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National Priorities for Dementia Care.
- Source :
- Journal of Gerontological Nursing; 2015, Vol. 41 Issue 8, p9-16, 8p, 1 Color Photograph, 4 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- The current article reports the consensus recommendations from individuals living with dementia and their care partners on priorities for public policy and research funding, which were found using a nationwide, Delphi study. A modified snowball sample was used. Listservs, personal contacts, and advocacy groups were asked to distribute the survey. Paper versions were provided upon request. In Rounds 1 and 2 of the study, 388 and 301 responses, respectively, were received. Borda counts produced a ranked order consensus of priorities. Research ranked third, after the need for caregiver support and resources for the provision of long-term care. Education and training in person-centered practices for all care partners was also a high priority. Responses indicated that research funding should be expanded beyond its current emphasis on cure. Policymakers should reconsider the current priorities of the National Alzheimer’s Project Act to better address the long-term needs of individuals living with dementia and their care partners. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- ALZHEIMER'S disease
CAREGIVERS
CONTENT analysis
DELPHI method
DEMENTIA
EDUCATION
ENDOWMENT of research
HEALTH care rationing
LONG-term health care
NEEDS assessment
PATIENTS
PRIORITY (Philosophy)
QUESTIONNAIRES
RESEARCH evaluation
RESEARCH funding
STATISTICAL sampling
GOVERNMENT policy
SOCIAL support
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00989134
- Volume :
- 41
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Gerontological Nursing
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 110573239
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3928/00989134-20150710-02