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Zhang Y, Lingler JH, Bender CM, Seaman JB. Dignity in people with dementia: A concept analysis. Nurs Ethics 2024:9697330241262469. [PMID: 38907527 DOI: 10.1177/09697330241262469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/24/2024]
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Background: Dignity, an abstract and complex concept, is an essential part of humanity and an underlying guiding principle in healthcare. Previous literature indicates dignity is compromised in people with dementia (PwD), but those PwD maintain the capacity to live with dignity with appropriate external support. Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRDs) lead to progressive functional decline and increased vulnerability and dependence, leading to heightened risks of PwD receiving inappropriate or insufficient care that diminishes dignity. Considering the increased disease prevalence and the continuously escalating costs of dementia care, establishing a productive value-based guideline may prevent suffering, maximize dignity, and thus promote quality of life (QoL).Aim: The goal of this project is to identify actionable targets for integrating dignity harmoniously and practically into care planning and management for PwD.Research Design: We conducted a concept analysis using Walker and Avant's eight-step process. A comprehensive literature search was conducted (PubMed and CINAHL) with the keywords "dignity," "dementia," "Alzheimer's disease," and "dementia care."Results: A total of 42 out of 4910 publications were included. The concept of dignity in PwD is operationalized as the promotion of worthiness and the accordance of respect that allows the presence and expression of a person's sense of self, regardless of physical, mental, or cognitive health. The concept has two subdimensions: absolute dignity which encompasses the inherent self and relative dignity characterized by its dynamic reflective nature. Worthiness and respect are the two main attributes, while autonomy is an underlying component of dignity. Specific antecedents of dignity in PwD are empowerment, non-maleficence, and adaptive environmental scaffolding. As a consequence of facilitating dignity in PwD, QoL may be enhanced.Conclusion: As a foundational and necessary humanistic value, incorporating dignity into dementia care can lead to efficient and effective care that optimizes QoL in PwD throughout their disease progression.
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Kisvetrová H, Bretšnajdrová M, Jurašková B, Langová K. Personal dignity in people with early-stage dementia: A longitudinal study. Nurs Ethics 2024:9697330241244495. [PMID: 38578289 DOI: 10.1177/09697330241244495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND A psychosocial problem faced by people with early-stage dementia (PwESD) is the perception of threats to personal dignity. Insights into its dynamics are important for understanding how it changes as dementia advances and to develop suitable interventions. However, longitudinal studies on this change in PwESD are lacking. AIMS To determine how perceptions of dignity and selected clinical and social factors change over 1 year in home-dwelling PwESD and the predictors associated with changes in perceptions of dignity over 1 year. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS A longitudinal study was conducted. The sample included 258 home-dwelling Czech PwESD. Data were collected using the Patient Dignity Inventory (PDI-CZ), Mini-Mental State Examination, Bristol Activities of Daily Living Scale, Geriatric Depression Scale and items related to social involvement. Questionnaires were completed by the PwESD at baseline and after 1 year. ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS The study was approved by the ethics committee and informed consent was provided by the participants. RESULTS People with Early-Stage Dementia rated the threat to dignity as mild and the ratings did not change significantly after 1 year. Cognitive function, self-sufficiency, vision, and hearing worsened, and more PwESD lived with others rather than with a partner after 1 year. Worsened depression was the only predictor of change in perceived personal dignity after 1 year, both overall and in each of the PDI-CZ domains. Predictors of self-sufficiency and pain affected only some PDI-CZ domains. CONCLUSIONS Perceptions of threat to dignity were mild in PwESD after 1 year, although worsened clinical factors represented a potential threat to dignity. Our findings lead us to hypothesise that perceived threats to personal dignity are not directly influenced by health condition, but rather by the social context.
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Sturge J, Janus S, Zuidema S, Frederiks B, Schweda M, Landeweer E. The Moral and Gender Implications of Measures Used to Modulate the Mobility of People With Dementia Living in Residential Care Environments: A Scoping Review. THE GERONTOLOGIST 2024; 64:gnad071. [PMID: 37330640 PMCID: PMC10943503 DOI: 10.1093/geront/gnad071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Policies and measures often restrict the mobility of people with dementia living in residential care environments to protect them from harm. However, such measures can violate human rights and affect the quality of life. This review aims to summarize the literature on what is known about measures used to modulate the life-space mobility of residents with dementia living in a residential care environment. Furthermore, moral and sex and gender considerations were explored. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS A scoping review framework was referenced to summarize the literature. A total of 5 databases were searched: PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, SCOPUS, and Web of Science. The studies for eligibility using the Rayyan screening tool. RESULTS A total of 30 articles met the inclusion criteria. A narrative description of the findings of the articles is presented across 3 themes: (1) measures and strategies used to modulate the life-space mobility; (2) moral aspects; and (3) sex and gender considerations. DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS Various measures are used to modulate the life-space mobility of people with dementia living in residential care facilities. Research exploring the sex and gender differences of people with dementia is lacking. With a focus on human rights and quality of life, measures used to restrict or support mobility must support the diverse needs, capacity, and dignity of people with dementia. Noting the capacity and diversity of people with dementia will require society and public space to adopt strategies that promote safety and mobility to support the quality of life of people with dementia.
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- Jodi Sturge
- Department of General Practice and Elderly Care Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of General Practice and Elderly Care Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of General Practice and Elderly Care Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Ethics, Law and Humanities, University Medical Centre Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Division of Ethics in Medicine, Department of Health Services Research, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Germany
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- Department of General Practice and Elderly Care Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Fang S, Zhi S, Song D, Sun J, Gao S, Wang Y, Sun J, Dong W. Dignity-preserving care of people with dementia in different nursing environments: a qualitative systematic review. Contemp Nurse 2024:1-18. [PMID: 38489476 DOI: 10.1080/10376178.2024.2327357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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AIMS To systematically identify, evaluate and synthesize qualitative evidence about the dignity-related nursing experiences of people with dementia in families and nursing homes, summarize the similarities and differences and analyse the causes and influencing factors. METHODS A synthesis of qualitative studies retrieved from eight databases that were published before September 2022. Two reviewers independently screened and selected studies. Inclusion criteria were established according to the PICOS principle. Quality assessment was guided by Joanna Briggs Institute's Qualitative Assessment and Review Instrument and the structured topic synthesis method was used to summarise studies eligible for inclusion. RESULTS Three key themes were extracted from 14 included studies; the living environment, relationship needs and self-awareness, which focused on improving the dementia-centred nursing environment, meeting the needs of the relationship-centred nursing network, and finally, improving the self-awareness of people with dementia to promote dignity. CONCLUSION This systematic review shows people with dementia need to integrate into society and maintain their dignity in a dementia-friendly environment that is respectful, inclusive environment that promotes freedom.
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- Shuyan Fang
- School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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Serbser-Koal J, Dreyer J, Roes M. Autonomy and its relevance for the construction of personhood in dementia- a thematic synthesis. BMC Geriatr 2024; 24:255. [PMID: 38486169 PMCID: PMC10941450 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-024-04808-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND This article examines the concept of autonomy in the context of person-centred dementia research and care, which is frequently being used but not clearly defined. Also, there is no clear conceptual relation between autonomy and personhood in this context. METHODS Therefore, literature on person-centred dementia research and care was examined to answer the following question: How is the concept of autonomy discussed in person-centred dementia research and care literature? RESULTS This analysis revealed heterogeneous perspectives on autonomy within the context of dementia. These were assigned to two different perspectives on personhood: one that links personhood to the existing cognitive abilities and the other one, that understands personhood relationally as the result of a socially constructed process. These results are discussed with regard to a nursing and care practice that could be considered as being deficit-oriented, but also with regard to the concept of social health in dementia. CONCLUSIONS Derived from this analysis, there is a clear need for general conceptual sensitivity in this field. Also, an in-depth examination of the social constructionist approach to personhood in the context of dementia is warranted.
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- Jonathan Serbser-Koal
- Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen (DZNE), Stockumer Str. 12, 58453, Witten, Germany.
- Department für Pflegewissenschaft, Fakultät für Gesundheit, Universität Witten/Herdecke, Witten, Germany.
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- Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen (DZNE), Stockumer Str. 12, 58453, Witten, Germany
- Department für Pflegewissenschaft, Fakultät für Gesundheit, Universität Witten/Herdecke, Witten, Germany
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- Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen (DZNE), Stockumer Str. 12, 58453, Witten, Germany
- Department für Pflegewissenschaft, Fakultät für Gesundheit, Universität Witten/Herdecke, Witten, Germany
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van Liempd S, Bolt S, Verbiest M, Luijkx K. Association between freedom of movement and health of nursing home residents with dementia: an exploratory longitudinal study. BMC Geriatr 2024; 24:192. [PMID: 38408921 PMCID: PMC10898030 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-024-04677-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Locked doors remain a common feature of dementia units in nursing homes (NHs) worldwide, despite the growing body of knowledge on the negative effects of restricted freedom on residents. To date, no previous studies have explored the health effects of opening locked NH units, which would allow residents to move freely within the building and enclosed garden. This study examines the association between increased freedom of movement and the health of NH residents with dementia. METHODS This longitudinal, pre-post study involved a natural experiment in which NH residents with dementia (N = 46) moved from a closed to a semi-open location. Data on dimensions of positive health were collected at baseline (T0; one month before the relocation), at one (T1), four (T2) and nine (T3) months after the relocation. Linear mixed models were used to examine changes in positive health over time. RESULTS Cognition, quality of life and agitation scores improved significantly at T1 and T2 compared to the baseline, while mobility scores decreased. At T3, improvements in agitation and quality of life remained significant compared to the baseline. Activities of daily living (ADL) and depression scores were stable over time. CONCLUSIONS Increasing freedom of movement for NH residents with dementia is associated with improved health outcomes, both immediately and over time. These findings add to the growing evidence supporting the benefits of freedom of movement for the overall health of NH residents with dementia.
