Costing the Place of Birth in NSW: New knowledge to support maternity service reform [ 2016 - 2018 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Caroline Homer (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Charlene Thornton ,  Prof David Sibbritt ,  Prof Hannah Dahlen ,  Prof Maralyn Foureur
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Brief description The comparative costs of giving birth at home, in a birth centre or in a hospital labour ward is unknown. This study will build on the current Birthplace in Australia Study to provide much needed evidence to inform policy and health service allocation decisions in Australian maternity care.

Funding Amount $AUD 277,090.32

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant