The guidelines were developed following the release of the NZ Dementia Framework in 2013 by multidisciplinary health networks in each region with input from interested stakeholders including primary and secondary care, allied health, Needs Assessment & Service Coordination (NASC) agencies, the aged care sector, and relevant NGOs (Health Navigator, 2019).

References:

Health Navigator. (2019). Dementia | Mate korongenge. Health Navigator New Zealand. Available from: https://www.healthnavigator.org.nz/health-a-z/d/dementia/#Clinical%20pathways.