Pilot of a multicomponent program for people with dementia and their care partners: Health services staff expectations, experiences and observations.

ABSTRACT: There is increased recognition of the need to improve post-diagnostic pathways for people with dementia and their care partners living in the community to access rehabilitation services to support independence and wellbeing. However, there is minimal evidence on implementing rehabilitation services for this population. The study aimed to present the expectations and experiences of allied health staff involved in piloting the Sustainable Personalised Interventions for Cognition, Care and Engagement (SPICE) program based at an outpatient clinic of a public rehabilitation hospital. Over twelve weeks, the program combines small group and dyadic evidence-based interventions including cognitive stimulation therapy, occupational therapy, physical activity, care partner education, and dietetics. A

SUBMITTER: D'Cunha NM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12701085 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature