All Outputs (3)

A mixed methods study exploring organisational factors influencing the development of services for people with dementia in English hospices (2019)
Thesis
Hodges, E. (2019). A mixed methods study exploring organisational factors influencing the development of services for people with dementia in English hospices. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/414942

Hospices are being challenged by changing demographics in the UK population. Originating from a response to cancer, hospices have struggled to diversify. As the population ages, dementia creates a particular challenge. A report by the Alzheimer’s Soc... Read More about A mixed methods study exploring organisational factors influencing the development of services for people with dementia in English hospices.

Supporting people with an intellectual disability and dementia: a constructivist grounded theory study exploring care providers’ views and experiences (2019)
Thesis
Herron, D. L. (2019). Supporting people with an intellectual disability and dementia: a constructivist grounded theory study exploring care providers’ views and experiences. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/417814

Background A growing field of research illustrates that carers often lack the necessary training and knowledge to provide the best care and support for people with an intellectual disability and dementia. Less research has explored carers’ support n... Read More about Supporting people with an intellectual disability and dementia: a constructivist grounded theory study exploring care providers’ views and experiences.

Real voices: A participatory action research study to explore the support provided to children visiting adult patients in hospital. (2019)
Thesis
Jervis, J. (2019). Real voices: A participatory action research study to explore the support provided to children visiting adult patients in hospital. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/414219

Background: There is evidence that a supportive and open approach to children visiting adult relatives in hospitals has positive benefits for the children, patient, families and healthcare staff. Despite this, many children (