‘Agents of Change’: Improving post diagnosis care for people with dementia and their carers through the establishment of a National Quality Collaborative to implement guideline recommendations [ 2017 - 2020 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Kate Laver (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Craig Whitehead ,  Prof Ian Cameron ,  Prof Janna Fitzgerald ,  Prof Maria Crotty
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Brief description This project aims to improve outcomes for people with dementia and their carers by focussing on three areas of post diagnostic care: exercise, multicomponent occupational therapy to promote independence and carer support programs. We will establish networks with health professionals at a variety of organisations across Australia and work with these health professionals to improve care practices within their organisation.

Funding Amount $AUD 780,090.92

Funding Scheme Targeted Calls

Notes Implementation of Dementia Research into Clinical Practice and Care