Co-designing a structured referral template to enhance dementia diagnosis: a modified e-Delphi study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dementia care is a health and social care priority, with rising prevalence driven by ageing populations worldwide. Timely and accurate diagnosis improves quality of life, enables access to support and is becoming even more critical due to the emergence of disease-modifying therapies for Alzheimer's disease. Complex referral pathways can contribute to diagnostic delays and under-diagnosis. A structured, evidence-based referral template could enhance diagnostic efficiency and care quality.

Methods

This study was conducted in two phases. First, a two-round e-Delphi survey was used to achieve consensus on items for inclusion in a dementia referral template. In the second phase, a modified Nominal Group Technique was employed with a multidisciplinary panel and Public a

SUBMITTER: Cronin M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12862972 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature