scholarly journals Museum object handling: A health-promoting community-based activity for dementia care

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 787-798 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul M Camic ◽  
Sabina Hulbert ◽  
Jeremy Kimmel
Keyword(s):  
Subjective Wellbeing ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Dementia Care ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Promotion Strategy ◽  
Museum Object ◽  
Group Environment ◽  
Health Promotion Strategy ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Health Promoting

In a quasi-experimental design ( N = 80), this study examined the wellbeing impact of handling museum artefacts, by testing for differences across domain, time, gender and stages of dementia. The results indicated that people with early and moderate impairment showed positive increases in wellbeing, regardless of the type of dementia but those with early stage dementia showed larger positive increases in wellbeing. We can feel confident that for most people with early- to middle-stage dementia, handling museum objects in a supportive group environment increases subjective wellbeing and should be considered part of a health promotion strategy in dementia care.

scholarly journals Museum activities in dementia care: Using visual analog scales to measure subjective wellbeing

Dementia ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 591-610 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joana Johnson ◽  
Alison Culverwell ◽  
Sabina Hulbert ◽  
Mitch Robertson ◽  
Paul M Camic
Keyword(s):  
Subjective Wellbeing ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
Dementia Care ◽  
Visual Analog Scales ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Care And Support ◽  
Community Based Programs ◽  
Museum Object ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Impact

Introduction Previous research has shown that people with dementia and caregivers derive wellbeing-related benefits from viewing art in a group, and that facilitated museum object handling is effective in increasing subjective wellbeing for people with a range of health conditions. The present study quantitatively compared the impact of two museum-based activities and a social activity on the subjective wellbeing of people with dementia and their caregivers. Methods A quasi-experimental crossover design was used. People with early to middle stage dementia and caregivers ( N = 66) participated in museum object handling, a refreshment break, and art viewing in small groups. Visual analog scales were used to rate subjective wellbeing pre and post each activity. Results Mixed-design analysis of variances indicated wellbeing significantly increased during the session, irrespective of the order in which the activities were presented. Wellbeing significantly increased from object handling and art viewing for those with dementia and caregivers across pooled orders, but did not in the social activity of a refreshment break. An end-of-intervention questionnaire indicated that experiences of the session were positive. Conclusion Results provide a rationale for considering museum activities as part of a broader psychosocial, relational approach to dementia care and support the use of easy to administer visual analog scales as a quantitative outcome measure. Further partnership working is also supported between museums and healthcare professionals in the development of nonclinical, community-based programs for this population.

Tai Chi as a Community-based Health Promotion Strategy to Promote Sleep Quality in Middle-aged Women in Hong Kong

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Yin King Lee ◽  
Wing Kit Kwan ◽  
Paul Zoen Kit Chan ◽  
Christine Hoi Wai Lam ◽  
Betsy Chan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Promotion Strategy ◽  
Health Promotion Strategy

scholarly journals An exploratory study on the prevalence of early dementia among geriatric population in a rural area of district Jammu

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 1500 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bhavna Sahni ◽  
Deepika Dewan ◽  
Dinesh Kumar ◽  
Kiran Bala
Keyword(s):  
Rural Area ◽  
Health Policies ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Geriatric Population ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Promotion Strategy ◽  
Early Dementia ◽  
Health Promotion Strategy ◽  
Asymptomatic Individuals

Background: Dementia is one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people worldwide. Dementia can no longer be neglected but should be considered as a public health priority especially by those who are involved in framing and implementing various health policies and programmes. Community based screening to detect dementia in undiagnosed individuals is emerging as a promising health promotion strategy. Methods: The present study was an exploratory cross sectional community based study, conducted in rural area of Jammu region in the month of July and August 2016 among all individual aged 60 years or more who were willing to participate in the study. A brief informant-based screening questionnaire, namely the Symptoms of Early Dementia-11 Questionnaire (SED-11Q) for screening of early dementia was used. Results: A total of 129 individuals participated in the study and out of them 18 persons were categorised to be suffering from early dementia using SED-11Q with overall prevalence rate of 13.95%.  Dementia was more common among females as compared to males and prevalence of dementia was highest among people belonging to lowermiddle and middle socioeconomic classes. Conclusions: The SED-11Q categorised nearly 13.95% asymptomatic individuals to be suffering from dementia which is an alarming figure considering it as a disease which affects quality of life and contributes to morbidity of affected individuals. 

scholarly journals Subjective wellbeing in people living with dementia: exploring processes of multiple object handling sessions in a museum setting

