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. 2016 Jul 9;31(8):693–705. doi: 10.1177/1533317515619481

Table 1.

Key Service Design Features.

Individualized model of service 2,49,105 Listening to people with younger onset dementia and their carers Individualized service planning/person-centered approach Recognition of the diversity among the many younger onset dementia diagnostic groups and the special needs of individuals
Ongoing needs assessment Whole of family approaches
Staff attributes 2,49,166,168 Appropriately skilled and suitable staff An enabling and consumer-centered approach Effective communication
An holistic approach Case management skills Flexibility
Organizational attributes 2,49,105 Access to integrated specialist diagnostic and ongoing symptom management services Cost effective and flexible fees policy Capacity building—involving people capable of effecting change in the process of service development
Capacity for organizational change/responsiveness Cultural safety Effective risk management strategies
Regionally based, integrated, and coordinated interagency partnerships and pathways Ability to cater for the needs of people in rural and remote communities Appropriate exit policies relating to the suspension and withdrawal of services
Timely service provision Individualized service planning/person-centered approach
Dementia-friendly environments Respect and consideration for clients and carers