Resources
Explore resources from a range of sources across the aged care sector - including government, research, academic and practice-based materials - curated by ARIIA to support evidence-informed practice and innovation.
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What are the unmet needs in people affected by dementia? A scoping review of reviews
This Open Access article by Koh et al. examines through a social health lens the unmet needs of people and their carers who are affected by dementia.
Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in Muslim women: Recommendations for culturally sensitive care
This Open Access article by Irfan et al. outlines culturally informed approaches to assessing and treating Muslim women and families at each stage of ADRD care, though many recommendations extend to the broader Muslim community and others of diverse racial-ethnic backgrounds.
How food can be used to support people living with dementia
This article from Navjot Gill-Chawla, explores how food can support people living with dementia, highlighting the role of nutrition in enhancing quality of life, stimulating memories, and promoting social connection.
Forming effective Dementia Friendly Communities (DFC's)
This article by Dr Caroline Grogan, highlights the importance of involving people with dementia in shaping Dementia Friendly Communities, offering practical strategies like small support groups, shared decision-making, and accessible meeting places to promote genuine inclusion and empowerment.
A systematic, integrative review exploring supports that promote the retention of employees working in the aged care sector
The Open Access article by O'Keefe et al. identifies employee, employer and organisational factors and strategies that influence workforce retention within the aged care sector.
Nurse leadership and artificial intelligence integration in nursing workforce management: A scoping review
This Open Access article by Kiwanuka et al. systematically maps the evidence on the application of AI systems in nursing workforce management, with a targeted focus on the role of nurse leaders.
Developing effective workforce training to support the long-term care of older adults: A review of reviews
This Open Access review of reviews by Newbould et al. investigates the learning, training and educational needs of non-registered practitioners in long term care.
Understanding factors influencing personal care workers' intentions to stay: A systematic integrative review
This Open Access article by O'Keefe et al. investigates personal care workers' intentions to stay when employed in residential aged care.
Implementing a gerontological nursing competencies programme in aged care: Participant experiences
This Open Access article by Traynor et al. investigates the implementation of Gerontological Nursing Competencies in long-term aged care.
Employee burnout and retention in Australian healthcare – Sustainable solutions
This blog article from Great Place to Work highlight the key challenges facing Australia’s Healthcare and Social Assistance sector, analyses their impact on the workforce, and explores potential strategies to address these issues.