title: Developing an integrated Memory Assessment and Support Service for people with dementia.
abstract: This paper describes the development of an integrated Memory Assessment and Support Service guided by best practice principles offered by a National Dementia Strategy (Department of Health). Previous service provision is outlined and comparisons made from both quantitative and qualitative evaluation data to consider the effectiveness of the new service. Conclusions and recommendations are offered to assist others with similar practice development requirements.
authors.affiliation: School of Health and Social Care, Bournemouth University, Dorset Operational Services Manager, Crystal Centre, Essex, UK. shean@bournemouth.ac.uk
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hean
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Nojeed
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Warr
mesh_terms: D003704:Dementia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D008569:Memory Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy; D008605:Mental Health Services; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D006113:United Kingdom