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Reducing the Use of Sedative medication in aged care facilities (Implementation of the ‘RedUSe’ project into everyday practice) [ 2014 - 2015 ]

Also known as: Reducing the use of sedative medication in aged care facilities

Research Grant

[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1072809]

Researchers: Dr Juanita Westbury (Principal investigator)

Brief description Sedative medications are often used in aged care facilities (ACFs), despite limited benefit and significant harm, including increased risk of falls, stroke and death. The RedUSe program, through a multi-strategic, interdisciplinary approach, has been shown to successfully promote the quality use of sedative medications in residential aged care. This project will widely implement RedUSe. A decline in sedative use will produce multiple benefits for older people, including increased mobility, decreased fall and mortality rates.

Funding Amount $AUD 174,107.95

Funding Scheme Translating Research into Practice Fellowships

Notes Translating Research into Practice Fellowships

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ACN 633 798 857