Best practice for the management of older people with dementia in the acute care setting: a review of the literature

W Moyle; R Olorenshaw; Marianne Wallis; S Borbasi

doi:10.1111/j.1748-3743.2008.00114.x

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Best practice for the management of older people with dementia in the acute care setting: a review of the literature

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Best practice for the management of older people with dementia in the acute care setting: a review of the literature

W Moyle, R Olorenshaw, Marianne Wallis and S Borbasi

International Journal of Older People Nursing, Vol.3(2), pp.121-130

2008

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1748-3743.2008.00114.x

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Abstract

Nursing

acute care

best practice

care models

chronic confusion

cognitive impairment

dementia

Aim. This paper reviews the theoretical and research-based literature related to the management of people with chronic confusion as a consequence of dementia in the acute care setting. Background. People aged 65 years and over are at increased risk of poor outcomes when admitted to the acute care setting as a result of comorbity and mismanagement of their chronic confusion. The challenge of caring for people with dementia in acute care is one that requires special attention. Results. The theoretical literature outlines a number of principles of care necessary for best practice in the care of people with dementia. A number of different models of care are reported in the literature and some evaluative research has been undertaken to assess the benefits of the different models. Conclusion. There are a number of interventions that if put into place in acute care may improve care of people with dementia and reduce the burden of care. There is emerging evidence that interventions such as staff education, skilled expertise, standardized care protocols and environmental modification help to meet the needs of people with dementia in acute hospital settings. This paper adds to our current understanding of management of dementia in the acute care setting, an area that demonstrates the need to move from descriptive to intervention studies to ensure evidence for care of persons with a dementing condition.

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Title: Best practice for the management of older people with dementia in the acute care setting: a review of the literature
Authors: W Moyle (Author) - Griffith University
R Olorenshaw (Author) - Griffith University
Marianne Wallis (Author) - Griffith University
S Borbasi (Author) - Griffith University
Publication details: International Journal of Older People Nursing, Vol.3(2), pp.121-130
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
Date published: 2008
DOI: 10.1111/j.1748-3743.2008.00114.x
ISSN: 1748-3735
Copyright note: Copyright © 2008 Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The accepted manuscript of the paper is reproduced here in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. The definitive version is available from http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450153502621
Output Type: Journal article

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