Impact of a Psychosocial Intervention on Social Interactions between People with Dementia: An Observational Study in a Nursing Home

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Jean-Bernard Mabire ◽  
Marie-Claire Gay ◽  
Kevin Charras ◽  
Myrra Vernooij-Dassen
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Home ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Social Interactions ◽  
Psychosocial Intervention ◽  
People With Dementia

scholarly journals Effects of active psychosocial stimulation on social interactions of people with dementia living in a nursing home: a comparative study

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 921-922 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean-Bernard Mabire ◽  
Marie-Claire Gay ◽  
Pierre Vrignaud ◽  
Catherine Garitte ◽  
Yun-Hee Jeon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Home ◽  
Social Interaction ◽  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Social Interactions ◽  
Social Health ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Psychosocial Stimulation ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Stimulation Of

Dementia can interfere with the maintenance of social interactions. The ability to participate in social interactions is one of the elements that enables good social health (Hubert et al., 2011), and having dementia does not automatically eliminates the person's opportunity to have good social health (Vernooij-Dassen and Jeon, 2016). We highlighted in a previous study that people with dementia who did not know each other interacted spontaneously when they were in a stimulating social interaction setting (Mabire et al., 2016). However, a lack of activity and social interaction in nursing homes is still a widespread issue (Harper Ice, 2002). Stimulation of social interactions is rarely used as an intervention and social interactions are seldomly used as social health related outcomes.

scholarly journals Effects of active psychosocial stimulation on social interactions of people with dementia living in a nursing home: a comparative study – ERRATUM

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 923-923
Author(s):  
Jean-Bernard Mabire ◽  
Marie-Claire Gay ◽  
Pierre Vrignaud ◽  
Catherine Garitte ◽  
Yun-Hee Jeon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Home ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Social Interactions ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Psychosocial Stimulation

scholarly journals The Meeting Centre Support Programme: International Evaluation of a Dyadic Intervention in Dementia

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 758-758
Author(s):  
Dorota Szcześniak ◽  
Katarzyna Lion ◽  
Franka Meiland ◽  
Dawn Brooker ◽  
Elisabetta Farina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Psychosocial Intervention ◽  
Cultural Barriers ◽  
User Evaluation ◽  
Great Satisfaction ◽  
Everyday Activities ◽  
Support Programme ◽  
People With Dementia

Abstract In Europe, 10 million people are living with dementia. Most of them reside in their own home, cared for by their loved ones. As a consequence, there is a great need to provide both, people with dementia and their carers, tailored support. The Dutch Meeting Centres Support Programme (MCSP), adaptively implemented in three European countries within the JPND-MEETINGDEM project, is an excellent example of an effective dyadic psychosocial intervention, which seems to have no cultural barriers. The mixed-methods analysis showed that participant-dyads reported great satisfaction with MCSP. People with dementia experienced improvement of their quality of life, motivation and ability to participate in everyday activities, as well as improvement in their relationship with family members. Carers felt less burdened and highly appreciated the emotional and social support they received. Repeated user evaluation shows that this dyadic support effectively helps people with dementia and their families better deal with dementia.

The experiences, priorities, and perceptions of informal caregivers of people with dementia in nursing homes: A scoping review

Dementia ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 147130122110126
Author(s):  
Alexandra E Harper ◽  
Lauren Terhorst ◽  
Marybeth Moscirella ◽  
Rose L Turner ◽  
Catherine V Piersol ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Home ◽  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Home Care ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Informal Caregivers ◽  
Nursing Home Care ◽  
Person Centered Care ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Centered Care

Background Person-centered care has been shown to increase desired outcomes for people with dementia, yet informal caregivers’ dissatisfaction with care is often reported. For those living in a nursing home, informal caregivers are uniquely situated to provide key insights into the individual’s care. However, little is known of the informal caregivers’ perspective, which hinders efforts to improve their satisfaction with person-centered nursing home care. Thus, we examined the comprehensive experiences, priorities, and perceptions of informal caregivers of nursing home residents with dementia. Methods In collaboration with stakeholders, a scoping review of Medline (Ovid), EMBASE.com , CINAHL (EBSCO), the Cochrane Library (Wiley), and PsycINFO (Ovid) databases from January 2000 to July 2020 was conducted. Data were extracted reflecting the experiences, priorities, and preferences of caregivers of people with dementia residing in nursing homes. Results We identified 114 articles that revealed nine themes: (1) communication, (2) transition to nursing home, (3) quality of care, (4) quality of life, (5) informal caregiver role, (6) knowledge of dementia, (7) end-of-life preferences, (8) medication use to manage neuropsychiatric behaviors, and (9) finances. Conclusion Informal caregivers described aspects of care that led to both positive and negative experiences with and perceptions of nursing home care. The shortcomings in communication were discussed most frequently, indicating a high priority area. While researchers define the identified themes individually, informal caregivers perceive them to be interwoven as they relate to person-centered care delivery. Although we did not assess the quality of included articles, by identifying themes relevant to caregivers’ perspectives of nursing home care, our findings may help to inform efforts to optimize caregivers’ satisfaction with nursing home care for residents with dementia.

scholarly journals Facilitators and barriers to implement nurse-led interventions in long-term dementia care: a qualitative interview study with Swiss nursing experts and managers

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Julian Hirt ◽  
Melanie Karrer ◽  
Laura Adlbrecht ◽  
Susi Saxer ◽  
Adelheid Zeller
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Home ◽  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Dementia Care ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Qualitative Interview Study ◽  
Facilitators And Barriers

