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Marques MJ, Tan EYL, Woods B, Jelley H, Kerpershoek L, Hopper L, Irving K, Bieber A, Stephan A, Sköldunger A, Sjölund BM, Selbaek G, Røsvik J, Zanetti O, Portolani DM, Marôco J, de Vugt M, Verhey F, Gonçalves-Pereira M. Trajectories of relationship quality in dementia: a longitudinal study in eight European countries. Aging Ment Health 2022; 26:2307-2315. [PMID: 34486887 DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2021.1969641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Relationship quality (RQ) between a person with dementia and a family carer may influence their health and quality of life. However, evidence regarding its course and influencing factors is limited. We aimed to explore RQ trajectories in dementia, and identify predictors of change. METHODS We analysed longitudinal data from a cohort of 350 community-dwelling people with dementia and their informal carers, participating in the Actifcare study in eight European countries. The Positive Affect Index, rated separately by both people with dementia and their carers, assessed RQ. Other measures included the Neuropsychiatric Inventory Questionnaire (regarding persons with dementia), and the Relative Stress Scale, Sense of Coherence Scale and Lubben Social Network Scale (for carers). Trajectories and influencing factors were explored applying a latent growth model (LGM). RESULTS RQ in the group of carers declined over 1 year, but RQ scores for the persons with dementia did not change. Higher stress in carers negatively influenced their baseline RQ ratings. Carer sense of coherence and being a spouse were associated with more positive baseline RQ carer assessments. Higher levels of neuropsychiatric symptoms were linked to decline in carers' RQ, whereas social support was associated with more positive RQ trajectories. CONCLUSION This study provides a valuable insight into the course of RQ. LGM proved useful to explore the factors that influence RQ trajectories and variability within- and between-persons. Our findings emphasise the importance of carer-perceived social support and sense of coherence, and of reducing neuropsychiatric symptoms, in maintaining a good RQ.
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- Maria J Marques
- Comprehensive Health Research Center (CHRC), CEDOC, Nova Medical School/Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology and Alzheimer Centre Limburg, School for Mental Health and Neurosciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.,Reinier van Arkel Mental Health Institute, 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
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- Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC) Wales, School of Health Sciences, Bangor University, Bangor, UK
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- Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC) Wales, School of Health Sciences, Bangor University, Bangor, UK
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology and Alzheimer Centre Limburg, School for Mental Health and Neurosciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- School of Psychology, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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- Institute for Health and Nursing Science, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Institute for Health and Nursing Science, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Division of Neurogeriatrics, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Neurogeriatrics, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Ageing and Health, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Tønsberg; Department of Geriatric Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Ageing and Health, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Tønsberg; Department of Geriatric Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Alzheimer's Research Unit-Memory Clinic, IRCCS Istituto Centro San Giovanni di Dio Fatebenefratelli, Brescia, Italy
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- William James Center for Research, Instituto Superior de Psicologia Aplicada - Instituto Universitário (ISPA-IU), Lisboa, Portugal
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology and Alzheimer Centre Limburg, School for Mental Health and Neurosciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology and Alzheimer Centre Limburg, School for Mental Health and Neurosciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Comprehensive Health Research Center (CHRC), CEDOC, Nova Medical School/Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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Røsvik J, Michelet M, Engedal K, Bergh S, Bieber A, Gonçalves-Pereira M, Portolani DM, Hopper L, Irving K, Jelley H, Kerpershoek L, Meyer G, Marques MJ, Sjølund BM, Sköldunger A, Stephan A, Verhey F, de Vugt M, Woods B, Wolfs C, Zanetti O, Selbaek G. Development of best practice recommendations to enhance access to and use of formal community care services for people with dementia in Europe: a Delphi process conducted by the Actifcare project. Aging Ment Health 2021; 25:2298-2309. [PMID: 33030026 DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2020.1822286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Home-dwelling people with dementia and their informal carers experience barriers impeding access to community care services. This study is a part of the Actifcare project where eight countries participated. The aim was to achieve consensus on best practice recommendations for enhancing access to and use of formal community care services. METHOD A Delphi consensus process was conducted. A total of 48 professional experts, 14 people with dementia and 20 informal carers rated the importance of 72 statements on a 7-point Likert scale. Consensus was based on the median and level of dispersion. RESULTS Sixty-two statements reached consensus, resulting in three categories of recommendations. An appointed contact person was central in Recommendations to enhance access. Coordination and flexibility in setting and type of services were among the Recommendations to enhance use. Training of health care personnel and person-centred care were central Recommendations that can facilitate access or use indirectly. CONCLUSION The Actifcare Best Practice Recommendations suggest practical measures that can be taken by decision makers to enhance access and use of community care services, and thereby enhance quality of care and quality of life for home dwelling people with dementia and their informal carers.
