Priorities to Support Care Partners of People Living With Dementia: Results of a Modified Delphi Process

<b>Objective:</b> To determine priorities for services and policies that better support care partners of people living with dementia. <b>Methods:</b> A modified Delphi process engaged participants from organizations serving people living with dementia and care partners, focusing on historically and currently underserved communities. Eight thematic areas were identified. Participants (<i>N</i> = 40) responded to three surveys, generating ideas, rating each, and ranking priorities. <b>Results:</b> Each survey received 13-17 responses. Top ranked ideas were arrayed across six thematic areas: care partner supports; programs; funding; information; care coordination; and workforce development. <b>Discussion:</b> The Delphi process empowered participants to share knowledge, and respected their opinions. Anonymity removed power imbalances. The survey iterations blended qualitative and quantitative approaches, and built consensus. The Delphi invited the voices of diverse participants; all voices were weighed equally. This process could be extended to efforts to further engage dementia care partners, helping to value their voices in decision-making for services and policies.

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Journal of Applied Gerontology
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2024-11-06
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https://doi.org/10.1177/07334648241297130
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Delphi Technique in Research
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Priorities to Support Care Partners of People Living With Dementia: Results of a Modified Delphi Process

Sherril B. Gelmon, Walter D Dawson, Jenn Reed
2 citations
Journal of Applied Gerontology
Delphi Technique in Research
2.26
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Priorities to Support Care Partners of People Living With Dementia: Results of a Modified Delphi Process

Sherril B. Gelmon, Walter D Dawson, Jenn Reed
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<b>Objective:</b> To determine priorities for services and policies that better support care partners of people living with dementia. <b>Methods:</b> A modified Delphi process engaged participants from organizations serving people living with dementia and care partners, focusing on historically and currently underserved communities. Eight thematic areas were identified. Participants (<i>N</i> = 40) responded to three surveys, generating ideas, rating each, and ranking priorities. <b>Results:</b> Each survey received 13-17 responses. Top ranked ideas were arrayed across six thematic areas: care partner supports; programs; funding; information; care coordination; and workforce development. <b>Discussion:</b> The Delphi process empowered participants to share knowledge, and respected their opinions. Anonymity removed power imbalances. The survey iterations blended qualitative and quantitative approaches, and built consensus. The Delphi invited the voices of diverse participants; all voices were weighed equally. This process could be extended to efforts to further engage dementia care partners, helping to value their voices in decision-making for services and policies.

Journal of Applied GerontologyVol. 44(7)
Portland State University (US), Oregon Health & Science University (US), University of California, San Francisco (US), Trinity College Dublin (IE), Institute on Aging (US), Global Brain Health Institute (US)
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Delphi Technique in Research
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Priorities to Support Care Partners of People Living With Dementia: Results of a Modified Delphi Process — Sherril B. Gelmon, Walter D Dawson, et al. · Journal of Applied Gerontology (2024) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS