Strategier for demensdiagnostik. Erfaringer fra samarbejdet mellem praktiserende læger og hjemmesygeplejersker

Translated title of the contribution: Strategies for the diagnosis of dementia. Experiences of collaboration between general practitioners and district nurses
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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The aim was to explore the context and experiences of collaboration between the general practitioner (GP) and the district nurse (DN) on diagnosing dementia, in order to identify possible procedures to improve care. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Two group interviews respectively with four DNs and five GPs working in the municipality of Copenhagen. RESULTS: The group interviews revealed that the suboptimised collaboration could be caused by different inter-professional diagnostic strategies and a lack of understanding of the importance of early, shared, decision-making. This could create conflicts between the groups. DISCUSSION: This study indicates a possibility of improving the collaboration between the two professional groups on diagnosing dementia. Possible approaches to improved care should focus on an inter-professional understanding of the importance of early, shared, decision-making, emphasising early identification and care of diagnosed demented patients.
Udgivelsesdato: 2002-Aug-5
Translated title of the contributionStrategies for the diagnosis of dementia. Experiences of collaboration between general practitioners and district nurses
Original languageDanish
JournalUgeskrift for læger
Volume164
Issue number32
Pages (from-to)3767-70
Number of pages3
ISSN0041-5782
Publication statusPublished - 2002

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