Article Text
Care of the older person
Qualitative—other
Healthcare professionals may not be maintaining person-centred care for people with dementia hospitalised on acute wards
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Implications for practice and research
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Healthcare professionals in acute care require additional education to implement person-centred care of persons with dementia.
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Person-centred care in hospital settings can be enhanced through the promotion of attachment, inclusion, identity, occupation and comfort.
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Organisational factors, such as productivity goals, may influence the implementation of person-centred care in acute care settings.
Context
Many organisations have identified person-centred care as key to promoting quality of life for persons with dementia. The majority of efforts to enhance person-centred care have largely occurred in residential long-term settings as part of …
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