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- A retrospective analysis in 2010 reviewed the Dementia Care Program (DCP) at The Lodge at Broadmead from 2004-2009, highlighting its impact on capacity building.
- The program led to improvements in information capital through educational workshops and interactive learning for all staff members.
- Additionally, it enhanced social capital by promoting evaluation and information-sharing, ultimately increasing the staff's ability to provide high-quality dementia care.
Article Abstract
A retrospective analysis of how the Dementia Care Program (DCP) contributed to capacity building at The Lodge at Broadmead (2004-2009) was conducted in 2010. Results showed facility-wide enhancements in (1) information capital, because of educational workshops and other forms of interactive learning for all staff, and (2) social capital, because of evaluation and information-sharing. It was concluded that the DCP increased staff's capacity to deliver best practice dementia care.
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