ABC model: A tiered, integrated pathway approach to peri- and post-diagnostic support for families living with dementia (Innovative Practice). (November 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Aldridge, Zena; Burns, Alistair; Harrison Dening, Karen
• Is Part Of: Dementia. Volume 19:Number 8(2020)
• Page Start: 2901
• Page End: 2910
• Publication Date: 2020-11
• Subjects: Admiral Nurses -- case management -- dementia -- family carers -- post-diagnosis support; Psychiatric social work -- Periodicals; Social work with older people -- Periodicals; Dementia -- Periodicals; 362.19683005
• DOI: 10.1177/1471301219838086
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1471-3012

Abstract

Services for people with dementia and their families in England are commissioned with a lack of integration and an inconsistent approach creating gaps in service provision. Therefore, families affected by dementia are not receiving the appropriate care in a timely manner and often access support at crisis point. This reactive and crisis driven approach to care is costly financially and can have a negative impact and quality of life of those affected. The ABC model offers an adaptable framework that can inform service provision and improve opportunities to create seamless peri- and post-diagnosis dementia services for families affected by dementia.