title: Care to talk? A framework for appreciative conversations about dementia: Innovative practice.
abstract: When people with dementia are admitted to hospital, both they and their carers and families have crucial roles to play. They should be positioned as the only true experts in the unique individuality of the person and brought into the nursing process as an equal partner in care. 'Care to Talk' is a conversational model developed through Appreciative Inquiry to facilitate this way of working. The model, its development and outcomes are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Ablett Unit, Glan Clywd Hospital, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, UK.
authors.forename: Sean
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Page
authors.affiliation: Taith Ltd, UK.
authors.forename: Roger
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Rowett
authors.affiliation: Older Persons Mental Health Services, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, UK.
authors.forename: Ian
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Davies-Abbott
mesh_terms: D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology; D003142:Communication; D003657:Decision Making; D003704:Dementia / Q000451:nursing*; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D009736:Nursing Process / Q000592:standards*; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D010343:Patient Admission / Q000639:trends
keywords: appreciative inquiry; carers; dementia; dialogue; hospital admission; nursing process