Supported, Shared, or Substitute? Understanding decision making approaches in residential aged care

This project will explore how decision-making needs are recognised and operationalised in residential aged care practice, and generate practical insights to assist healthcare practitioners and older people, including their families or care partners. A scoping literature review will be conducted to form the foundation of longer-term research program focused on decision making, relational autonomy, consent processes for people living with dementia and cognitive impairment, and person-centred practice in residential aged care. By mapping current evidence, identifying conceptual and practice gaps, and validating the findings through consultation with people who live and work in residential aged care, this project will create a preliminary decision-making framework.

This project is supported by a UC Faculty of Health Seed Grant.

For further information, reach out to Kelly Marriott-Statham.