Minimising the inappropriate and unnecessary hospital admissions of frail older people. The health system will continue to experience massive pressures in both fiscal and human resource terms. Older patients present with multiple, complex conditions and tend to be admitted because clinicians often do not have the time to explore other options. This project will develop and evaluate a unique and robust model for minimising inappropriate hospital admissions through rapid assessment of suitability ....Minimising the inappropriate and unnecessary hospital admissions of frail older people. The health system will continue to experience massive pressures in both fiscal and human resource terms. Older patients present with multiple, complex conditions and tend to be admitted because clinicians often do not have the time to explore other options. This project will develop and evaluate a unique and robust model for minimising inappropriate hospital admissions through rapid assessment of suitability for home care and complete referral information for safety and quality. Read moreRead less
Interest-based negotiation: theory and practice. The results of the project will provide theoretically sound technologies that can better support distributed resource and task allocation in complex problem solving settings. The combination of theoretical and practical outcomes from the research will enable these technologies to be applied in decision-making settings beyond those studied directly in the project. The project contributes to Australia's ability to compete in the emerging internation ....Interest-based negotiation: theory and practice. The results of the project will provide theoretically sound technologies that can better support distributed resource and task allocation in complex problem solving settings. The combination of theoretical and practical outcomes from the research will enable these technologies to be applied in decision-making settings beyond those studied directly in the project. The project contributes to Australia's ability to compete in the emerging international market for knowledge-based software applications. The project's key connections and integration with European research will also strengthen research collaboration and training opportunities for Australian based students. Read moreRead less
Cognitive Features of Decision Support System Interfaces. The complex and time-constrained nature of the contemporary workplace is such that there is an increasing dependence on technology to assist operators in formulating accurate and timely decisions. This project is designed to ensure that the process through which this information is presented to operators is as efficient and effective as possible under the circumstances. Using an innovative approach to the development of such decision supp ....Cognitive Features of Decision Support System Interfaces. The complex and time-constrained nature of the contemporary workplace is such that there is an increasing dependence on technology to assist operators in formulating accurate and timely decisions. This project is designed to ensure that the process through which this information is presented to operators is as efficient and effective as possible under the circumstances. Using an innovative approach to the development of such decision support systems, the outcomes of this project will direct the development of this type of technology in the future and, ultimately, lead to more effective and more efficient decision-making under uncertainty.Read moreRead less