Han Areum, Radel Jeff, McDowd Joan M, Sabata Dory
Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen. 2016 Mar;31(2):115-23. doi: 10.1177/1533317515598857.
Qualitative studies were synthesized to describe perspectives of people with dementia regarding meaningful activities. Themes of connectedness were identified using a meta-ethnography approach. The theme of being connected with self encompasses engagement for continuity, health promotion, and personal time. The theme of being connected with others includes being with others not to feel alone, doing an activity with others, and meaningful relationships. The theme of being connected with the environment encompasses being connected to one’s familiar environment, community, and nature. This synthesis suggests that connectedness is an important motivation for engagement in daily activities. Findings indicate that identifying the underlying motivation for an individual with dementia to engage in different activities is important for matching a person with activities that will be satisfying. This review may inform the development of interventions for engaging people with dementia in meaningful, daily activities and creating connectedness to self, others, and the environment.
综合定性研究以描述痴呆症患者对有意义活动的看法。使用元民族志方法确定了关联性主题。与自我建立联系的主题包括为了连续性、健康促进和个人时间而参与活动。与他人建立联系的主题包括与他人在一起以免感到孤独、与他人一起做一项活动以及有意义的关系。与环境建立联系的主题包括与自己熟悉的环境、社区和自然建立联系。这一综合研究表明，关联性是参与日常活动的重要动机。研究结果表明，确定痴呆症患者参与不同活动的潜在动机对于为其匹配令人满意的活动很重要。这篇综述可能为制定干预措施提供参考，以便让痴呆症患者参与有意义的日常活动，并与自我、他人和环境建立联系。
