A5010586588- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
- Dental Education, Practice, Research
- Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques
- Dental Research and COVID-19
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Healthcare cost, quality, practices
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Fluoride Effects and Removal
- Global Health Care Issues
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Venous Diseases
- Healthcare innovation and challenges
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments
- Delphi Technique in Research
Deakin University
2016-2025
In-Q-Tel
2016
Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program
2011-2015
Ministry of Public Health
2011-2012
Mahidol University
2009
The purpose of this research was to conduct a cost-analysis, from public healthcare perspective, comparing the cost and benefits face-to-face patient examination assessments conducted by dentist at residential aged care facility (RACF) situated in rural areas Australian state Victoria, with two teledentistry approaches utilizing virtual oral examination.The costs associated implementing operating approach were identified measured using 2014 prices dollars. Costs as direct intervention...
ABSTRACT Objectives The aim of this study is to estimate the economic burden oral cancer in Australia from societal perspective. Methods population consisted prevalence lip and cavity cancer, other lip, cavity, pharynx cancers for ages 40 years older. Healthcare costs were estimated using 2019–2020 Australian Disease Expenditure Data. Productivity losses disability‐adjusted life years, derived 2019 Global Burden Study gross domestic product per capita. Results annual healthcare approximately...
Abstract Background Indigenous children in remote Australia face significant disparities oral health and have limited access to dental care. This study evaluated the cost‐effectiveness of Atraumatic Restorative Treatment combined with Hall Technique (ART‐HT) compared usual Methods A analysis using data from a 1‐year ART‐HT trial estimated caries status costs health‐provider perspective. Two scenarios were examined: (1) actual treatment (2) minimum services. The incremental cost per decayed,...
Abstract Background The aim is to perform a model‐based cost‐effectiveness analysis of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) protocol intervention divert dental general anaesthesia (DGA) among Victorian children aged 2–10 years. Methods Data inputs were based on an Australian single‐cohort 2017/18 study. Intervention costs for standard care derived from two subgroups children: (1) who received without DGA, and (2) with DGA. Two scenarios modelled due limited post‐follow‐up data: receiving SDF had...
Over one third of Australians’ daily energy intake is from discretionary foods and drinks. While many health promotion efforts seek to limit food intake, the population impact reductions in consumption different types (e.g., sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), confectionery, sweet biscuits) has not been quantified. This study estimated potential body weight, obesity-related disease incidence, healthcare cost savings associated with less serving per week foods. Reductions were modelled...
Paediatric dental care under general anaesthesia among preschool children in Western Australia is increasing and costly. This study assessed cost-effectiveness of the atraumatic restorative treatment-based (ART-based) approach against standard (SC) to managing early childhood caries a primary setting based on 1-year pragmatic randomized controlled trial.Cost-effectiveness analysis, from service provider perspective, was conducted. Outcomes include number referral specialists treatments....
Abstract Issue addressed Biannual application of fluoride varnish is effective for dental caries prevention, but its cost‐effectiveness using quality‐adjusted life years (QALY) unknown. This study performed a analysis, from the Australian health care system perspective biannual versus current practice (non‐routine application) an individual aged 15 and older over 70‐year time horizon. Methods Health outcomes measured were number prevented decayed, missing, filled teeth (prevented‐DMFT) QALY...
This study aimed to identify important roles of parents in preventing caries primary dentition among preschool children Thailand. A total 664 aged 3 4 years and their were sampled from representative provinces the 5 regions Dental examination assess dental was conducted. Questionnaires investigating caring for children’s teeth used interview parents. Preschool more likely have at least 1 carious tooth if did not always clean every time they bathed them, examine cleanliness regularly, allowed...
Aim To: (1) investigate the relationship between upper‐limb impairment and health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) for children with cerebral palsy (2) develop a mapping algorithm from Cerebral Palsy Quality Life Questionnaire Children (CPQoL‐Child) onto Child Health Utility 9D (CHU9D) measure. Method The associations physical classifications HRQoL 76 (40 females, 36 males) aged 6 to 15 years (mean age 9 7 months [SD 3y]) were assessed. Five statistical techniques developed tested, which...
Dental services can be provided by the oral health therapy (OHT) workforce and dentists. This study aims to quantify potential cost-savings of increased utilisation OHT in providing dental for children under Child Benefits Schedule (CDBS). The CDBS is an Australian federal government initiative increase care access aged 2–17 years. billed 2013–2014 financial year were used. Two OHT-to-dentist mix ratios tested: Model A National Workforce (1:4) B Victorian (2:3). 30% average salary difference...
Abstract Purpose The primary aim was to determine Child Health Utility 9D (CHU9D) utilities from the Caregiver Priorities and Index of Life with Disabilities (CPCHILD) for non-ambulatory children cerebral palsy (CP). Methods One hundred eight surveys completed by Australian parents/caregivers CP were analysed. Spearman’s coefficients used investigate correlations between two instruments. Ordinary least square, robust MM-estimator, generalised linear models (GLM) four combinations families...
The caries experience of Aboriginal children in Western Australia (WA) and elsewhere is more than twice that non-Aboriginal children. Early childhood (caries among <6 years) has a significant impact on the quality life their caregivers, its management demanding commonly undertaken under general anesthesia. A randomized controlled trial using minimally invasive dentistry approach based Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) metropolitan Perth, WA, demonstrated reduction rate referral to...
The delivery of family-centred practice (FCP) within Early Childhood Intervention Services (ECISs) for young children with a disability or development delay conceptualises that children's learning environments, parenting, family and community supports intersect to have the greatest impact on developing child. transdisciplinary key worker model is considered best-practice approach ECISs whereby staff work collaboratively across disciplinary boundaries plan implement services their families....
Background: Early childhood intervention services support children with disabilities or developmental delays from birth to school entry the aim achieve optimal outcomes for and their families. A transdisciplinary approach delivering early intervention, particularly key worker model, is considered best practice, where allied health professionals (eg, speech pathologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, special educators) family work together as a collaborative team...
Introduction: The management of early childhood caries (ECC) is challenging. Objectives: A model care based on Atraumatic Restorative Treatment and the Hall Technique (ART-HT) to manage ECC was evaluated among remote Aboriginal communities in Australia. Methods: North-West Western Australia were invited participate consenting randomized into or delayed intervention for ECC. Children examined at baseline 11-mo follow-up. group (test) provided with ART-based dental while (control) advised seek...