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    Dementia care champions are being trained to improve services for patients at all stages of the disease. This program aims to bridge the gap between basic staff training and strategic service changes, enhancing dementia care quality.

    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Healthcare Management
    • Clinical Nursing

    Background:

    • Inadequate dementia care persists across all disease stages, from pre-diagnosis to end-of-life.
    • National initiatives focus on frontline staff awareness and strategic service-level changes.
    • A gap exists between basic training and high-level service reform in dementia care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a multidisciplinary program designed to develop advanced-level dementia care champions.
    • To outline how these champions can drive service improvements in dementia care.
    • To address the need for enhanced dementia care coordination and quality.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a multidisciplinary program by Central London Community Healthcare Trust.
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    Conclusions:

    • Senior clinical staff can effectively bridge the gap between frontline training and strategic service changes.
    • A dedicated "dementia care champion" role can facilitate significant improvements in dementia care delivery.
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