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Implementing culture change in long-term dementia care settings
1Four Seasons Health Care, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|March 4, 2016
Summary
Transitioning dementia care in long-term settings from task-oriented to person-centred nursing requires understanding change management and leadership. This knowledge helps nurses navigate challenges and support person-centred care delivery effectively.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Nursing Science
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Long-term care nursing for dementia is shifting from task-oriented to person-centred approaches.
- This transition presents management challenges and potential opposition.
- Effective leadership and change management are crucial for successful implementation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the evolution of nursing care for individuals with dementia in long-term settings.
- To discuss theories of change management, motivation, and leadership relevant to this transition.
- To identify leadership styles most appropriate for implementing person-centred care.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and theoretical discussion.
- Analysis of task-oriented versus person-centred care models.
- Examination of management and leadership theories.
Main Results:
- Understanding change management and leadership theories can facilitate the shift to person-centred care.
- Specific leadership styles are more effective in managing this type of organizational change.
- Nurses equipped with this knowledge can better support the adoption of person-centred practices.
Conclusions:
- The transition to person-centred dementia care requires strategic application of change management principles.
- Effective leadership is key to overcoming resistance and fostering a supportive environment.
- Enhanced understanding of relevant theories empowers nurses to champion person-centred care.
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