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How to use web-based information to support people with dementia
Cook Margaret1, Cook Glenda, Hutchinson Fiona
1Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne. margaret2.cook@northumbria.ac.uk
Nursing Older People
|January 15, 2013
Summary
Healthcare professionals must improve dementia knowledge to guide patients and supporters to vital community and specialist services. This article offers advice on directing individuals to reliable online dementia information resources.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Neurology
- Public Health
Background:
- The increasing global prevalence of dementia necessitates enhanced healthcare professional understanding.
- Effective signposting to community and specialist services is crucial for supporting individuals with dementia and their caregivers.
- Nurses play a key role in providing this support, even outside of direct dementia care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge to guide patients and their supporters towards dementia-related information.
- To provide practical advice on accessing reliable online resources for dementia information.
- To empower nurses to effectively signpost individuals to appropriate support services.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing dementia support services and online resources.
- Analysis of best practices in patient and caregiver information provision.
- Development of guidance for healthcare professionals on signposting strategies.
Main Results:
- Identified key community-based and specialist services for dementia support.
- Highlighted the importance of accessible and reliable online information platforms.
- Provided a framework for healthcare professionals to effectively direct individuals to relevant resources.
Conclusions:
- Healthcare professionals require updated knowledge on dementia and available support services.
- Effective signposting to online resources can significantly aid individuals and their supporters.
- Nurses are well-positioned to enhance dementia support through information guidance.
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