AUSTRALIA'S first digital tool to predict health risks in aged care residents has won the 2024 Digital and Data Health Innovation Award from Research Australia.
Developed by RMIT University, Telstra Health, along with the Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre, the tool monitors aged care residents for early signs of deterioration, providing near-real-time predictions for risks like falls, depression, and mortality.
Using natural language processing and machine learning, the tool tracks 36 indicators from residents' electronic records, displaying insights on a dashboard for staff to take proactive actions.
According to RMIT's Dr Tabinda Sarwar adapting this technology to aged care required tailored solutions for each facility's unique needs.
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