Linda Lee1,2, Loretta M Hillier3, Stephanie K Lu1, Sharon Dillon Martin1, Sarah Pritchard1, Jennifer Janzen1, Karen Slonim1. 1. Center for Family Medicine Family Health Team, McMaster University, 10 B Victoria Street South, Kitchener, Ontario N2G 1C5, Canada. 2. Faculty of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, 10 B Victoria Street South, Kitchener, Ontario N2G 1C5, Canada. 3. Geriatric Education & Research in Aging Sciences (GERAS) Centre, St Peter's Hospital, 88 Maplewood Ave, Hamilton, Ontario L8M 1W9, Canada.
Abstract
AIM: This study pilot-tested the person-centered risk assessment framework (PCRAF), a framework for managing risk among persons living with dementia (PLWD) in primary care. METHODS: Healthcare providers (N = 7) piloting the PCRAF completed a survey, rating their satisfaction with the tool, and an interview to gather their perceptions of the PCRAF. PLWD and care partners (N = 12) completed a survey, rating their satisfaction with safety planning. RESULTS: Care providers were very satisfied with the tool; however, patient or care partner inability to perceive or understand safety risks was a challenge. Use of the PCRAF was perceived as an opportunity to empower self-management, gather PLWD and care partner perspectives, reduce burden for care partners and increase understanding of potential risks. Patients and care partners were very satisfied with the way in which they were included in the risk discussion. CONCLUSION: The PCRAF is a promising new tool to reduce risks associated with dementia.
AIM: This study pilot-tested the person-centered risk assessment framework (PCRAF), a framework for managing risk among persons living with dementia (PLWD) in primary care. METHODS: Healthcare providers (N = 7) piloting the PCRAF completed a survey, rating their satisfaction with the tool, and an interview to gather their perceptions of the PCRAF. PLWD and care partners (N = 12) completed a survey, rating their satisfaction with safety planning. RESULTS: Care providers were very satisfied with the tool; however, patient or care partner inability to perceive or understand safety risks was a challenge. Use of the PCRAF was perceived as an opportunity to empower self-management, gather PLWD and care partner perspectives, reduce burden for care partners and increase understanding of potential risks. Patients and care partners were very satisfied with the way in which they were included in the risk discussion. CONCLUSION: The PCRAF is a promising new tool to reduce risks associated with dementia.
Authors: Linda Lee; Loretta M Hillier; Tejal Patel; Frank Molnar; Michael Borrie; Jo-Anne Clarke Journal: J Am Med Dir Assoc Date: 2020-08-20 Impact factor: 4.669