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- Janne Røsvik
- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Ageing and Health, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Tønsberg, Norway.,Department of Geriatric Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Ageing and Health, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Tønsberg, Norway.,Department of Geriatric Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Health and Society, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Ageing and Health, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Tønsberg, Norway.,Department of Geriatric Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Ageing and Health, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Tønsberg, Norway.,Centre for Old Age Psychiatric Research, Innlandet Hospital Trust, Ottestad, Norway
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- Institute for Health and Nursing Science, Martin Luther University, Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Comprehensive Health Research Center/ CEDOC, Nova Medical School-Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- School of Psychology, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Nursing Psychotherapy and Community Health, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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- Dementia Services Development Centre Wales, Bangor University, Bangor, UK
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology, School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Alzheimer Center Limburg, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Institute for Health and Nursing Science, Martin Luther University, Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Comprehensive Health Research Center/ CEDOC, Nova Medical School-Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Health and Caring Sciences, University of Gävle, Gävle, Sweden
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- Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Health and Caring Sciences, University of Gävle, Gävle, Sweden
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- Institute for Health and Nursing Science, Martin Luther University, Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology, School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Alzheimer Center Limburg, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology, School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Alzheimer Center Limburg, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Dementia Services Development Centre Wales, Bangor University, Bangor, UK
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology, School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Alzheimer Center Limburg, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- IRCCS Istituto Centro San Giovanni di Dio Fatebenefratelli, Brescia
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Ageing and Health, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Tønsberg, Norway.,Department of Geriatric Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Røsvik J, Michelet M, Engedal K, Bieber A, Broda A, Gonçalves-Pereira M, Hopper L, Irving K, Jelley H, Kerpershoek L, Meyer G, Marques MJ, Portolani E, Sjölund BM, Sköldunger A, Stephan A, Verhey F, de Vugt M, Woods B, Wolfs C, Zanetti O, Selbaek G. Interventions to enhance access to and utilization of formal community care services for home dwelling persons with dementia and their informal carers. A scoping review. Aging Ment Health 2020; 24:200-211. [PMID: 30663890 DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2018.1523876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Objectives: Home dwelling people with dementia and their informal carers often do not receive the formal care services they need. This study examined and mapped the research regarding interventions to improve access and use of formal community care services.Method: This is a scoping review with searches in PubMed, CINAHL, PsychINFO, Medline, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Social Science Citation index and searches of grey literature in international and national databases. Studies were categorized according to the measure used to enhance access or use.Results: From international databases, 2833 studies were retrieved, 11 were included. Five studies were included from other sources. In total, 16 studies published between 1989 and 2018 were examined; seven randomized controlled trials, six pretest-posttest studies and three non-randomized controlled studies. Sample sizes varied from 29 to 2682 participants, follow-up from four weeks to four years. Five types of interventions were identified: Case management, monetary support, referral enhancing, awareness & information focused and inpatient focused. Only two studies had access or use of community services as the primary outcome. Fourteen studies, representing all five types of interventions, had positive effects on one or more relevant outcomes. Two interventions had no effect on relevant outcomes.Conclusion: The included studies varied widely regarding design, type of intervention and outcomes. Based on this, the evidence base for interventions to enhance access to and use of formal community services is judged to be limited. The most studied type of intervention was case management. More research is recommended in this field.
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- Janne Røsvik
- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Ageing and Health, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Tønsberg, Norway.,Department of Geriatric Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Norway
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Ageing and Health, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Tønsberg, Norway.,Department of Geriatric Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Norway.,Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Ageing and Health, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Tønsberg, Norway.,Department of Geriatric Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Norway
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- Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Medical Faculty, Institute of Health and Nursing Sciences, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Medical Faculty, Institute of Health and Nursing Sciences, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- CEDOC, Nova Medical School/Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- School of Nursing and Human Sciences, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Human Sciences, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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- Dementia Services Development Centre, Bangor University, Bangor, UK
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology, School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Alzheimer Center Limburg, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Medical Faculty, Institute of Health and Nursing Sciences, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- CEDOC, Nova Medical School/Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Alzheimer's Research Unit - Memory Clinic - IRCCS Centro San Giovanni di Dio - Fatebebenefratelli, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Medical Faculty, Institute of Health and Nursing Sciences, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology, School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Alzheimer Center Limburg, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology, School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Alzheimer Center Limburg, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Dementia Services Development Centre, Bangor University, Bangor, UK
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology, School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Alzheimer Center Limburg, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Alzheimer's Research Unit - Memory Clinic - IRCCS Centro San Giovanni di Dio - Fatebebenefratelli, Brescia, Italy
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Ageing and Health, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Tønsberg, Norway.,Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.,Centre for Old Age Psychiatric Research, Innlandet Hospital Trust, Ottestad, Norway
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Kerpershoek L, Woods B, Wolfs C, Verhey F, Jelley H, Bieber A, Stephan A, Michelet M, Selbaek G, Handels R, Wimo A, Hopper L, Irving K, Marques MJ, Gonçalves-Pereira M, Portolani E, Zanetti O, de Vugt M. Do caregiver profiles predict the use of dementia care services? Findings from the Actifcare study. Aging Ment Health 2020; 24:272-279. [PMID: 30518244 DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2018.1544215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Objectives: Previously developed dementia caregiver profiles defined by caregiver age and burden, have been associated with caregiver quality of life, depression and perseverance time. The current aim was to investigate whether these caregiver profiles could predict subsequent service use. In addition, non-personal (e.g. meals on wheels) and supportive services (e.g. Alzheimer café) in early dementia were investigated as predictors.Methods: A total of 451 dyads of people with dementia and their informal caregivers from eight European countries were followed for one year. People were included if they did not use formal (personal) care but were expected to do so within 1 year. Logistic regression analyses were used with four clusters of service use as dependent variables (home social care, home personal care, day care and admission). The independent variables were caregiver profiles, and non-personal and supportive services at baseline.Results: Caregiver profiles were significant predictors of service use; those experiencing high strain were more likely to use formal care. The use of low-intensity, less intrusive services at baseline significantly predicted the use of home personal care and admission at follow-up. The use of day care at follow-up was predicted by the baseline use of supportive services.Conclusion: Caregiver profiles are valuable predictors for service use: this knowledge can aid professionals in ensuring optimal access to services, which is important for maintaining independence at home. In addition, the use of supportive and less intrusive, non-personal services in the early stages of dementia is to be advised.
