Out-of-hospital paramedic interactions with people living with dementia: a scoping review
Ming Xuan Han,
Linda Ross,
Liam Hemingway
et al.
Abstract:Background
Dementia encompasses neurodegenerative disorders that account for a global estimated healthcare expenditure of 1.3 trillion US dollars. In Australia, one in 12 people aged ≥65 has a diagnosis of dementia and it is the second leading cause of death. Paramedics play a crucial role in person-centred dementia care, particularly in the community. While consensus has been established on paramedicine’s integration into interdisciplinary care teams, there remains a lack of clarity regardin… Show more
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