An evaluation of the Newcastle Model in supporting stress and distress in people with dementia in acute general hospital settings

This service project evaluated the clinical utility of the Newcastle Model in supporting ‘stress and distress’ in people with dementia in acute general hospital settings. We demonstrated significant reductions in both the perceived severity of stress and distress experiences, and the perceived difficulty for hospital staff in supporting stress and distress experiences. There is a promising role for Newcastle model-led interventions in supporting stress and distress experiences for people with dementia in acute general hospital settings. However, further practice-based evidence is required to demonstrate its full utility within this setting.