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- Suzan van Liempd
- Department of Tranzo, Scientific Centre for Care and Wellbeing, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands.
- Stichting Mijzo, Waalwijk, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Tranzo, Scientific Centre for Care and Wellbeing, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- Department of Tranzo, Scientific Centre for Care and Wellbeing, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- Department of Tranzo, Scientific Centre for Care and Wellbeing, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands
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Chan OF, Chui CHK, Wong GHY, Lum TYS. Threats to personhood from within the family? A study of family caregivers of people with dementia in the Chinese context. DEMENTIA 2023; 22:1677-1694. [PMID: 37534460 DOI: 10.1177/14713012231193144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Dementia care creates ethical and legal dilemmas due to the struggle to balance the quality of care and personhood. Disagreement and conflict in caregiving relationships are common. However, limited attention has been given to particular stressful circumstances, such as care practice and decision disagreements. Moreover, the cultural context of personhood has been overlooked. This study drew on Hong Kong family caregivers' reports of their cargiving practice and disagreements with care recipients about care-related decisions and their implications for personhood to identify person-centered family care support needs. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS We conducted 18 semi-structured interviews with family caregivers of people with dementia in Hong Kong, China. Participants were asked to share their family dementia caregiving experience and practice, specifically regarding decisions and practices that elicited disagreement. We used thematic analysis to analyze data generated from interviews. RESULTS Six caregiver practices were identified: exchange for mutual agreement, a foot-in-the-door approach, acceptance of requests/behaviors contrary to the caregivers' views, infantilization, treachery, and exclusion and imposition. DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS These findings highlight the importance of providing support and guidelines for person-centered care to promote personhood in the family caregiving context in dementia care.
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- On-Fung Chan
- Department of Social Work and Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Social Work and Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Social Work and Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Social Work and Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Sund M, Hanisch H, Fjetland KJ. Activistic citizenship in nursing homes: co-ownership in the mundane. DEMENTIA 2023; 22:594-609. [PMID: 36716355 PMCID: PMC10009321 DOI: 10.1177/14713012231155307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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The traditional narrative of dementia, focused on cognition as constructive of personhood, has been challenged by person-centred care as well as a rights-based citizenship lens. However, reports of everyday discrimination leading to occupational deprivation and pathologising interpretations of people living with dementia in nursing homes highlight the need for further investigation. The purpose of this study was to investigate the transformative power of mundane and relational enactments of citizenship in nursing homes, exploring the potential of adding an activistic lens of citizenship to our interpretive practices. Through an ethnographic study in Norwegian nursing homes, a narrative analysis of fieldnotes and interview transcripts was conducted. Narratives were interpreted using narrative theory, occupational perspectives and theories of citizenship. Findings reveal a phenomenon of shared ownership between residents and staff, and a vulnerable balance between silence and active social and occupational engagement in the nursing homes. Further, they shed light on how group-based assessments of residents' abilities or occupational needs may constrain opportunities, and staffs' options, to facilitate co-ownership. We suggest that a lens of activistic citizenship implies interpreting residents' behaviours as mundane forms of subtle resistance. A professional and ethical responsibility building on such interpretive practices may turn attention towards structures that constrain residents' expressions of citizenship.
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- Marianne Sund
- Centre of Diaconia and Professional Practice/Faculty of Health studies, 87446VID Specialized University, Stavanger, Norway
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- Work Research Institute, 60499Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
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Kaplan F, Bentwich ME. Do differences exist in cross-cultural caregivers' respect for the autonomy/dignity of people with dementia? Real-time field observations in nursing homes. DEMENTIA 2023:14713012231158410. [PMID: 36946305 DOI: 10.1177/14713012231158410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although published studies have examined the perceptions of caregivers who are attending to older adults with dementia concerning the values of human dignity and/or autonomy in institutional settings, none have explored the possible differences in actual behavior that relates to these values for caregivers from diverse ethno-cultural backgrounds. AIMS Explore how caregivers with varied cultural backgrounds may differ in their real-time behavior regarding the autonomy and dignity of older adults with dementia and thereby determine whether that real-time behavior reveals new aspects of respect and disrespect for both the autonomy and dignity of those older adults. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS A qualitative research based on non-participatory observations, was meticulously recorded using a written journal and a rigorous microanalysis to analyze the collected data. We made 58 shift-based observations (morning and evening) of 29 caregivers from 3 ethno-cultural groups working in 3 nursing homes in Israel. These groups included Israeli-born Jews (Sabras), Israeli Arab-Muslims (Arabs), and immigrants from the Former Soviet Union (IFSU). RESULTS (1) IFSU caregivers demonstrated more respect for autonomy and dignity, but also demonstrated disrespect for these values. (2) the main difference between the IFSU caregivers and other caregiver groups pertained to respect for their autonomy. The main specific facets of autonomy where IFSU caregivers surpassed their colleagues were information provision and persuasion. (3) toward both autonomy and dignity of these older adults, previously unaccounted for in the models we used, were discovered among the varied groups of caregivers, with only minor gaps between these groups. DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS This study-the first of its kind to focus on the real-time behaviors of caregivers from diverse ethno-cultural backgrounds-reveals the potential effects of culture on applying practices related to dignity and autonomy during daily care. The findings may have important implications for caregiver training in multicultural societies.
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- Felix Kaplan
- School of Social Work, 61315Zefat Academic College, Israel
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Sund M, Jaeger Fjetland K, Hanisch H. Within moments of becoming-everyday citizenship in nursing homes. Scand J Occup Ther 2023; 30:239-250. [PMID: 35758260 DOI: 10.1080/11038128.2022.2085621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Humans are occupational beings. Our occupational choices depend on the opportunities available to us, and within nursing homes, institutional rules or structures may limit occupational engagement. An everyday citizenship lens acknowledges the importance of people's rights as citizens as well as engagement in mundane aspects of the everyday, highlighting diverse expressions of agency. AIMS/OBJECTIVES To show how older residents living with dementia in nursing homes can realize their everyday citizenship. METHODS A phenomenologically inspired ethnographic study was conducted in nursing home units in Norway, exploring everyday citizenship through narrative analysis. RESULTS Within everyday environments of care, the narratives of May, Janne and Camilla tell stories of spontaneous initiatives towards contribution and responsibilities, highlighting their continuous occupational natures. CONCLUSION Becoming can be seen as constitutive of self and identity, through residents' actions and contributions within the mundane and ordinary of everyday life, as an essential part of everyday citizenship. SIGNIFICANCE FOR PRACTICE A citizenship of becoming presupposes that institutional perceptions of activities being offered ought to be broadened towards supporting residents' natural desires to do and act within the mundane and ordinary of everyday life.
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- Marianne Sund
- Centre of Diaconia and Professional Practice/Faculty of Health Studies, VID Specialized University, Stavanger, Norway
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- Faculty of Health Studies, VID Specialized University, Stavanger, Norway.,Work Research Institute, Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
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Dignity in bodily care at the end of life in a nursing home: an ethnographic study. BMC Geriatr 2022; 22:593. [PMID: 35871666 PMCID: PMC9310487 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-022-03244-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 06/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Nursing homes (NHs) are populated by the frailest older people who have multiple physical or mental conditions and palliative care needs that may convey the violation of dignity. Although dignity is a commonly used concept and a core value of end-of-life care, it is assumed to be complex, ambiguous, and multivalent. Thus, the aim of this study was to explore aspects of dignity in older persons’ everyday lives in a NH. Design A focused ethnographic study design. Methods Data consisted of 170 h of fieldwork, including observations (n = 39) with residents (n = 19) and assistant nurses (n = 22) in a Swedish NH. Interviews were undertaken with residents several times (in total, n = 35, mean 70 min/resident). To study dignity and dignity-related concerns, we used the Chochinov model of dignity to direct the deductive analysis. Results The study showed that residents suffered from illness-related concerns that inhibited their possibilities to live a dignified life at the NH. Their failing bodies were the most significant threat to their dignity, as loss of abilities was constantly progressing. Together with a fear of becoming more dependent, this caused feelings of agony, loneliness, and meaninglessness. The most dignity-conserving repertoire came from within themselves. Their self-knowledge had provided them with tools to distinguish what was still possible from what they just had to accept. Socially, the residents’ dignity depended on assistant nurses’ routines and behaviour. Their dignity was violated by long waiting times, lack of integrity in care, deteriorating routines, and also by distanced and sometimes harsh encounters with assistant nurses. Because the residents cherished autonomy and self-determination, while still needing much help, these circumstances placed them in a vulnerable situation. Conclusions According to residents’ narratives, important dignity-conserving abilities came from within themselves. Dignity-conserving interventions did occur, such as emphatic listening and bodily care, performed in respect for residents’ preferences. However, no strategies for future crises or preparing for death were observed. To protect residents’ dignity, NHs must apply a palliative care approach to provide holistic care that comprises attention to personal, bodily, social, spiritual, and psychological needs to increase well-being and prevent suffering.
