Registry of Senior Australians (ROSA) Research Centre
Featured research projects
How to Address the ‘Shocking Tale of Neglect’ in Aged Care
Improving aged care through transparency, accountability, and the use of high-quality analytics
Project Status: In progressThe Australian Consortium for Aged Care- Quality Measurement Toolbox (ACAC-QMET)
Improving Quality of Care through Better Measurement and Evaluation
Project Status: In progressThe Registry of Senior Australians (ROSA)
Improving Care and Outcomes in Aged Care
Project Status: In progressThe EASE-Stroke Study
Investigating access to long-term community support for older Australians post-stroke
Project Status: In progressInformal Care Use and Support: Improving Home Care Quality and Reducing Unplanned Hospitalisations
Empowering Carer and Older People Dyads: Characteristics and Impacts on Quality of Care and Unplanned Hospitalisations
Project Status: In progressImproving the Quality of Aged Care through Real-World Data
Harnessing Real-World Data to Drive High Quality Care for Australia's Aged Care Population
Project Status: In progressThe PHARMA-Care Quality Monitoring Program
Establishing the PHARMA-Care quality monitoring program in aged care homes
Project Status: In progress
Completed projects
This project produced 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.
This project was led by Professor Maria Inacio and was funded by the Medical Research Future Fund
This study used a mixed method approach to evaluate mobile X-ray services use in residential aged care facilities.
The study used the Registry of Older South Australians linked dataset to determine the historical and prospective utilisation of radiology services and associated health service use. These data were complemented by an understanding of the preferences and attitudes of residents, their families and aged care providers have towards access to X-ray imaging. Additionally, the research assessed whether a Medical Benefits Schedule (MBS) item to cover the call-out will facilitate service use and determine the cost-effectiveness of mobile radiology.
The study considered both the health service and societal impact; benefiting residents in RACFs. Research outcomes provided the necessary evidence for the Department of Health to determine whether the call-out fee improved appropriate access and reduced ED presentations, and its decision-making on the management of this MBS funded service and viability of the mobile service.
This project was led by Professor Guy J. Maddern from the University of Adelaide and involved researchers at SAHMRI. The project was funded by the Medical Research Future Fund
SAHMRI is located on Kaurna Country. We pay respects to the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We are committed to embracing knowledge and culture as we continue our working journey to incorporate Aboriginal health research across all of our themes and further reconciliation.
Read more"Tirki nguta tappa tangka marninithi"
(Learning and knowledge are the pathway to alter the mind)
- Uncle Lewis Yerloburka O’Brien, Kaurna Elder
