What We Have Learnt
The value of health research cannot be underestimated. Health research plays a vital role in how our health care is managed, how our health policies are determined and how our health services are delivered.
What we learn from health
research can determine whether health campaigns are effective and
whether health treatments are safe. It can assist in identifying
health needs and alert us to adverse health impacts. Most
importantly it can and does play a part in improving medical
knowledge and patient care.
Data linkage is an important element of health research and the ability to provide researchers with linked data in a safe and secure environment is essential.
In Australia and overseas, research using linked data has had a significant impact on health services. To learn more about the role of data linkage, both in health research and related areas, we invite you to read the following case studies:
Case Study 1: Age-and Sex-Specific Trends in the Incidence of Hospitalised Acute Coronary Syndromes in Western Australia
Case Study 2: Pregnancy and Birth Complications in Mothers with Serious Mental Illness
Case Study 3: Hospitalisation for bronchiolitis in infants is more common after elective caesarean delivery
Case Study 4: Prevention of Bronchiolitis in High Risk Children
Case Study 5: Surgical Removal of the Gallbladder
Case Study 6: Data Linkage - Population Data BC
Case Study 7: South Australia / Northern Territory Demonstration Projects
Case Study 8: Data Linkage - Overweight, Smoking and Premature Death
Case Study 9: Developmental Pathways in WA Children Project