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- Liselot Kerpershoek
- Alzheimer Centre Limburg, Maastricht, Netherlands.,Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Alzheimer Centre Limburg, Maastricht, Netherlands.,Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Alzheimer Centre Limburg, Maastricht, Netherlands.,Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle, Germany
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- Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle, Germany
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Ageing and Health, Vestfold Hospital, Tonsberg, Norway.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Ageing and Health, Vestfold Hospital, Tonsberg, Norway.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.,Centre for Old Age Psychiatry Research, Innlandet Hospital Trust, Ottestad, Norway
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- Alzheimer Centre Limburg, Maastricht, Netherlands.,Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands.,Department of Neurobiology, Care sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- School of Nursing and Human Sciences, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Human Sciences, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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- Nova Medical School, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, CEDOC, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Nova Medical School, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, CEDOC, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Alzheimer's Research Unit-Memory Clinic, IRCCS "Centro S. Giovanni di Dio, Brescia, Italy
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- Alzheimer's Research Unit-Memory Clinic, IRCCS "Centro S. Giovanni di Dio, Brescia, Italy
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- Alzheimer Centre Limburg, Maastricht, Netherlands.,Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
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O'Shea E, Hopper L, Marques M, Gonçalves-Pereira M, Woods B, Jelley H, Verhey F, Kerpershoek L, Wolfs C, de Vugt M, Stephan A, Bieber A, Meyer G, Wimo A, Michelet M, Selbaek G, Portolani E, Zanetti O, Irving K. A comparison of self and proxy quality of life ratings for people with dementia and their carers: a European prospective cohort study. Aging Ment Health 2020; 24:162-170. [PMID: 30381955 DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2018.1517727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Objectives: To identify correlates of self-rated and proxy-rated quality of life (QoL) in people with dementia on (i) a dementia-specific and (ii) a capability-wellbeing QoL measure at baseline and 12-month follow-up, and to consider such factors in the context of QoL intervention development.Method: Prospective clinical and demographic data were collected from 451 community-dwelling dyads (mild-moderate dementia) across eight European countries. QoL was measured using the QOL-AD and the ICECAP-O. Multivariate modelling identified correlates of self- and proxy-rated QoL at baseline and at 12-month follow-up.Results: Carer's proxy-ratings of QoL were significantly lower than self-ratings at all time-points for both measures. Proxy-ratings declined over time, but self-ratings remained stable. Baseline predictors of greater self-rated QoL were education, and greater functional ability and relationship quality. Greater proxy-rated QoL was associated with education and greater functional ability, relationship quality, carer social support and carer QoL, lower carer anxiety/depression and less severe neuropsychiatric symptoms in people with dementia. At follow-up, greater self-rated QoL was predicted by greater functional ability, relationship quality, carer social support and having a spousal carer. Greater proxy-rated QoL at follow-up was associated with the same factors as at baseline; however, the dyad living together was an additional predictive factor.Conclusion: Both proxy-ratings and self-ratings of QoL should be interpreted with caution and in the context of each individual caregiving relationship. Different functional, psychosocial, relational and contextual factors influence self- and proxy-ratings, and both sets of factors should be considered in the context of QoL intervention development for the dyad.
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- E O'Shea
- School of Nursing and Human Sciences, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Human Sciences, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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- CEDOC, Chronic Diseases Research Centre, Nova Medical School/Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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- CEDOC, Chronic Diseases Research Centre, Nova Medical School/Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Dementia Services Development Centre, Bangor University, Bangor, UK
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- Dementia Services Development Centre, Bangor University, Bangor, UK
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- School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Alzheimer Center Limburg, Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Alzheimer Center Limburg, Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Alzheimer Center Limburg, Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Alzheimer Center Limburg, Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care sciences and Society, Karolinska Institut, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Ageing and Health, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Tønsberg, Norway
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Ageing and Health, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Tønsberg, Norway
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- Alzheimer's Research Unit-Memory Clinic, IRCCS Istituto Centro San Giovanni di Dio Fatebenefratelli, Brescia, Italy
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- Alzheimer's Research Unit-Memory Clinic, IRCCS Istituto Centro San Giovanni di Dio Fatebenefratelli, Brescia, Italy
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- School of Nursing and Human Sciences, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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Kerpershoek L, de Vugt M, Wolfs C, Orrell M, Woods B, Jelley H, Meyer G, Bieber A, Stephan A, Selbæk G, Michelet M, Wimo A, Handels R, Irving K, Hopper L, Gonçalves‐Pereira M, Balsinha C, Zanetti O, Portolani D, Verhey F. Is there equity in initial access to formal dementia care in Europe? The Andersen Model applied to the Actifcare cohort. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 2020; 35:45-52. [PMID: 31647572 PMCID: PMC6916585 DOI: 10.1002/gps.5213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2019] [Accepted: 09/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES In the current study, the Anderson model is used to determine equitable access to dementia care in Europe. Predisposing, enabling, and need variables were investigated to find out whether there is equitable access to dementia-specific formal care services. Results can identify which specific factors should be a target to improve access. METHODS A total of 451 People with middle-stage dementia and their informal carers from eight European countries were included. At baseline, there was no use of formal care yet, but people were expected to start using formal care within the next year. Logistic regressions were carried out with one of four clusters of service use as dependent variables (home social care, home personal care, day care, admission). The independent variables (predisposing, enabling, and need variables) were added to the regression in blocks. RESULTS The most significant predictors for the different care clusters are disease severity, a higher sum of (un)met needs, hours spent on informal care, living alone, age, region of residence, and gender. CONCLUSION The Andersen model provided for this cohort the insight that (besides need factors) the predisposing variables region of residence, gender, and age do play a role in finding access to care. In addition, it showed us that the numbers of hours spent on informal care, living alone, needs, and disease severity are also important predictors within the model's framework. Health care professionals should pay attention to these predisposing factors to ensure that they do not become barriers for those in need for care.
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- Maastricht UniversityAlzheimer Centrum LimburgNLThe Netherlands
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- Nottingham UniversityInstitute of Mental HealthNottinghamUK
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Ageing and HealthVestfold HospitalTønsbergNorway
- Dept of Geriatric MedicineOslo University HospitalOsloNorway
- Faculty of medicineUniversity of OsloOsloNorwayNO
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Ageing and HealthVestfold HospitalTønsbergNorway
- Dept of Geriatric MedicineOslo University HospitalOsloNorway
- Faculty of medicineUniversity of OsloOsloNorwayNO
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care sciences and SocietyKarolinska InstitutetStockholmSE
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- Maastricht UniversityAlzheimer Centrum LimburgNLThe Netherlands
- Department of Neurobiology, Care sciences and SocietyKarolinska InstitutetStockholmSE
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- School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community HealthDublin City UniversityIE
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- School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community HealthDublin City UniversityIE
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- CEDOC, Nova Medical School|Faculdade de Ciências MédicasUniversidade Nova de LisboaPT
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- IRCSS Istituto Centro S. Giovanni di Dio FatebenefratelliBresciaIT
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- IRCSS Istituto Centro S. Giovanni di Dio FatebenefratelliBresciaIT
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- Maastricht UniversityAlzheimer Centrum LimburgNLThe Netherlands
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Kerpershoek L, Wolfs C, Verhey F, Jelley H, Woods B, Bieber A, Bartoszek G, Stephan A, Selbaek G, Eriksen S, Sjölund B, Hopper L, Irving K, Marques MJ, Gonçalves‐Pereira M, Portolani D, Zanetti O, Vugt M. Optimizing access to and use of formal dementia care: Qualitative findings from the European Actifcare study. Health Soc Care Community 2019; 27:e814-e823. [PMID: 31293018 PMCID: PMC6851600 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.12804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2018] [Revised: 05/27/2019] [Accepted: 06/04/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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This paper reports on qualitative data from the Actifcare study investigating experiences, attitudes, barriers and facilitators concerning access to and use of formal care. A total of 85 semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted in eight European countries. Results were analysed with a deductive content analysis, first within country and then integrated in a cross-national analysis. Overall, analysis of the in-depth interviews revealed two major themes with five subcategories. The results can be summarised in an optimal pathway for access to dementia care. This pathway includes fixed factors such as disease-related factors and system-related factors. In addition there are personal factors that are subject to change such as attitudes towards care. An important finding consisted of the necessity of having sufficient information about the disease and available care and having a key contact person to guide you through the process of finding suitable care while monitoring your needs. In addition, it is important to involve your social network as they can take on care-giving tasks. It is helpful to have a diagnosis (in most countries). Concerning decision-making, the person closest to the person with dementia is in the majority of cases the one who makes the ultimate decision to access and use services and he/she should therefore be supported in this process. These results provide insight into the factors that influence the pathway to formal care use and help professionals to enhance access to formal dementia care by focusing on factors that can be modified.
