Dementia-friendly wards

This study supports staff perceived views of the positive influence that “de mentia friendly” design may have for patients with dementia. Both the physical design modifications of the ward and staff interaction were highlighted as positively influencing patient well-being, and daily activity engagement. Staff members also felt that they needed to balance the clinical ward priorities, with the contextual requirements of patients with dementia, to establish an effective “dementia friendly” ward. Originality/value The value of this research is the combined consideration of an environmental assessment tool and qualitative interviews with members of the multidiscipl inary team.
Source: International Journal of Health Governance - Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research