This can lead to poorer outcomes than cognitively normal people when admitted to hospital.
Led by Associate Professor Chris Moran, a National Centre for Healthy Ageing Living Labs study has co-designed a digital solution – a Hospital Admission Kit – that rapidly integrates the pre-admission needs and preferences of a person living with dementia into hospital care.
The Hospital Admission Readiness Toolkit (HART) interface is designed for people with dementia and those supporting them to enter important information about their preferences and routine, and for hospital staff to rapidly review this information and incorporate it into their care plans.