Open AccessWhat factors affect paramedics’ involvement of people with dementia in decisions about their care? A qualitative study
Author(s) -
Esme Choonara,
Julia Williams
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
british paramedic journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1478-4726
DOI - 10.29045/14784726.2021.3.5.4.1
Subject(s) - dementia , thematic analysis , affect (linguistics) , qualitative research , psychology , nursing , qualitative property , medicine , disease , communication , sociology , social science , pathology , machine learning , computer science
Paramedics are frequently called to people with dementia, but decision making can be challenging due to lack of information or difficulties in assessment. Best-practice dementia care should be holistic and involve people with dementia in decisions as far as possible.