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- Alzheimer Centre LimburgMaastricht UniversityMaastrichtNetherlands
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- Alzheimer Centre LimburgMaastricht UniversityMaastrichtNetherlands
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- Martin‐Luther University Halle‐WittenbergHalleGermany
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Ageing and HealthVestfold HospitalTonsbergNorway
- Centre for Old Age Psychiatry ResearchInnlandet Hospital TrustOttestadNorway
- Faculty of MedicineUniversity of OsloOsloNorway
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Ageing and HealthVestfold HospitalTonsbergNorway
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- Aging Research Center (ARC), Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society (NVS)Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm UniversityStockholmSweden
- Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Health and Caring SciencesUniversity of GävleGävleSweden
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- School of Nursing and Human SciencesDublin City UniversityDublinIreland
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- School of Nursing and Human SciencesDublin City UniversityDublinIreland
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- CEDOC, Nova Medical School, Faculdade de Ciências MédicasUniversidade Nova de LisboaLisbonPortugal
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- CEDOC, Nova Medical School, Faculdade de Ciências MédicasUniversidade Nova de LisboaLisbonPortugal
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- IRCCS Istituto Centro San Giovanni di Dio FatebenefratelliBresciaItaly
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- IRCCS Istituto Centro San Giovanni di Dio FatebenefratelliBresciaItaly
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- Alzheimer Centre LimburgMaastricht UniversityMaastrichtNetherlands
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Marques MJ, Woods B, Hopper L, Jelley H, Irving K, Kerpershoek L, Meyer G, Bieber A, Stephan A, Sköldunger A, Sjölund BM, Selbaek G, Rosvik J, Zanetti O, Portolani E, de Vugt M, Verhey F, Gonçalves-Pereira M. Relationship quality and sense of coherence in dementia: Results of a European cohort study. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 2019; 34:745-755. [PMID: 30729572 DOI: 10.1002/gps.5082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2018] [Accepted: 02/03/2019] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Quality of life of people with dementia and their family carers is strongly influenced by interpersonal issues and personal resources. In this context, relationship quality (RQ) and sense of coherence (SOC) potentially protect and promote health. We aimed to identify what influences RQ in dyads of people with dementia and their carers and to examine differences in their perspectives. METHODS Cross-sectional data were used from the Actifcare cohort study of 451 community-dwelling people with dementia and their primary carers in eight European countries. Comprehensive assessments included the Positive Affect Index (RQ) and the Orientation to Life Questionnaire (SOC). RESULTS Regression analyses revealed that RQ as perceived by people with dementia was associated with carer education, stress, and spouse caregiving. RQ as perceived by carers was associated with carer stress, depression, being a spouse, social support, reported neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia, and carer SOC. Neuropsychiatric symptoms and carer stress contributed to discrepancies in RQ ratings within the dyad. The only factor associated with both individual RQ ratings and discrepancies was carer stress (negative feelings subscore). No significant differences in the overall perception of RQ were evident between spouses and adult children carers, but RQ determinants differed between the two. CONCLUSIONS In this European sample, carer SOC was associated with carer-reported RQ. RQ determinants differed according to the perspective considered (person with dementia or carer) and carer subgroup. A deeper understanding of RQ and its determinants will help to tailor interventions that address these distinct perspectives and potentially improve dementia outcomes.
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- Maria J Marques
- CEDOC, NOVA Medical School/Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC) Wales, Bangor University, Bangor, UK
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- School of Nursing and Human Sciences, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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- Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC) Wales, Bangor University, Bangor, UK
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- School of Nursing and Human Sciences, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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- Alzheimer Centre Limburg, School for Mental Health and Neurosciences, Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Institute for Health and Nursing Science, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Institute for Health and Nursing Science, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Institute for Health and Nursing Science, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Health and Caring Sciences, University of Gävle, Gävle, Sweden
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Ageing and Health, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Tønsberg, Norway.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.,Centre for Old Age Psychiatric Research, Innlandet Hospital Trust, Ottestad, Norway
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Ageing and Health, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Tønsberg, Norway.,Department of Geriatric Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- IRCCS Istituto Centro San Giovanni di Dio Fatebenefratelli, Brescia, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto Centro San Giovanni di Dio Fatebenefratelli, Brescia, Italy
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- Alzheimer Centre Limburg, School for Mental Health and Neurosciences, Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Alzheimer Centre Limburg, School for Mental Health and Neurosciences, Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- CEDOC, NOVA Medical School/Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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Janssen N, Handels RL, Sköldunger A, Woods B, Jelley H, Edwards RT, Orrell M, Selbæk G, Røsvik J, Gonçalves-Pereira M, Marques MJ, Zanetti O, Portolani E, Irving K, Hopper L, Meyer G, Bieber A, Stephan A, Kerpershoek L, Wolfs CA, de Vugt ME, Verhey FR, Wimo A. Impact of Untimely Access to Formal Care on Costs and Quality of Life in Community Dwelling People with Dementia. J Alzheimers Dis 2018; 66:1165-1174. [DOI: 10.3233/jad-180531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Niels Janssen
- Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology, School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Alzheimer Center Limburg, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology, School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Alzheimer Center Limburg, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Department of Neurobiology, Care sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Dementia Services Development Centre, Bangor University, Bangor, UK
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- Dementia Services Development Centre, Bangor University, Bangor, UK
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- Centre for Health Economics and Medicines Evaluation (CHEME), Bangor University, Bangor, UK
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- Nottingham University, Institute of Mental Health, Nottingham, UK
