Key components of post-diagnostic support for people with dementia and their carers: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There has been a shift in focus of international dementia policies from improving diagnostic rates to enhancing the post-diagnostic support provided to people with dementia and their carers. There is, however, little agreement over what constitutes good post-diagnostic support. This study aimed to identify the components of post-diagnostic dementia support.

Methods

We adopted a qualitative design using interviews, focus groups and observation to explore the perspectives of key stakeholders on the content of post-diagnostic dementia support. Purposive sampling was used to identify sites in England and Wales recognised as delivering good practice. Participants included 17 people with dementia, 31 carers, 68 service managers or funders, and 78 frontline staff. Interv

SUBMITTER: Bamford C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8687564 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature