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ArticleJournal of research in nursing : JRN2019

Launching 'Namaste Care' in Canada: findings from training sessions and initial perceptions of an end-of-life programme for people with advanced dementia.

Sharon Kaasalainen, Paulette V Hunter, Courtney Hill, Rachel Moss, Joy Kim, Jenny T van der Steen, Vanina Dal-Bello Haas, Thomas Hadjistavropoulos

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Article in Journal of research in nursing : JRN, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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  4. Namaste Care Family for people with dementia and family-A randomized controlled trial.Alzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association · 2025
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8 authors.

Sharon KaasalainenProfessor, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3863-184X
Paulette V HunterAssociate Professor, University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon, Canada.
Courtney HillResearch Coordinator, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Canada.
Rachel MossNursing Student, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Canada.
Joy KimNursing Student, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Canada.
Jenny T van der SteenAssociate Professor, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum, The Netherlands.
Vanina Dal-Bello HaasAssociate Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Canada.
Thomas HadjistavropoulosProfessor & Research Chair, Department of Aging and Health, University of Regina, Canada.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMultisensory approaches and programmes have been developed to improve the quality of both life and dying for people with advanced dementia. However, little is known about the experiences of staff, family and others involved in the use of these programmes, and in the relevant education provided to improve the quality of life of residents living with advanced dementia in long-term care homes.

aimThe aim of this study was to explore early experiences associated with the implementation of a new programme called 'Namaste Care' in two Canadian long-term care homes.

methodsA multiple methods design was used. This included a survey to evaluate a 2-day education programme and qualitative description of interview data that explored experiences during the first 3 months of implementation.

resultsSurvey respondents included 44 long-term care staff and 44 others (primarily family) who had attended a 2-day training session or public lecture. Interviews were undertaken with 18 staff, 5 family members and 2 volunteers to generate qualitative descriptions about the last 3 months of implementation of the 2-day education programme. The majority of those who attended training rated this as excellent and affirmed that they now understood the purpose of 'Namaste Care'. Most endorsed that they had learned some essentials of 'Namaste Care' delivery. The majority of those who attended the public lecture were very satisfied with the education, and better understood how this novel programme could be implemented in long-term care. Qualitative description of interview data revealed that participants were positive about 'Namaste Care' in long-term care, and identified both barriers and facilitators to implementation as well as recommendations to help with future implementation.

conclusionsThese study findings support the use of a facility-wide educational programme to help launch a new innovation in long-term care.

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dementiaeducationlong-term carepalliative carequality of life

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PMID34394554
PMCPMC7932258

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