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SynthesisBMC geriatrics2018

Informal carers' perspectives on the delivery of acute hospital care for patients with dementia: a systematic review.

Sarah Beardon, Kiran Patel, Bethan Davies, Helen Ward

Open access · goldAbstract readSystematic Review
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Synthesis in BMC geriatrics, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 22 papers, 4 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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22citing papers in PubMed, 4 pooled it
2.8field-weighted citation impact, top 9% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

22 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 48 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Sarah BeardonPatient Experience Research Centre, Imperial College London, Medical School Building, St Mary's Campus, Norfolk Place, London, W2 1PG, UK. sarah.beardon@ucl.ac.uk.ORCID 0000-0001-8716-6211
Kiran PatelPatient Experience Research Centre, Imperial College London, Medical School Building, St Mary's Campus, Norfolk Place, London, W2 1PG, UK.
Bethan DaviesPatient Experience Research Centre, Imperial College London, Medical School Building, St Mary's Campus, Norfolk Place, London, W2 1PG, UK.
Helen WardPatient Experience Research Centre, Imperial College London, Medical School Building, St Mary's Campus, Norfolk Place, London, W2 1PG, UK.
St Mary's Hospital · GB

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundProviding high quality acute hospital care for patients with dementia is an increasing challenge as the prevalence of the disease rises. Informal carers of people with dementia are a critical resource for improving inpatient care, due to their insights into patients' needs and preferences. We summarise informal carers' perspectives of acute hospital care to inform best practice service delivery.

methodsWe conducted a systematic search of bibliographic databases and sought relevant grey literature. We used thematic synthesis analysis to assimilate results of the studies and describe components of care that influence perceived quality.

resultsTwenty papers met the inclusion criteria. Findings identified four overarching components of care that influenced carer experience and their perceptions of care quality: 'Patient care', 'Staff interactions', 'Carer's situation' and 'Hospital environment'. Need for improvement was identified in staff training, provision of help with personal care needs, and dignified treatment of patients. Carers need to be informed, involved and supported during hospital admission in order to promote the most positive experience.

conclusionThis review identifies common perspectives of informal carers of people with dementia in the acute hospital setting and highlights important areas to address to improve the experience of an admission for both carer and patient.

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HospitalizationQuality of Health CareAttitude of Health PersonnelCaregiversDelivery of Health CareDementiaHumansCarersDementiaExperienceHospitalQualitative

Identifiers

PMID29370769
PMCPMC5785800
OpenAlexW2790409135

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