Using FRAME to adapt an evidence-based dyadic intervention program for people living with dementia in residential aged care: A pilot feasibility study.

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to examine the feasibility of adapting and translating an evidence-based occupational therapist-delivered program shown to be effective in the community to residential aged care (RAC). The program aims to improve quality of care and quality of life for people living with dementia and the wellbeing of the family care partner.

Methods: This study took place in a not-for-profit RAC home in Adelaide, South Australia.

Translating reablement research for dementia practice: development of a handbook using implementation science.

Purpose: Reablement is a strategy recommended in clinical practice guidelines that could maximise functioning and quality of life in people living with dementia. This project sought to develop a practical handbook for health professionals illustrating the best, currently available evidence via newly-developed composite reablement programs.

Materials And Methods: Handbook development occurred over five phases, informed by Normalisation Process Theory: (1) literature review, (2) sector interviews to explore how handbook implementation may impact practice, (3) workshop to determine final handbook content, (4) reablement program synthesis and handbook development, and (5) dissemination and implementation planning to support optimal uptake and normalisation within the sector.

Understanding in the Australian aged care sector of reablement interventions for people living with dementia: a qualitative content analysis.

Background: Reablement has potential for enhancing function and independence in people with dementia. In order to enhance the use of evidence-based reablement in this population, this study sought to understand the current practices and needs of the sector around these interventions.

Methods: A purposive sample of 22 Australian aged and community-care providers participated in a semi-structured interview.

"A Real Bucket of Worms": Views of People Living with Dementia and Family Members on Supported Decision-Making.

Supported decision-making has been promoted at a policy level and within international human rights treaties as a way of ensuring that people with disabilities enjoy the right to legal capacity on an equal basis with others. However, little is known about the practical issues associated with implementing supported decision-making, particularly in the context of dementia. This study aimed to understand the experiences of people with dementia and their family members with respect to decision-making and their views on supported decision-making.

An examination of organisational policies for healthcare and lifestyle decision-making among Australian aged care providers.

Objective: Examine policies of aged care organisations relating to healthcare and lifestyle decision-making.

Methods: Seven aged care organisations submitted policy documents. Policies were analysed using the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) "Decision-Making Principles" as a framework.

Professionals' views and experiences in supporting decision-making involvement for people living with dementia.

Background: The provision of supported decision-making for people living with disabilities is an emerging area of practice and rights-based law reform, and is required under international law.

Objectives: This qualitative study aimed to understand how Australian health and legal professionals conceptualised their professional roles in the practice of providing decision-making support for people living with dementia.

Methods: The methods were informed by grounded theory principles.

Connecting what we do with what we know: building a community of research and practice.

How to think about, develop, maintain and optimize connections between research and practice remains a vexed and contested area in the increasingly complex multidisciplinary and inter-professional practice that constitutes contemporary healthcare and service delivery. A body of literature challenging linear and passive notions of research uptake has emerged which views research uptake as a dynamic, contextualized and active process. This paper explores the development of a successful and exciting community of research and practice involving a university and an aged care organization in Australia.