Healthcare professionals’ perception of using a web-based reminiscence therapy to support person with dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic

Background Reminiscence therapy (RT) is the most common non-pharmacological treatment for dementia care. The therapy stimulates the senses to evoke memories having the potential to reduce Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD). Digital RT, such as web-based reminiscence therapy (WB...

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Published in:Aging clinical and experimental research 2023-05, Vol.35 (5), p.1127-1138
Main Authors: Akhter, Rabia, Sun, Winnie, Quevedo, Alvaro Joffre Uribe, Lemonde, Manon, Liscano, Ramiro, Horsburgh, Sheri
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Coronaviruses
COVID-19
Delivery of Health Care
Dementia
Dementia - therapy
Geriatrics/Gerontology
Humans
Institutionalization
Medical personnel
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Original
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Pandemics
Perception
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Summary:Background Reminiscence therapy (RT) is the most common non-pharmacological treatment for dementia care. The therapy stimulates the senses to evoke memories having the potential to reduce Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD). Digital RT, such as web-based reminiscence therapy (WBRT), has the potential to support dementia care and reduce the caregiving burden. Aims This study aimed to explore healthcare professionals (HCPs) perceptions of utilizing WBRT in institutionalized settings to support persons with dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods A qualitative phenomenological descriptive study was adopted and guided by Graham's Knowledge to Action framework. Online training on the use of WBRT was conducted, followed by interviews with HCPs. Results Four major themes were identified on the potential use of WBRT in dementia care, including usability and efficacy, impact on caregiving, capability of reducing BPSD, and. feasibility during COVID-19 social distancing. Discussion This study recognized the potential use of WBRT to support the person with dementia during the pandemic in institutionalized settings. Conclusion The knowledge generated from this study will guide the future application of WBRT to support dementia care in diverse healthcare settings.
ISSN:1720-8319
1594-0667
1720-8319
DOI:10.1007/s40520-023-02394-y