'It's just incredible the difference it has made': family carers' experiences of a specialist Lewy body dementia Admiral Nurse service.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lewy body dementia (LBD) is characterised by a complex array of symptoms. Being a family carer of someone with LBD can be challenging, and is associated with high levels of stress, depression and anxiety. Admiral Nursing services support family carers of people with dementia in the UK by providing tailored information, advice and therapeutic support. Recently, the Admiral Nurse model has been adapted to the needs of more specific populations, including the introduction of a new, specialist LBD Admiral Nurse.

Objective

to explore family carers' experiences of the LBD Admiral Nurse service.

Methods

fourteen family carers of people with LBD were interviewed about their experiences of the LBD Admiral Nurse service. Interview transcripts were analysed using them

SUBMITTER: Brown LJE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9548332 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature