About the HOW Collaborative
The HOW Collaborative is a multidisciplinary group consisting of haematologists, obstetricians, gynaecologists, midwives, anaesthetists and research scientists from Australia and New Zealand. We aim to optimise health outcomes for patients with haematological disorders associated with obstetrics and women's health issues.
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The HOW Collaborative will achieve excellence in health outcomes in women with blood conditions related to pregnancy, birth, gynaecological and reproductive health in Australia and New Zealand.
HOW Collaborative Strategy - IDEAS
Investigate
Improve the evidence base for HOW issues.
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Identify current resources and knowledge gaps through tools such as auditing current practice in order to set research priorities
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Establish a framework for achieving research priorities
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Database
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Biobank
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Clinical trials group
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Identify specific projects achievable in 12 months: to publish and disseminate
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Establish a basic minimum for research projects
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Including a multidisciplinary team assigned for each research trial
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‘Quality’ (women's experience) not just ‘quantity’
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Disseminate
To be seen as a trusted and respected authority.
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Publications
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Guidelines
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Online resources/ educational materials
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Research
2. Presentations
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HOW workshop/conference
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Research outputs at conferences
3. Representation
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Regional and international societies
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Public health & government committees
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Universities
Educate
To develop and promote quality education for health practitioners and for patients and their families.
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This will be achieved through:
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Interdisciplinary approach
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Accessible, evidence-based resources and publications
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Formal training and education
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Mentorship
Advocate
To advocate for HOW women within HOW policy, the medical profession, government, industry and society.
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Giving consideration to
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Consumer representation within HOW to prioritise treatment and research goals
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Consumer resources
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Media & public presence
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Government advocacy
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Review models of care and promote multidisciplinary clinics to enable close communication between disciplines in patient care planning, including rural & remote sites
Standardise
HOW collaborative will produce excellent standards of care via multidisciplinary evidence-based guidelines for women with blood disorders in Australia and NZ.
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Produce guidelines for priority areas
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We will actively evaluate the impact of guidelines through audits and other means