Evidence-based care of people with dementia [ 2008 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Sally Green (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Duncan Mortimer ,  Dr Claire Harris ,  Dr Denise O'Connor ,  Dr Joanne Mckenzie
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Brief description The number of Australians with dementia is increasing and so therefore is the frequency of people with dementia presenting to general practice. There is a recent evidence based clinical practice guideline to inform the diagnosis and management of people with dementia and the support of their carers. Many of the recommendations from this guideline are relevant to Australian general practitioners. Strategies to implement guidelines into practice are needed in all areas of health care, but changing clinical practice is complex and a body of research developing methods of identifying barriers to specific practice changes is emerging. This project aims to support GPs in improving the general practice based care of people with dementia, and so improve their quality of life. In addition we aim to contribute to the body of knowledge about how to bring about practice change and implement a clinical practice guideline. We plan to design a strategy for implementing this new guideline into practice, working with GPs to change their practice where needed. We will test the effect of this strategy on the care of people with dementia, on their quality of life and on that of their carers.

Funding Amount $AUD 1,113,074.39

Funding Scheme NHMRC Strategic Awards

Notes Dementia Research Grants Program