Implementing Evidence into Practice for Best Dementia Care.
10.4040/jkan.2015.45.4.495
- Author:
Myonghwa PARK
1
Author Information
1. College of Nursing, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea. mhpark@cnu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Review
- Keywords:
Evidence-based practice;
Dementia;
Translational research
- MeSH:
Caregivers;
Dementia/pathology/*therapy;
Evidence-Based Practice;
Humans;
Translational Medical Research
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
2015;45(4):495-500
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this paper was to discuss the need for translation studies in dementia care and current translational endeavors, and to provide recommendations for evolving evidence-based dementia care. METHODS: A literature review yielded current evidence and translational efforts. RESULTS: Dementia care interventions need to be implemented at various service levels. Barriers to translation include evidence gaps, lack of the use of a conceptual framework to explain the implementation process, and unsupportive funding mechanisms for applying innovations. CONCLUSION: There is clear evidence of the need for and benefits of evidence-based dementia care for patients with dementia, family caregivers, and care professionals. The urgent need now is finding ways to advance translational activities and facilitate future research into translation science.
