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  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Dementia Care Research

Background:

  • Community-based dementia day programs are crucial for supporting individuals with dementia and their caregivers.
  • Existing evidence on the effectiveness of these vital programs remains limited.
  • This study addresses the need for better understanding of effective dementia day program components and outcome measurement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the core elements that constitute an effective client-focused dementia day program.
  • To identify the methods used by organizations to measure the outcomes of dementia day programs.
  • To explore the perspectives of multiple stakeholders on dementia day program effectiveness.

Main Methods:

  • A small-scale pilot study was conducted in New Zealand.
  • A mixed-methods approach was employed, involving multiple stakeholders.
  • Qualitative and quantitative data were gathered to assess program elements and outcome measurement.

Main Results:

  • Effective dementia day programs were found to comprise five core elements.
  • Surveys, reporting, and auditing processes are routinely utilized for outcome measurement.
  • The study highlights a potential gap in robust evidence for program design and implementation.

Conclusions:

  • The identified core elements provide a framework for developing effective dementia day programs.
  • Current outcome measurement methods focus on quality assurance.
  • Further research is needed to strengthen the evidence base for dementia day programs globally.