ArticleInformatics for health & social care2018
Creating objects with 3D printers to stimulate reminiscence in memory loss: A mixed-method feasibility study.
Article in Informatics for health & social care, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT03625973 (Creating Physical Objects With 3D Printers to Stimulate Reminiscing for Memory Loss [2 R44 AG049548-02A1]), which is not on this map. Cited by 7 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Creating Physical Objects With 3D Printers to Stimulate Reminiscing for Memory Loss [2 R44 AG049548-02A1]
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 16 citations in OpenAlex.
- Technology-driven solutions to prompt conversation, aid communication and support interaction for people with dementia and their caregivers: a systematic literature review.BMC geriatrics · 2021Pooled it
- Definitions of Person-Centeredness for Persons With Dementia in the United States: A Scoping Review.Journal of applied gerontology : the official journal of the Southern Gerontological Society · 2026Article
- A Qualitative Examination of a Reminiscence Intervention for Older Adults Using Three-Dimensional (3D) Printed Objects.Journal of applied gerontology : the official journal of the Southern Gerontological Society · 2025Article
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- Grand challenge of maintaining meaningful communication in dementia care.Frontiers in dementia · 2023Article
- Reimagining Family Involvement in Residential Long-Term Care.Journal of the American Medical Directors Association · 2022Article
- Assessing mechanisms of benefit in adult day programs: the adult day services process and use measures.Aging & mental health · 2019Article
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Abstract
objectiveThe objective of the current project was to determine the feasibility of using 3D printed technology to facilitate reminiscence-related activities for persons with memory loss (PWMLs).
methodsA parallel convergent mixed methods design was used. Fifteen PWMLs, 13 family members, and six staff from two residential long-term care facilities participated. Participants were observed and interviewed initially, during a 2-week reminiscence session, and again during a 1-month reminiscence session. Staff participants also completed a 1-month focus group, and staff and family members were administered a 3D printing review checklist at 1-month.
resultsThe integrated qualitative and quantitative data strongly suggested that PWMLs enjoyed using the 3D objects, were engaged while doing so and appeared to value the objects due to their personalized nature. The use of 3D printed objects also appeared to encourage family involvement as well as family and staff interactions with PWMLs. Barriers to use included memory impairment and behavioral issues.
conclusionsThe use of 3D printed objects could provide an easy-to-use, well-received, person-centered approach that augments current reminiscence strategies for PWMLs.
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