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Prioritising national dementia guidelines for general practice: A Delphi approach.
Danielle Mazza1, Edwina McCarthy1, Vera Camões-Costa1
1Department of General Practice, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Monash University, Notting Hill, Victoria, Australia.
Australasian Journal on Ageing
|November 10, 2021
Summary
General practitioners (GPs) need targeted support to implement dementia care guidelines effectively. Priority areas include behavioral symptoms, tailored mental health, cultural barriers, and cognitive needs for better dementia patient and carer outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- General Practice
- Dementia Care
Background:
- Australian dementia guidelines offer 109 recommendations.
- Implementation challenges exist for general practitioners (GPs).
- Understanding GP priorities is crucial for effective dementia care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify priority dementia care recommendations for GP implementation.
- To explore areas where GPs require the most support.
Main Methods:
- A Delphi study involving 36 GPs, 4 practice nurses, and 1 medical services director.
- Two rounds of email questionnaires were used to gather perspectives.
Main Results:
- Key areas needing support include early assessment of behavioral and psychological symptoms.
- Tailored mental health interventions, addressing language/cultural barriers, and cognitive/learning needs are critical.
- GPs require support in integrating these complex aspects into practice.
Conclusions:
- Understanding support needs for GPs is vital for successful implementation of dementia care recommendations.
- Targeted support can improve care for people with dementia and their carers.
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