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Ageing and Health, Vestfold Hospital Trust, T—nsberg, Norway
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Ageing and Health, Vestfold Hospital Trust, T—nsberg, Norway
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- CEDOC, Nova Medical School/Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- CEDOC, Nova Medical School/Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Alzheimer’s Research Unit – Memory Clinic – IRCCS Centro S.Giovanni di Dio Fatebenefratelli, Brescia, Italy
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- Alzheimer’s Research Unit – Memory Clinic – IRCCS Centro S.Giovanni di Dio Fatebenefratelli, Brescia, Italy
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- School of Nursing and Human Sciences, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Human Sciences, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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- Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Medical Faculty, Institute of Health and Nursing Sciences, Halle, Germany
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- Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Medical Faculty, Institute of Health and Nursing Sciences, Halle, Germany
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- Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Medical Faculty, Institute of Health and Nursing Sciences, Halle, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology, School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Alzheimer Center Limburg, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology, School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Alzheimer Center Limburg, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology, School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Alzheimer Center Limburg, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology, School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Alzheimer Center Limburg, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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Handels RL, Sköldunger A, Bieber A, Edwards RT, Gonçalves-Pereira M, Hopper L, Irving K, Jelley H, Kerpershoek L, Marques MJ, Meyer G, Michelet M, Portolani E, Røsvik J, Selbaek G, Stephan A, de Vugt M, Wolfs C, Woods B, Zanetti O, Verhey F, Wimo A. Quality of Life, Care Resource Use, and Costs of Dementia in 8 European Countries in a Cross-Sectional Cohort of the Actifcare Study. J Alzheimers Dis 2018; 66:1027-1040. [DOI: 10.3233/jad-180275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Ron L.H. Handels
- Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology, Alzheimer Centre Limburg, School for Mental Health and Neurosciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Department of Neurobiology, Care Science and Society, Division of Neurogeriatrics, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Science and Society, Division of Neurogeriatrics, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Medical Faculty, Institute for Health and Nursing Science, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Centre for Health Economics and Medicines Evaluation, Bangor University, Bangor, United Kingdom
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- CEDOC, Chronic Diseases Research Centre, NOVA Medical School/Faculdade de Ci—-ncias Médicas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal
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- School of Nursing and Human Sciences, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Human Sciences, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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- Dementia Services Development Centre Wales (DSDC), Bangor University, Bangor, United Kingdom
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology, Alzheimer Centre Limburg, School for Mental Health and Neurosciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- CEDOC, Chronic Diseases Research Centre, NOVA Medical School/Faculdade de Ci—-ncias Médicas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal
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- Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Medical Faculty, Institute for Health and Nursing Science, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Ageing and Health, Vestfold Health Trust, T—–nsberg, Norway
- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Norway
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- Alzheimer’s Unit - Memory Clinic, IRCCS Centro San Giovanni di Dio Fatebenefratelli, Brescia, Italy
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Ageing and Health, Vestfold Health Trust, T—–nsberg, Norway
- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Norway
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Ageing and Health, Vestfold Health Trust, T—–nsberg, Norway
- Centre for Old Age Psychiatric Research, Innlandet Hospital Trust, Ottestad, Norway
- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Medical Faculty, Institute for Health and Nursing Science, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology, Alzheimer Centre Limburg, School for Mental Health and Neurosciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology, Alzheimer Centre Limburg, School for Mental Health and Neurosciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Dementia Services Development Centre Wales (DSDC), Bangor University, Bangor, United Kingdom
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- Alzheimer’s Unit - Memory Clinic, IRCCS Centro San Giovanni di Dio Fatebenefratelli, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology, Alzheimer Centre Limburg, School for Mental Health and Neurosciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Science and Society, Division of Neurogeriatrics, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
- Centre for Research & Development, Uppsala University/County Council of Gävleborg, Gävle, Sweden
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Kerpershoek L, de Vugt M, Wolfs C, Woods B, Jelley H, Orrell M, Stephan A, Bieber A, Meyer G, Selbaek G, Handels R, Wimo A, Hopper L, Irving K, Marques M, Gonçalves-Pereira M, Portolani E, Zanetti O, Verhey F. Needs and quality of life of people with middle-stage dementia and their family carers from the European Actifcare study. When informal care alone may not suffice. Aging Ment Health 2018; 22:897-902. [PMID: 29068697 DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2017.1390732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The Actifcare (Access to timely formal care) study investigated needs of people with dementia and their families during the phase in which formal care is being considered, and examined whether higher need levels are related to lower quality of life (QOL). METHOD From eight European countries 451 people with dementia and their carers participated. Needs were measured with the Camberwell Assessment of Need for the Elderly. QOL was measured with the QOL-AD, and carer quality of life was measured with the CarerQol. The relationship between needs and QOL was analysed with multiple regression analyses. RESULTS Needs were expressed in the domains of psychological distress, daytime activities, company and information. People with dementia rated their unmet needs significantly lower than their carers: the mean number of self-rated unmet needs was 0.95, whereas the mean proxy ratings were 1.66. For met needs, the self-rated mean was 5.5 and was 8 when proxy-rated. The level of needs reported was negatively associated with QOL for both. CONCLUSION The study results show that informal carers reported almost twice as many needs as people with dementia. The domains in which needs are expressed should be the primary focus for interventions to support QOL. The perspectives of people with dementia are informative when identifying needs.
