ArticleJournal of evaluation in clinical practice2022
A codesigned fit-for-purpose implementation framework for aged care.
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- The Delivery of Person-Centered Care for People Living With Dementia in Residential Aged Care: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.The Gerontologist · 2024Pooled it
- Evaluating the Innovator Training Program: Strengthening Evidence-Based Practice and Building Implementation Capability in the Australian Aged Care Workforce.Australasian journal on ageing · 2026Article
- Improving Palliative Care in Residential Aged Care Using Telehealth: Protocol for a Realist Process Evaluation Embedded in a Stepped-Wedge Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2025Article
- Staff Enablement of the Tovertafel for Enrichment in Residential Aged Care: Field Study.JMIR aging · 2025Article
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- Transition for people with dementia from day respite services to permanent residential care: a realist synthesis.BMC health services research · 2024Review
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- A codesigned fit-for-purpose implementation framework for aged care.Journal of evaluation in clinical practice · 2022Article
- Risk Negotiation With People With Dementia: From Co-designed Paper Version to Implementation Preparation of an Electronic Conversation Tool.Gerontology & geriatric medicineArticle
- Assessing Older Community Members Using a Social Work Tool: Developing an Organizational Response.Gerontology & geriatric medicineArticle
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8 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
RATIONALE, AIMS AND
objectivesThe field of implementation science is critical for embedding research evidence into healthcare practice, benefiting individuals, organizations, governments, and the broader community. Implementation science is messy and complex, underpinned by many theories and frameworks. Efficacious interventions for older people with multiple comorbidities exist, yet many lack effectiveness evaluation relevant to pragmatic implementation within aged care practice. This article outlines the conceptualization and development of an Implementation Framework for Aged Care (IFAC), fit-for-purpose for an aged care organization, Bolton Clarke, intent on embedding evidence into practice.
methodA four-stage process was adopted to (1) explore context and relevant literature to conceptualize the IFAC; (2) identify key elements for a draft IFAC; (3) expand elements and refine the draft in consultation with experts and (4) apply the IFAC to three existing projects, identifying key learnings. A checklist to operationalize the IFAC was then developed.
resultsThe IFAC is grounded in codesign principles and encapsulated by the implementation context, from a social, cultural and political perspective. The IFAC addresses the questions of (1) why do we need to change?; (2) what do we know?; (3) who will benefit?; (4) who will make the change?; (5) what strategies will be used?; and (6) what difference are we making? Three pilot projects: early adoption of a Wellness and Reablement approach; a care worker and virtual physiotherapist-led program to prevent falls; and a therapeutic horticulture program for residential communities, highlight learnings of applying the IFAC in practice.
conclusionThis fit-for-purpose IFAC was developed for a proactive and responsive aged care provider. The simplicity of the six-question IFAC is underpinned by substantial theoretical perspectives for its elements and their connections. This complexity is then consolidated into an 18-question checklist to operationalize the IFAC, necessary to advance the translation of evidence into clinical practice.
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