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The Preferences Of Toileting Habits And Routines In Older Adults, Deanna Orr, Courtney Madary, Bethany Robinson
The Preferences Of Toileting Habits And Routines In Older Adults, Deanna Orr, Courtney Madary, Bethany Robinson
Older Adult
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Evaluating The Effectiveness Of A Formal Dementia Care Training Program: Abilities Care Experts™, Carmen Joaquin, Michelle D'Amato, April Perez, Louiza Alexandria Villarina, Sophie E. Miller
Evaluating The Effectiveness Of A Formal Dementia Care Training Program: Abilities Care Experts™, Carmen Joaquin, Michelle D'Amato, April Perez, Louiza Alexandria Villarina, Sophie E. Miller
Dissertations, Masters Theses, Capstones, and Culminating Projects
Overview: Abilities Care Experts™ (ACE™) is an educational training program for nursing staff who care for individuals with dementia in skilled nursing facilities (SNF). The objective of the program is to provide the nursing staff with knowledge, and methods to engage residents’ remaining abilities in order to maximize occupational participation using a stage-specific dementia care approach. ACE™ training has yet to be evaluated for effectiveness in a controlled study design.
Objectives: This study sought to evaluate the effectiveness of the ACE™ training.
Design: The study employed a quantitative, cross-sectional, quasi-experimental design.
Participants: A total of 29 CNAs, 13 ACE™ trained …
Melodies, Memories, And Meaning: The Use Of Music Therapy For Persons With Dementia, Emily A. Carl
Melodies, Memories, And Meaning: The Use Of Music Therapy For Persons With Dementia, Emily A. Carl
Selected Honors Theses
Dementia is a growing public health issue, as there are 24.3 million people currently diagnosed worldwide. Being that there is no cure, non-pharmacological interventions are important to optimize quality of life for this population. Music therapy is a nonpharmacological intervention with fine usability for dementia patients. This thesis will examine the positive effects of music therapy on the behavioral symptoms, mood management, self-esteem, language skills, cognition, and reminiscence for the individual with dementia based on existing literature and will provide practice recommendations for the clinical use of music therapy and research. A short literature review will focus on the field …
Driving Predictability For Individuals With Neurological Disorders: Occupational Therapy Services, Julie Roy, Caroline Dunn
Driving Predictability For Individuals With Neurological Disorders: Occupational Therapy Services, Julie Roy, Caroline Dunn
Thinking Matters Symposium Archive
Driving is an essential occupation of most individuals; from work to school to medical needs and everyday activities, people need to drive, safety and predictably. This evidence-based project utilized published, scholarly and peer-reviewed studies, both quantitative and qualitative, to attempt to answer the question, ‘Do Occupational Therapy services for people with dementia or progressive neurological conditions predict the ability for the individual to remain safely engaged in the occupation of driving?’ Exclusion material was any articles found that were driving programs. This evidence-based projects ended up with a total of 11 articles; four level I articles, three level II articles, …
Assessing Dementia And Mild Cognitive Impairment Within The Home, Kate Sobanik, Melinda Blais
Assessing Dementia And Mild Cognitive Impairment Within The Home, Kate Sobanik, Melinda Blais
Thinking Matters Symposium Archive
What are useful assessments which can be administered by occupational therapists for homebound adults with dementia or mild cognitive impairment that will influence practice patterns?
The Impact Of Interactive Education On Caregivers Caring For Individuals With Dementia, Lisa K. Hong
The Impact Of Interactive Education On Caregivers Caring For Individuals With Dementia, Lisa K. Hong
Occupational Therapy Doctorate Capstone Projects
Background: Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are becoming more prevalent and individuals with the disease requiring much physically and emotionally from caregivers. As caregivers are often thrust unprepared into their roles, the need for quality education becomes increasingly important.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify changes in caregiver perception after participation in an interactive educational program. The following research questions were used: 1) What is the perception of both professional and family caregivers about their ability to provide care following an interactive education program for dementia care? 2) Does an education program change the caregiver’s general knowledge …