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Comprehensive Evaluation of Non-Verbal Communication. A visual alternative to assist Alzheimer's patients' communication with their caregivers.

Beckmeyer, Cynthia S
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1367927393

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2013, MDES, University of Cincinnati, Design, Architecture, Art and Planning: Design.
This study implements recognizable visual images into a system that can be useful to subjects who have difficulty communicating with their caregivers. Through both qualitative and quantitative research methodology, data was gathered to determine the most basic communication frustrations experienced between caregiver and subject and which style of imagery is most easily recognizable. These identifiable images are then introduced to Alzheimer's patients to test recognition levels and assist in basic communication needs. I theorize that by offering visual prompts, subjects will use gestures to communicate. This tool, offering choice and validation, can improve the comfort, care and well-being of individuals with dementia and ease communication frustrations with caregivers.
Renee Seward, Renee Seward (Committee Chair)
Karen Hughes, M.A. (Committee Member)
Craig Vogel, M.D. (Committee Member)
76 p.
Speech Therapy
visual; Alzheimers; image; gestural; recognition; communication;

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  • Beckmeyer, C. S. (2013). Comprehensive Evaluation of Non-Verbal Communication. A visual alternative to assist Alzheimer's patients' communication with their caregivers. [Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1367927393

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Beckmeyer, Cynthia. Comprehensive Evaluation of Non-Verbal Communication. A visual alternative to assist Alzheimer's patients' communication with their caregivers. 2013. University of Cincinnati, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1367927393.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Beckmeyer, Cynthia. "Comprehensive Evaluation of Non-Verbal Communication. A visual alternative to assist Alzheimer's patients' communication with their caregivers." Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati, 2013. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1367927393

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