Research

The Heart Model Guidelines are grounded in rigorous research, including a review of 1,500 articles; the lived experiences of older people, families/carers, and staff; stakeholder co-design workshops; and validation by an international expert panel. Below is a list of references cited throughout the guidelines.

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Note: Australian Government department names are cited as they appeared at the time of publication, reflecting the various iterations of the health, ageing and aged care portfolio over the past two decades

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