HOW CLINICIANS INVOLVE CARE PARTNERS IN THE HEALTH PRIORITIES IDENTIFICATION PROCESS IN DYADS AFFECTED BY DEMENTIA
2024
Involving Care Partners in Health Decisions for Dementia Patients
Sample size: 34
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Author Information
Author(s): Monin Joan
Primary Institution: Yale School of Public Health
Hypothesis
How do clinicians involve care partners in the Health Priorities Identification Process for patients with dementia?
Conclusion
Clinicians often involve care partners in the decision-making process for patients with dementia, which can enhance the effectiveness of health priority identification.
Supporting Evidence
- Clinicians reported that care partners were present in 53% of sessions.
- 80% of clinicians said patients sometimes, often, or always respond to HPIP questions with minor support from care partners.
- 93% of clinicians said patients and care partners work together to respond to questions.
- 70% of clinicians said patients almost fully defer to care partners to answer questions.
- 87% of clinicians agreed that patients could successfully complete HPIP with a care partner involved.
- 84% of clinicians said it is easier to complete HPIP when a care partner is involved.
- 87% of clinicians believe care partners would be better prepared to make decisions if they had more guidance.
Takeaway
When doctors help patients with dementia, they often include family or friends to make decisions together, which helps everyone understand better.
Methodology
An online survey was conducted with clinicians using the Health Priorities Identification Process.
Participant Demographics
Clinicians working with patients living with dementia and multiple chronic conditions.
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