The experiences and perceptions of personhood for people living with dementia: A qualitative evidence synthesis protocol.

ABSTRACT: Background: Personhood in dementia is concerned with treating people living with dementia with dignity and respect, in a manner that supports their sense of self. It focuses on treating the person living with dementia as a person first and foremost. Supporting personhood in dementia is the key goal of person-centred care. Existing qualitative research examines what personhood means to the person living with dementia and explores what is important to their personhood and sense of self. However, to date little work has focused on synthesising these studies. Methods: This is a protocol for a qualitative evidence synthesis of personhood in dementia. The review examines qualitative peer-reviewed research of the perspectives and experiences of personhood for people living with dementia. A system

SUBMITTER: Hennelly N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7219284 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature