Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 16, 2025
08:13
Development and Implementation of a Multi-Disciplinary Technology Enhanced Care Pathway for Youth and Adults with Concussion
Published on: January 20, 2019
6.6K
Mapping the evidence on dementia care pathways - A scoping review
Marianne Saragosa1, Evan MacEachern2, Mary Chiu3,4
1Science of Care Institute, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Sinai Health, Toronto, ON, M4M 2B5, Canada. Marianne.Saragosa@sinaihealth.ca.
BMC Geriatrics
|August 17, 2024
Summary
Dementia care pathways aid clinicians but need better integration and patient input. Future development should involve people with dementia and their care partners for improved outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Healthcare Management
- Clinical Practice Guidelines
Background:
- Clinical care pathways standardize practice and enhance patient safety.
- Existing dementia care pathways lack standardization and data on user experiences and outcomes.
- Review objectives focused on pathway purpose, deployment, users, components, outcomes, and stakeholder involvement.
Purpose of the Study:
- Identify dementia care pathway purpose, deployment methods, and user types.
- Determine core components, expected outcomes, and implications for individuals with dementia and their care partners.
- Assess the involvement of persons with dementia and care partners in pathway development, implementation, and evaluation.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search of six databases.
- Inclusion of English-language publications.
- Utilized Arskey and O'Malley's scoping review framework in September 2023.
Main Results:
- Thirteen dementia care pathways were analyzed.
- Pathways primarily supported clinician-focused dementia diagnostic and management practices.
- Emphasis was on assessment and post-diagnostic support, with limited focus on community-integrated care.
Conclusions:
- Future dementia care pathway development should involve persons with dementia and care partners.
- Co-design and co-evaluation are crucial for relevance and effectiveness.
- Outcome measures must reflect the lived experiences and needs of individuals with dementia and their care partners.
Related Concept Videos
01:30Dementia
108
Dementia is a collective term for cognitive disorders primarily affecting memory, thinking, and reasoning. It is not a specific disease but a syndrome, with Alzheimer's disease being the most common cause, accounting for approximately 60-80% of cases. Other types include vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and frontotemporal dementia. Dementia affects millions worldwide, particularly older adults, though it is not a normal part of aging.
The progression of dementia is generally gradual....
The progression of dementia is generally gradual....
108
01:29Documentation in Long-Term and Home Healthcare Setting
875
Documentation in long-term care facilities and home healthcare settings is crucial for ensuring continuous, coordinated, and comprehensive care for patients. Each setting has its specific documentation processes and tools:
Long-Term Care Facilities
Long-Term Care Facilities
875
01:26Alzheimer's Disease: Overview
456
Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is a continually advancing neurodegenerative disorder, distinguished by escalating memory loss, cognitive dysfunction, and dementia. The disease unfolds in three stages: preclinical, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and dementia. Its onset is insidious, and the progression gradual, with the cause not well explained by other disorders.
The clinical diagnosis of AD hinges on the presence of memory and other cognitive impairments. Biomarkers, such as changes in Aβ...
The clinical diagnosis of AD hinges on the presence of memory and other cognitive impairments. Biomarkers, such as changes in Aβ...
456
01:15Methods of Documentation VI: Case Management Model
564
The case management model is a multidisciplinary approach that involves healthcare professionals from diverse disciplines, such as physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and pharmacists, working collaboratively to address the various needs of patients. Each healthcare professional brings unique expertise and perspectives, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of the patient's condition and tailoring treatment plans accordingly.
For example, a patient with a chronic...
For example, a patient with a chronic...
564
01:21Planning Nursing Care I
4.4K
The planning phase of the nursing process helps nurses set priorities, outline patient-centered goals and expected outcomes, and tailor nursing interventions to align with the aligned care plan. Through the planning phase, the nurse applies critical thinking skills to align and develop interventions according to the patient's needs. It provides continuity of care allowing patients to receive the maximum benefit from treatment. It serves as a pilot plan for allocating individual staff to a...
4.4K
01:29Planning Nursing Care II
2.6K
A nursing care plan can present in two forms: informal and formal. Informal is a care plan for the individual use of the nurse and goals they wish to accomplish during their shift. Informal care plans are not included in the patient chart. A formal nursing care plan is a written or computerized guide that organizes patient care. It is further subdivided into two: standardized and individualized care plans. Standardized care plans are pre-populated care plans for specific patient populations,...
2.6K