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Frank L, Shubeck E, Schicker M, Webb T, Maslow K, Gitlin L, Hummel CH, Kaplan EK, LeBlanc B, Marquez M, Nicholson BP, O'Brien G, Phillips L, Van Buren B, Epstein-Lubow G. The Experiences of Persons Living with Dementia Planning for a Dementia Research Meeting. Lessons Learned From the National Research Summit on Care, Services, and Supports for Persons With Dementia and Their Caregivers. Am J Geriatr Psychiatry 2020; 28:434-442. [PMID: 31767451 DOI: 10.1016/j.jagp.2019.10.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2019] [Revised: 10/22/2019] [Accepted: 10/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE A stakeholder group for persons living with dementia (PLWD) was convened to support the work of a major US dementia research meeting. The objectives of this examination are to present the steps used to implement the Group and guidance for both PLWD and researchers for partnering on research conference planning and participation. METHODS PLWD met monthly to provide input into the agenda for the 2017 Research Summit on Dementia Care and some Group members also presented at the Summit. Following the Summit, the Group reviewed their contributions and completed an evaluation of the Group process, identifying best practices to support future efforts. RESULTS Group members were initially unsure about participating due to concerns about ability to contribute and concerns about disease progression. Members reported that participation was a positive experience, however, identifying Group-led governance and attention to Group work process as important contributors. In addition to giving input to the Summit and having the opportunity to interact with researchers, sharing personal experiences with each other was part of the value of the Group to members. Careful Group selection and attention to governance were among the Best Practices members. CONCLUSION Despite initial uncertainty among members about participating as a Stakeholder Group to inform a national research meeting, members developed a successful process for governance, convening, and providing input to a major national research meeting. Group's self-evaluation yielded specific strategies likely to be useful in formation and implementation of future partnerships between researchers and persons living with dementia.
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Affiliation(s)
| | | | - Melanie Schicker
- Persons Living with Dementia Stakeholder Group, Care of E Shubeck, Alzheimer's Association (MS, TW, CHH, EKK, BL, MM, BN, GO, LP, BVB) Chicago, IL
| | - Teresa Webb
- Persons Living with Dementia Stakeholder Group, Care of E Shubeck, Alzheimer's Association (MS, TW, CHH, EKK, BL, MM, BN, GO, LP, BVB) Chicago, IL
| | - Katie Maslow
- The Gerontological Society of America (KM), Washington, DC
| | - Laura Gitlin
- Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions (LG), Philadelphia, PA
| | - Cynthia Huling Hummel
- Persons Living with Dementia Stakeholder Group, Care of E Shubeck, Alzheimer's Association (MS, TW, CHH, EKK, BL, MM, BN, GO, LP, BVB) Chicago, IL
| | - Edward K Kaplan
- Persons Living with Dementia Stakeholder Group, Care of E Shubeck, Alzheimer's Association (MS, TW, CHH, EKK, BL, MM, BN, GO, LP, BVB) Chicago, IL
| | - Brian LeBlanc
- Persons Living with Dementia Stakeholder Group, Care of E Shubeck, Alzheimer's Association (MS, TW, CHH, EKK, BL, MM, BN, GO, LP, BVB) Chicago, IL
| | - Myriam Marquez
- Persons Living with Dementia Stakeholder Group, Care of E Shubeck, Alzheimer's Association (MS, TW, CHH, EKK, BL, MM, BN, GO, LP, BVB) Chicago, IL
| | - Brenda P Nicholson
- Persons Living with Dementia Stakeholder Group, Care of E Shubeck, Alzheimer's Association (MS, TW, CHH, EKK, BL, MM, BN, GO, LP, BVB) Chicago, IL
| | - Greg O'Brien
- Persons Living with Dementia Stakeholder Group, Care of E Shubeck, Alzheimer's Association (MS, TW, CHH, EKK, BL, MM, BN, GO, LP, BVB) Chicago, IL
| | - Louise Phillips
- Persons Living with Dementia Stakeholder Group, Care of E Shubeck, Alzheimer's Association (MS, TW, CHH, EKK, BL, MM, BN, GO, LP, BVB) Chicago, IL
| | - Brian Van Buren
- Persons Living with Dementia Stakeholder Group, Care of E Shubeck, Alzheimer's Association (MS, TW, CHH, EKK, BL, MM, BN, GO, LP, BVB) Chicago, IL
| | - Gary Epstein-Lubow
- Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Brown University School of Public Health, and Butler Hospital
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