Journal article
Exploring the factors influencing meaningful engagement of persons living with advanced dementia through the Namaste Care Program: a qualitative descriptive study
Abstract
Background: Meaningful engagement has been described as active participation based on a person's interests, preferences, personhood, or perceived value. It has many benefits for persons living with dementia in long-term care (LTC) homes, including improvement in physical and cognitive function, and mental health. People with advanced dementia continue to need and benefit from inclusion and social contact in LTC, yet there is not a …
Authors
Yous M-L; Boamah SA; Hunter PV; Coker E; Hadjistavropoulos T; Sussman T; Kaasalainen S
Journal
Palliative Care and Social Practice, Vol. 17, ,
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
January 2023
DOI
10.1177/26323524231165319
ISSN
1178-2242