Evaluation of the ‘Unforgettable’ art programme by people with dementia and their care-givers

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Iris Hendriks ◽  
Franka J. M. Meiland ◽  
Debby L. Gerritsen ◽  
Rose-Marie Dröes
Keyword(s):  
Background Characteristics ◽  
Single Group ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Care Givers ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Face Scale ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Smiley Face

AbstractArt programmes have been shown to contribute to the quality of life of people with dementia. To understand how people with dementia benefit from art programmes it is important to evaluate them. ‘Unforgettable’ is an interactive museum programme for people with dementia and their care-givers in the Netherlands. This study examined how it is experienced and appreciated by its users. It also investigated whether the user experience and appreciation are linked to their specific background characteristics. In a single-group design, we used a ‘take-home’ survey to collect the participants’ background characteristics and their experience and appreciation of the programme. A before and after intervention measurement took place, using a smiley face scale, to measure the change in mood of participants. Participants evaluated the programme very positively. Social interaction proved a key factor in their appreciation. The mood of the persons with dementia (N = 95) and care-givers (N = 104) improved after participation in the ‘Unforgettable’ programme. The results of this evaluation may contribute to the quality of art programmes in museums.

scholarly journals What Are the Benefits of Pet Ownership and Care Among People With Mild-to-Moderate Dementia? Findings From the IDEAL programme

2020 ◽  
pp. 073346482096261
Author(s):  
Carol Opdebeeck ◽  
Michael A. Katsaris ◽  
Anthony Martyr ◽  
Ruth A. Lamont ◽  
James A. Pickett ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Pet Ownership ◽  
Active Life ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Moderate Dementia ◽  
Self Reports ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Person With Dementia ◽  
The Ideal

Pet ownership has been associated with positive outcomes in many populations, yet the associations with physical and psychological wellbeing in people with dementia remain unclear. The current study used baseline data from 1,542 people living at home with mild-to-moderate dementia from the Improving the experience of Dementia and Enhancing Active Life (IDEAL) programme. Regression analyses investigated associations of pet ownership and pet care with self-reports of walking, loneliness, depression, and quality of life (QoL). After adjusting for covariates, having any pet was associated with higher likelihood of walking over 3 hr in the last week. Those with a dog and who were involved in its care were less likely to be lonely than those with no dog. Having any pet but no involvement in its care was associated with increased depression and decreased QoL compared with those without a pet. The key factor in the associations was involvement in the care of the pet by the person with dementia.

scholarly journals The Effects of Patients' and Care-Givers' Knowledge, Attitude, & Practice (KAP) on Quality of Life Among Thalassemia Major Patients' in Damascus-Syrian Arab Republic

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (12) ◽  
pp. 308
Author(s):  
Yaser Adnan Abo Jeesh ◽  
Magda El-hadi Ahmad Yousif ◽  
Moauya Al-Balal Al-Haboub
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Thalassemia Major ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Teaching Guide ◽  
Care Givers ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After

Background: Thalassemia is the most common autosomal abnormality in Syria. Its complications have an important effect on education; time off school; sport; difference from friends/ siblings; social interactions; and stigmatization. Knowledge of factors associated with quality of life in thalassemia patients is necessary for forming appropriate clinical programs, social support, and improving treatment outcomes. Purpose: The study was to assess the effects of Patients' and Care-givers' Knowledge, Attitude, & Practice (KAP) with Quality of Life among Thalassemia Major Patients' in Syria. Methods: Cross-sectional descriptive analytical design was conducted at the national thalassemia center in Damascus. WHOQOL-BREF and a questionnaire developed by the researcher were used to measure the participants’ knowledge, attitudes and practices of thalassemia. Results: Total of 238 thalassemia patients participated in the study. A statistical significance was found regarding improvement of skill and knowledge scores among caregivers and thalassemia patients before and after receiving the teaching guide from 12.52±1.77 to 14.07±1.01, t=11.447, p=0.000 and from 34.12±4.50 to 37.43±4.61, t=-8.58, p= .000 respectively. Stigmatization was significantly noticed among families caring for thalassemic patients. There were a significant differences in the mean score regarding nutritional status before and after teaching guide paired t test= 12.11, p= 0.000. A statistical significance was found in females regarding social domain p=0.04. However, mean scores for overall quality of life were better in females rather than males, but these mean scores were statistically insignificant p>0.05. A statistical significant difference in ferritin levels and patient’s age was found. Results also revealed that no statistical significant differences was observed between overall quality of life of the four domains in relation to the two treatment groups (subcutaneous vs oral) and age groups. Conclusion: Thalassemia is a socio-economic problem. The most efficient way to reduce risks of having affected patients is by increasing the knowledge through training of parents regarding the disease. Our findings highlighted that there was lack in patients’ knowledge and skills regarding the disease, but a remarkable improvement in both knowledge and performance was found after patients received the teaching guide, which lead to an increase in overall patient's quality of life.

