Implementing Changes
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Implementing Changes

Research and practice evidence has great potential to enhance care and outcomes for older people and to improve care and service outcomes. Research evidence has shown that the practice or processes is effective. It is the use of evidence to guide change activities that characterises implementation strategies. We should all be committed to change activities that seek to implement evidence-based approaches within aged care.

There are many different approaches to implementing changes in aged care. Many organisations are familiar with change management activities, audits and PDSA cycles. There is also a growing body of research on implementation, knowledge translation and evidence-based practice. However, implementation is complex. Change takes time and even the simplest of changes requires both thoughtful planning and genuine commitment. This is particularly true when we are seeking to change people’s behaviours, individually and collectively.

Planning an implementation project

When undertaking implementation projects, it is important to understand what the problem or issue is, what evidence is available and what you want to achieve. You then need a systematic and planned approach to undertaking the work. To get you started we have created a short training modules introducing the main stages of an implementation project.

Start: Planning an Implementation Project


Page created 03 March 2025

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Academic papers about Implementation Approaches

Finding out more

Read palliAGED’s evidence summary on quality improvement.

The Department of Health and Aged Care provides Quality improvement guidance for aged care providers.

Aged Care Research and Industry Innovation Australia runs a paid Innovation Capability Program.

The Implementation Framework for enabling technology-supported aged care at home is designed to support in-home aged care providers with implementation of new health-related technologies.

Visit PHN Brisbane South’s QI Tools and resources.