The use of 'dementia care mapping' as a method of evaluating care received by patients with dementia--an initiative to improve quality of life.

J, Williams; J, Rees

doi:10.1046/j.1365-2648.1997.1997025316.x

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The use of 'dementia care mapping' as a method of evaluating care received by patients with dementia--an initiative to improve quality of life.

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Authors:

Williams J

Rees J

Abstract

'Dementia care mapping' (DCM) is a method of assessing care standards as received by dementia victims. Through the application of this tool, short-comings in care practice can be highlighted in the hope of achieving improvements. The method was employed by the Elderly Mentally III (EMI) unit of a Na...

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