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- Title
Conceptualizing Dementia Crisis and Preferences for Resolution: A Public Perspective.
- Authors
Yates, Jennifer A.; Stanyon, Miriam R.; Redley, Marcus; Coleston-Shields, Donna Maria
- Abstract
Background: Crisis intervention services for people with dementia in the United Kingdom are poorly defined with no standardized model of working. This may be due to the lack of a clear conceptualization of dementia crisis, resulting in variation in national service delivery. Methods: This study employed a novel public engagement questionnaire data collection technique with 57 participants to gain an updated perspective on the concept of health-related crisis from the point of view of the public. Results: Analysis revealed crisis as a transformational moment that may arrive unexpectedly but could also be the culmination of a sequence of events. Crisis resolution requires external and expert help, and associated feelings of panic and despair can engender the task of resolution by oneself insurmountable. Conclusions: Participants had clear expectations of crisis intervention services, with initial practical and emotional support to reduce risks, and a person-centered approach with family involvement.
- Subjects
UNITED Kingdom; TREATMENT of dementia; PSYCHOLOGICAL adaptation; DEMENTIA patients; HEALTH services accessibility; MATHEMATICAL models; MEDICAL personnel; NATIONAL health services; PUBLIC opinion; QUESTIONNAIRES; RESEARCH funding; SOCIAL case work; SOCIAL theory; QUALITATIVE research; THEORY; SOCIAL support; CRISIS intervention (Mental health services); THEMATIC analysis; PATIENT-centered care; PATIENTS' families; DATA analysis software; PATIENTS' attitudes
- Publication
Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, 2020, p1
- ISSN
2150-1319
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/2150132720925946