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 96
Author(s):  
Paul M. Camic ◽  
Laura Dickens ◽  
Hannah Zeilig ◽  
Sarah Strohmaier
Keyword(s):  
Subjective Wellbeing ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Dementia Care ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Depth Information ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Theoretical Understanding ◽  
Multiple Object ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Group Object

Background: Dementia care guidance highlights the importance of supporting people living with dementia to access engaging and meaningful activities to promote their quality of life. There is a growing evidence base for the efficacy of heritage settings and arts-based interventions to provide social prescribing opportunities to help support wellbeing in this population. This study extended previous research and explored the potential processes underlying this effect in multiple small group object handling sessions in a museum setting.    Methods: A mixed-methods design was used comprising a measure of subjective wellbeing and thematic analysis to explore in-the-moment session content across multiple sessions. Four people with dementia participated in three, one-hour group object handling sessions led by two facilitators. Results: Pre-post wellbeing scores showed increases after each session though this was largely not significant. Qualitative findings provided more compelling results, however, and identified four key themes: facilitating, interest in exploring objects, active participation, and group collaboration; interpretations were made around the dynamic interaction of themes and subthemes over the course of three sessions. Conclusions: This is the first study we are aware of that has taken an in-depth look at multiple museum-based group object handling sessions for people living with dementia. Findings offer ways to optimise object handling sessions for people with dementia by providing in-depth information about the processes involved across multiple object handling sessions facilitated by museum/heritage professionals in a museum setting. This has useful implications for community-based activities as part of dementia care planning and public health programming. The study contributes to a deeper understanding and elucidates the processes that enhance wellbeing for this population who participate in such sessions. It also helps to develop further theoretical understanding about why these types of activities are helpful in community-based dementia care. Limitations and implications for future research are discussed.

scholarly journals Effects of a Healthy Habit Promotion Strategy on Colombian Schoolchildren

Aquichan ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Angélica María Ospina Romero ◽  
Gloria Carvajal Carrascal ◽  
Tania Catalina Chinchilla Salcedo ◽  
César Augusto Niño Hernández ◽  
Paola Sarmiento González ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Promotion Strategy ◽  
Health Lifestyle ◽  
Healthy Habits ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Health Promotion Strategy ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Control

Chronic non-communicable diseases (CNCD) show an increasing tendency, especially in low- and medium-income countries. It is necessary to develop and evaluate strategies to strengthen healthy habits at an early age in these countries. Objective: To determine the effect of the health promotion strategy “United for Healthier Kids” (U4HK) on health lifestyle habits of a group of Colombian schoolchildren for the 2018-2020 period. Materials and methods: This quasi-experimental study features treatment and control groups and pre- and post-intervention measurements. The study involved 1,011 schoolchildren between six and twelve years old from seven rural and urban schools of the Sabana Centro region of Colombia. We used the Healthy Habits Measurement Tool, previously validated in Colombia. Results: When comparing within and between groups, the UHK strategy showed statistically significant differences in healthy habits (p < 0.05) related to nutrition and physical activity in schoolchildren. Conclusions: The U4HK strategy had a positive effect and impact on the schoolchildren’ healthy habits, especially in the ‘chooses to drink water’ and ‘moves more’ components. There were statistically significant differences (p < 0.05) between groups in four out of the five categories: drinks more water, chooses nutritios and varied options, eats and cooks as a family, and moves more. The U4HK strategy responds to current and future health problems in schoolchildren and helps prevent chronic diseases. It could be replicated in similar populations.

scholarly journals Arts-based interventions for people living with dementia: Measuring ‘in the moment’ wellbeing with the Canterbury Wellbeing Scales

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
Sarah Strohmaier ◽  
Karl M. Homans ◽  
Sabina Hulbert ◽  
Sebastian J. Crutch ◽  
Emilie V. Brotherhood ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Subjective Wellbeing ◽  
Dementia Care ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Community Arts ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Psychological Mechanisms ◽  
Multiple Components ◽  
The Moment ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Positive Effect

Background: There is growing acknowledgement for the need to move beyond exclusive biomedical understandings of dementia and also focus on how to improve the lives and wellbeing of people living with dementia. A mounting body of research advocates for the benefits of arts-based interventions for this population. The purpose of this study was to explore the links between multiple components of arts-based interventions and subjective wellbeing in order to help assess if these activities might contribute to meaningful community-based dementia care initiatives. Methods: Using previously collected data across different intervention sites, a within- and between- participants design was used that assessed wellbeing through the Canterbury Wellbeing Scales (CWS) in people with mild-to-moderate dementias (N = 201) who participated in various community arts-based interventions (ABI). Data were analysed using non-parametric statistical analyses and bootstrapped moderation models. Results: Increases in subjective wellbeing were associated with all forms of ABI. Co-creative sessions significantly strengthened the relationship between number of sessions attended and overall wellbeing as well as optimism. No significant moderating effect was observed between number of sessions attended and carer presence. Conclusions: In the largest study of its kind to date to assess wellbeing using arts activities in a community-based dementia sample, findings support the use and acceptability of the CWS as a measurement tool for people with early-to-middle stages of dementia and suggest that the CWS can reliably measure wellbeing in this population. In addition, the positive effect of arts-based interactions on specific aspects of wellbeing were found, which provide a better understanding of the conditions under which these effects can be prolonged and sustained. Further research is needed to better understand the environmental, social, and psychological mechanisms through which these improvements operate.

