Implementing palliative care teams specialized in dementia in two countries: experiences of failure and success

Steen, J.T. van der; Leussen, C.A. van; Ballentine, J.; Gribben, L.; Reid, J.; Hasson, F.; Brazil, K.; The, B.A.M.; McLaughlin, D.

doi:doi:10.3233/JAD-220772

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Steen, J.T. van der; Leussen, C.A. van; Ballentine, J.; Gribben, L.; Reid, J.; Hasson, F.; ... ; McLaughlin, D. (2023)

Implementing palliative care teams specialized in dementia in two countries: experiences of failure and success

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Much is known about palliative care needs of persons with dementia and their family. Less is known about how to successfully implement models that address those needs. We present specialist models in the Netherlands (2017-2018) and Northern Ireland (2016-2017) contrasting its evaluations. From implementation failure in the Netherlands compared with successful implementation in Northern Ireland, we learn that recognizing roles and competencies among all involved is essential in developing effective partnership relationships. All of this is facilitated by referral before the end of life and offering various training programs and in-patient and out-patient services and therapies to show benefits early.