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ArticleJournal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD2023

Designing an Alternative, Community Integrated Model of Residential Aged Care for People Living with Dementia: Nominal Group Technique and Thematic Analysis.

Nathan M D'Cunha, Helen Holloway, Diane Gibson, Jane Thompson, Kasia Bail, Susan Kurrle, Sally Day, James Olson, Nicole Smith, Heather Clarke and 2 more

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Article in Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

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3 citing papers in PubMed, 5 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

12 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Nathan M D'CunhaSchool of Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT, Australia.
Helen HollowaySchool of Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT, Australia.
Diane GibsonAgeing Research Group, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT, Australia.
Jane ThompsonThe Neighbourhood Canberra, Campbell, ACT, Australia.
Kasia BailAgeing Research Group, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT, Australia.
Susan KurrleThe Neighbourhood Canberra, Campbell, ACT, Australia.
Sally DayFaculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
James OlsonCommunity Home Australia, Gordon, ACT, Australia.
Nicole SmithThe Neighbourhood Canberra, Campbell, ACT, Australia.
Heather ClarkeCarers ACT, Holt, ACT, Australia.
Charise BuckleyDementia Australia, Griffith, ACT, Australia.
Stephen IsbelSchool of Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT, Australia.
University of Canberra · AUNorthern Sydney Local Health District · AUUniversity of Sydney · AU

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSmall-scale models of dementia care are a potential solution to deinstitutionalize residential aged care and have been associated with improved resident outcomes, including quality of life and reduced hospitalizations for people living with dementia.

objectiveThis study aimed to generate strategies and ideas on how homes for people living with dementia in a village setting within a suburban community, could be designed and function without external boundaries. In particular, how could residents of the village and members of the surrounding community access and engage safely and equitably so that interpersonal connections might be fostered?

methodsTwenty-one participants provided an idea for discussion at three Nominal Group Technique workshops, including people living with dementia, carers or former carers, academics, researchers, and clinicians. Discussion and ranking of ideas were facilitated in each workshop, and qualitative data were analyzed thematically.

resultsAll three workshops highlighted the importance of a surrounding community invested in the village; education and dementia awareness training for staff, families, services, and the community; and the necessity for adequately and appropriately trained staff. An appropriate mission, vision, and values of the organization providing care were deemed essential to facilitate an inclusive culture that promotes dignity of risk and meaningful activities.

conclusionThese principles can be used to develop an improved model of residential aged care for people living with dementia. In particular, inclusivity, enablement, and dignity of risk are essential principles for residents to live meaningful lives free from stigma in a village without external boundaries.

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DementiaAgedCaregiversHospitalizationHumansQuality of Lifeaged careAlzheimer’s diseaseco-designdementiadementia caredementia villagegeriatricsgroup homesnursingnursing homes

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