Intermediate care in caring for dementia, the point of view of general practitioners: A key informant survey across Europe.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intermediate care is often defined as healthcare occurring somewhere between traditional primary (community) and secondary (hospital) care settings. High quality intermediate care is important in dementia, may prevent caregiver burnout and also lead to optimal care for people with dementia. However, very little is known about the point of intermediate care for persons with dementia in Europe.

Research questions

What intermediate care services exist and how are they utilized in the care of people with dementia in Europe?

Objective

This study aims at describing the point of view of General Practitioners on intermediate care services for people with dementia across Europe.

Methods

Key informant survey was sent to GPs via a self-developed questionnaire w

SUBMITTER: Dibao-Dina C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9627031 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature