Characterising trauma‐informed aged care: An appreciative inquiry approach
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DOI: 10.1002/gps.5802
Abstract: While Trauma‐informed care (TIC) has the potential to improve the quality of aged and dementia care, the challenge remains in translating the principles of TIC into practice. This study aimed to characterise what trauma‐informed aged… read more here.
Keywords: informed aged; aged care; characterising trauma; care ... See more keywords
Towards sustainable development: Assessing social sustainability of Australian aged care system
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DOI: 10.1002/sd.3086
Abstract: The importance of social sustainability, one of the three pillars of sustainable development, is increasingly recognised. Its implementation in the aged care system enhances stakeholders' quality of life and supports sustainable societal development. However, there… read more here.
Keywords: aged care; care; social sustainability; development ... See more keywords
Chaplaincy, Cancer, Aged Care and COVID-19
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DOI: 10.1007/s10943-022-01546-0
Abstract: Four key topics are explored in this second issue of the Journal of Religion and Health for 2022. Following a condemnation of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, (1) the lead topic for this issue forms… read more here.
Keywords: cancer aged; chaplaincy cancer; aged care;
Pharmacists working in residential aged care: a survey of pharmacist interest and perceived preparedness
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DOI: 10.1007/s11096-023-01686-7
Abstract: Pharmacists involvement in residential aged care facilities has traditionally been limited to that of an external contractor providing medication reviews, or medication supply. To explore Australian pharmacists’ interest and perceived preparedness to work as on-site… read more here.
Keywords: aged care; perceived preparedness; interest perceived; pharmacist ... See more keywords
A nurse-led model of care within an emergency department reduces representation rates for frail aged care residents
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DOI: 10.1007/s40520-018-1101-z
Abstract: BackgroundHospital Emergency Departments (EDs) experience high presentation rates from older adults residing in Aged Care Facilities (ACFs), yet very few intervention studies have addressed the care needs of this population group. We designed and implemented… read more here.
Keywords: aged care; representation rates; led model; care ... See more keywords
Initiation of antipsychotics after moving to residential aged care facilities and mortality: a national cohort study
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DOI: 10.1007/s40520-020-01518-y
Abstract: Background There is a high burden of antipsychotic use in residential aged care facilities (RACFs) and there is concern regarding potential inappropriate prescribing of antipsychotics in response to mild behavioural symptoms. Antipsychotic use has been… read more here.
Keywords: use; aged care; residential aged; mortality ... See more keywords
Anticholinergic medication use and falls in Australian residential aged care: a retrospective multisite cohort study
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DOI: 10.1007/s40520-025-03147-9
Abstract: Associations between anticholinergic load and falls remain understudied in residential aged care facilities (RACFs). To examine associations between anticholinergic load and falls in the first year after entry to an RACF. We aggregated routinely collected… read more here.
Keywords: aged care; associations anticholinergic; anticholinergic load; load ... See more keywords
Urinary tract infections in Australian aged care homes: Antibiotic prescribing practices and concordance to national guidelines.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2019.08.034
Abstract: BACKGROUND Since 2015 the Aged Care National Antimicrobial Prescribing Survey has collected and reported data on antibiotic use in Australian aged care homes (ACHs) as part of the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in… read more here.
Keywords: urinary tract; aged care; australian aged; care homes ... See more keywords
Topical antimicrobial prescribing patterns in residents of Australian aged-care facilities: use of a national point prevalence survey to identify opportunities for quality improvement.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2021.03.019
Abstract: BACKGROUND Australian residential aged care facilities (RACFs) are encouraged to participate in an annual Aged Care National Antimicrobial Prescribing Survey. This data source was analysed to describe patterns of topical antimicrobial prescribing and thereby provide… read more here.
Keywords: aged care; antimicrobial prescribing; survey; topical antimicrobial ... See more keywords
Patterns of aged care use among older Australian women: A prospective cohort study using linked data.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2018.11.010
Abstract: BACKGROUND Women live longer than men and have an increased need for long-term care. The objective of this study was to identify patterns of aged care use among older Australian women and to examine how… read more here.
Keywords: care use; aged care; study; care ... See more keywords
Social networks and cognitive function in older adults receiving home- and community-based aged care.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2020.104083
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Social engagement has been linked to preserved cognitive functioning in later life. Yet, little is known about the specific network factors that best predict cognitive function in older adults. This study aimed to (i)… read more here.
Keywords: cognitive function; social networks; older adults; aged care ... See more keywords