Evidence-based primary health care service delivery and policy for the Australian aged care sector

Using big data to create evidence-based primary health care service delivery and policy for the Australian aged care sector - a nationwide study
Evidence-based primary health care service delivery and policy for the Australian aged care sector
Project Status: In progress
Project administered by: University of South Australia

This project will produce the high-quality evidence necessary for practice and policy recommendations related to access, variation, effectiveness, and costs associated with providing primary care services that improve the health and wellbeing of aged care services recipients.

The current standard of care provided to aged care recipients in Australia has been described as a "Shocking Tale of Neglect."

Primary care practitioners are uniquely positioned to coordinate and integrate the complex demands of these individuals. Data driven policy and practice recommendations, informed by key-stakeholder consultation, is proposed in our program of work. Our aim is to ensure that the primary care services provided to vulnerable older Australians addresses their needs.

Project Leader

  • Professor Maria Inacio

    Professor Maria Inacio

Partnering Institutions

South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Silver Chain Group, Flinders University, University of Adelaide, University of South Australia, Monash University

This project is funded by the Medical Research Future Fund