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| Ukrainian inpatient dementia care : a case study of two neuropsychiatric hospitals | | Author(s) | David W Thomas |
| Journal title | Dementia: the international journal of social research and practice, vol 7, no 2, May 2008 |
| Pages | pp 239-250 |
| Source | http://www.dem.sagepub.com |
| Keywords | Dementia ; In-patients ; Psychogeriatric units ; Case studies ; Eastern Europe. |
| Annotation | Due to recent political changes, Ukraine has been forced to provide social services in the absence of large government subsidies which served as a social safety net prior to independence in 1991. In particular, the need for long-term care services - specifically inpatient dementia care - will continue to challenge an already over-burdened system due to the projected increase in older people who will need assistance. A case study survey into aspects of dementia care within two neurological psychiatric regional hospitals in eastern Ukraine was conducted in May 2005, using standardised evaluation forms designed for dementia-specific units. The results found that the limitations imposed by the lack of financial resources can be partially offset through creativity, cooperation and sound care practices at the individual level. Some practices, such as the expanded role of the nursing aide, flexible staff schedules, and a cultural influence that encourages a familial bond among staff toward their patients, offers food for thought for US dementia care providers. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-080702210 A |
| Classmark | EA: LF7: LDM: 69P: 7A |
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