Abstract Background To support the implementation of nurse-led interventions in long-term dementia care, in-depth knowledge of specific supporting factors and barriers is required. Conditions and structures of caring for people with dementia differ widely, depending on the country and the care context. Our study aimed to describe the experiences and opinions of nursing experts and managers with regard to facilitators and barriers to the implementation of nurse-led interventions in long-term dementia care. Methods We conducted a qualitative descriptive study using individual interviews based on qualitative vignettes as a useful stimulus to generate narrations allowing to study peoples’ perceptions and beliefs. The study took place in nursing homes in the German-speaking part of Switzerland and in the Principality of Liechtenstein using purposive sampling. We intended to conduct the interviews face-to-face in a quiet room according to the participant’s choice. However, due to the lockdown of nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic in spring 2020, we performed interviews face-to-face and by video. We analysed data thematically following Braun and Clarke to achieve a detailed, nuanced description. To verify our interpretation and to ensure congruence with participants’ perspectives, we conducted member checks. The Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research (SRQR) served to structure our manuscript. Results Six dyads of nursing home managers and nursing experts from six nursing homes took part in our study (n = 12). Our thematic analysis yielded seven themes reflecting facilitators and barriers to implementing nurse-led interventions in long-term dementia care: «A common attitude and cohesion within the organization», «Commitment on several levels», «A needs-oriented implementation», «The effect and the public perception of the intervention», «A structured and guided implementation process», «Supporting knowledge and competencies», as well as «Resources for implementing the intervention». Conclusions To support the implementation of nurse-led interventions in long-term dementia care, active commitment-building seems essential. It is necessary that the value of the intervention is perceptible.Commitment-building is the precondition to reach the persons involved, such as nursing home managers, nursing staff, residents and relatives. Furthermore, nurses should precisely inform about the intervention. It is necessary that the value of the intervention is perceptible. In addition, nurses should adjust the interventions to the situational needs of people with dementia, thus. Therefore, it is important to support dementia-specific competencies in long-term care. Findings indicate that the barrier is determined by the intervention and its implementation – and not by the behaviour of the person with dementia.

scholarly journals Living at the farm, innovative nursing home care for people with dementia – study protocol of an observational longitudinal study

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
B. de Boer ◽  
J.P.H. Hamers ◽  
H.C. Beerens ◽  
S.M.G. Zwakhalen ◽  
F.E.S. Tan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Home ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Home Care ◽  
Study Protocol ◽  
Nursing Home Care ◽  
People With Dementia

scholarly journals How to Achieve the Desired Outcomes of a Complex Intervention in Nursing Homes: A Theory of Change

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 383-383
Author(s):  
Martin Dichter ◽  
Jonas Hylla ◽  
Almuth Berg ◽  
Daniela Eggers ◽  
Ralph Möhler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Psychosocial Intervention ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Intervention Development ◽  
Psychosocial Interventions ◽  
Causal Chain ◽  
Theory Of Change ◽  
Expert Survey ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Individual Knowledge

Abstract Background Recent systematic reviews suggest the effectiveness of complex psychosocial interventions to reduce sleep disturbances in people with dementia (PwD) living in nursing homes. However, it is unclear how and under which circumstances these interventions work and which components and processes are crucial determinants for effectiveness. Objectives To develop a Theory of Change (ToC) that describes a causal chain for the reduction of sleep disturbances. Design and Methods The ToC approach is a participatory method in intervention development to generate knowledge about how, why, and under which circumstances interventions are effective. We conducted two expert workshops, a subsequent expert survey (n=12), a systematic literature review, and expert interviews (day and night nurses). Results Necessary preconditions for the reduction of sleep disturbances were identified on staff, management and cultural levels of nursing homes. Intermediate goals like “individual knowledge on PwD is available”, “a specific institutional concept to promote sleep is implemented”, “person-centred care is implemented” and “sleep preferences of PwD are fulfilled” were defined. The intermediate goals, interventions, promoting and inhibiting factors as well as rationales were sorted into a causal chain. All intermediate goals were rated as relevant or highly relevant based on the expert survey. Conclusions The ToC model displays how a complex psychosocial intervention is likely to be effective in reducing sleep disturbances and meeting sleep preferences of PwD in nursing homes. The model is the basis for the development and evaluation of a planned complex psychosocial intervention to prevent and reduce sleep disturbances in PwD.

scholarly journals The impact of attending day care designed for home-dwelling people with dementia on nursing home admission: a 24-month controlled study

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Marie Mork Rokstad ◽  
Knut Engedal ◽  
Øyvind Kirkevold ◽  
Jūratė Šaltytė Benth ◽  
Geir Selbæk
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Home ◽  
Day Care ◽  
Nursing Home Admission ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals The Physical Environment of Nursing Homes for People with Dementia: Traditional Nursing Homes, Small-Scale Living Facilities, and Green Care Farms

Healthcare ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bram de Boer ◽  
Hanneke Beerens ◽  
Melanie Katterbach ◽  
Martina Viduka ◽  
Bernadette Willemse ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Home ◽  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Physical Environment ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Nursing Home Care ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Centered Care ◽  
Green Care Farms

It is well recognized that the physical environment is important for the well-being of people with dementia. This influences developments within the nursing home care sector where there is an increasing interest in supporting person-centered care by using the physical environment. Innovations in nursing home design often focus on small-scale and homelike care environments. This study investigated: (1) the physical environment of different types of nursing homes, comparing traditional nursing homes with small-scale living facilities and green care farms; and (2) how the physical environment was being used in practice in terms of the location, engagement and social interaction of residents. Two observational studies were carried out. Results indicate that the physical environment of small-scale living facilities for people with dementia has the potential to be beneficial for resident’s daily life. However, having a potentially beneficial physical environment did not automatically lead to an optimal use of this environment, as some areas of a nursing home (e.g., outdoor areas) were not utilized. This study emphasizes the importance of nursing staff that provides residents with meaningful activities and stimulates residents to be active and use the physical environment to its full extent.

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