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View article: The impact of cognition on hearTest administration in older adults receiving home care
The impact of cognition on hearTest administration in older adults receiving home care Open
hearTest performance is not impacted by cognitive ability in a population of older adults that included people living with dementia. However, additional test time may be needed for hearTest administration for individuals with cognitive imp…
View article: Trends in physical and mental health needs across generations in Australia
Trends in physical and mental health needs across generations in Australia Open
Despite evidence of changes in age-specific incidence and prevalence rates for chronic conditions and disease, future health resource planning is often based on historical age- and gender-specific service use, neglecting changes in the nee…
View article: “Aged care is more than wiping bums and giving medication” – a qualitative study of the sensory support care needs of older Australians with hearing and/or vision impairment
“Aged care is more than wiping bums and giving medication” – a qualitative study of the sensory support care needs of older Australians with hearing and/or vision impairment Open
Older Australians with hearing and/or vision impairment have distinct practical and psychosocial support needs that are not consistently addressed in current home care services. Findings suggest the need for integrated sensory care assessm…
View article: Generational Differences in Age-Specific Dementia Prevalence Rates
Generational Differences in Age-Specific Dementia Prevalence Rates Open
Importance Dementia is a significant public health challenge, with its prevalence expected to increase as life expectancy continues to extend globally. Objective To estimate generational differences in age-specific dementia prevalence acro…
View article: Protocol for the Process Evaluation of the SENSE‐Cog Sensory Support Intervention Field Trial to Improve Quality of Life for Older People Receiving Home Care in Australia
Protocol for the Process Evaluation of the SENSE‐Cog Sensory Support Intervention Field Trial to Improve Quality of Life for Older People Receiving Home Care in Australia Open
Background A field trial of a home‐delivered hearing and vision support intervention will assess its impact on the quality of life and well‐being of home care recipients with hearing and/or vision impairment and their care partners. Aims T…
View article: A mixed‐methods study of staff perspectives on the barriers and facilitators to the implementation of patient‐reported routine outcome measures and feedback in alcohol and other drug treatment
A mixed‐methods study of staff perspectives on the barriers and facilitators to the implementation of patient‐reported routine outcome measures and feedback in alcohol and other drug treatment Open
Introduction Preliminary evidence supports the use of patient‐reported outcome measures (PROM) and feedback for enhancing client outcomes in alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment. However, successful implementation remains challenging. Th…
View article: Routine outcome monitoring and feedback in alcohol and other drug treatment: A qualitative study of client perspectives on implementation
Routine outcome monitoring and feedback in alcohol and other drug treatment: A qualitative study of client perspectives on implementation Open
Introduction Routine outcome monitoring (ROM) and feedback is an evidence‐supported strategy for evaluating alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment outcomes. However, the implementation of ROM and feedback into AOD services remains a signif…
View article: Informal care and financial stress: Longitudinal evidence from Australia
Informal care and financial stress: Longitudinal evidence from Australia Open
The number of people providing informal care has increased considerably in the last years while, at the same time, about one in four Australians have financial stress problems. This study uses rich longitudinal data from the Household, Inc…
View article: The relationship between physical activity, cognitive function and health care use: A mediation analysis
The relationship between physical activity, cognitive function and health care use: A mediation analysis Open
Physical activity is known to provide substantial health benefits and subsequently reduce health care use among older people, but little is known about how much of this effect is due to improved cognitive function as opposed to physical im…
View article: From population numbers to population needs: Incorporating epidemiological change into health service planning in Australia
From population numbers to population needs: Incorporating epidemiological change into health service planning in Australia Open
We conclude that 'constant-use' planning models based on the expected future numbers of people in different age groups applied to current levels of service use by age groups without any consideration given to changing age-specific needs fo…
View article: Health Care Use and Out-of-pocket Spending by Persons With Dementia Differ Between Europe and the United States
Health Care Use and Out-of-pocket Spending by Persons With Dementia Differ Between Europe and the United States Open
Background: Persons with dementia need much care, but what care is used and how the burden of financing is divided between persons with dementia, caregivers, and public programs may differ between countries. Objective: The objective of thi…