Research for Recognition Levels of Students in Occupational Therapy on the Function of the Dementia Care Center

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 205-212
Author(s):  
Mi-Lim Cho
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Dementia Care

scholarly journals Evaluation of Person-Centredness in Rehabilitation for People Living with Dementia Is Needed: A Review of the Literature

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kate Allen Christensen ◽  
Karen-Margrethe Lund ◽  
Jette Thuesen
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Dementia Care ◽  
Complex Nature ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Know How ◽  
Effective Strategies ◽  
Search Terms ◽  
Year 2000 ◽  
Analytical Frameworks ◽  
Expected Increase

Background. With an expected increase in the prevalence of dementia, change in care policies and healthcare systems worldwide is needed. Rehabilitation is increasingly recognised as contributing to dementia care. Rehabilitation subscribes to person-centredness, and thus, evaluations of person-centredness in rehabilitation for people living with dementia are relevant in order for healthcare professionals to know how best to practice person-centredness. Aim. The aim of this study was to identify methods of evaluating person-centeredness in rehabilitation for people living with dementia. Materials and Methods. Review of the literature using the search terms dementia, person-centredness, and rehabilitation or occupational therapy. Databases searched included: CINAHL, PubMed, Embase, PsycINFO, OTseeker, and SveMed+. The study included peer-reviewed articles from year 2000 to 2018 in Danish, English, Norwegian, or Swedish. Results. Only one academic article met the inclusion criteria. In that article, person-centred practice was evaluated using observation and interview as well as analytical frameworks from person-centred care and occupational therapy. Conclusion. Evaluations of person-centred practice in rehabilitation for people living with dementia in peer-reviewed literature are lacking. Evaluations are needed to identify effective strategies to pursue and uphold person-centred care. Given the dearth of research on evaluations of person-centredness in rehabilitation, this article included research in person-centred dementia care in the discussion, which potentially can inspire practice and research of rehabilitation for people living with dementia. To understand the complex nature of person-centredness, a variety of research methodologies of qualitative and quantitative characters are recommended for evaluations.

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