Cutting-edge computer simulation helping Queensland reduce the number of smokers

The Queensland Government has enlisted the Sax Institute to help reach its ambitious target of cutting the state’s smoking rate to just 8% by 2026. The Prevention Division of Queensland Health commissioned the Institute to develop a dynamic simulation model to inform its smoking reduction strategy. The model, developed by the Sax Institute’s Decision Analytics … Read more

Researchers use data analytics to map aged care journey

This is part of a series of articles showcasing the Sax Institute members’ diverse range of research with implications for future health policy and practice. Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University With growing pressure on residential aged care services and a shift towards consumer-directed home care, researchers at the Australian Institute of Health Innovation … Read more