Transforming dementia care in acute hospitals

• DOI: 10.7748/ns.30.3.43.e9794
• Publication Date: 2015-09-16T09:43:08Z
• Authors: Rachel Thompson
• Keywords: Acute care; Acute hospital

This article provides an overview of current developments to support improvements in dementia care acute general hospital settings. It considers the urgent need for improvement along with effectiveness approaches achieving change and delivering person-centred care. The process outcomes a development programme carried out by Royal College Nursing evaluated University Worcester are described. supported clinical nurse leaders developing nine hospitals use action learning approach. Recommendations made more systematic approach practice that context culture people dementia. investment specialists who can assist is emphasised.