Supported decision-making is a practice that enables people to make decisions about their own life and decisions that affect their care.
This project focuses on the importance of supported decision-making in the context for people living with dementia. From it comes this policy guideline for aged care providers, a consumer guidebook and other resources.
The research was conducted by a multidisciplinary group of investigators including consumer and aged care representatives, clinicians, and researchers with backgrounds in psychology, medicine, law and aged care.
Policy guidelines
This document provides evidence-based, practically-focused policy guidelines for aged care providers with tools to involve aged care residents with decisions about lifestyle activities, advance care planning, and consumer-directed care.
It also includes a self-assessment audit tool, interactive case study for staff discussion, and a guiding principles for policy development.
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