title: Involving service users in dementia care planning.
abstract: The evaluation of dementia services has been hindered by the difficulties of involving patients themselves. Current research emphasises the importance of good communication when attempting to elicit the views of those with dementia. Listening to and learning from people with dementia in everyday life will help nurses understand their fears, needs and wishes.
authors.affiliation: Kingsway Hospital, Derby.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Biernacki
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ward
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003142:Communication; D003704:Dementia / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D017060:Patient Satisfaction