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Klůzová Kráčmarová L, Tomanová J, Černíková KA, Tavel P, Langová K, Greaves PJ, Kisvetrová H. Perception of dignity in older men and women in the early stages of dementia: a cross-sectional study. BMC Geriatr 2022; 22:684. [PMID: 35982424 PMCID: PMC9386964 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-022-03362-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2021] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Dementia is a serious problem in old age, that impacts an individual's ability to function and may threaten personal dignity. Given the variable features of the illness and the diversity of life experiences, many factors may contribute to the perception of dignity by men and women with dementia. The purpose of the study was to explore the factors that contribute to dignity and its domains in men and women with dementia. METHODS This cross-sectional study involved 316 community-dwelling patients with early-stage dementia (aged ≥ 60) (PwD). We assessed the participants' sociodemographic and social involvement characteristics, health-related variables (pain, depression, physical performance, visual and hearing impairments), attitude to aging, and self-sufficiency in the activities of daily living (ADL). These factors were investigated as independent variables for the perception of dignity and of its domains in men and women. RESULTS Multivariate regression analysis showed that PwD experienced minor dignity problems in the early stages of dementia. In both men and women higher rates of depression, negative attitudes to aging, and pain were associated with reductions in the perception of dignity. In men, but not in women visual impairment had a negative effect on overall dignity, and on the associated domains of 'Loss of Autonomy' and 'Loss of Confidence'. In women, lowered self-sufficiency in ADL contributed to reduced self-perception of dignity and in the associated domains of 'Loss of Purpose of Life', 'Loss of Autonomy', and 'Loss of Confidence'. Sociodemographic and social involvement characteristics, hearing impairment, and physical performance did not influence the participants' self-perception of dignity. CONCLUSION The results suggested that several common factors (depression, attitudes to aging, and pain) contribute to the perception of dignity in both men and women. Other factors, visual impairments in men, and self-sufficiency in ADL in women, appear to be more gender specific. These differences might relate to their specific gender roles and experiences. The self-perception of dignity in PwD can be helped by supporting the individual, to the extent that their illness allows, in maintaining activities that are important to their gender roles, and that preserve their gender identity. TRIAL REGISTRATION NCT04443621.
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- Lucie Klůzová Kráčmarová
- Olomouc University Social Health Institute, Sts. Cyril and Methodius Faculty of Theology, Palacky University Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic.
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- The Centre for Research and Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, Palacký University Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Olomouc University Social Health Institute, Sts. Cyril and Methodius Faculty of Theology, Palacky University Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Olomouc University Social Health Institute, Sts. Cyril and Methodius Faculty of Theology, Palacky University Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- The Centre for Research and Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, Palacký University Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Nursing, Midwifery and Health, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- The Centre for Research and Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, Palacký University Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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Bennett J, Wolverson E, Price E. Me, myself, and nature: living with dementia and connecting with the natural world - more than a breath of fresh air? A literature review. DEMENTIA 2022; 21:2351-2376. [PMID: 35939420 DOI: 10.1177/14713012221117896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Despite growing awareness of the importance of engagement with the natural world for people living with dementia, little is known about the impact specifically for people living independently in their own home. This review identifies, analyses and synthesises existing research, incorporating first-person narrative accounts of the benefits and potential challenges experienced in forging meaningful connections with the natural world. METHODS Six databases were searched from February 2000 to February 2021. Relevant organisations and authors were contacted, and a hand search of included study reference lists was conducted. The findings of included studies were synthesised using a thematic analysis approach. FINDINGS Sixteen studies were included: 13 qualitative and three mixed methods. Eight themes and three sub-themes were identified, revealing how contact with the natural world held a significance for people living with dementia, associated with a sense of pleasure, comfort, stimulation, freedom and meaning. Support and the use of adaptive strategies afforded opportunities for continued engagement with meaningful outdoor activities and the promotion of identity, independence, social interaction, enhanced wellbeing and quality of life for people living independently with dementia. CONCLUSION Meaningful connections with the natural world offer far more than a 'breath of fresh air'. When support mechanisms are in place, engaging with the natural world can be a valuable arena for enablement and continuity, providing a sense of connectedness to self, place and others.
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- University of Hull and Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, Hull, UK
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Anderson JG, Jao YL. The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Family-Focused Care of People With Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias. JOURNAL OF FAMILY NURSING 2022; 28:179-182. [PMID: 35822485 DOI: 10.1177/10748407221108200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Muller A, Missotten P, Adam S. Transforming nursing home culture: Opinions of older people. A cross-sectional study in Belgium. J Aging Stud 2022; 61:101020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaging.2022.101020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2021] [Revised: 03/05/2022] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Bartmess M, Talbot C, O'Dwyer ST, Lopez RP, Rose KM, Anderson JG. Using Twitter to understand perspectives and experiences of dementia and caregiving at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. DEMENTIA 2022; 21:1734-1752. [PMID: 35549466 PMCID: PMC9111911 DOI: 10.1177/14713012221096982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has placed a tremendous burden on all of society,
particularly among vulnerable populations such as people living with dementia
and their caregivers. Efforts to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
on those living with dementia are crucial towards addressing needs during the
pandemic and beyond. This qualitative descriptive study includes a thematic
analysis of 6938 tweets from March 17–24, 2020, that included direct or indirect
references to COVID-19 and at least one of the following terms/hashtags:
Alzheimer, #Alzheimer, dementia, and #dementia. Five themes were identified:
continuing care, finding support, preventing spread of COVID-19, maintaining
human rights, and the impact of the pandemic on the daily lives of people living
with dementia. People living with dementia and their families faced unique
challenges related to caregiving, maintaining social connectedness while trying
to follow public health guidelines, and navigating the convergence of COVID-19
and dementia-related stigma. Data from Twitter can be an effective means to
understand the impacts of public health emergencies among those living with
dementia and how to address their needs moving forward by highlighting gaps in
practice, services, and research.
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- Department of Psychology, 276175Bournemouth University, Poole, UK
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- College of Medicine and Health, University of Exeter Medical School, Exeter, UK
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- School of Nursing, 15646MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston MA, USA
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- Center for Healthy Aging, Self-Management and Complex Care, College of Nursing, 2647The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- College of Nursing, 4285University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA
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Zhao Y, Liu L, Ding Y, Shan Y, Chan HYL. Translation and validation of Chinese version of sense of competence in dementia care staff scale in healthcare providers: a cross-sectional study. BMC Nurs 2022; 21:35. [PMID: 35093043 PMCID: PMC8801082 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-022-00815-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Healthcare providers’ dementia-care competence is crucial for quality dementia care. A reliable and valid instrument is needed to assess the gaps in their dementia-care competence, and thereby identifying their educational needs. Therefore, this study aims to translate the 17-item Sense of Competence in Dementia Care Staff (SCIDS) scale into Chinese (SCIDS-C) and to validate the SCIDS-C among Chinese healthcare providers. Methods The translation procedure followed the modified Brislin’s translation model. A cross-sectional survey was conducted using the translated version. The validity, including content validity, confirmatory factor analysis, concurrent validity and known-groups validity, was tested. Reliability in terms of internal consistency and test-retest reliability with a 2-week interval was evaluated. Results A total of 290 healthcare providers in 12 nursing homes and a hospital completed the survey. The scale-level content validity index was .99. The confirmatory factor analysis model marginally supported the original 4-factor structure. Positive but weak correlations were noted between the total score of the SCIDS-C and that of the Dementia Knowledge Assessment Scale (r = .17, p = .005) and Approaches to Dementia Questionnaire (r = .22, p < .001), suggesting acceptable concurrent validity. Differences between health professionals and care assistants were significant in two subscales scores. The internal consistency of the scale was high, with Cronbach’s α of .87. Test-retest reliability was demonstrated with intra-class correlation coefficient of 0.88. Conclusions The SCIDS-C demonstrated acceptable reliability and validity although the known-groups validity between health professionals and care assistants was not fully established. It can be used to measure the level of sense of competence and as an outcome measure in educational intervention aiming at improving dementia care among Chinese healthcare providers. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12912-022-00815-3.
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Liu Y, Li X, Ma L, Wang Y. Mapping theme trends and knowledge structures of dignity in nursing: A quantitative and co-word biclustering analysis. J Adv Nurs 2021; 78:1980-1989. [PMID: 34812513 DOI: 10.1111/jan.15097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Revised: 09/21/2021] [Accepted: 11/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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AIM The present study aims to explore the research hot spots, development trends and knowledge structure of dignity in the nursing field. DESIGN Quantitative and co-word biclustering analysis were used. METHODS Articles on dignity care published from 01 Jan 2011 to 31 Dec 2020, were retrieved from PubMed. The extracted Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) terms were quantitatively analysed using Bibliographic Item Co-occurrence Matrix Builder software. To determine the hot spots, a biclustering analysis was completed using gCluto1.0 software. A strategic diagram and a social network analysis (SNA) were used to reveal trends in the theme and knowledge structure. RESULTS In the parameters of the retrieval strategy, a total of 1977 papers were included in the present study. Amongst all the extracted MeSH terms, 27 high-frequency MeSH terms were identified, and the hot spots were grouped into five categories. These were namely dignity in: (1) dementia care, (2) palliative care, (3) older people care, (4) healthcare and (5) clinical nursing. In the strategic diagram, the study of dignity in clinical nursing was active and should become an emerging field of research in the near future. CONCLUSIONS Based on the co-word biclustering of dignity care over the past 10 years, five hot spots were identified, and it was predicted that research on dignity in clinical nursing would be the main trend in future studies. Amongst the five themes it was interesting to note that dignity in dementia and palliative care are core priorities to which scholars should pay more attention. IMPACT In recent years, dignity-conserving care has been highly valued, however, there are few relevant bibliometric articles that can be referenced on this topic. The present study was considered to offer novel insights into research on dignity in nursing and could be a reliable reference point for researchers when launching new projects.
