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Effectiveness of meaningful occupation interventions for people living with dementia in residential aged care: A systematic review

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posted on 2018-08-02, 00:00 authored by C Travers, D Brooks, S Hines, Maria O'ReillyMaria O'Reilly, M McMaster, W He, M MacAndrew, E Fielding, L Karlsson, E Beattie
Background The ability to participate in valued activities, whether for work, leisure or family is an important aspect of personal identity. In dementia, progressive memory loss means that abilities developed over a lifetime begin to be lost as well, contributing to the loss of self and identity. Some studies have reported that activities or interventions tailored to be meaningful to the person with dementia (defined as any activity important to the individual), are more effective in addressing behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia and improving quality of life than those that are not so tailored. However, the effectiveness of individualizing interventions or activities for this population is not known.

Funding

Category 1 - Australian Competitive Grants (this includes ARC, NHMRC)

History

Volume

14

Issue

12

Start Page

163

End Page

225

Number of Pages

63

ISSN

2202-4433

Publisher

Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins

Peer Reviewed

  • Yes

Open Access

  • No

External Author Affiliations

Queensland University of Technology; Australian National University; Mater Health Services

Era Eligible

  • Yes

Journal

JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports