Media contributions
1Media contributions
Title Care before convenience – sector experts create accessible education modules around psychotropic drug use Degree of recognition National Media name/outlet Hello Leaders Media type Web Country/Territory Australia Date 2/04/26 Description To say the aged care industry and its staff have ignored the conversation around psychotropic drug use is to ignore the heartfelt and dedicated pursuit of thousands. Aged care managers, clinical staff and front-line personnel continue to try to understand and manage this immensely complicated care. Psychotropics, any medication that is able to impact the mind, emotions and behaviour of a human, have seen considerable government oversight, but it is in how to manage care for seniors with dementia, particularly in the daily-routine, that confusion around psychotropics has grown. Staff have felt confused, uncomfortable, and stretched in the often intense atmosphere of care while trying to develop better practices.
Dr Amanda Cross is a leading pharmaceutical-researcher who has, alongside team-members, been tackling the realities of aged care demands, and how to educate and support on the ground, not in theoretical fantasy. Her research and insight showcases a sector and academia collaborating for lives, both seniors and staff, changed. Recognising the challenge of trying to educate when time is pressed led the team to innovating knowledge video-modules to meet aged-care working dynamics.URL https://helloleaders.com.au/article/care-before-convenience-sector-experts-create-accessible-education-modules-around-psychotropic-drug-use Persons Amanda Cross