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- Yujia Liu
- School of Nursing, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, PR China
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- School of Nursing, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, PR China
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- School of Nursing, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, PR China
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- School of Nursing, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, PR China
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Isene TA, Thygesen H, Danbolt LJ, Stifoss-Hanssen H. Embodied meaning-making in the experiences and behaviours of persons with dementia. DEMENTIA 2021; 21:442-456. [PMID: 34530634 DOI: 10.1177/14713012211042979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim of the study was to explore and articulate how meaning-making appears and how meaningfulness is experienced in persons with severe dementia. Although there is little knowledge about meaning-making and experience of meaningfulness for this group, this article assumes that persons with dementia are as much in need of meaningfulness in life as any others, and hence, that they are involved in the process of meaning-making. METHODS The study was conducted using a qualitative method with exploratory design. Ten patients with severe dementia at a specialized dementia ward at an old age psychiatric department in hospital were observed through participant observation performed over four months. The field-notes from the observation contained narratives carrying with them a dimension of meaning played out in an everyday setting and thus named Meaning-making dramas. The narratives were analyzed looking for expressions where experiences of meaning-making and meaningfulness could be identified. RESULTS The narratives demonstrate that persons with severe dementia are involved in processes of meaning-making. The narratives include expressions of meaning-making, and of interactions that include apparent crises of meaning, but also transitions into what may be interpreted as meaningfulness based on experiences of significance, orientation and belonging. The role of the body and the senses has proved significant in these processes. The findings also suggest that experiences of meaning contribute to experience of personhood. CONCLUSIONS The relevance to clinical practice indicates that working from a person-centred approach in dementia care also includes paying attention to the dimension of meaning. This dimension is important both for the person living with dementia and for the people caring for them. Acknowledging meaning as a central human concern, it is crucial to seek understanding and knowledge about the significance of meaning in vulnerable groups such as persons with dementia.
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- Tor-Arne Isene
- Centre for Psychology of Religion, 364288Innlandet Hospital Trust, Ottestad, Norway.,Centre of Diakonia and Professional Practise, 87368VID Specialised University, Oslo, Norway
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Occupational Therapy, Prosthetics and Orthotics, 87368Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway.,Faculty of Health Studies, 87368VID Specialised University, Oslo, Norway
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- Centre for Psychology of Religion, 364288Innlandet Hospital Trust, Ottestad, Norway
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- Centre of Diakonia and Professional Practise, 87368VID Specialised University, Oslo, Norway
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Zhao Y, Liu L, Ding Y, Chan HYL. Understanding dementia care in care home setting in China: An exploratory qualitative study. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY 2021; 29:1511-1521. [PMID: 33118264 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.13213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2020] [Revised: 09/24/2020] [Accepted: 10/09/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Dementia education for healthcare providers has gained growing attention in China. This study aimed to explore the current dementia care practices in care home setting in China because people with dementia have increased need for residential care as the cognitive function worsens. An exploratory qualitative study was conducted among care staff and residents with dementia in four care homes in a metropolitan city in China between May and August 2019. Participant observations were conducted to understand how the care environment and activities affect residents with dementia. Care records were reviewed to explore the kind of care provided. In-depth individual interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of 15 care staff members of different ranks to clarify the care practices and understand their training needs with dementia care. Field notes of observations, nursing care records and interviews transcripts were triangulated for qualitative content analysis. The theme emerged is 'suboptimal dementia care practices'. Four categories about dementia care practices in care homes were identified: (a) care environment (hospital-like layout, inappropriate lighting, environmental noise, inappropriate use of colour and unclear signage), (b) care culture (being medical-oriented, overlooking individual uniqueness and privacy), (c) attitudes towards dementia (treating as children, being authoritative, adopting punitive approaches, trying to respect the residents and having a positive learning attitude) and (d) dementia care competence (questing for specific training and resources, questing for culturally specific practices and strengthening communication with family). Creating a dementia-friendly and enabling environment, shifting the care culture paradigm from disease-oriented to person-centred and developing culturally sensitive care practices are imperative. Dementia care education for care home staff using a systematic, comprehensive approach is fundamental to achieve these goals.
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- Yayi Zhao
- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China
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Torossian MR. The dignity of older individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias: A scoping review. DEMENTIA 2021; 20:2891-2915. [PMID: 34039079 DOI: 10.1177/14713012211021722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Supporting human dignity is the essence of delivery of care. Dignity is one's sense of self-value that is influenced by the perceived value attributed to the individual from others. Individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) are at risk of violations of their dignity, due to their diminished autonomy, the alteration in their sense of self, the loss of meaningful social roles, and their limited interactions with peers and confirmation of identity. OBJECTIVES A scoping review was conducted to explore the state of art regarding the dignity of individuals with ADRD. Methods: A search was conducted using CINAHL, PubMed, Web of Science, and PsycINFO. Relevant articles were analyzed and organized based on the themes they addressed, and a narrative description of findings was presented. RESULTS Twenty-six articles were included in the review. Findings highlighted characteristics of care that affected the dignity of these individuals. Researchers found that care was task-centered, depersonalized, and lacked a genuine connection. Individuals with ADRD experienced embarrassment, lack of freedom, and powerlessness, which contributed to feelings of being devalued, and threatened their dignity. Studies testing interventions to enhance dignity were either inconclusive, lacked rigor, or had no lasting effect. Conclusion: The dignity of individuals with ADRD may be violated during healthcare interactions. More research is needed to objectively measure the dignity of these individuals and examine the effectiveness of interventions aimed at promoting dignity.
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- Maral R Torossian
- College of Nursing, 14707University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, USA
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Newton R, Keady J, Tsekleves E, Adams OBE S. ‘My father is a gardener … ’: A systematic narrative review on access and use of the garden by people living with dementia. Health Place 2021; 68:102516. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2021.102516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2020] [Revised: 01/11/2021] [Accepted: 01/13/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Ludlow K, Churruca K, Mumford V, Ellis LA, Braithwaite J. Aged care residents' prioritization of care: A mixed-methods study. Health Expect 2021; 24:525-536. [PMID: 33477203 PMCID: PMC8077118 DOI: 10.1111/hex.13195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2020] [Revised: 10/14/2020] [Accepted: 12/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Background Eliciting residents’ priorities for their care is fundamental to delivering person‐centred care in residential aged care facilities (RACFs). Prioritization involves ordering different aspects of care in relation to one another by level of importance. By understanding residents’ priorities, care can be tailored to residents’ needs while considering practical limitations of RACFs. Objectives To investigate aged care residents’ prioritization of care. Design A mixed‐methods study comprising Q methodology and qualitative methods. Setting and participants Thirty‐eight residents living in one of five Australian RACFs. Method Participants completed a card–sorting activity using Q methodology in which they ordered 34 aspects of care on a pre‐defined grid by level of importance. Data were analysed using inverted factor analysis to identify factors representing shared viewpoints. Participants also completed a think‐aloud task, demographic questionnaire, post‐sorting interview and semi‐structured interview. Inductive content analysis of qualitative data was conducted to interpret shared viewpoints and to identify influences on prioritization decision making. Results Four viewpoints on care prioritization were identified through Q methodology: Maintaining a sense of spirituality and self in residential care; information sharing and family involvement; self‐reliance; and timely access to staff member support. Across the participant sample, residents prioritized being treated with respect, the management of medical conditions, and their independence. Inductive content analysis revealed four influences on prioritization decisions: level of dependency; dynamic needs; indifference; and availability of staff. Conclusions Recommendations for providing care that align with residents’ priorities include establishing open communication channels with residents, supporting residents’ independence and enforcing safer staffing ratios.
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- Kristiana Ludlow
- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Shiells K, Pivodic L, Holmerová I, Van den Block L. Self-reported needs and experiences of people with dementia living in nursing homes: a scoping review. Aging Ment Health 2020; 24:1553-1568. [PMID: 31163987 DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2019.1625303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Objectives: With rates of dementia continuing to rise, the impetus on improving care for people with dementia is growing. Unmet needs of people with dementia living in nursing homes have been linked with worsening neuropsychiatric symptoms, higher levels of depression, and reduced quality of life. Furthermore, proxy accounts exploring the needs of people with dementia have frequently been shown to be unreliable. Therefore, this literature review aims to explore the self-reported needs and experiences of people with dementia in nursing homes.Method: A scoping review of the literature was carried out using the databases PubMed and PsycINFO to search for relevant articles according to PRISMA guidelines. Search terms were designed to include both quantitative and qualitative study designs. Thematic synthesis was used to categorise findings into themes related to self-reported needs and experiences.Results: A total of 41 articles met the eligibility criteria. An analysis of study characteristics revealed more than half of studies used a qualitative design. Thematic synthesis resulted in eight themes: activities, maintaining previous roles, reminiscence, freedom and choice, appropriate environment, meaningful relationships, support with grief and loss, end-of-life care.Conclusion: Whilst the voice of people with dementia has previously been neglected in research, this review has shown that people with dementia in nursing homes are able to describe their experiences and communicate their needs. The findings in this review have provided a contribution towards guiding evidence-based practice that is tailored to the needs of nursing home residents with dementia.
