Name of Fellow


Dr Edwin Tan

Institution


Funder


NHMRC

Contact information of fellow


Country


Australia

Title of project/programme


Optimising the management of comorbidities in dementia: reducing disparaties and improving clinical outcomes

Source of funding information


NHMRC

Total sum awarded (Euro)


€ 409,286

Start date of award


01/01/16

Total duration of award in years


4.0

The project/programme is most relevant to:


Alzheimer's disease & other dementias

Keywords


pharmacoepidemiology | geriatrics | dementia | dementia care | pharmacy

Research Abstract


Many individuals with dementia also have other chronic medical conditions. This research will help us better understand the comorbidities experienced by people with dementia and the impact these have on clinical outcomes This can lead to the development of consumer-centred management strategies. By ensuring the appropriate, equitable and timely treatment of comorbidities in people with dementia, there is potential to optimise the quality of life and health of people with dementia.

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