Quality Use of Medicines in People Living with Dementia (Australia)

Quality use of medicines means using medicines safely and effectively to get the best possible health outcomes. It also means only using medicines when they are needed. People living with dementia represent the diverse adult health population, having multiple other medical conditions and from all socio-cultural backgrounds. There are many potential areas of research that could improve quality use of medicines for people with dementia.

In the past, health research questions have been led by drug companies or researchers, with little involvement of clinicians and consumers. The aim of the PSP was to determine which questions are important to people with dementia and their care team, to prioritise research in these areas and ensure that outcomes of research are directly relevant to the care of people living with dementia.

This PSP was funded by an AAG Research Trust/Dementia Australia Research Foundation - 2019 Strategic Research Grant.

The Quality Use of Medicines in People Living with Dementia (Australia) PSP Top 10 was published in March 2022.

Key documents

Quality Use of Medicines in People Living with Dementia (Australia) PSP Protocol

Quality Use of Medicines in People Living with Dementia (Australia) PSP Terms of Reference

Quality Use of Medicines in People Living with Dementia (Australia) PSP Summary Video

Quality Use of Medicines in People Living with Dementia (Australia) PSP Top 10 Launch Webinar

Quality Use of Medicines in People Living with Dementia (Australia) PSP Question Verification Form

Quality Use of Medicines in People Living with Dementia (Australia) PSP Engagement Summary