A5018876153- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Physical Education and Pedagogy
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Renin-Angiotensin System Studies
Flinders University
2001-2024
Flinders Medical Centre
2018-2024
The University of Sydney
2010-2020
Northern Sydney Local Health District
2019
National Health and Medical Research Council
2010-2017
Repatriation General Hospital
2016-2017
The University of Adelaide
1992-2015
James Cook University
2015
South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute
2015
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
1998
falls and fall-related injuries are common in older adults, have negative effects on functional independence quality of life associated with increased morbidity, mortality health related costs. Current guidelines inconsistent, no up-to-date, globally applicable ones present.
The potential harms of some medications may outweigh their benefits (inappropriate medication use). Despite recommendations to avoid the use potentially inappropriate (PIMs) in older adults, prevalence PIM is high different settings including residential aged care. However, it remains unclear what costs these are this setting. main objective study was determine PIMs adults living A secondary examine if there a difference home-like model care compared an Australian standard Participants...
Objective: To compare the outcomes and costs of clustered domestic standard Australian models residential aged care. Design: Cross-sectional retrospective analysis linked health service data, January 2015 – February 2016. Setting: 17 care facilities in four states providing (four) or (13) Participants: People with without cognitive impairment residing a facility (RACF) for at least 12 months, not palliative care, family member willing to participate on their behalf if required. 901 residents...
There is strong evidence that exercise reduces falls in older people living the community, but its effectiveness residential aged care less clear. This systematic review examines of for prevention care, meta-analysing outcomes measured immediately after or post-intervention follow-up.
Objective The effect of fall prevention exercise programmes in residential aged care (RAC) is uncertain. This paper reports on an intervention component analysis (ICA) randomised controlled trials (RCTs), from update a Cochrane review, to develop theory features successful RAC. Methods Trial characteristics were extracted RCTs testing interventions RAC identified review December 2022 (n=32). Eligible included or cluster RAC, focusing participants 65 older, assessing outcomes with stand-alone...
Objective To examine the cognitive status of Australians living in residential aged care facilities ( RACF s) and whether or not a dementia diagnosis was recorded. Methods Cross‐sectional study 541 residents 17 s spanning four states. Examination by Psychogeriatric Assessment Scale Cognitive Impairment PAS ‐Cog) from medical records. Results The population included 65% with recorded, 83% had ‐Cog score more indicating likely impairment. More than 20% participants impairment ≥4), but no...
Abstract Background The National Cervical Screening Program in Australia currently recommends that sexually active women between the ages of 18-70 years attend routine screening every 2 years. publically funded HPV Vaccination commenced 2007, with catch-up females aged 12-26 conducted until 2009; and this may prompt consideration whether interval other aspects organized program could be reviewed. aim current evaluation was to assess epidemiologic outcomes cost implications changing...
The increase in use and costs of assisted reproductive therapies including in-vitro fertilization (IVF) has led to debate over public funding. A decision analytic model was designed estimate the incremental cost-effectiveness IVF by additional treatment programmes maternal age.Data from Australian New Zealand Assisted Reproductive Database were used effects (live birth other pregnancy outcomes) for cohorts women attempting up three programmes. programme included one fresh cycle a variable...
Objectives This analysis estimates the whole‐of‐system direct costs for people living with dementia in residential care by using a broad health and social provision perspective compares it to without care. Methods Data were collected from 541 individuals permanently 17 facilities across Australia. The annual cost of was determined individual resource use data reported status individuals. Results average approximately AU$88 000 (US$ 67 100) per person 2016. constituted 93% total costs....
Abstract Background/aim The first evidence‐based Clinical Practice Guidelines and Principles of Care for People with Dementia in Australia have been released. detail a number important recommendations occupational therapists. aim this paper is (1) to provide an overview Guideline development, (2) describe the evidence supporting recommendation therapy. Common characteristics effective therapy programmes people dementia are described. Methods development involved adaptation existing...