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- Kate Shiells
- Centre of Expertise in Longevity and Long-term Care, Faculty of Humanities, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- End-of-Life Care Research Group, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and Ghent University, Brussels, Belgium
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- Centre of Expertise in Longevity and Long-term Care, Faculty of Humanities, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- End-of-Life Care Research Group, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and Ghent University, Brussels, Belgium
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Ibsen TL, Eriksen S. The experience of attending a farm-based day care service from the perspective of people with dementia: A qualitative study. DEMENTIA 2020; 20:1356-1374. [PMID: 32722922 DOI: 10.1177/1471301220940107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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People with dementia have different needs, and it is important to have variation in the services that are offered for this population. Farm-based day care aims to meet this diversity in need, but research on such services is lacking. The present study provides knowledge about how people with dementia experience attending farm-based day care services in Norway. Ten semi-structured interviews were conducted for five different services, while the participants were at the farm. The interviews were analysed in accordance with the content analysis of Graneheim, U., & Lundman, B. (2004) [Nurse Education Today, 24(2), 105-112] and revealed three main categories that included (1) social relations, (2) being occupied at the farm, and (3) individually tailored service. The findings were summarised in the overall theme that attending day care at a farm makes me feel like a real participant. Our findings indicate that the farm-based day cares in the present study provide person-centred care. The farm setting facilitates services that are tailored to the individual, where the participants get to use their remaining resources and spend time outdoors. Further, farm-based day care was described as being suitable for people with or without farm experience and must be seen as an important supplement to regular day care for those who could benefit from a more active service.
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- Tanja L Ibsen
- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Ageing and Health (Ageing and Health), 60512Vestfold Hospital Trust, Norway; Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Norway
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Ageing and Health (Ageing and Health), 60512Vestfold Hospital Trust, Norway; Lovisenberg Diaconal University College, Norway
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Clancy A, Simonsen N, Lind J, Liveng A, Johannessen A. The meaning of dignity for older adults: A meta-synthesis. Nurs Ethics 2020; 28:878-894. [PMID: 32613895 PMCID: PMC8408827 DOI: 10.1177/0969733020928134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Dignified care is a central issue in the nursing care of older adults. Nurses are expected to treat older adults with dignity, and older adults wish to be treated in a dignified manner. Researchers have recommended investigating the concept of dignity based on specific contexts and population groups. This meta-synthesis study aims to explore the understandings of dignity from the perspective of older adults in the Nordic countries. Synthesising findings from qualitative studies on older adults’ experiences of dignity has provided important insight into what can be essential for dignified care in a Nordic context. The importance of visibility and recognition for the experience of dignity is an overarching theme in all the studies. The participants’ descriptions mostly implicated an existence dominated by a lack of recognition. The older adults do not feel valued as people or for their contribution to society and strive to tone down their illnesses in an attempt to become more visible and acknowledged as people. Toning down their illnesses and masking their needs can protect their independence. At the same time, becoming less visible can leave them without a voice. The metaphorical phrase protected and exposed by a cloak of invisibility is used to express the authors’ overall interpretation of the findings. Lack of recognition and being socially invisible is a genuine threat to older adults’ dignity.
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- Anne Clancy
- 87560UiT Norges Arktiske Universitet, Norway
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- Folkhälsan Research Center, Finland; 3855University of Helsinki, Finland
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- Vestfold Hospital Trust, Norway; 11310University of South-Eastern Norway, Norway
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Autonomy Support of Nursing Home Residents With Dementia in Staff-Resident Interactions: Observations of Care. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2020; 21:1600-1608.e2. [PMID: 32553488 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2020.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2019] [Revised: 03/12/2020] [Accepted: 04/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVES People with dementia living in nursing homes benefit from a social environment that fully supports their autonomy. Yet, it is unknown to what extent this is supported in daily practice. This study aimed to explore to which extent autonomy is supported within staff-resident interactions. DESIGN An exploratory, cross-sectional study. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS In total, interactions between 57 nursing home residents with dementia and staff from 9 different psychogeriatric wards in the Netherlands were observed. METHODS Structured observations were carried out to assess the support of resident autonomy within staff-resident interactions. Observations were performed during morning care and consisted of 4 main categories: getting up, physical care, physical appearance, and breakfast. For each morning care activity, the observers consecutively scored who initiated the care activity, how staff facilitated autonomy, how residents responded to staff, and how staff reacted to residents' responses. Each resident was observed during 3 different mornings. In addition, qualitative field notes were taken to include environment and ambience. RESULTS In total, 1770 care interactions were observed. Results show that autonomy seemed to be supported by staff in 60% of the interactions. However, missed opportunities to engage residents in choice were frequently observed. These mainly seem to occur during interactions in which staff members took over tasks and seemed insensitive to residents' needs and wishes. Differences between staff approach, working procedures, and physical environment were observed across nursing home locations. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS The findings of this study indicate that staff members support resident autonomy in more than one-half of the cases during care interactions. Nonetheless, improvements are needed to support resident autonomy. Staff should be encouraged to share and increase knowledge in dementia care to better address residents' individual needs. Especially for residents with severe dementia, it seems important that staff develop skills to support their autonomy.
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Lazaris AS, Nazareno J. Trans-incarceration: Reimagining confinement and the criminality of aging. J Aging Stud 2020; 53:100854. [PMID: 32487341 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaging.2020.100854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2020] [Revised: 05/13/2020] [Accepted: 05/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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As the U.S. population continues to age and will require increasing levels of care, scholars continue to question what conventional methods of "custodial care" and rehabilitation accomplish for the individuals receiving them, relative to those providing them. To this end, critical discourse surrounding the spatial institutionalization of older adults argues that formal institutions of care and rehabilitation are simply alternative and synonymous forms of incarceration and imprisonment. Using semi-structured interviews with ten male residents of a Rhode Island nursing home and ten incarcerated males at the Rhode Island state prison's medium security unit, this work explores the following questions within the existing scholarship of the medical sociology of confinement and incarceration: In what ways are experiences of confinement alike for older adults living in prisons and for those living in nursing homes, and what do these similarities/differences imply about aging, disabled, and economically unproductive bodies as "deviant" and subsequently "criminal" as the traditional definition of the carceral space expands? Participant responses across the nursing home and prison settings fit into three categories, including "home as historical/home as negation," "institution as escape," and "self as non-human/self as non-agent." As a result, there exist thematic consistencies amidst the subjective experiences of older adults across settings of confinement that argue for a shared "criminality" socially assigned to an aging body.
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- Andreas S Lazaris
- Brown University Alpert Medical School, 222 Richmond St., Providence, RI 02903, USA.
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- Dept. Behavioral and Social Sciences, Brown University School of Public Health, Box, G-S121-5, Providence, RI 02912-G, USA
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Sørvoll J, Gautun H. Brukermedvirkning i norsk eldreomsorg – følger kommunene opp statens styringssignaler? TIDSSKRIFT FOR OMSORGSFORSKNING 2020. [DOI: 10.18261/issn.2387-5984-2020-01-09] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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- Jardar Sørvoll
- Velferdsforskningsinstituttet NOVA, OsloMet-storbyuniversitetet
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- Velferdsforskningsinstituttet NOVA, OsloMet- storbyuniversitetet
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van der Geugten W, Goossensen A. Dignifying and undignifying aspects of care for people with dementia: a narrative review. Scand J Caring Sci 2019; 34:818-838. [PMID: 31750569 PMCID: PMC7754132 DOI: 10.1111/scs.12791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2019] [Accepted: 10/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Background The progressive disease trajectory makes people with dementia increasingly vulnerable and gradually more dependent on others which can lead to admission to a nursing home. Special interest in dignity in people with dementia has led to a growing body of knowledge towards promoting or hindering their dignity. Aim The aim of this narrative review was to synthesise dignifying and undignifying aspects of formal and informal care for people with dementia within nursing homes. Method The electronic databases CINAHL, SCOPUS, PSycInfo and PubMed were systematically searched with the terms ‘dementia’ and ‘dignity’, complemented with the use of snowballing and reference check. A total of 789 unique items were found. The search and selection process was structured by the PRISMA framework, and both authors formulated the criteria of eligibility. A methodological check was performed using the critical appraisal tool of Hawker. This process led to inclusion of 29 articles which were reviewed with the help of the guidelines for narrative synthesis by Popay et al. Findings The emerged dignifying and undignifying aspects of formal and informal care are characterised by either a successful or unsuccessful process of adjustment towards changing abilities, preferences and care needs of people with dementia. Three themes appeared as undignifying aspects of care: ‘Stigmatisation and objectivation’, ‘Scarcity and hastiness’ and ‘Impending estrangement and misunderstanding’. Four themes were identified as dignifying aspect of care: ‘Personalisation’, ‘Respect, attentiveness and encouragement’, ‘Attention for physical care and bodily gestures’, and ‘Foster belonging’. Literature synthesis showed mostly relational aspects of care concerning dignity in people with dementia. Formal and informal caregivers are important in maintaining and promoting their dignity.
