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Mapping post-diagnostic dementia care in England: an e-survey

Frost, R; Walters, K; Wilcock, J; Robinson, L; Harrison Dening, K; Knapp, M; Allan, L; (2020) Mapping post-diagnostic dementia care in England: an e-survey. Journal of Integrated Care 10.1108/jica-02-2020-0005. (In press). Green open access

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Abstract

Purpose: Post-diagnostic dementia care is often fragmented in the United Kingdom, with great variation in provision. Recent policies suggest moving towards better community-based care for dementia; however, little is known on how this care is delivered. This study aimed to map the post-diagnostic dementia support provided in England a decade after the introduction of a National Dementia Strategy. Design/methodology/approach: A mixed-methods e-survey (open Nov 2018–Mar 2019) of dementia commissioners in England recruited through mailing lists of relevant organisations was conducted. The authors descriptively summarised quantitative data and carried out thematic analysis of open-ended survey responses. Findings: 52 completed responses were received, which covered 82 commissioning bodies, with representation from each region in England. Respondents reported great variation in the types of services provided. Information, caregiver assessments and dementia navigation were commonly reported and usually delivered by the voluntary sector or local authorities. Integrated pathways of care were seen as important to avoid overlap or gaps in service coverage. Despite an increasingly diverse population, few areas reported providing dementia health services specifically for BME populations. Over half of providers planned to change services further within five years. Practical implications: There is a need for greater availability of and consistency in services in post-diagnostic dementia care across England. Originality/value: Post-diagnostic dementia care remains fragmented and provided by a wide range of providers in England.

Type: Article
Title: Mapping post-diagnostic dementia care in England: an e-survey
Open access status: An open access version is available from UCL Discovery
DOI: 10.1108/jica-02-2020-0005
Publisher version: https://doi.org/10.1108/jica-02-2020-0005
Language: English
Additional information: This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions.
Keywords: Voluntary and community sector, Integrated health and social care, Long-term conditions, Local government, Health and social care, Integrated care
UCL classification: UCL
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Population Health Sciences > Institute of Epidemiology and Health
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Population Health Sciences > Institute of Epidemiology and Health > Primary Care and Population Health
URI: https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10100722
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