To develop accessible best practice guidelines for post-diagnostic dementia supports for people with an intellectual disability in Ireland. The project aims to:
(1) examine the current landscape of post-diagnostic care at a national level;
(2) consider barriers to access;
(3) incorporate existing best practices; and
(4) give due consideration of the experiences and recommendations of people with an intellectual disability living with dementia and of their families/carers.
Disease area
Dementia (including Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias)
Field of research
Clinical Research
Principal Investigator/ Researcher Names
Professor Mary McCarron
Dr Eimear McGlinchey
Professor Seán Kennelly
Ms Pamela Dunne
Dr Louise Daly
Dr Andrew P. Allen
Ms Holly Dennehy
Ms Christina Corr
Professor Philip McCallion
Institution
Tallaght University Hospital
Trinity College Dublin (TCD)
Funding body
Health Research Board & Alzheimer Society of Ireland, under Health Research Charities of Ireland/Health Research Board Joint Funding Scheme.
Start date
Project completed
No
End/expected end date
Are you looking to Recruit Research Participants?
No