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Teleconsultations regarding persons with dementia:A case study of a successful implementation
Sävenstedt, S.
Department of Health Sciences,
Luleå Technical University, Sweden
Zingmark, K
Research and Development unite,
The County Council of Norrbotten, Sweden
Sondell, B.
Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation,
Umeå University, Sweden
Stefan SävenstedtDepartment of Health Sciences
A wish to increase the accessibility of geriatric expertise in remote areas
•A small coastal municipality with about 5000 inhabitants•One health centre managed by a GP•A nursing home with 70 residents•Referral hospital with a Specialist in geriatric medicine 50 km. away
Context
Stefan SävenstedtDepartment of Health Sciences
Remote consultations
Weekly teleconsultation with the Specialist in geriatric medicinevia video-conference
Perceived as a successful implementation
Stefan SävenstedtDepartment of Health Sciences
The aim
The aim of the study was to describe the experiences of the teleconsultations with a focus on aspects contributing to success
Stefan SävenstedtDepartment of Health Sciences
Method
Case study with quantitative data about the issues dealt withand a focus group interview
Stefan SävenstedtDepartment of Health Sciences
Results
Focus onBehavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD)
Stefan SävenstedtDepartment of Health Sciences
Results
Aspects of success - Main category 1
Aspects of social interaction
•Continuity that builds trust and quality in the work
•Willingness to adjust the way of working
•Experienced user of technical devices
Stefan SävenstedtDepartment of Health Sciences
Results
Aspects of success - Main category 2
Views and experiences of benefits
• A mutual benefit in the collaboration
• Increased continuity for the elderly
• Increased security for the elderly
• A possibility of involvement of family members
• Increased attentiveness and consciousness among personnel Stefan Sävenstedt
Department of Health Sciences
Conclusions
Remote consultation with Specialist in geriatric medicine can improve the care of elderly persons with dementia suffering from BPSD
The system should be built on continuity and aspects of social interaction should be considered in order to create a successfulsystem.
Stefan SävenstedtDepartment of Health Sciences