Low-threshold consulting services for dementia : Quality criteria from a provider's point of view

Ulbrecht G, Grässel E, Nickel F, Kolominsky-Rabas P (2018)


Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2018

Journal

Book Volume: 89

Pages Range: 516-523

Journal Issue: 5

DOI: 10.1007/s00115-018-0513-5

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Low-threshold consulting services are becoming increasingly more important as an addition to outpatient and inpatient services. OBJECTIVE: What quality criteria do providers of low-threshold consulting services for family caregivers of people with dementia have? MATERIAL AND METHODS: Telephone interviews with 36 providers of family counseling, support groups, care course. Qualitative content analysis according to Mayring complemented by a literature search. RESULTS: The quality criteria of the providers are based on frequent, ongoing, daily life-oriented, family-oriented, relief-providing, professional, and cross-linked services. CONCLUSION: Increased cooperation and coordination of all involved stakeholders is necessary to improve the knowledge and utilization of the services and the qualitative orientation.

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APA:

Ulbrecht, G., Grässel, E., Nickel, F., & Kolominsky-Rabas, P. (2018). Low-threshold consulting services for dementia : Quality criteria from a provider's point of view. Der Nervenarzt, 89(5), 516-523. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00115-018-0513-5

MLA:

Ulbrecht, G., et al. "Low-threshold consulting services for dementia : Quality criteria from a provider's point of view." Der Nervenarzt 89.5 (2018): 516-523.

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