Griffiths, Sarah;
Spencer, Emily;
Rait, Greta;
(2023)
PriDem evaluation study: best practice in primary care led dementia support.
UCL / PriDem / Sowerby Foundation / Newcastle University: online, UK.
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Abstract
Background 1.2 The evaluation study Over 900,000 people in the UK have dementia, but many do not receive the care they need after diagnosis. To address this, the PriDem intervention, a primary care led approach to post-diagnostic dementia care, was developed by researchers, NHS professionals, people with dementia and carersThe PriDem intervention will be situated within primary care networks, and include a Clinical Dementia Expert who will collaborate to improve local services. The Clinical Dementia Expert will work to build capacity by supporting non-specialists to deliver dementia care and support, improve systems for delivery of evidence based, post diagnostic support and provide personalised care and support plans to meet the complex needs of with people living with dementia and their informal carers. The PriDem intervention The intervention involves a Clinical Dementia Lead (or CDL) with expertise in dementia care working with GP practice teams to deliver three key intervention strands: Developing and strengthening care systems. ● ● Delivering care and support that is tailored to the needs and priorities of individuals. ● ● Building staff knowledge and confidence through training. Evidence based PriDem adaptable templates support activities such as dementia reviews and care planning.
| Type: | Report |
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| Title: | PriDem evaluation study: best practice in primary care led dementia support |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| Publisher version: | https://www.ucl.ac.uk/population-health-sciences/s... |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | This version is the version of record. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions. |
| 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 > Primary Care and Population Health |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10212347 |
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