We undertook a desktop environmental scan using Google Advanced Search to identify Australian dementia care resources of potential use to the aged care sector.
- The scan used several search strategies, a quality appraisal process (QUest), and invited advice from an Expert Advisory Group to identify high quality items to be made accessible via the website of the Aged Care Centre for Growth and Translational Research (Knowledge Hub)
- The environmental scan identified a total of 325 resources for inclusion in the dementia section of a new Knowledge Hub. These resources included content types such as videos, information sheets, guidelines, learning modules, and tools.
- Australian resources on dementia are targeted at a wide audience range with only a subset directed at care workers (n=132). Those resources specifically for care workers were mostly judged as being of low to medium quality.
You can download the full scan summary report at the link below and browse the resources identified by the scan here.
Human factor resources
we have created few human factor resources for you to check
Digital readiness tool
"This free and easy-to-use online tool from Digital Social Care (UK) will help aged services assess the digital readiness of their staff and organisation. This includes an assessment of how well staff are currently able to harness the benefits of digital tools and where there may be skill gaps. It also provides feedback on the organisation's digital strengths and areas for further development. Provides an emailed report at the end of a questionnaire (15 min duration) " Read More
Assessment framework for mHealth apps
A framework developed by the Australian Digital Health Agency for assessing mhealth apps. Includes guidance for mHealth app developers, advice for consumers on how to choose credible apps, and support for health professionals to make informed choices when recommending apps to clients. Read More
Cyber intelligence insights
This CyberCX Cyber Intelligence Insights summary report presents focused, contextualised information intended to be read by senior decision makers. Prepared by CyberCX’s Cyber Intelligence team, these reports present recent trends that will inform organisations’ cyber security posture and risk assessments. Read More
Care robots: safe or unethical?
This podcast episode by the Charles Sturt University presents views on care robots gaining momentum in the global aged care industry, and raises ethical concerns over the potential impact of replacing human companionship with technology. Read More
