Nearly 50% of Australians have at least one chronic condition such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes or chronic kidney disease. Ineffective management of chronic disease is estimated to cost the Australian health system $320 million each year and is a major driver for developing new models of care. With the right support, many individuals could effectively self-manage a chronic condition in the community.
The Centre for Online Health is undertaking research in a range of topics related to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disease and chronic liver disease.
| Featured projects | Duration |
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Enhancing the equity, access, and quality of cardiac rehabilitation programs National Health and Medical Research Council |
2024–2028 |
| Digital nutrition model of care to improve Chronic Kidney Disease management in Northern Australia | 2023–2026 |
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Improving digital health trust and confidence in people with chronic kidney disease National Heart Foundation of Australia |
2022–2023 |
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Improving digital health literacy in chronic disease UQ Strategic Initiative |
2021–2023 |
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Goondir Health Virtual Health Service Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN |
2020–2022 |
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Recording blood glucose levels Scholarship |
2016–2018 |
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A mindfulness-based app for weight management and stress reduction Scholarship |
2016–2018 |
| mHealth for diabetes care | 2015–2017 |