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[P1–528]: IMPORTANT ISSUES IN YOUNG ONSET DEMENTIA CARE: THE PERSPECTIVE OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
Author(s) -
Spreadbury John,
Kipps Christopher
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
alzheimer's and dementia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 6.713
H-Index - 118
eISSN - 1552-5279
pISSN - 1552-5260
DOI - 10.1016/j.jalz.2017.06.544
Subject(s) - thematic analysis , health care , dementia , qualitative research , nursing , exploratory research , perspective (graphical) , medicine , psychology , sociology , disease , artificial intelligence , computer science , social science , pathology , anthropology , economics , economic growth
and leisure activities and activities in the outdoor space. PWDs seldom translate difficulties with activities of daily life into needs. From their own values and beliefs, professionals sometimes question whether the formulated needs are the most essential needs. In some instances, a clearer grasp of the meaning of clients’ unmet needs would enable better addressing clients’ real needs. Conclusions:Active client involvement in the needs assessment process is important, but also challenging. An example is the dilemma of PWDs reporting no specific needs, while professionals and caregivers notice ‘neglected’ futureneeds. We will discuss the needs assessment technique and the professional’s role in helping clients to determine what is most important to them. Being proactive in setting future-needs and goals will be important to guarantee the PWDs quality of life.