The Benefits of Individualized Leisure and Social Activity Interventions for People with Dementia: A Systematic Review

Han, Areum; Radel, Jeff; McDowd, Joan M.; Sabata, Dory

doi:10.1080/01924788.2016.1199516

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“…Tailored or individualised activities for people with dementia typically focus on ensuring that activities are either suited to the abilities or interests of the person or both abilities and interests (Gitlin et al, ; Kolanowski et al, ; Van Haitsma et al, ). While the impact on the meaning of an activity is unclear, individualised activities that align with either a person's interests or abilities have a positive impact on agitation, other dementia‐related behaviour changes and affect (Han et al, ). In relation to “meaningful activities” being suited to the person, aligning with their interests may be more important than having the physical or cognitive ability to participate.…”

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“…Additionally, there is growing concern for considering the perspectives and experiences of people living with dementia, including how they perceive, value or find meaning in the activities they are participating in (Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission, ; Hubbard, Downs, & Tester, ; Phinney, Chaudhury, & O'Connor, ). These types of activities provide a strategy for enacting some elements of person‐centred care for people with dementia (Edvardsson, Varrailhon, & Edvardsson, ; Han, Radel, McDowd, & Sabata, ).…”

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Enjoyable, engaging and individualised: A concept analysis of meaningful activity for older adults with dementia

Tierney

Beattie

2020

Int J Older People Nursing

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Aim:The term "meaningful activity" is widely used in policy, practice and the research literature. However, definition and use of the term is unclear and inconsistent. A concept analysis was conducted to explore the fundamental attributes that make an activity meaningful for older adults with dementia and propose a conceptual model for understanding "meaningful activity" in this population. Methods: This study followed Walker and Avant's method of concept analysis. Searches were conducted in the Scopus, MEDLINE, CINAHL, PubMed, Academic Search Elite and Web of Science databases for literature using the term "meaningful activity." Papers published before 1996 were excluded. Results: Twenty-nine papers concerned with "meaningful activity" were analysed. This analysis identified five attributes that make activities meaningful for people with dementia: (a) enjoyable; (b) suited to the individual's skills, abilities and preferences; (c) related to personally relevant goals; (d) engaging; and (e) related to an aspect of identity. The conceptual model illustrates how individual and opportunity factors influence participation in "meaningful activity" and the consequences of this participation as discussed in the existing literature. Conclusion: The findings of this concept analysis provide insight into what characteristics make an activity meaningful. Specific activities that are meaningful are different for each person and participation in personally 'meaningful activities' has the potential to positively impact the lives of people with dementia. Implications for practice: This understanding of 'meaningful activity' can be used by those involved in research, planning or delivery of services and care for people with dementia to encourage and support participation in activities that are meaningful to individuals. K E Y W O R D S concept analysis, dementia, meaningful activity, older adults, person-centred care

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Enjoyable, engaging and individualised: A concept analysis of meaningful activity for older adults with dementia

Tierney

Beattie

2020

Int J Older People Nursing

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“…One systematic review performed a separate evaluation of individualised music listening during free time as a leisure activity, but excluded the studies that used music during caregiving routines. 41 In addition, the aforementioned systematic reviews were not restricted to RCTs. This limits the strength of the conclusions drawn due to the weak methodological quality of most studies.…”

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“…This limits the strength of the conclusions drawn due to the weak methodological quality of most studies. 18,41 To our knowledge, this is the first systematic review of RCTs on individualised music listening implemented for various purposes and that evaluated a variety of outcomes for PWDs.…”

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“…Although Vasionyte and Madison evaluated the effects of different types of music interventions, there was no separate analysis for individualised music listening. One systematic review performed a separate evaluation of individualised music listening during free time as a leisure activity, but excluded the studies that used music during caregiving routines . In addition, the aforementioned systematic reviews were not restricted to RCTs.…”

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Impact of individualised music listening intervention on persons with dementia: A systematic review of randomised controlled trials

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Objective To summarise the evidence regarding the impact of individualised music listening on persons with dementia. Methods Six electronic databases (CINAHL, Medline, ProQuest, PsycINFO, Music Periodicals and Cochrane) were searched up to July 2018 for randomised controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating the efficacy of individualised music listening compared to other music and non–music‐based interventions. Results Four studies were included. Results showed evidence of a positive impact of individualised music listening on behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSDs) including agitation, anxiety and depression and physiological outcomes. Evidence for other outcomes such as cognitive function and quality of life was limited. Conclusions The limited evidence suggests individualised music listening has comparable efficacy to more resource‐intensive interventions. However, there was a small number of RCTs and some outcomes were evaluated by a single study. This limits the conclusions drawn, warranting more RCTs evaluating other outcomes beyond the BPSDs.

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Active Ageing and Older Persons Living with Dementia: A Shared Reading Intervention

Formosa

2024

Creating New Meanings for Old Age

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The Benefits of Individualized Leisure and Social Activity Interventions for People with Dementia: A Systematic Review

Cited by 17 publications

References 61 publications

Enjoyable, engaging and individualised: A concept analysis of meaningful activity for older adults with dementia

Enjoyable, engaging and individualised: A concept analysis of meaningful activity for older adults with dementia

Impact of individualised music listening intervention on persons with dementia: A systematic review of randomised controlled trials

Active Ageing and Older Persons Living with Dementia: A Shared Reading Intervention

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