Home care
Report
Progress report: implementation of the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety
This report outlines assessment of the progress the Australian Government has made in implementing reforms in response to recommendations made by the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. While passage of the Aged Care Act 2024 has been achieved, there are some areas in which an urgent change in approach is needed.
Journal article
The prevalence of and variation in indicators of the quality and safety of long term aged care in Australia, 2019
The study examined the prevalence of and variation in the quality and safety of care provided to older Australians who received subsidised long term care during 2019, by type of care. It found marked national variations. The findings could be used to identify areas of aged care that could be targeted by quality improvement programs.
Journal article
Telehealth as a care solution for homebound people
Homebound individuals residing in community settings with severe health conditions and disabilities could arguably benefit from telehealth interventions. However, the effectiveness of telehealth compared to in-person care remains underexplored. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of telehealth in reducing healthcare utilisation and improving health-related quality of life and wellbeing in homebound populations.
Evaluation
National Aged Care Advocacy Program evaluation
An evaluation of the implementation, effectiveness and efficiency of the National Aged Care Advocacy Program (NACAP), which offers information, education and advocacy to older Australians accessing government-funded aged care. The report highlights NACAP as a vital service that delivers meaningful support and positive outcomes for older people, with recommendations for future improvements.
Report
Exploring how transitional aged care supports older people leaving hospital
This examination of the Transition Care Programme (TCP) explores the demographics, health conditions, use patterns and outcomes of individuals who used the services in 2020-21. It shows the effectiveness of targeted interventions helping older people regain independence after leaving hospital, and suggests community-level benefits from delaying or preventing entry into residential aged care.