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Dr Mikaela Jorgensen is an Adjunct Fellow at Macquarie University. She is passionate about ensuring all Australians receive high quality support across the health and social care systems, and bridging the gap between research and policy and practice.
Prior to joining the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, she was Stream Lead of the Aged Care Evaluation and Research Team at the Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University.
Mikaela has the unique combination of a background in allied health and community care, and expertise in the management and analysis of large and linked routinely-collected datasets.
In 2020, Mikaela was seconded part time to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety as Assistant Director in the Data and Research team.
Twitter: @mikaelajorgensn
Research interests
- Aged care
- Older adults' health and wellbeing
- Big data and data analytics
- Digital technology
- Health services research
- Health equity
- Evidence-based policy and practice
Education/Academic qualification
Public Health, PhD, University of Sydney
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Projects
- 1 Finished
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Developments that support innovation in aged care: Ageing well - A social participation and engagement tool
Georgiou, A., Westbrook, J., Jorgensen, M., Siette, J. & Crick, S.
28/06/17 → 30/06/19
Project: Research
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A scoping review of adverse incidents research in aged care homes: learnings, gaps, and challenges
St Clair, B., Jorgensen, M., Nguyen, A. & Georgiou, A., 22 Nov 2022, In: Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine. 8, p. 1-16 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Balancing the safety and dignity equation: a conceptual framework of adverse incidents in residential aged care
St Clair, B., Jorgensen, M., Nguyen, A. D. & Georgiou, A., 22 Nov 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Characteristics of older Australian community aged care clients who fall: incidents reported by care staff
Brett, L., Jorgensen, M., Myton, R., Georgiou, A. & Westbrook, J. I., Feb 2022, In: Health and Social Care in the Community. 30, 2, p. 469-475 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus) -
Incidence of adverse incidents in residential aged care
St Clair, B., Jorgensen, M. & Georgiou, A., Aug 2022, In: Australian Health Review. 46, 4, p. 405-413 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Quality indicators for home- and community-based aged care: a critical literature review to inform policy directions
Foong, H. Y., Siette, J. & Jorgensen, M., Sep 2022, In: Australasian Journal on Ageing. 41, 3, p. 383-395 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Citation (Scopus)22 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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Study highlights data gap in residents’ health status
Magda Raban, Kimberly E. Lind, Mikaela Jorgensen, Lindsey Brett, Johanna Westbrook & Andrew Georgiou
3/11/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Far from happy bowels: The most common condition afflicting aged care residents
Magda Raban, Kimberly E. Lind, Mikaela Jorgensen, Lindsey Brett, Johanna Westbrook & Andrew Georgiou
20/10/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Home care providers outnumber residential providers for first time
29/11/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Home care reforms leaving most vulnerable behind
12/11/19
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research