Optimising Functional Independence Of Older Persons With Dementia: Implementation And Evaluation Of The Interdisciplinary Home-bAsed Reablement Program (I-HARP)
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,864,345.00
Summary
We propose to trial a practical, evidence based model, called the Interdisciplinary Home-bAsed Reablement Program, I-HARP, designed to improve functional independence of community dwelling older people with dementia. I-HARP will be implemented and evaluated, for its effectiveness and implementation outcomes in two different settings of hospital and community aged care. Ultimately, the program will help them live well and stay at home, while delaying entry into higher home or residential care.
‘Agents Of Change’: Improving Post Diagnosis Care For People With Dementia And Their Carers Through The Establishment Of A National Quality Collaborative To Implement Guideline Recommendations
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$770,518.00
Summary
This project aims to improve outcomes for people with dementia and their carers by focussing on three areas of post diagnostic care: exercise, multicomponent occupational therapy to promote independence and carer support programs. We will establish networks with health professionals at a variety of organisations across Australia and work with these health professionals to improve care practices within their organisation.
BPSD-CARE: A Person-centred Approach To Managing Behavioural And Psychological Symptoms Of Dementia In Residential Care
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$600,627.00
Summary
In residential aged care many people with dementia experience disturbing behavioural problems such as wandering, aggression or sleep disturbance. Not only the person with dementia but also other residents, family and staff find these symptoms disturbing. This study will adapt and trial a structured staff training program from Sweden to reduce behavioural problems in people with dementia, improve wellbeing for the person with dementia and give staff better skills to care for residents.
Improving Outcomes For Community Dwelling People With Dementia And Their Support Persons
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$719,340.00
Summary
This program of work, consisting of two themes, will build evidence for improving outcomes for people living with dementia (PLWD) and their support persons. Theme 1 studies will gather descriptive data on the experience of person-centred care among PLWD and their support persons. Theme two will evaluate the impact of interventions in the primary care and community setting in improving quality of care and quality of life outcomes for PLWD and their support persons.
A Multi-component Web-based Intervention To Improve The Wellbeing Of People With Dementia And Their Carers: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,312,455.00
Summary
People with dementia in rural and regional communities and their informal caregivers experience a multitude of unmet needs, which can lead to lower quality of life and higher health care utilisation costs. An international Community of Practice will adapt a web-based program developed by European researchers to the Australian context. The effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the program in improving quality of life of people with dementia and their caregivers in rural areas will be examined.