Knowledge and Implementation Hub
Research evidence and knowledge help us understand what works and how things work in aged care. This can guide our care and inform our training and organisational activities.
The Knowledge and Implementation Hub provides access to evidence and resources on a range of priority topics for aged care. These topics have been identified by the aged care sector. We also have information on urgent and critical needs in the sector.
Explore aged care topics
The Knowledge and Implementation Hub provides access to evidence and resources on a range of aged care topics. Those working in the sector identified these topics as high-priority issues through the annual ARIIA survey or via ARIIA consultations with key industry bodies.
Navigating the sector
Finding the right information to support your research can be complex and time-consuming, especially when you need relevant resources quickly. Our 'research and project supports' pages offer curated access to databases, targeted online searches, and carefully selected sources of organisational information. You’ll also find implementation tips, key resources for older adults and families, alongside specialised training support tailored to critical areas of aged care.
Research and project supportsAged care search collection
Searching for information just got easier with the 'aged care search collection', giving you one-click access to the latest research through our automated PubMed database searches. With helpful guides on how to modify our searches or create your own, you’ll have the tools to streamline your search process. Dive into resources tailored to aged care in Australia and find the evidence you need fast!
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The ARIIA Notebook delivers the latest news, research, and information about upcoming events and activities straight to your inbox every month. This includes updates from the Knowledge and Implementation Hub team on the latest evidence in aged care and learn how to put it into practice.
Sign up to ARIIA NotebookLatest Knowledge Blogs
The Hub’s Knowledge Blogs provide another way to increase your knowledge of aged care. These short perspective pieces keep you informed about what is happening in the sector from the point of view of the people working or researching within it, as well as those receiving care services.
View our latest Knowledge Blogs below or see the full collection.
Developing a new product - Considerations for organisations designing technology to make a difference
Designing technological solutions for aged care is complex, with providers navigating an evolving digital landscape. In this blog, Dr Amanda Adams explains how ARIIA’s latest evidence ‘Developing new products’ theme explores considerations for successful development of useful technology products, including guidance for providers around vendor selection, managing relationships and processes, and the importance of involving staff, older people and families across development.
Potential benefits of Age-Tech monitoring technologies in aged care
Age-tech is transforming aged care with real-time monitoring of vital signs, activity, and environment, ensuring older peoples' safety and independence. In our latest blog, Nadège Messier from Grand-App AI explains how AI-powered sensors can decrease risks for older people living at home in the community whilst enhancing communication and care coordination between their families and care providers.
RACF residents avoid hospital with virtual ED consultations
Phillip De Bondi highlights the success of the South Australian Virtual Care Service (SAVCS) in virtually connecting Emergency Department (ED) trained clinicians with residential aged care residents and staff. Through the use of these virtual consultations, alternative care pathways have been used to help residents in avoiding admissions to the ED and receive care without leaving their homes.