Personhood has been a key influence on the development of person-centred care models in
dementia. However, there is ambiguity around the concept and interpretation of personhood …

Within the social psychological understanding of dementia, individuals' personhood is
central. A respect for personhood has been linked to successful person-centred care, yet …

Personhood and its realisation in person-centred care is part of the narrative, if not always
the reality, of care for people with dementia. This paper examines how personhood is …

Approaches to care that focus solely on biomedical needs are still rife in dementia; however,
a person-centred approach is emerging that focuses on 'seeing the person'. This article …

• Summary: Traditional approaches to the understanding and organization of dementia care,
often drawn from medical perspectives, are examined. Alternative understandings based …

This new updated edition challenges the perceptions, beliefs and attitudes of professionals
working in dementia care settings by drawing on the theory of person-centred care. It …

Abstract Background and Objectives Personhood is considered the cornerstone of person-
centered care for people with dementia. However, there is little research on personhood in …

Over a quarter of a century ago, the late Tom Kitwood used his observations of residents
living in care homes to begin conceptualisations for person-centred approaches in …

Aim To explore the views, perceptions and experiences of older people with dementia of
person-centred care, and how these might affect practice. Method This was a qualitative …

Background In dementia personhood can be understood as increasingly concealed rather
than lost. The sense of being a person evolves in relationships with others. The aim of this …