Posters for 2026 Northern Ireland Spring Meeting

Introduction: What is the most significant conversation you’ve ever had? A question for which everyone reading will have their own answer. You may vividly recall what was said, where, by whom, and in what manner. In a healthcare setting, a clinician must always consider the ways in which our daily work can involve conversations as salient as this for our patients, their families and carers. Discussing ceiling of care is one such instance. With ReSPECT now reflected in HPFT policy as standard practice, this audit explores how patients and carers experience these discussions. ReSPECT forms

Introduction It is acknowledged that older people with a background of dementia are frequent attenders of Emergency Departments (EDs), where overcrowding, long waits and an unfamiliar environment can create a distressing experience for these patients and their carers. By identifying and understanding modifiable factors that shape these patient’s experiences, healthcare systems and professionals can aim to improve experiences for both this patient group and their carers. This qualitative analysis aims to identify and explore the factors that can impact the experiences of patients with dementia