With an ageing population, our healthcare system is under pressure to meet the health needs for a larger number of older people. Frailty, a clinical syndrome associated with ageing, leads to loss of independence. Current research indicates that the current models of care does not adequately address the complex and changing needs of older adults.
Luminaries: Building healthcare resilience for frailty
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Online
Online via zoom
This webinar explores the need to shift to a multidisciplinary, nurse-coordinated approach to manage frailty, improve the quality of life for patients and reduce the burden on our healthcare system.
In this online seminar UOW Vice-Chancellor and nursing advocate, Professor Patricia Davidson will speak to a panel of experts about new nurse-coordinated models to address the current challenges.
Moderator
Professor Patricia Davidson
Panellists
- Associate Professor Caleb Ferguson
- Professor Richard Lindley
- Dr Julee McDonagh
- Professor Steven Frost