Implementing post-diagnostic support for people living with dementia in England: a qualitative study of barriers and strategies used to address these in practice.

ABSTRACT:

Background

inequalities and gaps in post-diagnostic support (PDS) for people with dementia persist despite a policy focus on dementia in England and Wales. Understanding and overcoming the factors contributing to these inequalities is vital to improve care for people living with dementia (PLWD) and their families.

Objective

to explore common barriers to the delivery of PDS in England and Wales and describe successful strategies to address them, drawing on examples from current practice.

Design

qualitative semi-structured interviews, focus groups and observation.

Settings

Phase 1: interviewees were drawn from multiple sectors across England and Wales, including NHS clinical commissioning groups and social care. Phase 2: six case study sites based in different se

SUBMITTER: Wheatley A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8675435 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature