The Comprehensive Process Model of Group Engagement posits that personal factors (e.g., cognitive function), stimulus factors (e.g., group activity content, group size) and environmental factors (e.g., light, noise) impact the response to group activities. This paper reports the impact of environmental and group characteristics on engagement, mood, and sleepiness of persons with dementia attending group activities.. To read the full article, log in using your MPFT NHS OpenAthens details.
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Reports on a feasibility study to investigate the effects of a home based, individual reminiscence intervention using an iPad app for people living with dementia and their family carers. The study design had three phases. Phase 1: A User Development Group comprising a paired sample of 6 people living with dementia and their family carers who worked with the research team to design and test the technology; Phase 2: Testing of the developed app with a paired sample of 30 people living with mild to moderate dementia and their family carers (n=60). Participants used the app for 12 weeks at home. Questionnaires which examined the impact of reminiscence on mutuality, wellbeing, quality of life and quality of the relationship between participants living with dementia and their family carers were collected at the beginning, middle and end points of the study. Health economics data were also collected to understand cost effectiveness. Phase 3: Individual interviews with a sample of participants (n=32) to explore their experience of the intervention. The results found that people living with dementia used the app independently and more frequently than their carers. They also showed an increase in the quality of caregiving relationships and emotional well‐being for people living with dementia. Although there was no significant change for carers over the course of the study, the intervention improved the caring relationship and was seen as an enjoyable way to care for themselves and their loved one. To view this article please sign into Social Care Online or by replying to this email. Please be clear which article you are requesting.
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Open access. People with a psychotic disorder have an increased risk of becoming the victim of a crime. To prevent victimization a body-oriented resilience therapy using kickboxing exercises was developed. This study aims to explore the feasibility of the therapy, to improve the therapy protocol and to explore suitable outcomes for a RCT.
The latest [activity] is a Play Reading Group, entitled 'Well Read', in partnership with The Playground Theatre (near Latimer Road Tube) which is an innovative and inspirational collaboration with user involvement and the Artistic Director and Producer from the theatre, ward staff, the incredible Occupational Therapists and Ward Managers, service users and patients. The groups have inspired a sense of togetherness and community on the wards and beyond. The aim is to make these groups accessible to patients both in hospital and also in the community and the flexibility of this is key to the success of this work
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An innovative project which is helping patients with dementia to enjoy crafts, reminisce over music and maintain their practical skills is being showcased by Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) during a national awareness week.The activities area at Carlton Court, in Lowestoft, offers service users the chance to get away from the ward environment to take part in activities such as baking, singing, painting and solving puzzles. The space is also used by occupational therapists to help assess patients by designing specific activities based on their own history and life skills.
A therapy group for people with mental health problems is creating a ‘life-saving’ wildlife garden in Hull thanks to a generous donation from a supermarket giant.
Haven Allotment Group, run by Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, is using hundreds of pounds of tools and materials from Sainsbury’s Homebase, in Hessle, to develop the garden off Boothferry Road.
Free to access. The prevalence of neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) diminishes the quality of life and increases the care burden in patients with dementia. Despite the clinical importance of dementia‐associated NPS, no protocols for treating NPS are already well established. Attention has turned to the effectiveness of nonpharmacological treatments for NPS since their potential safe alternative to pharmacotherapy.
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Despite evidence of the physiologic impact of trauma, treatments are only beginning to focus on the impact of trauma on the body. Yoga may be a promising treatment for trauma sequelae, given research that supports yoga for general distress. The present study aims to systematically assess and quantitatively synthesize the effectiveness of yoga interventions for psychological symptoms (posttraumatic stress disorder [PTSD], depression, anxiety symptoms) following potentially traumatic life events.. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
Among the psychosocial interventions intended to reduce the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), doll therapy (DT) is increasingly used in clinical practice. Few studies on DT have been based on empirical data obtained with an adequate procedure; however, none have assessed its efficacy using an active control group, and the scales used to assess changes in BPSD are usually unreliable. The aim of the present study was to measure the impact of DT on people with severe dementia with a reliable, commonly used scale for assessing their BPSD, and the related distress in formal caregivers.. To read the full article, log in using your SSSFT NHS OpenAthens details. SSOTP - You can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please ensure you are clear which article you are requesting.