Psychotherapeutic work with dementia sufferers

Cheston, Richard

doi:10.1080/02650539808415149

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“…It is noteworthy in this issue that many of the contributors write from a psychotherapeutic, clinical psychology or counselling perspective (see for example, Cheston, 1998;Davenhill, 1998;Eleftheriadou, 1998;Terry, 1998). This issue is extremely valuable, however, and provides a challenge for social work to take more seriously both dementia, and social work practice in dementia care.…”

Section: Social Work Education Dementia Care and Researchmentioning

confidence: 94%

Looking, listening and learning: A rationale for involving student social workers in dementia care

Parker¹

2001

Social Work Education

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Section: Social Work Education Dementia Care and Researchmentioning

confidence: 94%

Looking, listening and learning: A rationale for involving student social workers in dementia care

Parker¹

2001

Social Work Education

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“…The Cheston et al research group for both the 2003 and 2009 studies used group psychotherapy sessions to discuss the emotional impact of a diagnosis of dementia, with the facilitator guiding group reflection [18,19,25]. They advocate for a holistic, psychotherapeutic approach to dementia care, as opposed to seeing psychotherapy as a separate treatment [26].…”

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confidence: 99%

A systematic review of the provision and efficacy of patient and carer information and support (PCIS) interventions for patients with dementia and their informal carers

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Background The NHS dementia strategy identifies patient and carer information and support (PCIS) as a core component of gold-standard dementia care. This is the first systematic review of PCIS, performed to analyse the literature and evidence for these interventions. Aims To systematically review literature evaluating the effectiveness of the provision of PCIS for people with dementia and their informal carers, in inpatient and outpatient settings. Methods Searches of four online biomedical databases, accessed in September 2018. Studies were selected if they were: relating to people with dementia or their informal carers, based in inpatient or outpatient settings, published in Englishlanguage peer-reviewed journals no earlier than the year 2000 and assessed dementia-related information or social support interventions, by measuring qualitative or quantitative carer or patient-reported outcomes. Standardised data extraction and quality appraisal forms were used. Results 7 of 43 full-text papers analysed were eligible for analysis. 3 papers were different arms of one original study. Trends were present in the quantitative results towards reduced patient and carer depression and anxiety and the themes in the qualitative analysis were in favour of the intervention. Conclusions The studies analysed were too heterogeneous in design, population and outcomes measured to make a conclusive opinion about the efficacy of these interventions. It is surprising that for such a common condition, a gold-standard evidence-based intervention and standardised delivery for provision of PCIS for people living with dementia in the UK does not exist. Further research is therefore vital.

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“…This acknowledgement is further confirmed by growing research into the retention of a degree of selfawareness despite cognitive impairment. This allows for accepting changing selves and encouraging psychotherapy and counselling for people with dementia (Sutton and Cheston, 1997;Cheston, 1998).…”

Section: Intersubjectivity and Selfmentioning

confidence: 99%

Interrogating Person-centred Dementia Care in Social Work and Social Care Practice

Parker

2001

Journal of Social Work

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• Summary: Traditional approaches to the understanding and organization of dementia care, often drawn from medical perspectives, are examined. Alternative understandings based around the conception of ‘personhood’ are critically considered. Some of the philosophical challenges and practical difficulties raised by this debate are explored in the context of care management in the UK. • Findings: The concept of personhood presents a challenge to traditional thought and has been influential in promoting the ‘new culture’ of dementia care within health and social service settings. It is crucial in contemporary social and health care to retain a clear sense of the person with whom we are working at any point in time. Medical, sociological and psychological approaches to dementia should not be seen as mutually exclusive. • Applications: A shift in culture and thinking does not deny the importance of medical advance but adds a holistic and human element that brings back the person with dementia to centre stage. While the diseases underlying the personal and mental deterioration are important, it is equally important to consider how the disease and its characteristics are interpreted by the person with dementia, their carers, professionals and wider society.

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Psychotherapeutic work with dementia sufferers

Cited by 9 publications

References 4 publications

Looking, listening and learning: A rationale for involving student social workers in dementia care

Looking, listening and learning: A rationale for involving student social workers in dementia care

A systematic review of the provision and efficacy of patient and carer information and support (PCIS) interventions for patients with dementia and their informal carers

Interrogating Person-centred Dementia Care in Social Work and Social Care Practice

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