Abstract

The overall purpose of this evidence-based project was to improve the safety and quality of care for persons with dementia admitted to acute care, through a dementia friendly hospital initiative.

Author Details

Carole White, PhD, RN, FAAN Professor and Nancy Smith Hurd Chair in Geriatric Nursing and Aging Studies; Charles C. Reed PhD, RN, CNRN VP/ACNO Center for Clinical Excellence & Ancillary Services; Bridgett Piernik-Yoder, PhD, OTR Associate Professor & Chair Distinguished Teaching Professor - Department of Occupational Therapy

Sigma Membership

Delta Alpha at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA

Type

Report

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Quality Improvement

Research Approach

Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice

Keywords:

Quality Improvement, Dementia, Acute Care, Dementia Friendly Care

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Review Type

None: Sigma Grant Recipient Report

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2020-03-31

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