ArticlePilot and feasibility studies2019
Exploring supported conversation with familial caregivers of persons with dementia: a pilot study.
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- The Effectiveness and Characteristics of Communication Partner Training Programs for Families of People With Dementia: A Systematic Review.The Gerontologist · 2024Pooled it
- A scoping review of psychosocial interventions to enhance the relationship of couples living with dementia.Dementia (London, England) · 2023Article
- How Can Speech and Language Therapists be Supported to Make Decisions Regarding Communication Therapy for People With Dementia? A Realist Theory-Development Study.International journal of language & communication disordersArticle
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Abstract
backgroundDementia can lead to difficulties in communication between caregivers and patients. Teaching conversational strategies has been effective for a wide array of clients with acquired neurologic disorders and their caregivers. Research indicates positive results for Supported Conversation for adults with Aphasia (SCA) secondary to stroke. Applying this method to work with caregivers of individuals with dementia could prove to be a valid intervention tool. This investigation examined the applicability of SCA with individuals with dementia and their familial caregivers.
methodFour dyads (caregiver and individual with dementia) participated in the SCA program with some adaptation for dementia. The program was 4 weeks with a pre-training and post training assessment. The Measure of Skill in Supported Conversation (MSC) and Measure of Level of Participation in Conversation (MPC) were given to measure the overall effectiveness of SCA at teaching and improving communication, respectively. A qualitative analysis of unproductive coping mechanisms also occurred. The Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) was given to gauge caregiver burden from pre- to post-training.
resultsMSC and MPC scores were significantly improved from baseline to post training, and a significant reduction in unproductive coping behaviors also occured. ZBI scores were variable across participants.
conclusionsResults suggest that the SCA has the potential to be used to improve communication between persons with dementia and their caregivers. Findings suggest that further research is warranted into the effectiveness of SCA in dementia.
trial registrationRetrospectively registered 9/5/2018 ISRCTN17622451.
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