Manietta C, Purwins D, Pinkert C, Fink L, Rommerskirch-Manietta M, Feige M, Knecht C, Roes M. Dementia-Friendly Hospital-The Perspective of Professional Dementia Experts.
J Clin Nurs 2024. [PMID:
39287219 DOI:
10.1111/jocn.17422]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2024] [Revised: 08/05/2024] [Accepted: 08/15/2024] [Indexed: 09/19/2024]
Abstract
AIM
To investigate the professional dementia experts' understanding of a dementia-friendly hospital to identify its characteristics.
DESIGN
We used a qualitative design embedded in a case study. A total of 16 semi-structured expert interviews were conducted with 17 professional dementia experts. Using inductive content analysis, the interviews were analysed in a participatory manner involving a group of researchers and dementia experts.
RESULTS
We identified six characteristics of dementia-friendly hospitals: Proud to be dementia-friendly-That's what we want; Seeing the human being-Taking care of everyone; Having everyone on board-It's a collective task; Being professional-It takes more than being nice and kind; Rethinking the 'running' system-We have to change, not them; and Being part of the community-Thinking beyond the hospital.
CONCLUSION
The concept of a dementia-friendly hospital seems complex and requires a rethinking of the traditional hospital. For a conceptualisation, the involvement of people with dementia and their relatives is important to gain a comprehensive understanding.
IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PROFESSION AND PATIENT CARE
A dementia-friendly hospital is characterised by professional care that comprises a safe, familiar and supportive environment, is prepared but also flexible, has everyone on board, and sees the human being. To become dementia-friendly, individual interventions such as training courses can be a starting point. However, an overall concept is required that also includes components that contribute to successful implementation and a welcoming culture of people with dementia.
IMPACT
Our findings on the perspective of professional dementia experts contribute to the conceptualisation of dementia-friendly hospitals.
REPORTING METHOD
We reported our study according to the COREQ checklist.
PATIENT AND PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION
The investigation of the perspective of professional dementia experts is one part of a larger study. In this overall DEMfriendlyHospital study, we interviewed professional dementia experts, people with dementia and their relatives and also involved them in a participatory manner in various stages of the research process.
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