Randomised controlled trial of a nurse coordination intervention for people living with dementia and their carers: study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The multifaceted impact of dementia means that people living with dementia require multidisciplinary care across different services and settings; however, these care transitions pose a risk of fragmented care. Models that improve integration and coordination of care in the community are needed.

Methods and analysis

This randomised control trial will test the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of a dementia nurse-led intervention to: (1) increase days lived in the community at 12-month follow-up (primary outcome) among people living with dementia and (2) improve quality of life for people living with dementia and their carers, compared with usual care. Participants are recruited from several sources including private and public geriatric medicine clinics, carer

SUBMITTER: Carey ML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12004474 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature