Resources

This report by the Centre for Health Services Research, University of Queensland, describes a project that aims to show that residential aged care data, collected and used for assessment and care planning, can be usefully re-purposed if collected in a reliable and standard format. 

The Aged Care Industry Information Technology Council (ACIITC) report discusses the findings of the assessment of digital maturity (adaptation by organisations to function effectively in a digital environment) of the aged care sector from all sources and stakeholders' perspectives.

This PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report discusses how technology is used by aged care providers and explores the experiences of aged care service recipients and their families and the factors related to the use of technology. 

The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University webpage highlights their Transforming Aged Care report discussing the importance of using technology to automate and streamline non-care duties and increase connectedness of older Australians.

This report, prepared by the Medical Device Research Institute, Flinders University, discusses the evidence and recommendations critical in applying the use of technology in the aged care sector.

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.

An Aged Care Industry Information Technology Council (ACIITC) report discussing the findings of seven case studies of good practice in technology-enabled care and innovation undertaken by the ACIITC. Technology adopters describe practical lessons learnt in implementing a range of different technological solutions.

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.

This report by The University of Adelaide discusses the findings of primary and secondary research activities undertaken to understand what is needed to age well, age well in place and the assets and challenges of using smart technologies at home.

A report from the Rosemary Bryant AO Research Centre about COVID-19 and health and aged care workforce wellbeing. The report containins a section (page 16) on considerations to advance policy and practice in providing support for the healthcare workforce regarding staff burnout.