Phased Dementia Pathway
Interior Health’s Phased Dementia Pathway was created to identify, inform and implement “promising practices” (evidence-informed practice) aimed at addressing the “clinical pinch points” or areas of concern and need as identified by persons with dementia, their caregivers and clinicians.
What is a Phased Pathway?
 Phased Pathway describes the unique physical, mental, emotional, and social needs of clients and caregivers across the spectrum of cognitive change from earliest diagnosis to the end-of-life. See note.
How it was created?
This page introduces health care providers to the process that is undertaken to develop the Clinical Practice Recommendations, which are located in each phase along the IH Phased Dementia Pathway.
How does the Pathway relate to Medical Guidelines?
The Phased Pathway recommendations are designed for interdisciplinary practices to be complementary and supportive to the current medical guidelines.
Who should use it?
Dementia is a set of complex conditions that requires interdisciplinary team approaches to care. Learn more about interdisciplinary care
- nurses
- social workers
- occupational and physiotherapists
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- mental health clinicians
- other health care professionals
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How should the Pathway information be used?
- Provide direction and guidance for clinical problem-solving and decision-making
- Review specific recommendations by stage or phase of dementia to ensure care is current and evidence informed.
- Complete a self-assessment that the care they provide is current and evidence-informed
- Learn what's new in dementia care, particularly “upstream” in the areas of Pre-clinical (risk reduction/brain health promotion) or Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Gain an understanding of how clinical pinch-points can affect “downstream” practices
- Address orientation or continuing education needs, and by managers and program planners
- Identify and plan dementia-related resources and supports for clinical practice
How is it being implemented?
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