Research Library
The Carer Knowledge Exchange Research Library is a collection of recent Australian publications and other resources that contain reliable research about family and friend carers. It is constantly being added to, and you can suggest research to be included here.
There are two main ways to use the Research Library. The first is to search using the fields below. The second is to browse by category lower down the page.
For help using the Research Library, click here.
Please also see our Frequently asked questions page.
The publications in this research library may contain references to sensitive issues and cause distress. If you or someone you are with is in immediate danger, please call 000. If you feel upset or are in distress, you can contact Lifeline, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by phoning 13 11 14 or texting 0477 13 11 14. For other information on support for carers please visit our support for carers page.
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1.11.2024
Craftivism as inquiry: holding life's threads
Chloe Watfern, Gaynor Macdonald, Michele Elliot, Lynne Stone, Imelda Gilmore, Manuel Tecson, Najla Turk, Penny Bingham, Jane Mears, Ann Dadich, Barbara Doran, Katherine Boydell, Sarah Wallace
This article shares insights regarding an arts-based research project where carers of people with dementia conveyed their experiences in cloth.
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28.5.2024
Strategies adopted by informal carers to enhance participation in daily activities for persons with dementia
Gemma Burridge, Rosalind Bye, Carmen Amato, David Basic, Danielle Ni Chróinín, Susanna Hill, Kaitlin Howe, Karen P.Y.Liu
This qualitative study aimed to explore the strategies carers use to assist individuals with dementia in completing daily activities.
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13.2.2025
Caring for people with dementia
Ruth Brookman, Ruby Lipson-Smith, Olivia Maurice, Nina Mcllwain, Lukas Hofstaetter, Michelle DiGiacomo, Danielle Ni Chróinín, Madeleine J Cannings, Celia B Harris
This study explores the experiences of family care partners of people with dementia, highlighting their unmet needs and barriers to support within healthcare and aged care systems.
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20.1.2025
Models of Care for Older People:
Ann Dadich, Danielle Ni Chróinín, Angela Lan, Suhasini Shanmugarajan, Sarah Childs, Jennifer Alford
This article brings together what is currently known about models of care for older people by reviewing relevant literature, outlining the types of models described, and analysing their reported outcomes and impacts.