Development of a Competency Framework for a Specialist Dementia Service
Smythe, A. Jenkins, C. Bentham, P.
Smythe, A.
Jenkins, C.
Bentham, P.
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2014
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Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to discuss the development of a competency framework for staff working in a specialist service for people with dementia.
Design/methodology/approach
– A qualitative and purposive methodology was used and included focus groups, questionnaires and interviews. Content analysis together with synthesis of literature was used to generate the competency framework.
Findings
– A competency framework was developed with eight main clusters. These were: skills for working effectively with people with dementia and their families; advanced assessment skills; enhancing psychological well-being; understanding behaviours; enhancing physical well-being; clinical leadership; understanding ethical and legal issues; and demonstrating skills in personal and professional development.
Research limitations/implications
– Further research is needed to include service user perspectives.
Practical implications
– The framework could be implemented in practice by managers, health care professionals and training providers as a tool to identify strengths and limitations in knowledge skills and attitudes and to identify areas for competency development through specific training.
Originality/value
– The competency framework contributes to the development of a training curriculum for staff working within a specialist service.
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Smythe A, Jenkins C, Bentham P et al (2014) Development of a Competency Framework for a Specialist Dementia Service. Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice. 9(1): 59-68.
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