scholarly journals Study on the compensating calcium ion method for existing concrete based on crystal infiltration waterproof materials

2021 ◽  
Vol 293 ◽  
pp. 02059
Author(s):  
Yang Dishan ◽  
Yan Tongyu ◽  
Lin Yubin ◽  
Li Jiyu ◽  
Ruan Xiaofei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Calcium Ion ◽  
Concrete Surface ◽  
Strengthening Effect ◽  
Surface Strength ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Concrete Strengthening ◽  
Better Than ◽  
Strengthening Method

The quality of the the existing concrete surface in its repairing and strengthening is the key factor affecting the together working performance. The effective method to solve this problem is to use permeable crystal waterproof material to strengthen the existing concrete surface. In view of the existing old concrete which lacks free Ca2+ in the interior, the method of compensating calcium ion strengthening is proposed based on the action mechanism of permeable crystalline waterproof material. On the basis of DPS, calcium ion compensating agent Ca (OH)2, Na2SiO3 (sodium silicate) and Na2CO3 (potassium carbonate) solutes are added to prepare composite reinforcement solution for impregnation strengthening of concrete. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to observe the microstructure of the concrete before and after strengthening. It showed that after the entry of silicate ions, C-S-H colloid was formed by reaction with Ca (OH)2, and C-S-H gel blocked some pores, which made the inner microstructure more compact. The results of compressive strength before and after concrete strengthening show that the strengthening effect of calcium ion compensation method for low-strength concrete is better than that of permeable crystallization material strengthening method. The strength of C5 and C15 grade concrete is increased by 36.1% and 6% respectively, and the surface strength of 13.7 MPa concrete is increased by 16.7%.

scholarly journals Supportive care for older people with dementia: socio-organisational implications

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-33
Author(s):  
Francesco Miele ◽  
Federico Neresini ◽  
Giovanni Boniolo ◽  
Omar Paccagnella
Keyword(s):  
Supportive Care ◽  
Dementia Care ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Cultural Backgrounds ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Care Givers ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Depth Analysis

Abstract For many years, dementia care has been dominated by the standard medical approach, in which dementia is treated mainly with drugs, such as anti-anxiety, antidepressant and anti-psychotic medications. With the aim of seeking effective treatments for patients with dementia, over the last years, several contributions have criticised the pervasive use of drugs for the management of behavioural and physiological symptoms related to dementia, proposing personalised interventions aimed at supporting patients and their relatives from diagnosis until death. With particular reference to long-term settings, in this work, we aim at understanding the organisational implications of three types of interventions (labelled supportive care interventions – SCIs) that have characterised this shift in dementia care: person-centred, palliative and multi-disciplinary care. Conducted by following the integrative review method, our review underlines how SCIs have controversial consequences on the quality of care, the care-givers’ quality of life and cultural backgrounds. After an in-depth analysis of selected papers, we offer some considerations about the implications of SCIs for long-term care organisations and future research directions.

scholarly journals Educational intervention for collecting sputum for tuberculosis: a quasi-experimental study

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amélia Nunes Sicsú ◽  
Julia Ignez Salem ◽  
Luciana Botinelly Mendonça Fujimoto ◽  
Roxana Isabel Cardozo Gonzales ◽  
Maria do Socorro de Lucena Cardoso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Pulmonary Tuberculosis ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Sputum Sample ◽  
Randomized Study ◽  
Single Group ◽  
Group Type ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Abstract Objective: to evaluate the quality of the sputum sample before and after the Nursing guidance to patients. Methods: this is a quasi-experimental research design, single group type, before and after, non-randomized study. The study enrolled patients with suspected pulmonary tuberculosis, respiratory symptomatic patients for over three weeks, aged over 18 years, of both genders and without tuberculosis history in the last two years. The educational intervention consisted of individualized guidance on the collection of sputum sample, which was based on the guidelines of the Ministry of Health of Brazil and on the explanatory folder delivery. Results: in this study participated 138 patients with suspected pulmonary tuberculosis. The results showed significant increase of the samples with purulent particles, volume greater than 5 mL and increased rate of patients diagnosed with tuberculosis, after the educational intervention. Conclusion: it was shown that after the educational intervention, it was observed sputum samples with better quality, with satisfactory aspect and volume for the effectiveness of the bacilloscopic examination.

