P4‐382: Namaste Care Program for Advanced Dementia: Impact on Persons With Advanced Dementia (Pwad), Caregivers and Healthcare Staff

Ali, Noorhazlina; Tan, Cai-Ning; Kang, Jasmine; Chew, Aik Phon; Caroline, Caroline; Lim, Wee Shiong

doi:10.1016/j.jalz.2019.06.4053

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“…Previous studies with the original Namaste Care have also shown a positive effect of the program on challenging behavior, 17 ‐ 21 , 34 mood, 25 , 35 , 36 engagement, 22 , 25 , 34 , 36 interaction, 25 , 34 and quality of life. 25 , 37 , 38 The calm environment along with the undivided personal attention and meaningful activities may have contributed to this, as others have suggested. 39 , 40 Incidentally, NCF had a negative impact on residents, which was mostly due to them needing to get used to NCF or could be ascribed to a mismatch between the activity offered and the resident's preferences and needs.…”

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The Perceived Impact of the Namaste Care Family Program on Nursing Home Residents with Dementia, Staff, and Family Caregivers: A Qualitative Study

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Objective(s): To examine the perspectives of staff, and family caregivers (i.e., family, friends, and volunteers) on the impact of the Namaste Care Family program on all involved. The Namaste Care Family program is a structured program for people with advanced dementia based on a palliative care approach in which family caregivers provide daily sessions together with staff with the aim to increase residents’ quality of life. Methods: In this descriptive qualitative study, we interviewed 12 family caregivers, and 31 staff members from 10 nursing homes. Data was analyzed thematically. Results: A perceived impact of the program was identified for the residents, staff, and family caregivers. For residents, this included well-being, more engagement, enhanced interactions, changes in energy level, and weight gain. The impact on family caregivers included a more positive view of people with dementia, changes in family visits, mixed feelings during sessions, and mixed changes in relations with all involved. For staff, this included diverse work experiences, shift to more person-centered care (more time and attention for residents, and more awareness), and developing relationships with residents and colleagues. Conclusions: The Namaste Care Family program was valued for its observed benefits and shift towards a person-centered care culture.

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confidence: 92%

“…Previous studies with the original Namaste Care have also shown a positive effect of the program on challenging behavior, [17][18][19][20][21]34 mood, 25,35,36 engagement, 22,25,34,36 interaction, 25,34 and quality of life. 25,37,38 The calm environment along with the undivided personal attention…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%