scholarly journals Arts-based interventions for people living with dementia: Measuring ‘in the moment’ wellbeing with the Canterbury Wellbeing Scales

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
Sarah Strohmaier ◽  
Karl M. Homans ◽  
Sabina Hulbert ◽  
Sebastian J. Crutch ◽  
Emilie V. Brotherhood ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Subjective Wellbeing ◽  
Dementia Care ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Community Arts ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Psychological Mechanisms ◽  
Multiple Components ◽  
The Moment ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Positive Effect

Background: There is growing acknowledgement for the need to move beyond exclusive biomedical understandings of dementia and also focus on how to improve the lives and wellbeing of people living with dementia. A mounting body of research advocates for the benefits of arts-based interventions for this population. The purpose of this study was to explore the links between multiple components of arts-based interventions and subjective wellbeing in order to help assess if these activities might contribute to meaningful community-based dementia care initiatives. Methods: Using previously collected data across different intervention sites, a within- and between- participants design was used that assessed wellbeing through the Canterbury Wellbeing Scales (CWS) in people with mild-to-moderate dementias (N = 201) who participated in various community arts-based interventions (ABI). Data were analysed using non-parametric statistical analyses and bootstrapped moderation models. Results: Increases in subjective wellbeing were associated with all forms of ABI. Co-creative sessions significantly strengthened the relationship between number of sessions attended and overall wellbeing as well as optimism. No significant moderating effect was observed between number of sessions attended and carer presence. Conclusions: In the largest study of its kind to date to assess wellbeing using arts activities in a community-based dementia sample, findings support the use and acceptability of the CWS as a measurement tool for people with early-to-middle stages of dementia and suggest that the CWS can reliably measure wellbeing in this population. In addition, the positive effect of arts-based interactions on specific aspects of wellbeing were found, which provide a better understanding of the conditions under which these effects can be prolonged and sustained. Further research is needed to better understand the environmental, social, and psychological mechanisms through which these improvements operate.

scholarly journals Arts-based interventions for people living with dementia: Measuring ‘in the moment’ wellbeing with the Canterbury Wellbeing Scales

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
Sarah Strohmaier ◽  
Karl M. Homans ◽  
Sabina Hulbert ◽  
Sebastian J. Crutch ◽  
Emilie V. Brotherhood ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Subjective Wellbeing ◽  
Dementia Care ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Community Arts ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Psychological Mechanisms ◽  
Multiple Components ◽  
The Moment ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Positive Effect

Background: There is growing acknowledgement for the need to move beyond exclusive biomedical understandings of dementia and also focus on how to improve the lives and wellbeing of people living with dementia. A mounting body of research advocates for the benefits of arts-based interventions for this population. The purpose of this study was to explore the links between multiple components of arts-based interventions and subjective wellbeing in order to help assess if these activities might contribute to meaningful community-based dementia care initiatives. Methods: Using previously collected data across different intervention sites, a within- and between- participants design was used that assessed wellbeing through the Canterbury Wellbeing Scales (CWS) in people with mild-to-moderate dementias (N = 201) who participated in various community arts-based interventions (ABI). Data were analysed using non-parametric statistical analyses and bootstrapped moderation models. Results: Increases in subjective wellbeing were associated with all forms of ABI. Co-creative sessions significantly strengthened the relationship between number of sessions attended and overall wellbeing as well as optimism. No significant moderating effect was observed between number of sessions attended and carer presence. Conclusions: In the largest study of its kind to date to assess wellbeing using arts activities in a community-based dementia sample, findings support the use and acceptability of the CWS as a measurement tool for people with early-to-middle stages of dementia and suggest that the CWS can reliably measure wellbeing in this population. In addition, the positive effect of arts-based interactions on specific aspects of wellbeing were found, which provide a better understanding of the conditions under which these effects can be prolonged and sustained. Further research is needed to better understand the environmental, social, and psychological mechanisms through which these improvements operate.

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