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- Chair Informal Care and Care Ethics and Endowed Chair of Volunteers and End-of-Life Care, University of Humanistic Studies, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Bjørkløf GH, Helvik AS, Ibsen TL, Telenius EW, Grov EK, Eriksen S. Balancing the struggle to live with dementia: a systematic meta-synthesis of coping. BMC Geriatr 2019; 19:295. [PMID: 31666020 PMCID: PMC6822397 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-019-1306-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2019] [Accepted: 10/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND People with dementia describe experiences of loss that threaten their autonomy and ability to contribute to society. They often have difficulties with orientation, loss of roll function, and fear about the future, and need help from others. An increasing body of literature also focuses on how people with dementia search for meaning and maintaining of quality to life, and how they find strategies to live with dementia. A review of the scientific literature on coping and dementia is warranted and can help to advice and inform healthcare personnel and decision makers on how they can support and plan for appropriate healthcare services for people with dementia. The aim of this systematic meta-synthesis was therefore to interpret and synthesize knowledge regarding people with dementia's experience of coping. METHODS We conducted a systematic, computerised search of Medline, Embase, Cinahl Complete, PsycINFO and Age Line combining MeSH terms and text words for different types of dementia with different descriptions of experience. Studies comprised 1) a sample of people with dementia, 2) a qualitative interview as a research method and 3) a description of experiences of coping were included. The search resulted in 7129 articles, of which 163 were read in full text, 80 were excluded due to the exclusion criteria or low quality according. The analysis was conducted in line with qualitative content analyses. RESULTS This interpretative qualitative meta-synthesis included 74 articles of good quality encompassing interviews with 955 persons with dementia. The material revealed two main resources of coping: (1) Humour and (2) Practical and emotional support, and four overall strategies in which people with dementia cope with the challenges they experience: (1) Keep going and holding on to life as usual; (2) Adapting and adjusting to the demands from the situation; (3) Accepting the situation; and (4) Avoiding the situation A comprehensive understanding of the categories led to the latent theme: Balancing the struggle of living with dementia. CONCLUSION This meta-synthesis indicates that people with dementia cope in different ways and using several parallel strategies. This insight is essential in dementia care to facilitate a supportive environment.
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- Guro Hanevold Bjørkløf
- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Ageing and Health (Ageing and Health), Postbox 2136, N-3103 Tønsberg, Norway
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Ageing and Health (Ageing and Health), Postbox 2136, N-3103 Tønsberg, Norway
- Department of Public Health and General Practice, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Ageing and Health (Ageing and Health), Postbox 2136, N-3103 Tønsberg, Norway
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Ageing and Health (Ageing and Health), Postbox 2136, N-3103 Tønsberg, Norway
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- Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Ageing and Health (Ageing and Health), Postbox 2136, N-3103 Tønsberg, Norway
- VID Spesialized University, Faculty of Health Studies, Oslo, Norway
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Park EY, Park SM, Kim JH. Psychometric properties of the geriatric quality of life-dementia in older adults with dementia or mild cognitive impairment living in nursing homes. BMC Geriatr 2019; 19:281. [PMID: 31640593 PMCID: PMC6805457 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-019-1307-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2019] [Accepted: 10/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Background Given the theoretical and methodological limitations, there is insufficient knowledge about the psychometric properties and internal structure of quality of life (QOL) measurements for patients with dementia living in nursing homes. The present study aimed to confirm the validity and reliability of the Geriatric Quality of Life-Dementia scale (GQOL-D) to measure the QOL of patients with dementia in nursing homes and analyze their QOL based on the validated GQOL-D factor structure. Methods The GQOL-D was used to assess QOL. A convenience sampling method was used to recruit patients with dementia or mild cognitive impairment from six nursing homes in two cities. In order to confirm the validity and factor structure of the scale, both exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis were employed. An independent t-test and a one-way analysis of variance were performed to examine the difference in the QOL across general characteristics. Results The original factor model was not appropriate to assess the QOL of dementia patients living in nursing homes because the models did not show adequate fit indices. The results support a two-factor structure: environmental and personal factors. Our findings suggest that the internal consistency and construct validity of the proposed two-factor model are adequate, and the GQOL-D is a useful tool for assessing the QOL of dementia patients living in nursing homes. Conclusions This factor structure model of environmental and personal aspects is a useful theoretical framework for designing and evaluating interventions for people with dementia and providing integrated person-centered care for people with dementia in nursing homes.
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- Eun-Young Park
- Department of Secondary Special Education, College of Education, Jeonju University, PO Box 560-759, 45 Baengma-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Korea
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- Department of Clinical Nursing, College of Nursing, The Catholic University of Korea, 222 Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06591, Korea
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- Department of Clinical Nursing, College of Nursing, The Catholic University of Korea, 222 Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06591, Korea.
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Kristensen HK, Peoples H. Experiences related to quality of life in people with dementia living in institutional settings – A meta-aggregation. Br J Occup Ther 2019. [DOI: 10.1177/0308022619879080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Introduction Within dementia care, there remains a general lack of coherence in evidence-based knowledge on issues of importance for subjective experiences of quality of life in people with dementia. The aim of the meta-aggregation was to investigate experiences related to quality of life in people with dementia living in institutional settings. Method A meta-aggregation inspired by the Joanna Briggs Institute was undertaken. A systematic search was conducted in four databases and additional studies were found in the reference lists of the included studies. Only studies in English, Danish, Swedish, and Norwegian were considered, with publication dates from 2007 to 2018. Findings Ten original qualitative studies were included. Using critical appraisal, methodological quality was assessed. We extracted five main categories: acceptance and adaptation; autonomy; personhood; social connectedness; and activities. Conclusion Significant findings for future occupational therapy in dementia care concerned the importance of coming to terms with the illness and life situation, while being able to experience feelings of autonomy, independence, and personhood. Meaningful social relationships and activities, individualized flexible routines and regulations, and adjusted physical environments with room for privacy were also prioritized in order to achieve high quality of life.
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- Hanne Kaae Kristensen
- Health Sciences Research Centre, University College Lillebaelt, Odense, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Health Sciences Research Centre, University College Lillebaelt, Odense, Denmark
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The securitisation of dementia: socialities of securitisation on secure dementia care units. AGEING & SOCIETY 2019. [DOI: 10.1017/s0144686x19001247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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AbstractNearly 50 million people around the world live with dementia, with statistics predicting a steady increase in prevalence for the foreseeable future. There is a need for comprehensive and compassionate dementia care. Long-term care homes have built special care units for people living with middle- to late-stage dementia. Among other services, these care units often use innovative security technologies that monitor and curtail movement beyond unit exit doors. As care-givers and technology developers grapple with the ethical dilemma of autonomy and risk management, researchers are beginning to investigate the social impact of these security technologies. The present research contributes to this line of inquiry. Fieldwork was carried out on two secure long-term care units for people living with dementia. Ethnographic accounts will illustrate how security technology creates socialities of securitisation on a secure dementia unit. Using securitisation theory, I will argue that dementia has been redefined, shifting it from a health issue to a security issue. The discursive construction of dementia as a security issue will be considered in terms of the co-constructed notions of vulnerability, risk, security threat and security challenge with respect to people living with dementia. The paper investigates how securitisation influences the ethics of dementia care.
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BACKGROUND Generally, a person with dementia may be unable to make decisions by themselves and professionals may decide what is best for them. Unfortunately, in most cases, professionals assist a person with dementia to make decisions without clear explanation or consent. Whether a person with dementia possesses dignity in routine care is an important issue. RESEARCH OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to explore the lived experience of the healthcare professionals in providing dignified dementia care in Taiwan. RESEARCH DESIGN A qualitative, hermeneutic-phenomenological approach was conducted. PARTICIPANTS Participants were enrolled by purpose sampling. Researchers performed in-depth interviews to reveal the essential ingredient of dignity within dementia care in Taiwan. A total of 20 cases were enrolled to achieve data saturation. ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS This study was approved by the institutional review board. Before conducting the interview, interviewees provided informed consent. FINDINGS There were three themes and six categories that were addressed and constructed; within the themes, 23 Guidelines for Taiwan Dignified Dementia Care and 12 Principles for Dignified Dementia Care in Taiwan were developed. DISCUSSION From the data relating to dignity in dementia care, we can develop a more independent and dignified care environment to improve the quality of life of person with dementia in Taiwan. CONCLUSION The results indicated that dignity within dementia care was constructed by the lived experience of the healthcare professionals, as well as affected by the culture of the organizations and society at the same time.
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- Ya Chi Huang
- Miaoli General Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare
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- Jen-Teh Junior College of Medicine, Nursing and Management
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- Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Australia; Port Lincoln Geriatric Services, Australia; HammondCare, Australia; Dementia Australia, Australia
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Holmberg B, Hellström I, Norberg A, Österlind J. Assenting to exposedness – meanings of receiving assisted bodily care in a nursing home as narrated by older persons. Scand J Caring Sci 2019; 33:868-877. [DOI: 10.1111/scs.12683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2018] [Accepted: 02/24/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Bodil Holmberg
- Department of Health Care Sciences/Palliative Research Centre Ersta Sköndal Bräcke University College Stockholm Sweden
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- Department of Health Care Sciences/Palliative Research Centre Ersta Sköndal Bräcke University College Stockholm Sweden
- Department of Social and Welfare Studies Linköping University Norrköping Sweden
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- Department of Health Care Sciences/Palliative Research Centre Ersta Sköndal Bräcke University College Stockholm Sweden
- Department of Nursing Umeå University Umeå Sweden
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- Department of Health Care Sciences/Palliative Research Centre Ersta Sköndal Bräcke University College Stockholm Sweden
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Morgan-Brown M, Brangan J, McMahon R, Murphy B. Engagement and social interaction in dementia care settings. A call for occupational and social justice. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY 2019; 27:400-408. [PMID: 30198071 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.12658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2017] [Revised: 08/01/2018] [Accepted: 08/10/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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As full citizens, people with dementia are entitled to engage in social and occupational activities in residential care settings. Limitation or deprivation of choice and experience of valued occupations has been described elsewhere as occupational injustice. This research frames the unmet needs of people with dementia for occupation and social interaction, as issues of human rights and citizenship. It identifies a gap in current measurement tools of engagement in residential settings and in response, presents the Assessment Tool for Occupational and Social Engagement (ATOSE) as an objective measure of engagement. It examines results from a study of five residential care settings in Ireland using the ATOSE which included 73 residents with dementia and/or enduring mental health diagnoses. Residents spent on average, 38% of their time engaged and 62% of their time not engaged while in their communal sitting rooms. The ATOSE observations supported the rights of residents as citizens to have low levels of engagement addressed. A critical gerontology lens is employed to discuss concepts of citizenship, occupational justice, and social justice in the context of this research project.
