Dementia care 3: evaluating the effects of wellbeing reviews on residents and staff.
BACKGROUND
This third in a three part series on dementia describes a pilot of weekly wellbeing reviews to discuss individual residents' needs on a continuing care unit. Part 1 focused on communication and part 2 examined different approaches to care. Aim To evaluate the effects of wellbeing reviews on residents and care staff.


METHODS
A pilot cycle of reviews (one review per resident) was carried out, and reports and comments from the reviews analysed.


RESULTS
Staff appreciated being able to reflect on and discuss a single resident in depth.


CONCLUSIONS
Wellbeing reviews are a valuable addition to medically based ward rounds, with benefits for staff and residents.
Wheeler
Nicola L
NL
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust.
Johnson
Eliza
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000368:Aged; D003704:Dementia / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology*; D006126:Group Processes; D016852:Housing for the Elderly; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010347:Patient Care Planning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006113:United Kingdom