by extreme_dev | Oct 29, 2020
Problem It is difficult to meet the complex care needs of people living with dementia (PLWD) who present to emergency departments (ED), given the fast-paced environment focussed on rapid diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and discharge. As a result, unintended harm...
by extreme_dev | Oct 29, 2020
Background 5% of all hospitalisations in Australia are potentially avoidable if conditions were managed earlier. These are known as ambulatory care sensitive (ACS) conditions.Older Australians make up 14-27% of all potentially avoidable hospitalisations.Compared to...
by extreme_dev | Oct 29, 2020
Problem This project aimed to pilot the START program in Australia using video-conferencing to allow carers to access the program in their own homes. Being a carer for a person living with dementia can be challenging and programs are needed to provide carers with...
