Evaluating a young-onset dementia service from two sides of the coin: staff and service user perspectives.

ABSTRACT:

Background

People with young-onset dementia (YOD) can often struggle getting the right treatment. This is because of their frequently different characteristics and needs compared to people with late-onset dementia. The aim of this project was to assess a memory service for its adaptation to the needs and wishes of people with YOD and their carers.

Methods

This project evaluated a memory service in the North West of England by performing two focus groups with clinical staff and six semi-structured interviews with people with YOD and carers. The focus groups took place on site and lasted one hour each. People with YOD and their carers were identified via the memory clinics caseload and via the local Alzheimer's Society charity organisation. Both focus groups and interviews wer

SUBMITTER: Giebel C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7060597 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature