Mental Health Services for
Older People
Ward 11 Lagan Valley Hospital
The ward successfully applied QI Methodology to enhance
person centred care for patients with dementia using the
CLEAR Model.
Aim:
To develop a greater understanding of Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
(B.P.S.D) using the CLEAR Model to improve:
• Safety of patients
• Quality of life
• Experience.
Outcomes:
• Working knowledge of CLEAR Model
• Exceeded aims for specific patients
• Reduced use of antipsychotic medications
• Reduced falls
• Positive/encouraging Family feedback
• Reduced staff stress levels.
The Team presented their work at the South Eastern HSC Trust Mental Health Conference
'Embedding Excellence in Mental Health Nursing Practice: Many Outlooks - Single Vision'
in September 2018.
"Reassuring to know she
is being helped".
"It is a very isolating
disease and having
someone to talk to
is vital". Comments
received
The Team from Ward 11 Lagan Valley Hospital also had their project poster featured
at the Trust QI Showcase event and were finalists.
Ward 11 Team, Lagan Valley Hospital.
Primary Care and Older People
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