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Towards better mental health for people living with dementia in long‐term care: Delphi consensus on quality indicators Open
Background Over half of residents living in long‐term care have a diagnosis of dementia, most of whom will experience a mental health condition or changed behaviours and psychological symptoms (e.g., anxiety, depression). Despite this, men…
“Do I meet the criteria for dementia…Really, where am I headed?”: Perspective of people with Parkinson's Disease on the diagnosis, evaluation and management of cognitive disorders Open
Background Cognitive dysfunction is one of the most functionally impactful non‐motor symptoms of Parkinson's Disease (PD), resulting in lowered quality of life, earlier institutionalisation, and amplified financial burden. Dementia in PD i…
View article: Enhancing neuropsychological assessment clinical pathways in Parkinson's disease through the use of technology
Enhancing neuropsychological assessment clinical pathways in Parkinson's disease through the use of technology Open
Background Routine administration of neuropsychological assessments to evaluate cognitive decline in Parkinson's disease (PD) may not be feasible in current clinical services. This is due to lengthy administration time, lack of specialised…
View article: Diagnosis, evaluation, and management of cognitive disorders in Parkinson's disease: Consensus recommendations from a modified Delphi process
Diagnosis, evaluation, and management of cognitive disorders in Parkinson's disease: Consensus recommendations from a modified Delphi process Open
INTRODUCTION Variations in clinical management of cognitive disorders in Parkinson's disease (PD) can delay diagnosis, treatment, and care. To harmonize clinical practice, we aimed to gain consensus on best practice recommendations for the…
“We have a behaviour support plan, let’s have a mental health support plan”: Perspectives of staff, residents and family carers on understanding, responding to and promoting the mental health of residents within long-term care Open
Up to two thirds of people living in long-term care homes experience mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression. In addition, over half of residents have cognitive impairment or dementia. However, the quality of mental health …
Detection of Acute Deterioration in Care Home Residents: A Multicenter Qualitative Exploration of Barriers and Enablers Open
Introduction Delay in detecting acute deterioration in older adults in care homes is associated with avoidable hospitalizations and adverse outcomes, including premature death. Objective Underpinned by the Knowledge to Action Framework, th…
A systematic review of online team based learning approaches in health professional education Open
It is recommended that further research is carried out into the outcomes of TBL on learning and experiences of students in health professional courses. The development and appraisal of integrated TBL platforms should be invested in and inf…
Prototype development of the Mental Health benchmarking Industry Tool for residential aged Care (MHICare Tool): a protocol paper of a two-stage sequential and mixed methods codesign study Open
Objectives Current mental health practices for people living in residential aged care (RAC) facilities are poor. In Australia, there are no mechanisms to monitor and promote mental health for people living in RAC, including those who exper…
View article: Technology in aged care: a qualitative survey of academic, research, and technology industry professionals
Technology in aged care: a qualitative survey of academic, research, and technology industry professionals Open
The existing technology does not meet the needs of older people, aged care personnel and the system in general, which prevents its successful implementation and uptake.
International Consensus Recommendation Guidelines for Subcutaneous Infusions of Hydration and Medication in Adults Open
Infusion of fluids and medications is traditionally performed intravenously. However, venous depletion in patients has led to the quest for vessel health preservation. A safe, effective, acceptable, and efficient alternative is the subcuta…
A Process Evaluation of the National Implementation of a Bundle for Central Venous Catheter Care for Hemodialysis Open
Key Points Health professionals resisted practice change in environments of low infection where the perception of a need to change is small. Standardizing care of central venous catheters for hemodialysis requires breaking down silos of pr…
View article: Consumer and Provider Perspectives on Technologies Used Within Aged Care: An Australian Qualitative Needs Assessment Survey
Consumer and Provider Perspectives on Technologies Used Within Aged Care: An Australian Qualitative Needs Assessment Survey Open
We undertook a qualitative assessment of aged care technology needs from the perspective of consumers and providers using a cross-sectional survey that assumed a largely open-response format. We recruited a convenience sample of individual…
Subcutaneous hydration and medications infusions (effectiveness, safety, acceptability): A systematic review of systematic reviews Open
Subcutaneous access should be considered alongside intravenous therapy for hydration in older adults, and several medications. There are additional benefits in terms of ease of use and cost-effectiveness of this mode. Inclusion of subcutan…
Early detection of bowel disease in symptomatic patients attending community pharmacies Open
With evidence that a substantial number of individuals manage symptoms without seeking medical help, a pharmacy service with symptom management guided by a screening tool should assist in the triage of clients with underlying health condit…