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  • Gerontology
  • Nursing
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Individuals with dementia and their family caregivers face multifaceted risks.
  • Cognitive changes in dementia can lead to overcautiousness in decision-making, negatively impacting quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To inform community nurses about risks associated with supporting families affected by dementia.
  • To introduce a risk enablement framework for person-centred risk assessment and management.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on risks in dementia care.
  • Development of a risk enablement framework.
  • Case study examples (implied).

Main Results:

  • Identified overlapping and interconnected risks for people with dementia and their carers.
  • Highlighted the negative impact of risk aversion on patient wellbeing.
  • Proposed a structured approach for risk management.

Conclusions:

  • Community nurses require specific education on dementia-related risks.
  • A risk enablement framework supports person-centred care and improves risk management strategies.
  • Balancing risk assessment with enablement is crucial for maintaining quality of life.