J Korean Acad Nurs.  2015 Aug;45(4):495-500. 10.4040/jkan.2015.45.4.495.

Implementing Evidence into Practice for Best Dementia Care

• Park M

• KMID: 2164390
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2015.45.4.495

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.

Keyword

Evidence-based practice; Dementia; Translational research

MeSH Terms

Caregivers
Dementia/pathology/*therapy
Evidence-Based Practice
Humans
Translational Medical Research

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  Figure 1 Four steps of translation science.

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