Early Intervention Initiatives for Healthy Ageing in Primary Care: Research Evaluation Final Report
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As the Australian population ages, the prevalence of chronic conditions, dementia and frailty is expected to increase. This places substantial burden on the healthcare system, particularly primary care. Ageing related chronic conditions are associated with adverse outcomes including disability, functional decline, higher healthcare costs, and reduced quality of life. There is a need for increased focus on preventative care interventions earlier in the ageing trajectory to proactively address the consequences of chronic health conditions as people age Primary care, particularly general practices, are well placed to support healthy ageing by proactively managing chronic conditions by providing evidence-based preventative and proactive management of ageing related chronic health conditions. Therefore, there is a need to build the evidence base for preventative primary care interventions earlier in the ageing trajectory; to optimise general practice Medicare funded services to support ageing individuals to improve their quality of life outcomes, and minimise negative consequences of chronic conditions.
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