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Abstract
The general practitioner (GP) is in a pivotal position to initiate and adapt care for their patients living with dementia. This study aimed to elicit GPs' perceptions of the potential barriers and solutions to the provision of good-quality palliative care in dementia in their practices. A postal survey of GPs across Northern Ireland was conducted with open-ended items soliciting for barriers in their practices and possible solutions; 40.6% (138/340) were returned completed. Barriers to palliative care in dementia were perceived to be a dementia knowledge deficit for healthcare staff and the public, a resource shortfall within the GP practice and community, poor team coordination alongside inappropriate dementia care provision, and disagreements from and within families. These findings have significant implications for educators and clinicians as enhanced dementia education and training were highlighted as a strong agenda for GPs with the suggestions of dementia awareness programmes for the public.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 79-95 |
Number of pages | 17 |
Journal | Dementia:The International Journal of Social Research and Practice |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 1 |
Early online date | 16 Apr 2015 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 01 Jan 2017 |
Keywords
- Dementia
- family carers
- General Practitioners
- Palliative Care
- Perceptions
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R8321NUR: General Practitioners Perceptions on Palliative Care for Individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other progressive dementias
Brazil, K. (PI) & Galway, K. (CoI)
01/08/2013 → 31/08/2014
Project: Research