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Name of Reviewer
Sarah Galvani
Organisation or service
user /trainer/carer
South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
Contact Details
sarah.galvani@setrust.hscni.net
the development of user-friendly literature; and promotion for people with
dementia to be central in decisions regarding their health, care and treatment.
In Northern Ireland, "Improving dementia services in Northern Ireland" (Regional
Dementia Strategy, 2011) was published recommending a regional action plan
that focused on areas including: raising dementia awareness; promotion of early
assessment and diagnosis; support for people with dementia and their carers;
and development of legislation.
Conclusions and suggestion for practice:
The Regional Dementia Care Pathway (2018) is currently being driven by the
Alzheimer's Society for full implementation in Northern Ireland and addresses a
number of the challenges identified in the synthesis. More research in this area
would be beneficial, particularly regarding the implementation of the Mental
Capacity Act and impact of this on the person with dementia, family and
professionals. When the Regional Dementia Care Pathway is implemented it will
address the challenges identified in this research review, supporting the individual
and family from the point of assessment and diagnosis of dementia through to end
of life care.