scholarly journals A novel integrated care pathway for people with dementia presenting to acute hospitals

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 417 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzanne Timmons ◽  
Mary Mannix ◽  
Margaret McKiernan ◽  
Maria Connolly ◽  
Mary J Foley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Integrated Care ◽  
Care Pathway ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Acute Hospitals ◽  
Integrated Care Pathway

scholarly journals Developing a dementia inclusive hospital environment using an Integrated Care Pathway design: research protocol

PeerJ ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. e11589
Author(s):  
Jorge Riquelme-Galindo ◽  
Manuel Lillo-Crespo
Keyword(s):  
Integrated Care ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Care Pathway ◽  
Hospital Environment ◽  
Research Protocol ◽  
Healthcare Staff ◽  
Compassionate Care ◽  
National Plan ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Integrated Care Pathway

People with dementia occupy 25% of the hospital beds. When they are admitted to hospitals their cognitive impairment is not considered in most of the cases. Some European and North American countries already have experience of implementing national plans about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. However South European countries such as Spain are in the early stages. The aim of this study is to design an Integrated Care Pathway to adapt the hospital environment and processes to the needs of people with dementia and their caregivers, generating a sense of confidence, increasing their satisfaction and protecting them from potential harmful situations. This study uses King’s Fund Dementia Tool to assess the hospital environment and develop a continous improvement process. People with dementia, families, caregivers and healthcare staff will evaluate the different settings in order to provide guidance based on patient needs. Person-centred care, prudent healthcare and compassionate care are the conceptual framework of this care pathway. The implementation and evaluation of this research protocol will provide information about how to successfully design dementia interventions in a hospital environment within available resources in those contexts where dementia plans are in its infancy, as only around 15% of all states worldwide have currently designed a concise dementia national plan.

scholarly journals 330 Insights into Dementia- An Integrated Care Approach to Family Support

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. iii17-iii65
Author(s):  
Cathy McHale ◽  
Martina McGovern ◽  
Josephine Dewergifosse ◽  
Maria Domsa ◽  
Anna McMahon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Integrated Care ◽  
Support Group ◽  
Care Pathway ◽  
Local Area ◽  
Course Delivery ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Care Approach ◽  
Access Information ◽  
Integrated Care Pathway

Abstract Background The increase in the number of people with dementia in the coming years will be significant and could be as high as 132,000 people by 2041. There is a growing need for enhanced post diagnostic supports for patients living with dementia and their families. We identified the need for a localised educational resource for families and supportive others attending our specialist memory service Methods Staff from the Integrated Care Team, Specialist Memory Service and Primary Care were trained by the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland to deliver a 6 week ‘Insights Into Dementia’ carers course. Tutors and dementia advisors from the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland provided in-depth training prior to course delivery and feedback to the facilitators on a weekly basis. The course included advice and education on Dementia; Changing Relationships, Communication; Responding to changes in behaviour; Nutrition; Engaging in activities; Assisting with personal care and Safety in the home. Families gained advice regarding their self-care needs and learned how to access information and support.  All services involved worked together to identify, refer and support families with dementia in the local area. The group took place in an accessible location at a time which accommodated families to attend. Each course attendee completed a questionnaire prior to and after commencing the group. Results The group has delivered education and support to 48 families to date. Feedback from participants was very positive with self-reported increase in confidence, knowledge and awareness about dementia. Waiting time to access support has significantly decreased. Every course has led to a support group who meet up on a regular basis in their community. Conclusion This novel collaboration has become a key part of the integrated care pathway we have developed to support people living with dementia and their supportive others in our catchment area. The Integrated Care approach has served to enrich the programme and allow for timely signposting to localised supports.

scholarly journals Integrated care pathways on dementia in Italy: a survey testing the compliance with a national guidance

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 917-924
Author(s):  
Giuseppe Gervasi ◽  
Guido Bellomo ◽  
Flavia Mayer ◽  
Valerio Zaccaria ◽  
Ilaria Bacigalupo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Integrated Care ◽  
Care Pathway ◽  
Care Pathways ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Health Authorities ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Specific Objective ◽  
Item Checklist ◽  
Integrated Care Pathways ◽  
Integrated Care Pathway

AbstractDementias are chronic, degenerative neurological disorders with a complex management that require the cooperation of different healthcare professionals. The Italian Ministry of Health produced the document “Guidance on Integrated Care pathway for People with Dementia” (GICPD) with the specific objective of providing a standardized framework for the definition, development, and implementation of integrated care pathways (ICP) dedicated to people with dementia. We searched all available Italian territorial ICPs. Two raters assessed the retrieved ICPs with a 2-point scale on a 43-item checklist based on the GICPD. Only 5 out of 21 regions and 5 out of 101 local health authorities had an ICP, with most ICPs having a moderate compliance to the GICPD, in particular for the items referring to the development and implementation of the care pathways. A low to moderate inter-rater agreement was observed, mainly due to a lack of standardized models to describe ICPs for dementias. Results suggest that policy- and decision-makers should pay more attention to the GICPD when producing ICPs. The direct communication with clinicians, and the implementation of more precise and appropriate clinical outcomes, could increase the involvement of clinicians, whose participation is crucial to guarantee that ICPs meet needs of patients and their carers.

Patient quality criteria for a multidisciplinary integrated care pathway for von Hippel-Lindau syndrome

2021 ◽  
Vol 79 ◽  
pp. S295
Author(s):  
R. Giles ◽  
K. Dreijerink ◽  
R.S. Van Leeuwaarde ◽  
A.N. Van Der Horst-Schrivers ◽  
T.P. Links
Keyword(s):  
Integrated Care ◽  
Care Pathway ◽  
Quality Criteria ◽  
Von Hippel Lindau ◽  
Integrated Care Pathway ◽  
Von Hippel Lindau Syndrome
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