An evaluation of an augmented domiciliary service to older peoplewith dementia and their carers
J.M. Riordan
Bok Engelsk 1998
| Utgitt | 1998
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| Omfang | Side 137- 143
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| Opplysninger | Older people with dementia and their carers living in an area ofnorth east London were assessed at six-monthly intervals over a two-year period to establish whether an augmented domiciliary service,targeted at dementia sufferers and their families made any differenceto the outcome of the person with dementia, their rate of admissioninto long-term residential care and the psychological wellbeing oftheir principal carers. Thirty-eight families participated in thestudy: 19 received the additional support and 19 were matched pairs.There was a significant difference in the length of time that theperson with dementia was able to continue living at home, but noevidence that the service significantly affected either thefunctioning of the clients or the psychological profiles of the maincarer. The study suggests that a specialized and well-targeted homecare dementia support service helps carers to continue caring forlonger.
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