'Knowing the person' : the use of families' knowledge and expertise in delivering care and valued outcomes for people with dementia on acute wards

Background: A quarter of general hospital patients have dementia and they have worse experiences and outcomes of care than people without dementia. At home, many people with dementia are supported by family members who often have an in-depth understanding of the person. However, few previous studies...

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Main Author: Kelley, Rachael Sian
Other Authors: Godfrey, Mary ; Young, John
Published: University of Leeds 2017
Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.727225