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Using appreciative inquiry to implement person-centred dementia care in hospital wards

Scerri, A; Innes, A; Scerri, C

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A Scerri

A Innes

C Scerri



Abstract

The quality of care of persons with dementia in hospitals is not optimal and can be challenging. Moreover, staff may find difficulty in translating what they have learned during training into practice. This paper report the development and evaluation of a set of workshops using an Appreciative Inquiry (AI) approach to implement person-centred dementia care in two hospital wards. Staff worked collaboratively to develop a ward vision and to implement a number of action plans. Using AI approach, staff attitudes towards persons with dementia improved, inter-professional collaboration was enhanced and small changes in staff practices were noted. Dementia care in hospitals can be enhanced by empowering staff to take small but concrete actions after they engage in AI workshops, during which they are listened to and appreciated for what they can contribute.

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Jul 19, 2016
Online Publication Date Oct 6, 2016
Publication Date Jan 1, 2019
Deposit Date Dec 15, 2016
Publicly Available Date Dec 15, 2016
Journal Dementia: The International Journal of Social Research and Practice
Print ISSN 1471-3012
Electronic ISSN 1741-2684
Publisher SAGE Publications
Volume 18
Issue 1
Pages 190-209
DOI https://doi.org/10.1177/1471301216663953
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1471301216663953

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