Files and links (1)
Open Access CC BY V4.0
Journal article
Prevalence of Hearing, Vision and Cognitive Impairment and Impact in Older Adults in Home Care: A Study Protocol
Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy, Vol.29(2), e70613
2026
PMID: 41983517
Abstract
Hearing, vision and cognitive impairments are common yet frequently underrecognized among older adults. Although these impairments affect quality of life, functional independence and psychological well-being, there are no published data on the prevalence and consequences of these impairments in relation to Australian home care populations. This protocol outlines a cross-sectional investigation into the prevalence of hearing, vision and cognitive impairments and their associations with quality of life, functional ability and psychosocial well-being among older Australians receiving home care services.
A total of 369 participants aged 65 years and older will be recruited from home care services across Australia. Standardized assessment tools will be used to assess hearing, vision and cognitive function, quality of life, daily living activities, mental health and social participation. Multi-variable regression models will explore the impact of sensory and cognitive impairments on health and well-being outcomes.
With ageing populations, it is increasingly important to support older people to live independently in their own homes rather than needing to move into residential aged care. This study will facilitate understanding of the prevalence and impact of sensory and cognitive impairments among the older Australian home care population. Findings may inform strategies to support health ageing in place, including service planning, care coordination and workforce training.
Older adults receiving home care services and individuals with lived experience of sensory and cognitive impairments contributed to the study design. A Patient and Public Involvement advisory group and a stakeholder steering group will guide study implementation.
Details
- Title
- Prevalence of Hearing, Vision and Cognitive Impairment and Impact in Older Adults in Home Care: A Study Protocol
- Authors/Creators
- Melinda Toomey - The University of QueenslandLana Wilson - The University of QueenslandHelen Gurteen - The University of QueenslandBronwyn Franco - The University of QueenslandRebecca Bennett - National Acoustic LaboratoriesDayna Cenin - Brightwater Research Centre, Perth, AustraliaNajwan El-Saifi - The University of QueenslandMelanie Ferguson - Curtin UniversityYuanyuan Gu - Macquarie UniversityChyrisse Heine - Federation UniversityLisa Keay - UNSW SydneySheela Kumaran - UNSW SydneySabrina Lenzen - The University of QueenslandIracema Leroi - Trinity College DublinJudy A Lowthian - Monash UniversityCarly Meyer - The University of QueenslandLeander Mitchell - The University of QueenslandJohn Newall - Macquarie UniversityNancy A Pachana - The University of QueenslandSmriti Raichand - Macquarie UniversityMarianne Piano - The University of MelbourneEmma Scanlan - Australian HearingHamid Sohrabi - Murdoch UniversityPiers Dawes - The University of Queensland
- Publication Details
- Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy, Vol.29(2), e70613
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Grant note
- MRFF2024352 / National Health and Medical Research Council
- Identifiers
- 991005877698607891
- Copyright
- © 2026 The Author(s).
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Psychology; Centre for Healthy Ageing; Health Futures Institute
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
This output has contributed to the advancement of the following goals:
Source: SDGs in the Output
Metrics
1 Record Views