Faculty of Health Sciences, Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, ON, Canada.
Faculty of Business and Information Technology, Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, ON, Canada.
Aging Clin Exp Res. 2023 May;35(5):1127-1138. doi: 10.1007/s40520-023-02394-y. Epub 2023 Apr 3.
BACKGROUND: Reminiscence therapy (RT) is the most common non-pharmacological treatment for dementia care. The therapy stimulates the senses to evoke memories having the potential to reduce Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD). Digital RT, such as web-based reminiscence therapy (WBRT), has the potential to support dementia care and reduce the caregiving burden. AIMS: This study aimed to explore healthcare professionals (HCPs) perceptions of utilizing WBRT in institutionalized settings to support persons with dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS: A qualitative phenomenological descriptive study was adopted and guided by Graham's Knowledge to Action framework. Online training on the use of WBRT was conducted, followed by interviews with HCPs. RESULTS: Four major themes were identified on the potential use of WBRT in dementia care, including usability and efficacy, impact on caregiving, capability of reducing BPSD, and. feasibility during COVID-19 social distancing. DISCUSSION: This study recognized the potential use of WBRT to support the person with dementia during the pandemic in institutionalized settings. CONCLUSION: The knowledge generated from this study will guide the future application of WBRT to support dementia care in diverse healthcare settings.
背景:回忆疗法(RT)是治疗痴呆症最常用的非药物疗法。该疗法通过刺激感官来唤起记忆,有潜力减轻痴呆症的行为和心理症状(BPSD)。基于网络的回忆疗法(WBRT)等数字 RT 有可能支持痴呆症护理并减轻护理人员的负担。
目的:本研究旨在探讨医疗保健专业人员(HCP)在机构环境中利用 WBRT 为 COVID-19 大流行期间的痴呆症患者提供支持的看法。
方法:采用定性现象学描述性研究,并以 Graham 的知识转化框架为指导。对 WBRT 的使用进行了在线培训,随后对 HCP 进行了访谈。
结果:确定了在痴呆症护理中使用 WBRT 的四个主要主题,包括可用性和功效、对护理的影响、减轻 BPSD 的能力以及在 COVID-19 社交距离期间的可行性。
讨论:本研究认识到在机构环境中,WBRT 在大流行期间支持痴呆症患者的潜在用途。
结论:本研究产生的知识将指导 WBRT 在不同医疗保健环境中支持痴呆症护理的未来应用。
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