scholarly journals THE EFFECTIVENESS OF AROMATHERAPY AS COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY OF INSOMNIA IN STUDENTS OF FINAL SEMESTER IN POLTEKKES KEMENKES TASIKMALAYA

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-15
Author(s):  
Nuri - Handayani
Keyword(s):  
Study Design ◽  
Complementary Therapies ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Severity Index ◽  
Complementary Therapy ◽  
Single Group ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Insomnia Severity

Insomnia is difficulty starting and maintaining sleep. People who experience insomnia have less quality and quantity of sleep so people with insomnia feel not fresh and still sleepy after woke up. The purpose of this study was to determine the description of the incidence of insomnia and the effectiveness of giving aromatherapy as one of the complementary therapies of insomnia in the final year students at the Poltekkes of the Ministry of Health Tasikmalaya.The pre-experimental with the study design Single Group Design using the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) instrument. The purposive sampling technique used in this study and 139 respondents involved.The results of the study showed that respondents who experienced insomnia were 79.14% with various categories from mild to severe insomnia. The effectiveness of the aromatherapy shows the value of p <0.005, which means there is a significant difference between before and after giving aromatherapy to respondents.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Orientasi dengan Metode Perceptorship dan Mix Staffing terhadap Mutu Layanan Keperawatan

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 234-243
Author(s):  
Yuli Yanti ◽  
Muhammad Hadi ◽  
Rohadi Haryanto
Keyword(s):  
Research Method ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Nursing Services ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Research Type ◽  
Quality Of Nursing

The purpose of this study was to obtain a description of the quality of nursing services before and after orientation with the preceptorship and mix staffing methods at Pasar Minggu South Jakarta Hospital 2018. This research method is a quantitative study with a quasi-experimental research type with pre and post with control group design. The results showed that statistically there were differences between the quality of nursing services before and after the intervention intervention of the preceptorship and mix staffing methods (p <0.05). The analysis also showed that there were differences in the quality of nursing services in the control group from the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th observations (p <0.05). The conclusion of this research is the orientation of the preceptorship and mix staffing methods is very potential in improving the quality of nursing services in hospitals.   Keywords: Mix Staffing, Quality of Nursing Services, Preceptorship

scholarly journals Effects of a digital reminiscing intervention on people with dementia and their care-givers and relatives

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Sandra Derbring ◽  
Melissa Barbos Nordström ◽  
Jenny-Ann Svenningsson ◽  
Katja Laakso ◽  
Margret Buchholz
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Independent Living ◽  
Digital Communication ◽  
Communication Aids ◽  
Support Functions ◽  
Horizon 2020 ◽  
Care Givers ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Dementia is a source of growing concern globally, and often impacts on social and communicative functioning. INdependent LIving Support Functions for the Elderly (IN LIFE) was a project carried out within the European Commission Research and Innovation programme Horizon 2020 that resulted in the development of two digital communication aids for reminiscence intervention for elderly people with dementia and their communication partners. The purpose of this intervention study was to investigate the effects on quality of life for people with dementia when using these aids. People with dementia (N = 118) and their formal care-givers (N = 187) and relatives (N = 9) were given the communication aids for a period of 4–12 weeks. To assess a range of outcomes, questionnaires developed within the project were used along with the EQ-5D (European Quality of Life – 5 Dimensions) and QoL-AD (Quality of Life in Alzheimer's Disease) questionnaires. Quality of life improved among people with dementia when measured using EQ-5D (p < 0.05). There was also a correlation between the impact on the participants’ health and wellbeing, the carers’ rating of the usefulness of the digital communication aids and the care-givers’ satisfaction with using technology (p < 0.05). These results indicate that digital communication aids may be useful in social interaction where one partner has dementia.

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