Improving the care of older persons in Australian prisons using the Policy Delphi method.
There are currently no internationally recognised and approved processes relating to the care of older persons with dementia in prison. This research aimed to develop tools and procedures related to managing the care of, including the identification and assessment of, older persons with dementia who are imprisoned in New South Wales, Australia. A modified approach to the Policy Delphi method, using both surveys and facilitated discussion groups, enabled experts to come together to discuss improving the quality of care provision for older persons with dementia in prison and achieve research aims.
Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network, Practice Development Unit, Malabar, New South Wales, Australia.
Karen
K
Patterson
Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network, Practice Development Unit, Malabar, New South Wales, Australia Claire.newman@justicehealth.nsw.gov.au.
Claire
C
Newman
Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network, Long Bay Hospital, Malabar, New South Wales, Australia.
Katherine
K
Doona
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001315:Australia; D057237:Criminals / Q000523:psychology*; D003697:Delphi Technique; D003704:Dementia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D006282:Health Personnel; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011330:Prisons / Q000592:standards*
Delphi method; correctional health; dementia; older person; prison