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- Mark Morgan-Brown
- Occupational Therapy Service, Cavan and Monaghan Mental Health Services, Department of Psychiatry, Cavan General Hospital, Cavan, County Cavan, Ireland
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- Discipline of Occupational Therapy, Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, Trinity Centre for Health Science, St. James' Hospital, Dublin 8, Ireland
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- Mental Health Services for the Elderly, Cavan and Monaghan HSE, Monaghan, Ireland
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- Centre of Public Health, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Queens University Belfast, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, UK
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Chin SY, Lopez V, Tan ML, Goh YS. "I Would Like to Be Heard." Communicating With Singaporean Chinese Patients With Dementia: A Focused Ethnography Study. J Transcult Nurs 2018; 30:331-339. [PMID: 30227768 DOI: 10.1177/1043659618800535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Although first-generation Singaporean Chinese were mainly immigrants from Mainland China, the communication patterns of Singaporean Chinese in the present-day context differs from Mainland Chinese. This difference could be attributed to the subculture but is not conclusive. This study aimed to explore the experiences of nursing staff communicating with Singaporean Chinese with dementia in Singapore. METHOD A focused ethnographic study was conducted in a long-term care setting for people with dementia, where data were obtained using nonparticipant observations and semistructured interviews. Data analyses were conducted using Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis. RESULTS Nineteen nursing staff were interviewed. The central theme of "embracing diversity and accepting differences" was supported by three subthemes: acknowledging cultural differences, understanding the patients, and overcoming communicative challenges. CONCLUSIONS This study highlighted the need for nurses to understand cultural characteristics among Singaporean Chinese with dementia especially on emotional expressions when they are not understood by others.
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- Si-Ying Chin
- 1 National University Hospital, National University Health System, Singapore
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- 2 Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
- 3 Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, National University Health System, Singapore
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- 2 Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
- 3 Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, National University Health System, Singapore
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Øye C, Jacobsen FF. Informal use of restraint in nursing homes: A threat to human rights or necessary care to preserve residents' dignity? Health (London) 2018; 24:187-202. [PMID: 30207186 DOI: 10.1177/1363459318800175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Use of restraint in nursing homes is highly controversial and fundamentally transgresses human rights and freedom of movement and choice. While different forms of formal restraint use in nursing homes are broadly delineated, the use of informal restraint is less understood. The aim of this article is to identify different kinds of informal restraint, and how staff use informal restraint under which circumstances. This article illuminates informal restraint use based on an ethnographic study in four nursing homes in the Western part of Norway. We have identified five different forms of informal restraint use which are as follows: (1) diversion of residents' attention; (2) white lies; (3) persuasion and interpersonal pressure; (4) offers and finally (5) threats. These different forms of informal restraint are actions by staff against residents' will, limiting residents' freedom of movement and their personal preferences. In addition, we have identified 'grey-zone restraint' which comprises actions by staff towards residents which lie in-between formal and informal restraint. The use of informal restraint can be explained by institutional circumstances such as location, architecture and institutional collectivist constraints in relation to care work. Moreover, and paradoxically, informal restraint can be explained as a consequence of neo-liberal policies with establishment of extended premises for freedom of movement and practices of resident preferences in nursing homes. Informal restraint practices call into question whether these practices are compatible with fundamental human rights and the preservation of residents' dignity.
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- Christine Øye
- Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL), Norway
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Caspari S, Råholm MB, Saeteren B, Rehnsfeldt A, Lillestø B, Lohne V, Slettebø Å, Heggestad AKT, Høy B, Lindwall L, Nåden D. Tension between freedom and dependence-A challenge for residents who live in nursing homes. J Clin Nurs 2018; 27:4119-4127. [DOI: 10.1111/jocn.14561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2017] [Revised: 05/23/2018] [Accepted: 06/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- VIA University College; Aarhus Denmark
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Strøm BS, Šaltytė Benth J, Engedal K. Impact of the Sonas Programme on Communication over a Period of 24 Weeks in People with Moderate-to-Severe Dementia. Dement Geriatr Cogn Dis Extra 2018; 8:238-247. [PMID: 30022997 PMCID: PMC6047560 DOI: 10.1159/000489041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2018] [Accepted: 04/07/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Objectives The primary aim was to examine how communication abilities changed over time among nursing home residents with moderate-to-severe dementia who were attending the Sonas programme and to explore whether changes in communication abilities were related to cognitive ability. Method A longitudinal secondary descriptive study method was employed, where 56 people with moderate-to-severe dementia attended a 45-min Sonas group session twice a week for 24 weeks. The Threadgold Communication Tool (TCT) was completed every 4 weeks. Results The impact of the Sonas programme on communication showed a significant non-linear trend in the TCT, with an increase in communication abilities during the first 16 weeks, regardless of the level of the residents' cognitive abilities. Thereafter it levelled out. No interaction was found between time and the frequency of attendances at Sonas sessions. Both verbal and non-verbal communication increased from the baseline, with non-verbal communication increasing quickly and verbal communication increasing marginally. Conclusion Communication abilities increased with the time of the intervention, but the peak was achieved after 16 weeks, after which the effect levelled out. This suggest that the Sonas programme should be used for a period of at least 16 weeks before evaluating its effect.
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- Norwegian Advisory Unit for Aging and Health, Vestfold Hospital HF and Department of Geriatrics, Oslo University Hospital, Tønsberg, Norway
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Egede-Nissen V, Sellevold GS, Jakobsen R, Sørlie V. Minority healthcare providers experience challenges, trust, and interdependency in a multicultural team. Nurs Ethics 2018; 26:1326-1336. [DOI: 10.1177/0969733017752546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background: The nursing community in the Nordic countries has become multicultural because of migration from European, Asian and African countries. In Norway, minority health care providers are recruited in to nursing homes which have become multicultural workplaces. They overcome challenges such as language and strangeness but as a group they are vulnerable and exposed to many challenges. Purpose: The aim is to explore minority healthcare providers, trained nurses and nurses’ assistants, and their experiences of challenges when working in a multicultural team in a Norwegian context. Research method: The study has a qualitative design, using narrative interviews, and a phenomenological–hermeneutic analysis method to explore the experiences of challenges in dementia care. Ethical considerations: The study was approved by The Norwegian Regional Ethics Committee, and the Norwegian Social Science Data Services. Participation and research context: Five informants from different African, Asian and European countries participated in the study. The study was conducted in a Norwegian nursing home, in a dementia care unit. Findings: The results show that minority health care providers experience and find meaning in being a member of a team, they overcome challenges, characterized by the interdependency in the team, appreciating new cultural experiences and striving to belong. They must overcome challenges such as language problems and the feeling of strangeness. Discussion: The findings are discussed considering Løgstrup’s ethic of proximity, the ethical demand of trust, and interdependency. The ethical demand is an answer to a common, transparent, unspoken agreement to be met, seen, and understood. Conclusion: The study shows that cooperation in a multi-professional and multi-ethnic team is important, and secures the quality of care to persons with dementia. Further research is necessary to examine the relation between a multi-ethnic staff and the patients experiencing dementia. Further research is necessary to examine ethnicity, the relation between a multi-ethnic staff, the patients experiencing dementia and next of kin.
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- Veslemøy Egede-Nissen
- Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences, Norway
- Lovisenberg Diakonale College, Norway
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Førsund LH, Grov EK, Helvik AS, Juvet LK, Skovdahl K, Eriksen S. The experience of lived space in persons with dementia: a systematic meta-synthesis. BMC Geriatr 2018; 18:33. [PMID: 29390970 PMCID: PMC5795848 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-018-0728-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2017] [Accepted: 01/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Identifying how persons with dementia experience lived space is important for enabling supportive living environments and creating communities that compensate for the fading capabilities of these persons. Several single studies have explored this topic; however, few studies have attempted to explicitly review and synthesize this research literature. The aim of this systematic meta-synthesis was therefore to interpret and synthesize knowledge regarding persons with dementia's experience of space. METHODS A systematic, computerized search of AgeLine, CINAHL Complete, Embase, Medline and PsycINFO was conducted using a search strategy that combined MeSH terms and text words for different types of dementia with different descriptions of experience. Studies with 1) a sample of persons with dementia, 2) qualitative interviews as a research method and 3) a description of experiences of lived space were included. The search resulted in 1386 articles, of which 136 were identified as eligible and were read and assessed using the CASP criteria. The analysis was inspired by qualitative content analyses. RESULTS This interpretative qualitative meta-synthesis included 45 articles encompassing interviews with 672 persons with dementia. The analysis showed that living in one's own home and living in long-term care established different settings and posed diverse challenges for the experience of lived space in persons with dementia. The material revealed four main categories that described the experience of lived space: (1) belonging; (2) meaningfulness; (3) safety and security; and (4) autonomy. It showed how persons with dementia experienced a reduction in their lived space due to the progression of dementia. A comprehensive understanding of the categories led to the latent theme: "Living with dementia is like living in a space where the walls keep closing in". CONCLUSION This meta-synthesis reveals a process whereby lived space gradually becomes smaller for persons with dementia. This underscores the importance of being aware of the experiences of persons with dementia and the spatial dimensions of their life-world. To sustain person-centred care and support the preservation of continuity and identity, one must acknowledge not only the physical and social environment but also space as an existential experience for persons with dementia.
