1. 'Golden Angels' going from strength to strength.
- Author
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Bateman, Catherine, Anderson, Katrina, and Blair, Annaliese
- Subjects
TREATMENT of dementia ,RURAL hospitals ,EVALUATION of human services programs ,ACQUISITION of data methodology ,FOCUS groups ,INTERVIEWING ,PATIENT-centered care ,COST control ,HUMAN services programs ,COMPARATIVE studies ,TREATMENT effectiveness ,DELIRIUM ,QUALITY assurance ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,MEDICAL records ,HOSPITAL nursing staff ,MEDICAL referrals ,ELDER care ,OLD age - Abstract
The article discusses the clinical outcomes for patients supported by the program, how it's implemented and the impacts and challenges of volunteer care for family carers and clinical staff. It highlights that the aim of the Volunteer Dementia and Delirium Care Program (VDDCP) is to provide person-centred emotional support and practical assistance to patients with dementia and delirium to reduce their risk of adverse outcomes.
- Published
- 2021