Centre for Research in Primary and Community Care (CRIPACC), University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK
Centre for Research in Primary and Community Care (CRIPACC), University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK.
Dementia (London). 2016 Sep;15(5):1306-12. doi: 10.1177/1471301216631448. Epub 2016 Feb 9.
The conceptualisation and development of the role of Dementia Champions in clinical practice is ongoing, and dementia specific training has a significant impact on the scope of the role.
This survey aimed to elicit Dementia Champions' views on their role and associated training needs.
Data were collected via an online survey.
Of 188, 34 Dementia Champions (response rate 18%) participated. Most perceived dementia awareness training as useful, but limited. Areas suggested for further development were context specific skills training, education programmes that were formally recognised, and clarification around the expectations of the role.
Expectations of 'champion roles' in dementia need to be re-visited, specifically in relation to the remit of the role and the level of education, preparation and support required for Dementia Champions to become change agents in dementia care.
痴呆症拥护者在临床实践中的角色概念化和发展仍在进行中，而专门针对痴呆症的培训对角色的范围有重大影响。
本调查旨在了解痴呆症拥护者对其角色的看法以及相关的培训需求。
通过在线调查收集数据。
在 188 名痴呆症拥护者中，有 34 名（响应率为 18%）参与了调查。大多数人认为痴呆症意识培训是有用的，但有限。建议进一步发展的领域包括特定于情境的技能培训、得到正式认可的教育计划以及对角色期望的澄清。
需要重新审视痴呆症“拥护者角色”的期望，特别是在角色的职权范围以及痴呆症拥护者成为痴呆症护理变革推动者所需的教育、准备和支持水平方面。
