Principles and features to define and describe arts interventions for people with dementia: a qualitative realist study
Background: There is currently no consensus regarding the definition and description of arts interventions for people with dementia. Developing a common language of classification will encourage reflection on artistic practice, support the evaluation and improvement of arts interventions, and enable...
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| author | Cousins, Emily Tischler, Victoria Garabedian, Claire Dening, Tom |
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| description | Background: There is currently no consensus regarding the definition and description of arts interventions for people with dementia. Developing a common language of classification will encourage reflection on artistic practice, support the evaluation and improvement of arts interventions, and enable their benefits to be communicated more effectively.
Methods: Using a qualitative framework derived from Taxonomy and Realist methodology, a literature review was undertaken to identify what key principles underpin arts interventions. This analysis was complemented by focus groups and workshops incorporating the lived experience of carers, artists, practitioners and care staff.
Results: Nine principles were identified as elements present in person-centred arts interventions for people with dementia: Animation, Transcendence, Selfhood, Humanity, Expression, Connection, Possibility, Involvement, Awareness.
Conclusions: It is possible to identify the component parts of arts interventions for people with dementia. These principles form an empirical basis for understanding how arts interventions work, while still respecting their individual nature. |
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| spelling | nottingham-522422020-05-04T19:46:12Z https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/52242/ Principles and features to define and describe arts interventions for people with dementia: a qualitative realist study Cousins, Emily Tischler, Victoria Garabedian, Claire Dening, Tom Background: There is currently no consensus regarding the definition and description of arts interventions for people with dementia. Developing a common language of classification will encourage reflection on artistic practice, support the evaluation and improvement of arts interventions, and enable their benefits to be communicated more effectively. Methods: Using a qualitative framework derived from Taxonomy and Realist methodology, a literature review was undertaken to identify what key principles underpin arts interventions. This analysis was complemented by focus groups and workshops incorporating the lived experience of carers, artists, practitioners and care staff. Results: Nine principles were identified as elements present in person-centred arts interventions for people with dementia: Animation, Transcendence, Selfhood, Humanity, Expression, Connection, Possibility, Involvement, Awareness. Conclusions: It is possible to identify the component parts of arts interventions for people with dementia. These principles form an empirical basis for understanding how arts interventions work, while still respecting their individual nature. Taylor and Francis 2018-07-12 Article PeerReviewed Cousins, Emily, Tischler, Victoria, Garabedian, Claire and Dening, Tom (2018) Principles and features to define and describe arts interventions for people with dementia: a qualitative realist study. Arts and Health: An International Journal for Research, Policy and Practice . ISSN 1753-3023 Arts; Dementia; Intervention; Principles; Taxonomy https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/17533015.2018.1490787?journalCode=rahe20 doi:10.1080/17533015.2018.1490787 doi:10.1080/17533015.2018.1490787 |
| spellingShingle | Arts; Dementia; Intervention; Principles; Taxonomy Cousins, Emily Tischler, Victoria Garabedian, Claire Dening, Tom Principles and features to define and describe arts interventions for people with dementia: a qualitative realist study |
| title | Principles and features to define and describe arts interventions for people with dementia: a qualitative realist study |
| title_full | Principles and features to define and describe arts interventions for people with dementia: a qualitative realist study |
| title_fullStr | Principles and features to define and describe arts interventions for people with dementia: a qualitative realist study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Principles and features to define and describe arts interventions for people with dementia: a qualitative realist study |
| title_short | Principles and features to define and describe arts interventions for people with dementia: a qualitative realist study |
| title_sort | principles and features to define and describe arts interventions for people with dementia: a qualitative realist study |
| topic | Arts; Dementia; Intervention; Principles; Taxonomy |
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