Congratulations to Dr Nasir Wabe on securing $4.4 million from the National Health and Medical Research Council for his project: A novel AI-augmented digital system for medication deprescribing in residential aged care: the AiCT-Med national cluster randomised controlled trial.
Medication safety is a global concern, particularly in residential aged care (RAC) where polypharmacy is prevalent. Deprescribing is crucial for addressing medication-related issues. The project aims to apply an AI-based digital platform to facilitate deprescribing and improve medication safety in RAC.
Along with Nasir, the chief investigator team includes researchers from the University of Western Australia, Central Adelaide Local Health Network Incorporated, Edith Cowan University, University of Queensland, University of Adelaide, University of Sydney, and University of Technology Sydney.
AAG was happy to support Nasir, an AAG member, and partner in his application. AAG will participate in the project as a contributing member of the steering committee, expert advisory panel and working group, as well as providing advocacy support and promotion of project findings and the development of policy recommendations.
We look forward to bringing you further updates as the project develops. You can also read more about the project here.