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Supporting the spiritual needs of people with dementia in residential aged care

Authors:	Chanel Burke Trevor Wight

Institution:	1. BaptistCare NSW and ACT, Sydney, Australia;2. BaptistCare NSW and ACT, Chaplaincy, Sydney, Australia

Abstract:	ABSTRACT *Objective: To describe how an Australian age care provider, BaptistCare NSW & ACT, has embraced the National Guidelines for Spiritual Care in Aged Care for people with dementia. Method: A 12-month study was conducted in 19 Baptistcare residential homes, including 14 dementia units. Data were obtained from selected items of the Person-Centred Environment and Care Assessment Tool using interviews, observation, and document review. Results*: The person-centred approach was instituted in adhering to the Guidelines for people with dementia. Conclusion: The person-centred approach assists in actioning the Guidelines for people with dementia.

Keywords:	Dementia person-centred residential spirituality