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- Liselot Kerpershoek
- a Alzheimer Centrum Limburg , Maastricht University , Maastricht , The Netherlands
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- a Alzheimer Centrum Limburg , Maastricht University , Maastricht , The Netherlands
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- a Alzheimer Centrum Limburg , Maastricht University , Maastricht , The Netherlands
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- c Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (DE) , Institute of Health and Nursing sciences , Halle , Germany
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- c Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (DE) , Institute of Health and Nursing sciences , Halle , Germany
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- c Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (DE) , Institute of Health and Nursing sciences , Halle , Germany
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- d Department of Geriatric Medicine , Oslo University Hospital , Oslo , Norway
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- a Alzheimer Centrum Limburg , Maastricht University , Maastricht , The Netherlands.,e Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Division of Neurogeriatrics , Karolinska Institutet , Stockholm , Sweden
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- e Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Division of Neurogeriatrics , Karolinska Institutet , Stockholm , Sweden.,f Centre for Research & Development Uppsala University / City Council of Gävleborg , Gävle , Sweden
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- g School of Nursing and Human Sciences , Dublin City University , Dublin , Ireland
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- g School of Nursing and Human Sciences , Dublin City University , Dublin , Ireland
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- h CEDOC, Nova Medical School, Faculdade De Ciências Médicas , Universidade Nova De Lisboa , Lisbon , Portugal
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- h CEDOC, Nova Medical School, Faculdade De Ciências Médicas , Universidade Nova De Lisboa , Lisbon , Portugal
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- i Alzheimer's Research Unit-Memory Clinic , IRCCS Centro S. Giovanni di Dio , Milano , Italy
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- i Alzheimer's Research Unit-Memory Clinic , IRCCS Centro S. Giovanni di Dio , Milano , Italy
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- a Alzheimer Centrum Limburg , Maastricht University , Maastricht , The Netherlands
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Stephan A, Bieber A, Hopper L, Joyce R, Irving K, Zanetti O, Portolani E, Kerpershoek L, Verhey F, de Vugt M, Wolfs C, Eriksen S, Røsvik J, Marques MJ, Gonçalves-Pereira M, Sjölund BM, Jelley H, Woods B, Meyer G. Barriers and facilitators to the access to and use of formal dementia care: findings of a focus group study with people with dementia, informal carers and health and social care professionals in eight European countries. BMC Geriatr 2018; 18:131. [PMID: 29866102 PMCID: PMC5987478 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-018-0816-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 119] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2017] [Accepted: 05/14/2018] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND People with dementia and informal carers often access formal care late in the process of dementia. The barriers and facilitators to service use from the perspectives of different stakeholders involved are not well understood. Thus, we aimed to explore the barriers and facilitators of access to and utilisation of formal care from the perspectives of people with dementia, their informal carers and health and social care professionals. METHOD Focus groups with people with dementia, informal carers and professionals were conducted in eight European countries. Recruitment targeted people with dementia, informal carers with experience of formal care and professionals involved in providing (access to) formal care. Qualitative content analysis using open coding was used on a national level. Cross-national synthesis was based on the translated national reports. RESULTS Overall, 55 focus groups with 261 participants were conducted, involving 51 people with dementia, 96 informal carers and 114 professionals. Sixteen categories describing barriers and facilitators were identified, referring to three global themes: Aspects related to 1) individuals involved, 2) the system or 3) overarching aspects. The attitudes and beliefs of people with dementia and their carers may have a major impact, and they often serve as barriers. Formal care was perceived as a threat to the individual independence of people with dementia and was thus avoided as long as possible. A healthcare professional serving as a constant key contact person could be an essential facilitator to overcome these barriers. Contact should be initiated proactively, as early as possible, and a trusting and consistent relationship needs to be established. Beyond that, the findings largely confirm former research and show that barriers to accessing and using formal care still exist across Europe despite a number of national and European initiatives. CONCLUSION Further investigations are needed to elaborate how the concept of a key contact person could be integrated with existing case management approaches and how the independence and autonomy of people with dementia can be strengthened when formal care needs to be accessed and used. These may be meaningful facilitators regarding enhanced access to formal care for people with dementia and their families.
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- Astrid Stephan
- Institute for Health and Nursing Science, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Magdeburger Straße 8, 06112, Halle (Saale), Germany.
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- Institute for Health and Nursing Science, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Magdeburger Straße 8, 06112, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- School of Nursing and Human Sciences, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Human Sciences, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Human Sciences, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Ireland
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- Alzheimer Unit, IRCCS S. Centro Giovanni di Dio "Fatebenefratelli", Via Pilastroni 4, Brescia (BS), Italy
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- Alzheimer Unit, IRCCS S. Centro Giovanni di Dio "Fatebenefratelli", Via Pilastroni 4, Brescia (BS), Italy
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- Alzheimer Center Limburg, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Alzheimer Center Limburg, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Alzheimer Center Limburg, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Alzheimer Center Limburg, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Ageing and Health, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Tønsberg, Norway
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Aldring og Helse, Oslo, Norway
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- Chronic Diseases Research Center, Nova Medical School
- Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Campo Mártires da Pátria, 130, 1169-056, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Chronic Diseases Research Center, Nova Medical School
- Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Campo Mártires da Pátria, 130, 1169-056, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Health and Caring Sciences, University of Gävle, Gävle, Sweden
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- Dementia Services Development Centre Wales, Bangor University, Bangor, LL57 2PZ, UK
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- Dementia Services Development Centre Wales, Bangor University, Bangor, LL57 2PZ, UK
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- Institute for Health and Nursing Science, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Magdeburger Straße 8, 06112, Halle (Saale), Germany.
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Broda A, Bieber A, Meyer G, Hopper L, Joyce R, Irving K, Zanetti O, Portolani E, Kerpershoek L, Verhey F, Vugt MD, Wolfs C, Eriksen S, Røsvik J, Marques MJ, Gonçalves-Pereira M, Sjölund BM, Woods B, Jelley H, Orrell M, Stephan A. Perspectives of policy and political decision makers on access to formal dementia care: expert interviews in eight European countries. BMC Health Serv Res 2017; 17:518. [PMID: 28774307 PMCID: PMC5543593 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-017-2456-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2017] [Accepted: 07/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background As part of the ActifCare (ACcess to Timely Formal Care) project, we conducted expert interviews in eight European countries with policy and political decision makers, or representatives of relevant institutions, to determine their perspectives on access to formal care for people with dementia and their carers. Methods Each ActifCare country (Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United Kingdom) conducted semi-structured interviews with 4–7 experts (total N = 38). The interview guide addressed the topics “Complexity and Continuity of Care”, “Formal Services”, and “Public Awareness”. Country-specific analysis of interview transcripts used an inductive qualitative content analysis. Cross-national synthesis focused on similarities in themes across the ActifCare countries. Results The analysis revealed ten common themes and two additional sub-themes across countries. Among others, the experts highlighted the need for a coordinating role and the necessity of information to address issues of complexity and continuity of care, demanded person-centred, tailored, and multidisciplinary formal services, and referred to education, mass media and campaigns as means to raise public awareness. Conclusions Policy and political decision makers appear well acquainted with current discussions among both researchers and practitioners of possible approaches to improve access to dementia care. Experts described pragmatic, realistic strategies to influence dementia care. Suggested innovations concerned how to achieve improved dementia care, rather than transforming the nature of the services provided. Knowledge gained in these expert interviews may be useful to national decision makers when they consider reshaping the organisation of dementia care, and may thus help to develop best-practice strategies and recommendations. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12913-017-2456-0) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Anja Broda
- Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Institute of Health and Nursing Sciences, Magdeburger Straße 8, D-06112, Halle (Saale), Germany.
