Dementia palliare best practice statement: interprofessional experiential learning solutions: equipping the qualified dementia workforce to champion evidence informed improvement to advanced dementia care and family caring

Introduction
The Dementia Palliare project aims to strengthen interprofessional collaboration in dementia care; this will be facilitated through a virtual international Community of Practice (CoP). This learning environment will bring together people with a common interest to share and learn from one another to champion evidence
informed improvements in advanced dementia care and family caring. Dementia Palliare is a new concept about positive practice development around the support of a person with advanced but not end stage dementia, who has limited opportunities for self-realisation and is increasingly reliant on the support of others for their health and wellbeing. The Best Practice Statement is a key objective of the ERASMUS+ Dementia Palliare project and a base
for educational modules.

Methods
The Best Practice Statement is informed by an integrative literature review, a dementia policy review and 22 in-depth case studies on the experience of people with dementia, their family and friends and professional staff in seven countries and an educational gap analysis. The executive summaries of these reports are available
to view at http://www.uws.ac.uk/palliareproject/

Results
Six main areas for practice and education were identified: Protecting rights, dignity and inclusion. Future planning for Dementia Palliare. Managing symptoms and keeping well in Dementia Palliare. Living the best life possible. Support for Family and friends. Advancing Dementia Palliare Practice.

Conclusion
Best Practice Statement is intended to serve as a guide to promote a consistent and cohesive approach to care in Dementia Palliare. The primary target audience for this statement are professionals (who are qualified to EQF level 6 or above) working with people who have advanced dementia and their family and friends,
in any community, health or social care setting. It informs the development of three interprofessional learning modules focused on equipping the qualified dementia workforce to champion change based on an experiential learning framework.