Dr Robert Higgins R.N.Higgins@salford.ac.uk
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Enablers and Barriers to Delivering Person Centred Dementia Care: Perceptions and Experiences of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiography Practitioners
Higgins, Robert; Spacey, Adam; Innes, Anthea
Authors
Dr Adam Spacey A.Spacey@salford.ac.uk
Lecturer in Radiography
Anthea Innes
Abstract
Introduction: There is a lack of evidence about the experiences of radiographers providing care to people living with dementia (PLWD). This study explored the perceptions and experiences of radiography practitioners when delivering person-centred dementia care (PCDC) in both diagnostic imaging and radiotherapy departments.
Methods: A two-phase qualitative multi-method study was conducted. For phase 1, fifteen diagnostic and two therapeutic radiography practitioners from across the UK participated with online focus group discussions. For phase 2, four key stakeholders involved with the development of the UK Society of College of Radiographers Caring for People with Dementia practice guidelines for diagnostic and therapeutic radiography practitioners took part with individual semi-structured interviews.
Results: Participants from both phases identified enablers and barriers to providing person-centred care to individuals living with dementia. Three themes were identified that were linked to (1) Time and workload pressures in delivering person-centred dementia care, (2) Workplace practice and norms, and (3) Areas for improvement in delivering person-centred dementia care.
Discussion: Delivering PCDC can be challenging in practice. This is often due to workplace cultures where time and resources linked to productivity and waiting lists are the norms and impact on the delivery of PCDC. Leaders and managers of departments were thought to not always value a culture of PCDC but were seen as key influencers in supporting change and impact in delivering PCDC. Radiography practitioners were not always aware that a patient had dementia prior to their attendance in the department making it difficult to prepare ahead of appointments. Care partners were identified as having the potential to help alleviate some challenges radiographers faced. Findings also suggest a need for more education and training linked to dementia awareness. Further research is warranted in this area.
Citation
Higgins, R., Spacey, A., & Innes, A. (in press). Enablers and Barriers to Delivering Person Centred Dementia Care: Perceptions and Experiences of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiography Practitioners. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmir.2024.101441
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Jun 17, 2024 |
Deposit Date | Jun 21, 2024 |
Print ISSN | 1939-8654 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmir.2024.101441 |
Keywords | Dementia; Diagnostic Radiographer; Therapeutic Radiographer |
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