Understanding Person-Centered Care in Dementia
Author Information
Author(s): Stratton Lauren, Zimmerman Sheryl, Efird-Green Lea, Fazio Sam
Primary Institution: Alzheimer’s Association, Chicago, Illinois, United States; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
Hypothesis
How is person-centeredness integrated into long-term and community-based care for people living with dementia?
Conclusion
The study identified key themes and challenges in delivering person-centered care in long-term and community-based settings.
Supporting Evidence
- The study conducted focus groups to explore person-centeredness in dementia care.
- Themes included challenges in delivering person-centered care and the integration of technology.
Takeaway
This study looked at how to make care for people with dementia more focused on their individual needs and found some challenges in doing so.
Methodology
Three focus groups were conducted with members of the Alzheimer’s Association Dementia Care Provider Roundtable.
Participant Demographics
Members of the Alzheimer’s Association Dementia Care Provider Roundtable, including leadership from various care organizations.
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