Dataset Information

A realist evaluation of a regional Dementia Health Literacy Project.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A Dementia Health Literacy Project was undertaken in the north coast region of NSW, Australia, after it was identified as having a high prevalence of dementia. A Dementia Support Kit was produced with service user engagement to provide useful information to people with dementia and their families.

Objective

To evaluate the Dementia Health Literacy Project using a realist evaluation framework.

Setting and participants

The setting was the region of the north coast of New South Wales. Eight people diagnosed with dementia and their carers, 13 members of social groups of older people in the local area, and 22 local GPs and other health-care and service providers participated in this study.