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Inter-country exploration of factors associated with admission to long-term institutional dementia care: evidence from the RightTimePlaceCare study

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Author

  • Hilde Verbeek
  • Gabriele Meyer
  • David Challis
  • Adelaida Zabalegui
  • Maria E. Soto
  • Kai Saks
  • Helena Leino-Kilpi
  • Staffan Karlsson
  • Jan P. H. Hamers

Summary, in English

AimTo explore inter-country variation of factors associated with institutionalization of people with dementia. BackgroundThere is an urgent need for evidence on whether factors associated with admission to institutional dementia care are applicable across healthcare systems, as increasing evidence suggests that these factors could be country-specific. DesignA prospective cohort study. MethodPrimary data were collected in eight European countries, at baseline and after 3months follow-up (November 2010-April 2012). The sample included 2014 dyads of people with dementia and their informal caregivers; 791 patients were recently institutionalized, 1223 patients lived at home and were at risk of institutionalization. Associations between care setting (institution vs. home) and factors shown to influence institutionalization (e.g. cognition, independence in activities of daily life, behaviour) were studied. ResultsConsiderable differences were found between the eight countries in characteristics of people with dementia who had been recently admitted to ILTC. However, caregiver burden appeared the most consistent factor associated with institutionalization in all analyses. Indications for the importance of independence in activities of daily life were found as well, although country differences may be more prominent for this factor. ConclusionEvidence was found for two common factors, crucial in the process of institutionalization across countries: caregiver burden and independency in activities of daily life. However, this study also suggests that admission to institutional dementia care is context-specific, as wide variation exists in factors associated with institutionalization across countries. Tailored best-practice strategies are needed to reflect variations in response to these needs.

Department/s

  • Older people's health and Person-Centred care

Publishing year

2015

Language

English

Pages

1338-1350

Publication/Series

Journal of Advanced Nursing

Volume

71

Issue

6

Document type

Journal article

Publisher

Wiley-Blackwell

Topic

  • Nursing

Keywords

  • dementia
  • long-term care
  • nursing
  • nursing homes

Status

Published

Research group

  • Older people's health and Person-Centred care

ISBN/ISSN/Other

  • ISSN: 0309-2402