Description
This study aims to identify the prevalence and impact of frailty among patients admitted to hospital due to acute exacerbations of chronic lung disease (e.g. asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis, adult CF). Data will be prospectively collected using the Fried phenotype and FRAIL scale. Follow-up 30-day readmissions will be used as the primary outcome. The successful candidate will assist with conducting frailty assessments based in the respiratory medicine department of Monash Health, Clayton. All necessary training and support will be provided by A/Prof. Christian Osadnik at all relevant stages of the project.
**Actual workplace location is flexible and varies according to stage of project (A/Prof. Osadnik is based at Monash University's Peninsula Campus but also supervises student projects remotely where appropriate)**
Essential criteria:
Minimum entry requirements can be found here: https://www.monash.edu/admissions/entry-requirements/minimum
Keywords
Acute hospital care; Respiratory medicine; Frailty; Vulnerable populations; COPD; Asthma; Bronchiectasis
School
School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health / Hudson Institute of Medical Research » Medicine - Monash Medical Centre
School of Primary and Allied Health Care
School of Primary and Allied Health Care » Physiotherapy
Available options
PhD/Doctorate
Masters by research
Honours
BMedSc(Hons)
Short projects
Joint PhD/Exchange Program
Time commitment
Full-time
Part-time
Top-up scholarship funding available
No
Physical location
Monash Medical Centre Clayton
Research webpage
Co-supervisors
Prof
Philip Bardin