認知症初期集中支援チームの概要

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Initial–phase Intensive Support Team (IPIST) is composed of multi–disciplinary experts in dementia, such as nurses, public health nurses, occupational therapists, psychiatric social workers, care workers, et cetera. When the team gets a request from person concerned, that there's a possible need to support for an individual who has dementia or who is suspected to have dementia, the team visits his or her home to assess the condition and environment. After the initial home visit, a team member meeting is held to make a plan for support program under the assistance of experienced physician in dementia treatment and support. Following the plan, the team provides an integrated and intensive support to enable the person with dementia to keep control of his or her own life as long as possible. The support continues until a certain degree of effect is confirmed and the community services including home doctors and other social resources take over the support. Furthermore, the team conducts ex–post monitoring. According to the New Orange Plan, every municipality in Japan is required to implement IPIST by the end of JFY 2017.