Measuring the quality of care in nursing home residents with early-onset neurodegenerative diseases: a scoping review

Assessing music-related memory in people with dementia: a scoping review

OBJECTIVES

There are various type of music-related memory and different aspects of impairment caused by dementia. The purpose of this scoping review was to identify methods and map key concepts in assessing music-related memory in people with dementia.

METHOD

The review was conducted using the five steps in the framework proposed by Arksey and O'Malley. Databases and other sources were searched to identify relevant studies, and data selection and abstraction were performed.

RESULTS

A total of 35 studies that met the selection criteria were finally selected and analysed. We confirmed that the assessment of music-related memory can be systematically classified as assessing short-term or long-term memory, explicit or implicit memory, depending on the type of memory. Regarding the key concept of assessing music-related memory, we mapped a conceptual framework for the interrelationships between music and memory from a person-centered perspective.

CONCLUSION

Comprehensive information on music-related memory obtained through the assessment will be helpful for a holistic understanding of the person with dementia. In addition, it will provide meaningful information for specific planning and application of musical experiences that can be effectively used in music therapy. Further research is needed to establish the reliability and validity of the assessment.

Work environment and person-centred dementia care in nursing homes-A cross-sectional study

Aim

This study aims to explore the relationship between work environment, job characteristics and person‐centred care for people with dementia in nursing homes.

Background

Person‐centred care approaches have become a dominant indicator for good quality of care in nursing homes. Little is known about the relationship between work environment, job characteristics and person‐centred care in nursing homes.

Method(s)

Cross‐sectional data from the LAD study were used. Direct care staff (n = 552) of nursing homes (n = 49) filled an online questionnaire about work environment characteristics and person‐centred care. To examine relationships, multilevel linear regression analyses were conducted.

Results

Associations were found between a higher transformational leadership style, less social support from a leader, a higher unity in philosophy of care, higher levels of work satisfaction, more development opportunities, better experienced teamwork and staff‐reported person‐centred care.

Conclusion(s)

In a complex nursing home environment, person‐centred care is influenced by organisational and work characteristics, shared values and interpersonal relationships.

Implications for Nursing

Leaders may consider facilitating collaboration and creating unity between care staff, clients and family members in order to provide person‐centred care. Therefore, a transformational leadership style, educational programmes and coaching for leaders are recommended.