Hospice admission for patients with dementia has been shown to increase caregiver satisfaction yet admission can also be harmful for the patient. This article, from Royal Trinity Hospice, London reports on the experience of a patient with dementia admitted for symptom control, along with respite for his carers. Shortly into this admission he became increasingly agitated and was discharged home early. This article reports on the changes the hospice made to create a "dementia friendly" environment to reduce the disorientation and distress dementia patients were experiencing during their hospice stay.
Parry, L. 2018. Can patient and carers experiences shape services. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care. epub.
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