Evaluation of a new night nursing service for elderly people suffering from dementia.
A new night hospital nursing service was developed for older people with dementia. A case study approach to evaluation was adopted using a structure-process-outcome quality assurance cycle. The effects and attendance of patients are reported and discussed. Discussion relating to care provision for the future is presented. The effects on carers of patients' attendance are briefly discussed.
Watkins
M
M
Institute of Health Studies, University of Plymouth.
Redfern
S J
SJ
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001294:Attitude to Health; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology; D003704:Dementia / Q000451:nursing*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009551:Night Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D012144:Respite Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D006113:United Kingdom