Improving Dementia Care through Co-Design
Author Information
Author(s): Corazzini Kirsten, McConnell Eleanor, Kusmaul Nancy, Holmes Sarah, Wang Jing
Primary Institution: University of New Hampshire
Hypothesis
How can co-designing data collection protocols improve person-centered dementia care in long-term care settings?
Conclusion
The study developed low-resource strategies to enhance person-centered dementia care in long-term care settings.
Supporting Evidence
- The study identified significant gaps in person-centered dementia care in long-term care settings.
- Co-design workshops were developed based on qualitative interviews with residents, families, and staff.
- Low-resource strategies were created to support staff, residents, and families in dementia care.
Takeaway
The researchers worked with people living with dementia and their families to create better ways to collect information that helps improve their care.
Methodology
Multi-method, participatory research involving qualitative interviews and co-design workshops.
Limitations
The study may be limited by the specific contexts of the MUHPS communities involved.
Participant Demographics
Residents, family members, and staff from 4 long-term care communities.
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