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Our previous research into Internet based treatment programs have been shown to be effective (e.g the Worry Program for the treatment of generalised anxiety disorder (ACTRN12609000563268). These programs informed the creation of a program for treating GAD, and/or social phobia, and/or panic disorder (the Anxiety Program). Our preliminary research indicated tenative support that the Anxiety Program (ACTRN12609000501246) was effective at helping people to learn to manage their symptoms of anxiety. The study described here aims to find out whether therapist support is required for people to successfully complete the Anxiety Program. We expect that people completing the Anxiety Program without therapist support will still benefit, but not as much as those receiving the usual levels of therapist support.

Participants will be approximately 36 young people, aged 15-24, who are being discharged from EPPIC. EPPIC is a government funded public mental health service serving North West Metropolitan Melbourne. All participants will be recruited through the service.

This study examines if reminiscing about past mastery experiences results in reduced hopelessness, improved mood and increased self-efficacy in older adults.

The aim of this project is to evaluate the effectiveness of corticosteroid injection versus normal saline (placebo) for treatment of chronic pain beneath the heel (plantar fasciitis).

The purpose of this pilot randomised controlled trial is to establish the fundamental elements (feasibility, adequacy of blinding, pharmacodynamic effect and separation of endpoints) required to proceed with a large multi-centre randomised controlled trial of beta-lactam antibiotics delivered by continuous infusion compared to standard bolus dosing in critically ill patients. We hypothesise that continuous infusion will more consistently achieve pharmacodynamic endpoints than standard bolus dosing, resulting in improved clinical outcomes.

The purpose of this audit is to assess the incidence of nausea, vomiting and pain in children undergoing repositioning of their fractures arm/arms, lower legs in the immediate postoperative period before discharge home.

The aim of this study is to identify the types of complications, concerns and outcomes experienced by children who have had either adenotonsillectomy or tonsillectomy, at the three and seven day point following the procedure. Based on analysis of this data the recommended care and support for this group of patients after discharge may be modified to improve patient outcomes.

the purpose of this study is to characterize the modification induced by lignocaine on the incidence of intraoperative and postoperative respiratory complications in children undergoing laryngo tracheo bronchoscopies.

This study assesses whether exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation at levels relevant to normal daily activities can suppress the immune response to vaccination in young, healthy adults.

Most newly born extremely premature infants will receive help to establish breathing by the attending health professional. Face masks are standard but leak and this may lead to ineffective ventilation. Nasal tubes have been shown to improve chest wall movement in older infants and in more mature newly born infants was associated with less aggressive resuscitation. We hypothesize that nasal tubes may be gentler and hence better in stabilising the lungs of a newly born premature infant.