Work groups
The tasks of the WGs will foster mutual knowledge of one another and move toward attaining the common aim of the Action.
The EDEM objectives will be achieved through 5 Working Groups (WGs). All members of the Action will be encouraged to join two or more of the WGs, corresponding to their know-how and scientific interests.
The tasks of the WGs will foster mutual knowledge of one another and move toward attaining the common aim of the Action. WG 1 and 2 will run consecutively and merge into WG3 when the deliverables of the WGs have been delivered.
WG 1:
Mapping of existing knowledge
The objective of this WG is to map existing ethical frameworks focused on ethical dilemmas in dementia care, as well as relevant scientific literature and grey literature dealing with ethical issues in dementia care. Findings will be discussed among WG members at regular WG meetings.
WG 2:
Mapping of ethical dilemmas
Incorporaterating perspectives from relevant stakeholders into the process of developing a practical European ethical framework and recommendations on implementation. The WG will promote stakeholder involvement and facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration.
WG 3:
Ethical framework
The objective of WG3 is to synthesise results from WG1 and WG2 and create a proposal for an integrated practical European ethical framework and recommendations on how to implement it in different cultural healthcare settings.
WG 4:
Education
The objective of WG4 is to develop an EDEM educational toolkit that enables formal and informal caregivers to incorporate ethical perspectives and concepts in their care of people with dementia.
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WG 5:
Dissemination
Communicating and disseminating scientific information via publication outlets, aimed at a general public, and in part to present policy makers with key outcomes of EDEM’s work.
