Aged Care Informatics

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margee Hume ◽  
Jeffrey Soar ◽  
S. Jonathan Whitty ◽  
Craig Hume ◽  
Faeka El Sayed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Aged Care ◽  
Social Infrastructure ◽  
Care Giving ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Aged Care Facilities ◽  
Definition Of

Aged care is projected to be the fastest-growing sector within health and community care industries Strengthening the care-giving workforce, compliance, delivery and technology is not only vital to our social infrastructure and improving the quality of care, but also has the potential to drive long-term economic growth and contribute to the GDP. This paper examines the role of knowledge management (KM) in aged care organizations to assist in the delivery of aged care. With limited research related to KM in aged care, this paper advances knowledge and offers a unique view of KM from the perspective of 22 aged care stakeholders. Using in-depth interviewing, this paper explores the definition of knowledge in aged care facilities, the importance of knowledge planning, capture and diffusion for accreditation purposes and offers recommendations for the development of sustainable knowledge management practice and development. The paper culminates in an offering a checklist for aged care facilities and advances the discourse in this sector.

The Role of Knowledge Management (KM) in Aged Care Informatics

Big Data ◽  
2016 ◽  
pp. 1668-1686
Author(s):  
Margee Hume ◽  
Craig Hume ◽  
Paul Johnston ◽  
Jeffrey Soar ◽  
Jon Whitty
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Aged Care ◽  
Social Infrastructure ◽  
Care Giving ◽  
Aged Care Facilities ◽  
Definition Of

Aged care is projected to be the fastest-growing sector within the health and community care industries (Reynolds, 2009). Strengthening the care-giving workforce, compliance, delivery, and technology is not only vital to our social infrastructure and improving the quality of care, but also has the potential to drive long-term economic growth and contribute to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This chapter examines the role of Knowledge Management (KM) in aged care organizations to assist in the delivery of aged care. With limited research related to KM in aged care, this chapter advances knowledge and offers a unique view of KM from the perspective of 22 aged care stakeholders. Using in-depth interviewing, this chapter explores the definition of knowledge in aged care facilities, the importance of knowledge planning, capture, and diffusion for accreditation purposes, and offers recommendations for the development of sustainable knowledge management practice and development.

The Role of Knowledge Management (KM) in Aged Care Informatics

2015 ◽  
pp. 284-302
Author(s):  
Margee Hume ◽  
Craig Hume ◽  
Paul Johnston ◽  
Jeffrey Soar ◽  
Jon Whitty
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Aged Care ◽  
Social Infrastructure ◽  
Care Giving ◽  
Aged Care Facilities ◽  
Definition Of

Aged care is projected to be the fastest-growing sector within the health and community care industries (Reynolds, 2009). Strengthening the care-giving workforce, compliance, delivery, and technology is not only vital to our social infrastructure and improving the quality of care, but also has the potential to drive long-term economic growth and contribute to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This chapter examines the role of Knowledge Management (KM) in aged care organizations to assist in the delivery of aged care. With limited research related to KM in aged care, this chapter advances knowledge and offers a unique view of KM from the perspective of 22 aged care stakeholders. Using in-depth interviewing, this chapter explores the definition of knowledge in aged care facilities, the importance of knowledge planning, capture, and diffusion for accreditation purposes, and offers recommendations for the development of sustainable knowledge management practice and development.

High-Risk Medication Use in Older Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities: Prevalence, Harms, and Strategies to Mitigate Risks and Enhance Use

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (10) ◽  
pp. 419-433 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janet K. Sluggett ◽  
Stephanie L. Harrison ◽  
Leona A. Ritchie ◽  
Alexander J. Clough ◽  
Debbie Rigby ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Medication Use ◽  
Aged Care ◽  
Residential Aged Care ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Aged Care Facilities ◽  
Residential Aged Care Facilities

Older residents of long-term care facilities (LTCFs), also known as nursing homes, care homes, or residential aged care facilities, often have multiple health conditions and are exposed to polypharmacy. Use of high-risk medications such as opioids, glucose-lowering medications, antithrombotics, and antipsychotics is prevalent among residents of LTCFs. Ensuring appropriate use of high-risk medications is important to minimize the risk of medication-related harm in this vulnerable population. This paper provides an overview of the prevalence and factors associated with high-risk medication use among residents of LTCFs. Evidencebased strategies to optimize the use of high-risk medications and enhance resident outcomes are also discussed.

The Role of Wireless Technology in Addressing Sleeping Disorders in Aged Care

2010 ◽  
pp. 279-288
Author(s):  
Clint Moloney
Keyword(s):  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Aged Care ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Wake Time ◽  
Wrist Actigraphy ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Wake Patterns ◽  
Aged Care Facilities

Sleep problems are frequently witnessed in aged care facilities with a large proportion going undetected. Multiple factors are known to contribute many abnormal sleep/wake patterns for residents. A systematic review conducted by Haesler (2004) provided a guide to the direction of future research into sleep in older adults residing in care facilities. This chapter evaluates the effectiveness of implementing the following evidence based recommendation from Haesler (2004): Wrist actigraphy currently represents the most accurate objective sleep assessment tool for use in the population of interest. Factor analysis was utilized to study the patterns of relationship among many dependent variables, with the goal of discovering something about the nature of the independent variables that affect them. Wrist actigraphy showed a disparity between the actual bed time and wake time. One clear difference detected using the device was the increased detection of sleep during the day.

High-Risk Medication Use in Older Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities: Prevalence, Harms, and Strategies to Mitigate Risks and Enhance Use

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (10) ◽  
pp. 419-433
Author(s):  
Janet K. Sluggett ◽  
Stephanie L. Harrison ◽  
Leona A. Ritchie ◽  
Alexander J. Clough ◽  
Debbie Rigby ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Medication Use ◽  
Aged Care ◽  
Residential Aged Care ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Aged Care Facilities ◽  
Residential Aged Care Facilities

Older residents of long-term care facilities (LTCFs), also known as nursing homes, care homes, or residential aged care facilities, often have multiple health conditions and are exposed to polypharmacy. Use of high-risk medications such as opioids, glucose-lowering medications, antithrombotics, and antipsychotics is prevalent among residents of LTCFs. Ensuring appropriate use of high-risk medications is important to minimize the risk of medication-related harm in this vulnerable population. This paper provides an overview of the prevalence and factors associated with high-risk medication use among residents of LTCFs. Evidencebased strategies to optimize the use of high-risk medications and enhance resident outcomes are also discussed.

scholarly journals The Space of Family Care-Giving in Australian Aged Care Facilities: Implications for Social Work

2014 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maree Petersen ◽  
Jill Wilson ◽  
Olivia Wright ◽  
Elizabeth Ward ◽  
Sandra Capra
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Family Care ◽  
Aged Care ◽  
Care Giving ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Aged Care Facilities
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