcomes than those of similar age without dementia. Injury is the most common cause of hospitalisation for people with dementia, however little is known about the hospitalisation experience for people with dementia who have an injury. This research will explore the influence of dementia on hospital admissions, clinical care, health outcomes and economic costs of older people with an injury to inform policy and practice.

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