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Improving primary care based post-diagnostic support for people living with dementia and carers: Developing a complex intervention using the Theory of Change

Lookup NU author(s): Claire BamfordORCiD, Dr Alison WheatleyORCiD, Dr Laura BooiORCiD, Professor Dame Louise Robinson

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Abstract

© 2023 Bamford et al.Background The need to improve support following a diagnosis of dementia is widely recognised, but it is unclear how this can best be achieved within UK health and social care systems. A taskshared and task-shifted approach has been recommended, but there is limited guidance on how to achieve this in practice. As part of a programme of research, we developed an intervention to enhance the role of primary care in post-diagnostic care and support for people living with dementia and carers. Methods We used the Theory of Change to develop a complex intervention informed by initial literature reviews and qualitative work. The intervention was developed through an iterative series of workshops, meetings and task groups with a range of stakeholders, including the multidisciplinary project team, people living with dementia and carers, service managers, frontline practitioners, and commissioners. Results 142 participants contributed to intervention development through face-to-face or virtual meetings. The intervention comprises three complementary strands of work focusing on: developing systems, delivering tailored care and support, and building capacity and capability. Clinical dementia leads, based in primary care networks, will facilitate the intervention providing tailored expertise and support.


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Author(s): Bamford C, Wilcock J, Brunskill G, Wheatley A, Dening KH, Manthorpe J, Allan L, Banerjee S, Booi L, Griffiths S, Rait G, Walters K, Robinson L

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: PLoS ONE

Year: 2023

Volume: 18

Issue: 5

Print publication date: 01/05/2023

Online publication date: 03/05/2023

Acceptance date: 17/03/2023

Date deposited: 30/05/2023

ISSN (electronic): 1932-6203

Publisher: Public Library of Science

URL: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0283818

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0283818

PubMed id: 37134099


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331Alzheimer`s Society
National Institute for Health and Care Research Applied Research Collaboration South West Peninsula
NF-SI-0616-10054National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)
NHS North of England Commissioning Support
Research Capability Funding

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