Hobden Tanya, Swallow Mary, Beer Charlotte, Dening Tom
Division of Psychiatry & Applied Psychology, University of Nottingham, UK.
Dementia (London). 2019 Feb;18(2):776-784. doi: 10.1177/1471301218768372. Epub 2018 Mar 30.
Swimming is a non-weight bearing form of exercise that can be enjoyable and promote physical fitness. This qualitative study investigated a local group established as part of a national dementia swimming initiative. Semi-structured interviews with people with dementia (N = 4), carers or companions (N = 4) and the organisers and facilitators of the group (N = 6) were analysed using thematic analysis. This revealed four main themes: (1) the pleasure of swimming and its benefits as a form of exercise and for building confidence and empowering participants, (2) the importance of insight and empathy in creating a safe and secure experience, (3) the impact of dementia and (4) how participants valued being part of a group 'all in the same boat'. 'Dementia friendly swimming' appears to be a valuable form of exercise, but it requires considerable preparation and support to make it happen.
游泳是一种非负重的运动形式，既有趣又能促进身体健康。这项定性研究调查了作为全国痴呆症游泳倡议一部分而成立的一个当地团体。对患有痴呆症的人（N = 4）、护理人员或同伴（N = 4）以及该团体的组织者和促进者（N = 6）进行了半结构化访谈，并采用主题分析法进行分析。这揭示了四个主要主题：（1）游泳的乐趣及其作为一种运动形式、对增强信心和赋予参与者力量的益处；（2）洞察力和同理心在创造安全可靠体验方面的重要性；（3）痴呆症的影响；（4）参与者如何重视作为“同一条船上”的团体成员的身份。“对痴呆症患者友好的游泳活动”似乎是一种有价值的运动形式，但要实现这一目标需要大量的准备工作和支持。
