Innovaties in de jeugdhulpverlening: over het rendment en de soliditeit van nieuwe hulpprogramma's
In: Hedendaagse Jeugdzorg
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In: Hedendaagse Jeugdzorg
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In: Jeugd en Co Kennis, Band 2, Heft 4, S. 8-18
ISSN: 1876-6080
In: Jeugd en co: voor professionals in de jeugdsector. Kennis, Band 2, Heft 4, S. 8-18
ISSN: 1876-6099
In: Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities: JARID, Band 34, Heft 6, S. 1602-1617
ISSN: 1468-3148
AbstractBackgroundDifferentiating dementia from baseline level of functioning is difficult among people with severe/profound intellectual (and multiple) disabilities. Moreover, studies on observable dementia symptoms are scarce. This study examined (a) the relevance of dementia diagnosis, (b) observable symptoms and (c) training/information needs.MethodsFour explorative focus groups were held with care professionals and family members who have experience with people with severe/profound intellectual (and multiple) disabilities (≥40 years) and decline/dementia.ResultsThematic analysis showed that participants wanted to know about a dementia diagnosis for a better understanding and to be able to make informed choices (question 1). Using a categorisation matrix, cognitive and behavioural changes were shown to be most prominent (question 2). Participants indicated that they needed enhanced training, more knowledge development and translation, and supportive organisational choices/policies (question 3).ConclusionsTimely identifying/diagnosing dementia allows for a timely response to changing needs. This requires a better understanding of symptoms.