A mixed-methods multi-site case study of a person-centred intervention for constant observation in hospitals with people living with dementia
The intervention endorsed and supported staff to focus on the quality of their care work; this was not usual practice. Routine use was impacted by prior knowledge of dementia, how the intervention aligned with ward practice and competing priorities. Additional work is required to support the shift from work organised as a reaction to urgent, risky situations to work that supports prevention and enhances care.
Authors
- Claire Surr (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4312-6661)
- Rowan Harwood (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4920-6718)
- Melanie Handley (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8037-5042)
- Danai Theodosopoulou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-7828-9662)
- Rebecca Hadley (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1799-8965)
- Claire Goodman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8938-4893)
- Rosemary Phillips
- Nicky Taylor (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2518-6932)
Institutions
- University of Hertfordshire (GB)
- University of Nottingham (GB)
- Leeds Beckett University (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-10-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0321166
- Primary Topic
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Alzheimer's Society