Dementia Research
Bradford Dementia Group is at the leading edge of research into dementia, including the experiences of those with dementia and their families and the care and support they receive.
The following are some examples of recent research projects which we have been involved in.
If your organisation is interested in engaging with us in a future research project, please contact Paul Edwards - p.edwards1@bradford.ac.uk to discuss your requirements further. If you are interested in commissioning or collaborating on a research study, please contact Dr. Geraldine Boyle or Dr. Ruth Bartlett - g.m.boyle@bradford.ac.uk or R.L.Bartlett@ac.uk
1. Lived experience of dementia
- The new picture of dementia care: a prospective study of the quality of life of people with dementia in residential settings
- Exploring perceptions of quality of life of frail older people during and after their transition to institutional care
- Awareness in people with dementia living in residential care
- A film about the experience of dementia: Ex Memoria
- Supporting family carers of people with dementia from minority ethnic communities
- Autonomy and well-being
- Equality and rights
- Ethical issues experienced by family carers
- Narrative method
2. Quality of care
Dementia Care Mapping: An observational methodology for improving quality of care
- Validation of the 8th edition
- Short Observation Framework for Inspection (SOFI)
- Ongoing research (worldwide) using DCM
Innovative therapeutic interventions
- Reminiscence groups for people with dementia and their family carers: trial platform
- Reminiscence groups for people with dementia and their family carers: pragmatic 8-centre trial of joint reminiscence versus usual treatment
- Enriched activity program for people with dementia: the development and evaluation of a new model for working with people with dementia
- A cluster randomised controlled design of enriched opportunities for people living with dementia
Primary care for dementia
- Caring Together: developing partnerships with your GP practice for people with memory problems and their carers
- Improving the response of primary care practitioners to people with dementia and their families: a randomised controlled trial of educational interventions
- The Evaluation of Leeds Memory Service