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What works in dementia care?
— Research evidence for policy and practice: Part I | | Author(s) | Murna G Downs, Steven H Zarit |
| Journal title | International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, vol 14, no 2 [Proceedings of the symposium held in Scotland, June 1998, Part 1], February 1999 |
| Pages | pp 83-85 |
| Keywords | Dementia ; Services ; Research Reviews ; Conference proceedings. |
| Annotation | The authors have collected and edited the manuscripts of papers presented at the "What Works in Dementia Care" Symposium held in Stirling, Scotland in June 1998. This editorial outlines the main issues raised which should inform the future agenda of services research. First, what is the appropriate evidence base in dementia research? Second, what works for whom - the person with dementia, the carers, staff, professionals or budget-holders? A third concerns what works, and from whose point of view, as regards goals for interventions and services. Fourthly, at what stage are interventions and services provided, and are these for primary symptoms of dementia or for secondary effects of care systems? Finally, will successful interventions and services be used? One of the main points to emerge is that research on dementia services is still at a relatively early stage. However, the authors suggest there is reason to feel optimistic about minimising the effects of dementia, and that there is potential to improve quality of life not only for those with dementia, but also for their families and care staff. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-990825224 A |
| Classmark | EA: I: 3A:6KC: 6M |
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