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Creating a nursing development unit in a dementia care context

D Keatinge1, C Scarfe

  • 1Hunter Area Health Service, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia.

International Journal of Nursing Practice
|September 28, 1998
PubMed
Summary

This study outlines the creation of a Nursing Development Unit (NDU) for dementia care. Key to success are staff ownership and senior management support, utilizing Participatory Action Research for continuous improvement.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Nursing Science
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Dementia care units require specialized approaches to enhance resident well-being and nursing practice.
  • Establishing dedicated units can foster innovation and improve care quality for vulnerable populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the process of establishing a Nursing Development Unit (NDU) in a dementia care setting.
  • To explore the ethical considerations and framework for NDU development.
  • To highlight the benefits of Participatory Action Research (PAR) in NDU implementation.

Main Methods:

  • The study details the creation of a 29-bed NDU for severely demented residents.
  • Participatory Action Research (PAR) was employed as the foundational methodology.

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  • The development process and ethical considerations were documented.

    • Main Results:

    • The establishment of the NDU involved a structured development phase.
    • Participatory Action Research facilitated a continuous cycle of reflection and change.
    • The importance of staff 'ownership' and senior management support was identified.

    Conclusions:

    • Nursing Development Units require a supportive framework and ethical consideration during development.
    • Staff engagement and organizational backing are crucial for NDU success.
    • PAR is an effective approach for driving sustained improvements in dementia care settings.