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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Geriatrics
  • Palliative Care

Background:

  • Dementia is a progressive, fatal neurodegenerative disease.
  • Hospice care is commonly provided for cancer patients, but less so for dementia patients.
  • Existing knowledge in hospice palliative care can be adapted for dementia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current literature on palliative care for dementia.
  • To clarify evidence supporting the European Association for Palliative Care's white paper on dementia care.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of palliative care in dementia.
  • Analysis of evidence underpinning the European Association for Palliative Care white paper.

Main Results:

  • Identified gaps in applying hospice palliative care principles to dementia.
  • Highlighted the need for modified approaches to palliative care in dementia.

Conclusions:

  • Palliative care principles can be adapted for dementia patients.
  • Further research and guideline development are needed for optimal dementia palliative care.