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- Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Institute of Health and Nursing Sciences, Magdeburger Straße 8, D-06112, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Institute of Health and Nursing Sciences, Magdeburger Straße 8, D-06112, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Dublin City University, School of Nursing and Human Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
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- Dublin City University, School of Nursing and Human Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
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- Dublin City University, School of Nursing and Human Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
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- IRCCS S. Giovanni di Dio "Fatebenefratelli", Brescia, Italy
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- Alzheimer Center Limburg, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Alzheimer Center Limburg, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Alzheimer Center Limburg, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Alzheimer Center Limburg, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Ageing and Health, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Oslo, Norway
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Ageing and Health, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Geriatric Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- CEDOC, Chronic Diseases Research Center, Nova Medical School/Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- CEDOC, Chronic Diseases Research Center, Nova Medical School/Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Aging Research Center (ARC), Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society (NVS), Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden.,Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Health and Caring Sciences, University of Gävle, Gävle, Sweden
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- Bangor University, Dementia Services Development Centre, Bangor, UK
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- Bangor University, Dementia Services Development Centre, Bangor, UK
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- Nottingham University, Institute of Mental Health, Nottingham, UK
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- Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Institute of Health and Nursing Sciences, Magdeburger Straße 8, D-06112, Halle (Saale), Germany
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Bieber A, Stephan A, Verbeek H, Verhey F, Kerpershoek L, Wolfs C, de Vugt M, Woods RT, Røsvik J, Selbaek G, Sjölund BM, Wimo A, Hopper L, Irving K, Marques MJ, Gonçalves-Pereira M, Portolani E, Zanetti O, Meyer G. Access to community care for people with dementia and their informal carers : Case vignettes for a European comparison of structures and common pathways to formal care. Z Gerontol Geriatr 2017; 51:530-536. [PMID: 28616816 DOI: 10.1007/s00391-017-1266-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2017] [Revised: 04/12/2017] [Accepted: 05/29/2017] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND People with dementia and their informal carers often do not receive appropriate professional support or it is not received at the right time. OBJECTIVES Description and comparison of common pathways to formal community dementia care in eight European countries as a part of the transnational Actifcare project. MATERIALS AND METHODS The German team was responsible for creating an individual case scenario as a starting point. The research teams in Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and the United Kingdom were then asked to describe a common pathway to formal dementia care by writing their own vignette using the provided individual case scenario. RESULTS A transnational qualitative content analysis was used to identify the following categories as being the most important: involved professionals, dementia-specific and team-based approaches, proactive roles, and financial aspects. General practitioners (GPs) are described as being the most important profession supporting the access to formal care in all the involved countries. In some countries other professionals take over responsibility for the access procedure. Dementia-specific approaches are rarely part of standard care; team-based approaches have differing significances in each of the countries. Informal carers are mainly proactive in seeking formal care. The Nordic countries demonstrate how financial support enhances access to the professional system. CONCLUSION Enhanced cooperation between GPs and other professions might optimize access to formal dementia care. Team-based approaches focusing on dementia care should be developed further. Informal carers should be supported and relieved in their role. Financial barriers remain which should be further investigated and reduced.
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- A Bieber
- Medical Faculty, Institute for Health and Nursing Science, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Magdeburger Straße 8, 06112, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Medical Faculty, Institute for Health and Nursing Science, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Magdeburger Straße 8, 06112, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Alzheimer Center Limburg, Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Alzheimer Center Limburg, Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Alzheimer Center Limburg, Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Alzheimer Center Limburg, Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Alzheimer Center Limburg, Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Dementia Services Development Centre Wales, Bangor University, Bangor, UK
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Ageing and Health, Vestfold Hospital Trust, and Department of Geriatric Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Ageing and Health, Vestfold Hospital Trust, and Department of Geriatric Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care sciences and Society, Karolinska Institut, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Health and Caring Services, University of Gävle, Gävle, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care sciences and Society, Karolinska Institut, Stockholm, Sweden
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- School of Nursing and Human Sciences, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Human Sciences, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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- CEDOC, Chronic Diseases Research Centre, Nova Medical School/Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- CEDOC, Chronic Diseases Research Centre, Nova Medical School/Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Alzheimer's Research Unit-Memory Clinic, Brescia, Italy
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- Alzheimer's Research Unit-Memory Clinic, Brescia, Italy
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- Medical Faculty, Institute for Health and Nursing Science, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Magdeburger Straße 8, 06112, Halle (Saale), Germany.
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Janssen EPCJ, de Vugt M, Köhler S, Wolfs C, Kerpershoek L, Handels RLH, Orrell M, Woods B, Jelley H, Stephan A, Bieber A, Meyer G, Engedal K, Selbaek G, Wimo A, Irving K, Hopper L, Gonçalves-Pereira M, Portolani E, Zanetti O, Verhey FR. Caregiver profiles in dementia related to quality of life, depression and perseverance time in the European Actifcare study: the importance of social health. Aging Ment Health 2017; 21:49-57. [PMID: 27869480 DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2016.1255716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To identify caregiver profiles of persons with mild to moderate dementia and to investigate differences between identified caregiver profiles, using baseline data of the international prospective cohort study Actifcare. METHODS A latent class analysis was used to discover different caregiver profiles based on disease related characteristics of 453 persons with dementia and their 453 informal caregivers. These profiles were compared with regard to quality of life (CarerQoL score), depressive symptoms (HADS-D score) and perseverance time. RESULTS A 5-class model was identified, with the best Bayesian Information Criterion value, significant likelihood ratio test (p < 0.001), high entropy score (0.88) and substantive interpretability. The classes could be differentiated on two axes: (i) caregivers' age, relationship with persons with dementia, severity of dementia, and (ii) tendency towards stress and difficulty adapting to stress. Classes showed significant differences with all dependent variables, and were labelled 'older low strain', 'older intermediate strain', 'older high strain', 'younger low strain' and 'younger high strain'. CONCLUSION Differences exist between types of caregivers that explain variability in quality of life, depressive symptoms and perseverance time. Our findings may give direction for tailored interventions for caregivers of persons with dementia, which may improve social health and reduce health care costs.
