Bmc Health Serv Res
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Bmc Health Serv Res · Feb 2013
The needs of people with dementia living at home from user, caregiver and professional perspectives: a cross-sectional survey.
Few reports have been published about differences in perspectives on perceived needs among community-residing people with dementia, their family caregivers, and professionals. The aim of this study was to compare these perspectives. ⋯ Since the priorities of people with dementia can be different from those of caregivers and professionals, it is important to consider all perspectives when making care plans. Thus, compliance with treatment of people with dementia and also their quality of life could be potentially improved by a more collaborative partnership with them.