The Components of Personal Passports for People Living With Dementia in an Acute Healthcare Setting: An Integrative Review
Journal of Clinical Nursing
Beattie, F., Kerr, L., et al. (2022).
Journal of Clinical Nursing, 31(13-14), 1907-1920.
This systematic review investigates the effects of personal passports (e.g., written documentation of an individual's abilities and required supports) on a variety of outcomes (e.g., improving person-centered care, promoting communication, supporting caregiver involvement) in individuals with dementia and their caregivers in the acute healthcare setting.
No funding received
2010 to 2020
Published, peer-reviewed studies (not further specified)
9
<div>Studies investigating the use of personal passports for individuals with dementia in the acute care setting report benefits such as improved person-centered care provision and enhanced communication between caregivers and individuals with dementia. The authors conclude that "personal passports enhance the well-being of both the person living with dementia, their families, while enabling healthcare staff in an acute healthcare setting to understand the person’s needs" (p. 20).</div>