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- Eveline P C J Janssen
- a Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology , School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Alzheimer Center Limburg, Maastricht University Medical Center , Maastricht , The Netherlands.,b Department of Old Age Psychiatry , Mondriaan , Heerlen , The Netherlands
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- a Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology , School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Alzheimer Center Limburg, Maastricht University Medical Center , Maastricht , The Netherlands
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- a Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology , School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Alzheimer Center Limburg, Maastricht University Medical Center , Maastricht , The Netherlands
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- a Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology , School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Alzheimer Center Limburg, Maastricht University Medical Center , Maastricht , The Netherlands
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- a Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology , School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Alzheimer Center Limburg, Maastricht University Medical Center , Maastricht , The Netherlands
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- a Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology , School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Alzheimer Center Limburg, Maastricht University Medical Center , Maastricht , The Netherlands
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- c Department of Psychiatry and Applied Psychology, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences , Institute of Mental Health, University of Nottingham , Nottingham , United Kingdom
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- d Dementia Services Development Centre Wales , Bangor University , Bango , United Kingdom
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- d Dementia Services Development Centre Wales , Bangor University , Bango , United Kingdom
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- e Medical Faculty , Institute for Health and Nursing Science , Halle-Wittenberg , Germany
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- e Medical Faculty , Institute for Health and Nursing Science , Halle-Wittenberg , Germany
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- e Medical Faculty , Institute for Health and Nursing Science , Halle-Wittenberg , Germany
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- f Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Ageing and Health , Vestfold Hospital Trust , Tønsberg , Norway
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- f Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Ageing and Health , Vestfold Hospital Trust , Tønsberg , Norway
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- g Department of Neurobiology, Care sciences and Society , Karolinska Institut , Stockholm , Sweden
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- h School of Nursing and Human Sciences, Dublin City University , Dublin , Ireland
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- h School of Nursing and Human Sciences, Dublin City University , Dublin , Ireland
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- i CEDOC - Chronic Diseases Research Center , Nova Medical School, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa , Lisbon , Portugal
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- j Alzheimer Unit , IRCCS Centro San Giovanni di Dio, Fatebenefratelli , Brescia , Italy
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- j Alzheimer Unit , IRCCS Centro San Giovanni di Dio, Fatebenefratelli , Brescia , Italy
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- a Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology , School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Alzheimer Center Limburg, Maastricht University Medical Center , Maastricht , The Netherlands
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Kerpershoek L, de Vugt M, Wolfs C, Jelley H, Orrell M, Woods B, Stephan A, Bieber A, Meyer G, Engedal K, Selbaek G, Handels R, Wimo A, Hopper L, Irving K, Marques M, Gonçalves-Pereira M, Portolani E, Zanetti O, Verhey F. Erratum to: Access to timely formal dementia care in Europe: protocol of the Actifcare (ACcess to Timely Formal Care) study. BMC Health Serv Res 2016; 16:620. [PMID: 27793151 PMCID: PMC5086073 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-016-1877-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2016] [Accepted: 10/25/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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- Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle, Germany
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- Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle, Germany
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- Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle, Germany
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- Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands.,Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Sweden
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- CEDOC, Nova Medical School
- Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- CEDOC, Nova Medical School
- Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Alzheimer's Research Unit-Memory Clinic, IRCCS "Centro S.Giovanni di Dio, Brescia, Italy
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- Alzheimer's Research Unit-Memory Clinic, IRCCS "Centro S.Giovanni di Dio, Brescia, Italy
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Kerpershoek L, de Vugt M, Wolfs C, Jelley H, Orrell M, Woods B, Stephan A, Bieber A, Meyer G, Engedal K, Selbaek G, Handels R, Wimo A, Hopper L, Irving K, Marques M, Gonçalves-Pereira M, Portolani E, Zanetti O, Verhey F. Access to timely formal dementia care in Europe: protocol of the Actifcare (ACcess to Timely Formal Care) study. BMC Health Serv Res 2016; 16:423. [PMID: 27550084 PMCID: PMC4994155 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-016-1672-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2016] [Accepted: 08/15/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Previous findings indicate that people with dementia and their informal carers experience difficulties accessing and using formal care services due to a mismatch between needs and service use. This mismatch causes overall dissatisfaction and is a waste of the scarce financial care resources. This article presents the background and methods of the Actifcare (ACcess to Timely Formal Care) project. This is a European study aiming at best-practice development in finding timely access to formal care for community-dwelling people with dementia and their informal carers. There are five main objectives: 1) Explore predisposing and enabling factors associated with the use of formal care, 2) Explore the association between the use of formal care, needs and quality of life and 3) Compare these across European countries, 4) Understand the costs and consequences of formal care services utilization in people with unmet needs, 5) Determine the major costs and quality of life drivers and their relationship with formal care services across European countries. Methods In a longitudinal cohort study conducted in eight European countries approximately 450 people with dementia and informal carers will be assessed three times in 1 year (baseline, 6 and 12 months). In this year we will closely monitor the process of finding access to formal care. Data on service use, quality of life and needs will be collected. Discussion The results of Actifcare are expected to reveal best-practices in organizing formal care. Knowledge about enabling and predisposing factors regarding access to care services, as well as its costs and consequences, can advance the state of the art in health systems research into pathways to dementia care, in order to benefit people with dementia and their informal carers.
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- Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle, Germany
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- Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle, Germany
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- Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle, Germany
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- Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands.,Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Sweden
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- CEDOC, Nova Medical School
- Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- CEDOC, Nova Medical School
- Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Alzheimer's Research Unit-Memory Clinic, IRCCS "Centro S.Giovanni di Dio, Brescia, Italy
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- Alzheimer's Research Unit-Memory Clinic, IRCCS "Centro S.Giovanni di Dio, Brescia, Italy
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