SAFER-DEM: GENERATING CO-DESIGNED ADAPTATIONS TO A DISCHARGE CARE PLANNING BUNDLE FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA

Individuals living with dementia are often excluded from care transitions research and discussions around their discharge from hospital.In collaboration with people living with dementia, their carers and mental health professionals we sought to co-design a dementia inclusive discharge care planning bundle (SAFER-DEM) based on an existing intervention (SAFER mental health care bundle).We used sequential co-design workshops and 'think aloud' methodology to adapt the resources.Think aloud interviews were analysed using Thematic Analysis and highlighted key changes such as simplified language, flexible timings, personalised support, digital and non-digital formats.Better communication and dementia-inclusive hospital environments and processes are needed to improve hospital discharge, the SAFER-DEM shows potential to improve dementia care during hospital discharge.