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- Linn Hege Førsund
- Department of Nursing and Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, University College of Southeast Norway, Postbox 7053, N- 3007 Drammen, Norway
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- Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Ageing and Health, Tønsberg, Norway
- Department of Public Health and General Practice, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Nursing and Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, University College of Southeast Norway, Postbox 7053, N- 3007 Drammen, Norway
- The National Institute of Public Health, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Nursing and Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, University College of Southeast Norway, Postbox 7053, N- 3007 Drammen, Norway
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Ageing and Health, Tønsberg, Norway
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Eriksen S, Helvik AS, Juvet LK, Skovdahl K, Førsund LH, Grov EK. The Experience of Relations in Persons with Dementia: A Systematic Meta-Synthesis. Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord 2018; 42:342-368. [PMID: 27866199 DOI: 10.1159/000452404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/10/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Dementia influences a person's experience of social relationships, as described in several studies. In this systematic meta-synthesis of qualitative studies, we aim to interpret and synthesize the experiences of persons with dementias and their relations with others. SUMMARY Living with dementia changes life, leading to new social roles and different social statuses. Persons with dementia experience being disconnected and dependent on others, feeling like being a burden, and being a person who is treated in paternalistic ways. Family, friends and others with dementia might play significant roles in their ability to maintain a meaningful life. Key Messages: Three categories emerged from the data, change in life, change in relations, and maintenance of meaningful aspects in life; these categories are intertwined and essential in sustaining a lifeline for persons with dementia. The comprehensive meaning of the material is understood as the expression: Living a meaningful life in relational changes.
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- Siren Eriksen
- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Ageing and Health, Tønsberg, Norway
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Perion J, Steiner V. Perceptions of reciprocity in friendship by community dwelling people with mild to moderate dementia. DEMENTIA 2017; 18:2107-2121. [PMID: 29171297 DOI: 10.1177/1471301217742503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Positive social interaction is important for people with dementia, providing emotional and psychological benefits. Friendships may retain more reciprocal balance than caregiver relationships, which often become one-sided. This qualitative study investigates the meaning that friendship has for people with dementia, and how reciprocity relates to positive social identity. Individuals experiencing dementia were recruited from programs sponsored by a Midwest chapter of The Alzheimer’s Association. In a face-to-face, one-time interview, participants were asked to share their perceptions about reciprocal friendship. Participants included 10 individuals who were primarily White, averaged 76 years old, with at least some college education. The data were analyzed using a phenomenological approach that revealed five themes of reciprocal friendship: recognizing the importance of longevity in friendship, helping one another is a normal part of friendship, feeling “alive” through the give and take in friendship, knowing somebody is there for them, and seeking security through friendship.
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- Jennifer Perion
- College of Health and Human Services, The University of Toledo, OH, USA
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- College of Health and Human Services, The University of Toledo, OH, USA
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Nicholson L. Person-centred care: experiences of older people with dementia. Nurs Stand 2017; 32:41-51. [PMID: 29094535 DOI: 10.7748/ns.2017.e10558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/14/2017] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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AIM To explore the views, perceptions and experiences of older people with dementia of person-centred care, and how these might affect practice. METHOD This was a qualitative literature review. A literature search was undertaken, which involved searching databases, reference-checking, and hand-searching of academic journals, national policies and nursing organisation websites, from 1999 to 2017. The author undertook data extraction and a meta-synthesis independently to identify themes from the articles. FINDINGS A total of 12 articles were included in the literature review. Few articles pertaining to the views, perceptions and experiences of older people with dementia receiving person-centred care were identified, with most of the literature based in settings outside the UK. Four main themes were identified: shared decision-making; promoting individuality, independence and autonomy; person-centred care; and communication and giving voice to people with dementia. CONCLUSION Knowledge of the lived experience of people with dementia is important to ensure they receive care that enhances their quality of life. It is essential to consider the views and experiences of older people with dementia to provide effective person-centred care and undertake appropriate research. Further research is required to evaluate the experiences of older people with dementia receiving care to inform practice.
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Melander C, Sävenstedt S, Wälivaara BM, Olsson M. Human capabilities in advanced dementia: Nussbaum's approach. Int J Older People Nurs 2017; 13:e12178. [PMID: 28990351 DOI: 10.1111/opn.12178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2017] [Accepted: 09/14/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To explore how Martha Nussbaum's approach to human capabilities can apply to dignity in the lives of people with advanced dementia living in nursing homes. BACKGROUND Challenges experienced when supporting people with advanced dementia who express problematic behaviours include understanding their needs and ensuring a dignified life for them. DESIGN AND METHODS Data were gathered using an ethnographic approach based on participatory observation. Nussbaum's capability approach was then used as a framework for the analysis. Four women diagnosed with advanced dementia who also expressed problematic behaviours were recruited from a nursing home in Northern Sweden. The data collection was performed during 2015. FINDINGS Individuals with advanced dementia had difficulties in participating in the planning of their lives and achieving the human capability of practical reasoning. They were also at risk of being placed outside the social group, thus hindering them from attaining the human capability of affiliation. A dignified life for individuals with advanced dementia requires nursing staff to be present and to provide adapted support to ensure that the individual can actually pursue human capabilities. CONCLUSION Creating opportunities for the human capabilities of practical reasoning and affiliation is essential as they permeate all other human capabilities. For these individuals, it was crucial not only to create opportunities for human capabilities but also to attend to their expressions and needs and to guide and steer them towards a dignified life. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE The normative structure of the capability approach described by Nussbaum can ensure that nursing staffs move beyond fulfilling patients' basic needs to consider other capabilities vital for a dignified life.
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- Catharina Melander
- Division of Nursing, Department of Health Sciences, Luleå University of Technology, Luleå, Sweden
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- Division of Nursing, Department of Health Sciences, Luleå University of Technology, Luleå, Sweden
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- Division of Nursing, Department of Health Sciences, Luleå University of Technology, Luleå, Sweden
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- Division of Nursing, Department of Health Sciences, Luleå University of Technology, Luleå, Sweden
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Holopainen A, Siltanen H, Pohjanvuori A, Mäkisalo-Ropponen M, Okkonen E. Factors Associated with the Quality of Life of People with Dementia and with Quality of Life-Improving Interventions: Scoping Review. DEMENTIA 2017; 18:1507-1537. [DOI: 10.1177/1471301217716725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Objectives To synthesise current research exploring the factors and interventions associated with the quality of life of people with dementia. Background Dementia is a progressive condition affecting an estimated 40 million people worldwide. The illness has a significant impact on the lives of the persons affected and their loved ones, and may thus impair the quality of life of both. As it progresses, dementia weakens the patients’ ability to express their own views about their quality of life and the factors associated with it. Design Scoping review. Data sources Electronic database search of MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Joanna Briggs Institute Library, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects (DARE), EMBASE, Medic published up to March 2016; and incremental hand search. Review method: Systematic or other kinds of reviews and single studies were included for the review if they met the inclusion criteria. Results: A total of 20 reviews and 7 primary studies were retained for synthesis. Key findings were abstracted and a themes matrix was generated to identify patterns of meaning. The factors associated with the quality of life of people with dementia were sociodemographic factors, factors related to dementia and social and caring environment. Interventions supporting quality of life focused on the activation of people with dementia. Conclusions: This scoping review identified a large body of knowledge exploring the factors and interventions associated with the quality of life of people with dementia. The interventions were heterogeneous and the sample sizes small, which is why more research is needed.
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- Arja Holopainen
- Nursing Research Foundation, Helsinki, Finland; The Finnish Centre for Evidence-Based Health Care: A Joanna Briggs Institute Centre of Excellence, Helsinki, Finland; The WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing, Helsinki, Finland
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- Nursing Research Foundation, Helsinki, Finland; The Finnish Centre for Evidence-Based Health Care: A Joanna Briggs Institute Centre of Excellence, Helsinki, Finland
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- The Alzheimer Society of Finland, Helsinki, Finland
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“‘Call Security’: Locks, Risk, Privacy and Autonomy in Long-term Residential Care”. AGEING INTERNATIONAL 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s12126-017-9289-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Seiger Cronfalk B, Ternestedt BM, Norberg A. Being a close family member of a person with dementia living in a nursing home. J Clin Nurs 2017; 26:3519-3528. [DOI: 10.1111/jocn.13718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/25/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Berit Seiger Cronfalk
- Department of Health Care Sciences and Palliative Research Centre; Ersta Sköndal Bräcke University College; Stockholm Sweden
- Division of Nursing; Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society; Karolinska Institutet; Stockholm Sweden
- Stord Haugesund University College; Department of Nursing Science; Haugesund Norway
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- Department of Health Care Sciences and Palliative Research Centre; Ersta Sköndal Bräcke University College; Stockholm Sweden
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- Department of Health Care Sciences and Palliative Research Centre; Ersta Sköndal Bräcke University College; Stockholm Sweden
- Department of Nursing; Umeå University; Umeå Sweden
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