Rethinking Dementia Care in Hospitals: Addressing Stigma for Better Outcomes

What is this Study about?

This study explores the hospital experiences of people living with dementia and their care partners, focusing on how hospital and emergency department processes and interactions, often influenced by dementia stigma, influence care quality and outcomes. Insights gathered through interviews will identify barriers and opportunities to improve hospital care for this population. Findings will be used to develop recommendations that promote more responsive, inclusive, and compassionate hospital practices for people living with dementia and their care partners.

What Will Happen in This Study?

Participation involves a single interview of about 60 minutes to share experiences of receiving hospital or emergency room care. The interview can be held virtually (via Microsoft Teams) or in person at 200 Lees Ave (Ottawa), based on participant preference.

Who is Eligible to Participate in this Study?

-Live with dementia or are a care partner of someone living with dementia

-Have experience receiving care in a hospital or emergency department in Canada

-Are comfortable participating in a one-hour interview (in English or French)

-Can provide informed consent, proxy consent, or assent

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