SynthesisBMC geriatrics2025
Implementing Namaste Care in nursing care homes for people with advanced dementia: a systematically constructed review with framework synthesis.
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5 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Exploring the impact of Namaste Care for individuals with advanced dementia: a systematic review of costs, effects and benefits.BMJ open · 2026Pooled it
- Namaste Care Family for people with dementia and family-A randomized controlled trial.Alzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association · 2025Trial
- Transformative Namaste Care: An Intervention Study Enhancing Quality of Life for People Living With Advanced Dementia.Dementia (London, England) · 2026Article
- Embedding Multiperspective Reflections in Co-Producing a Training Intervention for Care Home Staff: Understanding Group Members' Journeys and Impacts.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2026Article
- Transforming vacant rural school buildings into age-friendly facilities under China's aging and low-fertility context: a natural language processing-based evaluation framework.BMC geriatrics · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundNamaste Care is an intervention designed to improve the quality of life for people with advanced dementia by providing individualised stimulation and personalised activities in a group setting. Current evidence indicates there may be benefits from this intervention, but there is a need to explore the practical realities of its implementation, including potential barriers, enablers, and how it is delivered within the context of nursing care homes.
objectiveTo systematically assess the factors involved in implementing Namaste Care for people with advanced dementia in nursing care homes. To provide pragmatic suggestions on how Namaste Care can be delivered in the context of nursing care homes.
designSystematically constructed review using framework synthesis. DATA SOURCES: Comprehensive searches were conducted in Medline, CINAHL, and PsycINFO databases for studies published between 2018 and 2024. Search concepts included "Namaste Care," "advanced dementia," and related terms. REVIEW
methodsStudies were included if they focused on the use of Namaste Care for people with advanced dementia in nursing care homes. Data extraction and quality assessment were performed by two independent researchers using standardised forms and critical appraisal tools. A framework synthesis of the results was conducted, which involves systematically combining qualitative and quantitative data within a structured analytical framework to identify overarching themes and insights.
findingsTwenty-five studies met the inclusion criteria. Key themes identified were: (1) Frequency and duration of Namaste sessions. (2) Namaste Care environment and personalisation of care. (3) Staff engagement and training needs. (4) Involvement of family members and volunteers.
conclusionsImplementing Namaste Care in nursing care homes presents various challenges but also significant opportunities for enhancing the quality of life for residents with advanced dementia. Addressing key themes such as the frequency and duration of sessions, the environment and personalisation of care, staff engagement and training needs, and the involvement of family members and volunteers is crucial. Specifically, providing tailored training programmes for staff, creating dedicated Namaste Care spaces, and encouraging active family and volunteer participation can facilitate effective integration. By incorporating these pragmatic recommendations, Namaste Care can be sustainably integrated into daily care routines, leading to improved resident well-being, reduced behavioural symptoms, and enhanced caregiver-resident interactions.
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