A scoping review of the evidence for community-based dementia palliative care services and their related service activities.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Palliative care is identified internationally as a priority for efficacious dementia care. Research into "effective models" of palliative care for people with dementia has been recommended by several European countries. To build an effective service-delivery model we must gain an understanding of existing models used in similar settings. The study aim is to identify core components of extant models of palliative care for people with dementia, and their families, who are living at home in the community.

Methods

A scoping review was employed. The search strategy was devised to identify all peer-reviewed research papers relating to the above aim. This process was iterative, and the search strategy was refined as evidence emerged and was reviewed. All types of study d

SUBMITTER: O'Connor N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8905782 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature