The document appears to be a medical research paper or report that includes various tables, numbers, citations and copyright notices. It discusses topics such as Alzheimer's disease, cognitive function, psychosocial behaviour management for dementia patients, and effects of interventions. Throughout there are references to Sakura Shinmachi Urban Clinic and copyright by Platanus.
The document appears to be a medical research paper or report that includes various tables, numbers, citations and copyright notices. It discusses topics such as Alzheimer's disease, cognitive function, psychosocial behaviour management for dementia patients, and effects of interventions. Throughout there are references to Sakura Shinmachi Urban Clinic and copyright by Platanus.
This document discusses the Initial-phase Intensive Support Team of dementia (IPIST) in Japan. The key points are:
1. IPIST aims to support people with dementia to continue living at home through a multidisciplinary team approach over 6 months.
2. An occupational therapist's role includes assessing abilities, developing confidence, and modifying environments to promote independence.
3. A case study shows how assessing a person's kitchen workflow and rearranging equipment simplified their movements and regained their confidence in cooking.
The document discusses factors that can delay diagnosis and care interventions for people with dementia in primary care settings. It analyzes data from 52 cases referred to an Initial-Phase Intensive Support Team (IPIST) in Japan from 2013-2014. Key factors identified include lack of insight into the disease among people with dementia, underdeveloped primary care systems in Japan, and stigma and misunderstandings about dementia. The study recommends improving primary care physician skills in dementia diagnosis and care, strengthening partnerships between healthcare and social services, and increasing public awareness to facilitate earlier diagnosis and intervention for dementia.
1) The document describes three case studies from an Initial-Phase Intensive Support Team (IPIST) in Japan that provides support to people with dementia in the community.
2) Case 1 involves an elderly woman living with her son in a cluttered home. The IPIST helped address physical and mental health issues as well as applying for financial benefits.
3) Case 2 involves a woman living with her schizophrenic son, whose condition was worsening her dementia. The IPIST educated the son and eventually arranged for the woman to live with her daughter.
4) Case 3 involves a reluctant woman who was wandering. The IPIST gained her trust over time and arranged care services while her son