Table 2 Scores on Statements about Vision and Basic Assumptions
Statements with consensus, rated as essential | N | M1 | SD | M2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Case management for people with dementia must be targeted towards both the patient and their system. | 28 | 6.82 | 0.39 | 7 |
A dementia case manager must focus not only on existing problems arising from the disease, but also on preventing potential problems for the patient and their system. | 28 | 6.57 | 0.50 | 7 |
A permanent case manager for each patient is an absolute precondition for the delivery of quality case management. | 28 | 6.25 | 0.75 | 7 |
Case management for people with dementia must be based on the needs and desired of the patient and their system. | 28 | 6.21 | 0.83 | 7 |
A dementia case manager must strive towards empowerment of both the patient and their system. | 28 | 6.21 | 1.13 | 7 |
Case management for people with dementia can only be set up appropriately if it is integrated in the overall care chain. | 28 | 6.18 | 1.09 | 7 |
A provider of case management services for people with dementia cannot perform properly without having developed a clear vision on dementia. | 28 | 6.11 | 0.88 | 6 |
A provider of case management services for people with dementia cannot perform properly without having drawn up a specific set of goals and targets to be achieved. | 28 | 5.89 | 1.03 | 6 |
Dementia case managers who cannot select their care chain partners objectively and independently cannot deliver quality case management. | 27 | 5.67 | 1.49 | 6/7 |
Statements with consensus, rated as non-essential | N | M1 | SD | M2 |
Dementia case managers cannot provide proper care without the support of a doctor. | 28 | 5.36 | 1.47 | 6 |
Dementia case managers cannot provide proper care without the support of a psychologist. | 27 | 4.63 | 1.52 | 5 |
| Â | 28 | 4.28 | 1.49 | 5 |
Statements without consensus | N | M1 | SD | M2 |
Diagnostics and the treatment of dementia must form an integral part of a case management programme for dementia patients. | 28 | 4.96 | 1.80 | 6 |
| Â | 29 | 5.07 | 1.56 | 6 |
Case management should also be available for people who are suspected to have dementia (i.e. even before the diagnosis is made). | 28 | 5.29 | 1.54 | 6 |
| Â | 29 | 4.72 | 2.07 | 6 |