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Karen Harrison Dening1, Caroline Scates2, Mari Lloyd-Williams3
1Head of Research and Publications and Honorary Research Fellow, Admiral Nursing, Dementia UK, Academic Palliative and Supportive Care Studies Group (APSCSG).
International Journal of Palliative Nursing
|December 21, 2018
Summary
Older adults, especially those with dementia, face challenges accessing palliative care. The Admiral Nurse case management approach offers a structured solution to improve end-of-life care for this population.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Palliative Care
- Dementia Care
Background:
- Older adults (over 65) experience inequitable access to palliative and end-of-life care.
- Individuals with dementia face additional barriers to receiving adequate palliative care.
- Identifying the end-of-life stage for dementia patients is complex, despite UK guidance recommending flexible, needs-based palliative care from diagnosis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the Admiral Nurse case management approach.
- To benchmark this approach against European Association of Palliative Care (EAPC) recommendations for dementia palliative care.
Main Methods:
- Case study description of the Admiral Nurse model.
- Comparative analysis against EAPC white paper guidelines for palliative care in dementia.
Main Results:
- The Admiral Nurse approach provides a structured framework for palliative care delivery in dementia.
- Benchmarking highlights alignment and potential areas for enhancement in dementia palliative care provision.
Conclusions:
- The Admiral Nurse case management model offers a viable strategy to address gaps in palliative care for people with dementia.
- This approach supports the delivery of flexible, needs-based care, aligning with best practice recommendations.
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