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Information management in the Australian aged care setting.
Jenny Davis1,2, Amee Morgans2,3, Stephen Burgess1,2,3
11 Benetas, Victoria, Australia.
Information management in Australian aged care is underdeveloped and poorly integrated, especially in community settings. A national approach is needed to improve data quality, access, and client care.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Health Informatics
- Information Management
Background:
- Information management systems significantly impact care quality and safety, particularly in aged care.
- Limited research exists on information management within the Australian aged care sector.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically analyze and synthesize evidence on aged care information management.
- To identify aged care data collection frameworks.
- To determine factors influencing information management in aged care.
Main Methods:
- An integrative review of Australian literature from March 2008 to August 2014.
- Examination of data collection frameworks relevant to aged care information management.
Main Results:
- Research on Australian aged care information management is scarce, with a focus on residential settings.
- Electronic systems are prevalent, but overall information systems and processes are underdeveloped and poorly integrated.
- Community aged care information management is largely absent in existing research.
Conclusions:
- Data quality and access issues are more pronounced in community aged care compared to residential settings.
- A national strategy for aged care information management is advocated to meet diverse stakeholder needs and enhance client care.
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