Piloting a patient navigation programme for individuals living with dementia, their care partners and members of the care team: protocol for a mixed-methods evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Internationally, the number of individuals living with dementia continues to rise. Individuals living with dementia, their care partners and their care team face many barriers and challenges to accessing dementia care resources and supports. One solution to address the multifaceted care needs of this population is patient navigation (PN).

Methods and analysis

This protocol describes the implementation and evaluation plan for a pilot PN programme in New Brunswick (NB) Canada for individuals living with dementia, their care partners and care providers. This project will include two components: (1) an in-person PN programme called Navigating Dementia NB/ Naviguer la démence NB and (2) two virtual peer-to-peer navigational support groups. The PN programme will be co

SUBMITTER: Doucet S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11499790 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature