Unveiling the qualities of a 'good doctor': family carers' and healthcare professionals' perspective on dementia healthcare in India.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The escalating prevalence of dementia in India highlights the need for effective dementia care, particularly in a context marked by limited specialized services and resources. In response to this growing challenge, we sought to contribute to the understanding of societal expectations of multidisciplinary dementia care by exploring the qualities that family carers and healthcare professionals value in dementia care professionals within a multidisciplinary team in India.

Methods

The aim of the study was to describe the perspectives of carers and healthcare professionals regarding the attributes of a 'good doctor' in the context of accessing care for individuals with dementia in India. The research involved qualitative face-to-face interviews with 19 family carers an

SUBMITTER: Baruah U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11834680 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature