Holding out for hope: discourses of dementia and their implications for care on an acute organic assessment and treatment ward

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Holding out for hope: discourses of dementia and their implications for care on an acute organic assessment and treatment ward

The needs of individuals who receive a diagnosis of dementia can be complex, and can pose a challenge to those who care for them. Discourses around the construct of dementia have evolved over time, which has influenced care practices and policies. The way that healthcare professionals construct deme...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Matkin, Hannah
Format:	Thesis (University of Nottingham only)
Language:	English
Published:	2019
Subjects:	Dementia Healthcare professionals Constructions Discourse analysis Foucault Power
Online Access:	https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/56625/

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