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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Searching for aged care information online – search sources
This, the first in our blog series, ‘searching for aged care information online’, looks at the basics of Internet searching, considers possible pitfalls and the digital literacy skills needed, along with helpful tips, to navigate the Internet successfully and have confidence in your results.
How do I decide my goals for my care management plan?
This interactive resource assists older people to decide on goals for their care management plan.
Meaningful engagement and partnerships in research with people living with dementia and their family
When reflecting on the experience of researching in partnership with people living with dementia and their carers, Dr. Domenica Disalvo, in this blog, acknowledges both the challenges and benefits of co-designing. However, there is a need for researchers to be both flexible and creative in adapting their engagement approaches to enable people living with dementia to fully participate in research, generating real insights into their needs and preferences for care.
Setting goals and evaluating meaningful outcomes for people living with dementia who are participating in reablement programs
This practitioner guide assists with setting goals and evaluating meaningful outcomes for older people living with dementia who are participating in reablement programs
Principles for goal setting
This resource supports the development of person-centred goals for clients and includes a goal-setting checklist using the SMARTA approach
Vicarious trauma and secondary stress in theraputic residential care
Information on stress and potential solutions
Why effective workforce planning, rostering, and scheduling is critical for Australia's aged care sector
Discussed improved care quality, staff satisfaction and its associated costs
Better sleep and wellbeing for healthcare workers
A policy proposal fdor the wellbeing budget for healthcare aged care workers - recommendations
Who cares for the carers?
Reported on an investigation of the impact of emotional intelligence training on aged care health workers.