A Discussion of the Use of Virtual Reality in Dementia

Garcia, Linda; Kartolo, Adi; Methot-Curtis, Eric

doi:10.5772/46412

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“…The prevalence of dementia is increasing and the numbers of informal carers is expected to rise (WHO, 2012). People with dementia are likely to experience difficulties when interacting with their social and physical environment as dementia progresses, making them sensitive to both over or under stimulation (Garcia, Kartolo, & Méthot Curtis, 2012).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Non pharmacological approaches, especially environmental interventions that create a safe, enabling, and predictable home environment, are considered key to improving the lived experiences of people with dementia and their carers (Garcia et al, 2012;Sadowsky & Galvin, 2012;WHO, 2012). Carers develop a range of useful individualised strategies to manipulate the environment, from micro improvisations, such as removing visual or auditory stimuli and de cluttering their home, to major changes, such as changing the use of rooms (Wherton & Monk, 2008;Wisniewski et al, 2003).…”

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confidence: 99%

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The Impact of the Physical Home Environment for Family Carers of People with Dementia: A Qualitative Study

Soilemezi

Kallitsis

Drahota

et al. 2017

Journal of Housing For the Elderly

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Background: Most people with dementia are cared for by their families at home. This study investigated family carers' identification of barriers and facilitators when caring for a person with dementia at home. Design and methods: Thirteen co-resident family carers were engaged in semistructured in-depth walking interviews. Interviews were recorded, transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis. Results: Home environments can pose a number of challenges and opportunities. Aspects of the architectural and interior environment (e.g. size, condition, layout and accessibility, familiarity) are perceived as important (Theme 1) as well as a plethora of environmental strategies that encourage independence and comfort at home (Theme 2). Carers' scepticism, timing, costs, property characteristics and mistrust of services are some barriers to implementing environmental strategies (Theme 3). Conclusions: Carers often improvise solutions through trial and error. Environmental strategies can create an enabling and comfortable home environment.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Impact of the Physical Home Environment for Family Carers of People with Dementia: A Qualitative Study

Soilemezi

Kallitsis

Drahota

et al. 2017

Journal of Housing For the Elderly

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“…Studies in new media for ABKT strategies have shown that media can enhance one's sense of presence, which produces a calming effect and reduces disruptive behaviour. [23] These studies show the potential for incorporating new media technologies in furthering research and interventions for persons living with dementia. All in all, the use of ABKT can lead to direct changes in healthcare provision or indirect changes to practice facilitated by enlightened perspectives that better understand the experiences of patients.…”

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confidence: 94%

Impact of EMBODY Experiencing Dementia through New Media Exhibit: Engaging nursing students and the public about dementia through arts-based knowledge translation methods

Newman

Duong²,

Kahlon³

et al. 2020

JNEP

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Objective: This paper aims to look at the impact of arts-based knowledge translation (ABKT) methods in raising awareness among nursing students and the public about the sex differences and behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), implemented through a creative new media arts-exhibit at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute.Methods: Through surveys, interviews, and pre- and post-exhibit questionnaires, this project evaluated the use and efficacy of multi-modal media in translating data from a study on the BPSD. The research team categorized and conceptualized artwork and narratives based on data collected from previous phases; no confidential or identifying information related to study participants were used or displayed in the final exhibit.Results: The use of photographs, paintings, abstract data visualizations, augmented reality and virtual reality had various levels of effectiveness in engaging nursing students and the public on the topic of dementia. 360º videos, photographs, and paintings provided the highest level of engagement and discussion among nursing students. The majority of the students reported a better understanding and empathy towards people living with dementia after the viewing of the exhibit and all students perceived the exhibit as an effective method in portraying dementia experience and contributed to their overall understanding of the BPSD.Conclusions: This knowledge mobilization project overall provided a more informed perspective on BPSD among nursing students and the public, and effectively sparked discussion among viewers. The exhibit was able to raise awareness for dementia, its symptoms, and experiences of patients living with dementia. For the scholarly community, our project presents new ways to mobilize knowledge among a broad audience and demonstrates unique, innovative, and engaging forms of ABKT.

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“…Dementia is an umbrella term that describes disorders of the brain, which are progressive in nature and e ect cognitive functions. With a complex array of symptoms of dementia, PWD can progressively lose their sense of autonomy; including engagement in activities of daily living and capacity to make decisions in various or all aspects of their life [18]. Behaviours that challenges are very common with individuals in the moderate to severe stages of dementia [19].…”

Section: Dementia In Long-term Carementioning

confidence: 99%