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Experiences and Perspectives of Activity Facilitators in Memory Care

Clune, Tarynn N
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1586808219109459

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2020, Master of Science (MS), Bowling Green State University, Communication Disorders.
The World Health Organization (2019) reports an estimated 50 million cases of dementia worldwide with expectations for it to triple by the year 2050. Therefore, continuous improvement on provision of care for this population is a necessity. While a variety of studies have explored nursing aide’s perceptions regarding their education, knowledge, confidence, and competency in multiple areas, such research on activity facilitators is lacking. Given the efficacy of training to improve outcomes for PWDs presented by Spector et al. (2016) further study is warranted to understand what kind of training, and in what modalities, could benefit facilitators and their residents. This study investigated facilitator experiences and in order to increase understanding of current knowledge and interest in future training and education. Activity sessions were observed, and interviews were conducted to provide a rich understanding of three facilitators’ perspective. Agreement among facilitators’ sessions and interviews included the use of a person-centered approach to residents, communication strategies, and the desire for in-person and hands-on training opportunities. Two facilitators also expressed interest in further education on complex communication concepts to provide staff with better training and enable better interaction with complex cases. Similarities observed across facilities included implementation of person-centered care, purposeful and outdoor activities, music, and mental workouts. Implications of more specific findings in addition to recommendations for future research to form a fuller understanding based on this initial study are provided.
Lynne Hewitt, Ph.D., CCC-SLP (Advisor)
Brent Archer, Ph.D., CCC-SLP (Committee Member)
Cynthia Spitler, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
108 p.
Aging; Behavioral Psychology; Behavioral Sciences; Behaviorial Sciences; Cognitive Therapy; Communication; Continuing Education; Health Care; Health Education; Individual and Family Studies; Nursing; Organizational Behavior; Personal Relationships; Psychology; Psychotherapy; Recreation; Rehabilitation; Social Psychology; Social Research; Social Work; Sociology; Speech Therapy; Therapy
Dementia; Alzheimers; AD; Facilitators; Activities; Memory Care; Communication; Person-Centered; Training; Observation

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  • Clune, T. N. (2020). Experiences and Perspectives of Activity Facilitators in Memory Care [Master's thesis, Bowling Green State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1586808219109459

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Clune, Tarynn. Experiences and Perspectives of Activity Facilitators in Memory Care. 2020. Bowling Green State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1586808219109459.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Clune, Tarynn. "Experiences and Perspectives of Activity Facilitators in Memory Care." Master's thesis, Bowling Green State University, 2020. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1586808219109459

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