Final Report – Evaluating Quality of Care (eQC) NHMRC Boosting Dementia Grant 2018-2023

Older patients admitted to hospital often present with more than one medical or surgical problem. Non-disease specific geriatric syndromes such as delirium and dementia are common, affecting recovery or compliance with treatment and resulting in hospital complications and increased costs. Supporting people with cognitive impairment also requires an individually tailored response in the care plan following communication with the patient and their choice of supporters.This report is a summary of work completed for a project funded by the NHMRC Boosting Dementia Grant (APP1140459). The project included a public and patient involvement board as collaborators from inception to dissimation (eQC Patient and Carer Advisory Board). Board Terms of Reference included in appendix.