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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Managing risk for aging patients in long-term care: a narrative review of practices to support communication, documentation, and safe patient care practices
This Open Access article by Ibrahim et al. explores how risks for older people living in long-term care are identified, communicated, documented, enacted and reviewed, highlighting the contextual factors that shape everyday decision-making and risk management in practice.
Building digital resilience among older CALD Australians
This article from the University of Melbourne discusses how bring younger and older people together to learn from one another can support older adults with technology use.
A digitally capable aged care workforce: demands and directions for workforce education and development
This Open Access article by Gray et al. details the findings from a workshop held in July 2023 related to achieving optimal outcomes for workers as the aged care sector moves toward digital maturity.
What kind of intelligence belongs in aged care? Why values – not just data – must drive artificial intelligence adoption in aged care systems
This Open Access article by Barratt explores the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in aged care. The article proposes three guiding questions: who designs the AI and who is missing, what outcomes it optimises for, and whether it reduces or reinforces inequities.
The use of technology to deliver in-home aged care services: mixed methods study of Australian staff perspectives
The Open Access article by Pok Man Kwan et al. considers the enablers and barriers for technology use in Australian in-home aged care by workers.
AI for social care managers: A step-by-step guide
The blog by FuturU provides step by step advice to care managers in using AI in various areas of care management.
Lived experiences of health professionals using digital health in Australian aged care: A scoping review
The Open Access article by Pourazad et al. examines the experience of health professionals using digital health in aged care settings.
Human rights of residents in the nursing home sector: Developing practical evidence-based guidance for implementation
This article by Morrow et al. offers a roadmap for transforming care environments into spaces where human rights are actively protected and promoted.
Indigenous peoples’ experiences and preferences in aged residential care: a systematic review
This international open access article by Keelan et al. synthesises current evidence on older Indigenous people’s experiences of residential aged care, highlighting the cultural, relational and environmental factors that shape their care preferences and wellbeing.
Commentary: Trauma-informed care in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander healthcare: challenges, opportunities and future directions
This Open Access article by Carlin et al. explores the impact of colonisation and intergenerational trauma on the mental health and wellbeing of First Nations peoples, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Australia.