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The Use of Autobiographical Materials for Care-Staff in Memory Care: Measured Effects on Resident Relations and Job Satisfaction

Coyne, Shannon Ruth
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu1558696239467363

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2019, Master of Arts in Gerontology, Youngstown State University, Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Gerontology.
Background: Reminiscence therapy (RT) is a therapeutic technique which has been shown to elicit conversation and memories in those with dementia. Compared to structured activities, RT has been associated with a greater sense of well-being following the activity, and has been rated as more meaningful to participate in. Although there has been immense research done on the use of RT, little is known about the effect of these activities on care staff. Methods: The current study was a pilot and implemented autobiographical materials from LifeBio™ Inc. in a memory care facility. Care-staff attended an educational in-service which discussed the use of RT and quality of life for those with dementia. Following the presentation, care-staff were administered a pre-intervention survey assessing perceptions of relationships with residents and job satisfaction. After a month, care-staff were administered a post-intervention survey assessing perceived relationships, job satisfaction and the practicality of the LifeBio™ materials. Results: This pilot study had a small sample size (n= 14) therefore frequency analysis and qualitative analysis was used to assess the data. Frequency distributions found increases in rates of agreement in perceived relationships with residents and job satisfaction following the implementation of autobiographical materials. Conclusions: Results suggest that the use of autobiographical materials can have a positive influence on the perception of their relationships with residents as well as potential benefits on job satisfaction. The current study has important clinical implications as well as potential for future research.
Tiffany Hughes, PhD (Advisor)
Amy Weaver, PhD (Committee Member)
Daniel Van Dussen, PhD (Committee Member)
56 p.
Gerontology
Geriatrics; Occupational Therapy; Dementia Care; Intervention; Cognitive Impairment; Reminiscence Therapy; Life Story Books; Care-Staff

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  • Coyne, S. R. (2019). The Use of Autobiographical Materials for Care-Staff in Memory Care: Measured Effects on Resident Relations and Job Satisfaction [Master's thesis, Youngstown State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu1558696239467363

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Coyne, Shannon. The Use of Autobiographical Materials for Care-Staff in Memory Care: Measured Effects on Resident Relations and Job Satisfaction . 2019. Youngstown State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu1558696239467363.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Coyne, Shannon. "The Use of Autobiographical Materials for Care-Staff in Memory Care: Measured Effects on Resident Relations and Job Satisfaction ." Master's thesis, Youngstown State University, 2019. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu1558696239467363

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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