Aged Care Must Not Be Forgotten in Australia's Digital Health Plans, Experts Say
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Experts are calling for greater attention to digital technology in Australia's aged care sector. Dr Isobel Frean, writing in the publication Inside Ageing, argues that aged care should be a central part of the country's digital health agenda rather than an afterthought.
The call comes one year after the new Aged Care Act came into effect. The law changed how aged care services are delivered and regulated across Australia. Dr Frean's article focuses on how digital transformation could be sped up in the sector, so that older Australians and the staff who care for them can benefit from new tools and systems.
Digital health is a growing area of focus for the Australian government and healthcare providers. Supporters of digital change say that better digital systems can improve communication, record keeping and the coordination of care. However, the article suggests that aged care services have not always received the same level of investment or planning as other parts of the health system.
The article is a guest opinion piece, so its views belong to the author. It highlights a discussion that is likely to continue as the aged care reforms develop over the coming years.
Sources: Inside Ageing
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