The role of Dementia Champion in dementia care : Its aspirations, development and training needs (innovative practice)
Background: The conceptualisation and development of the role of Dementia Champions in clinical practice is on-going, and dementia specific training has a significant impact on the scope of the role. Aim: This survey aimed to elicit Dementia Champions’ views on their role and associated training needs. Methods: Data were collected via an online survey. Findings: Of 188, 34 Dementia Champions (response rate 18%) participated. Most perceived dementia awareness training as useful, but limited. Areas suggested for further development were context specific skills training, education programmes that were formally recognised, and clarification around the expectations of the role. Conclusion: Expectations of ‘champion roles’ in dementia need to be re-visited, specifically in relation to the remit of the role and the level of education, preparation and support required for Dementia Champions to become change agents in dementia care.
Item Type | Article |
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Additional information | This document is the Accepted Manuscript version. The final, definitive version of this paper has been published in Dementia Vol. 15 Issue 5, February 2016, published by SAGE Publishing, all rights reserved. |
Keywords | dementia champion, dementia care, education, training |
Date Deposited | 15 May 2025 13:04 |
Last Modified | 04 Jun 2025 17:04 |