Development of an integrative learning program for community dwelling old people with dementia
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https://doi.org/10.1590/1518-8345.4794.3486%20Keywords:
Dementia; Neuroplasticity; Learning; Psychiatric Nursing; Community Health Services; Nursing Methodology Research.Abstract
Objective: to develop an integrative learning program for
people with dementia. Method: a methodological study was
conducted using Delphi technique to develop the learning
program, followed by a feasibility test. An expert panel was
invited to develop the integrative learning program based on
the neuroplasticity and learning framework. A feasibility test
was conducted to evaluate the implementation of the program
in two centers after the training of personnel who run the
program. Verbatim transcripts of case conferences were
coded, analyzed, and collapsed into themes and sub-themes
by consensus. Results: there was no indication for content
modification during the period of program implementation.
Qualitatively, the participating older adults showed improvement
in communications, emotions, connectedness with self and
others, and well-being. Conclusion: the integrative learning
program was uneventfully implemented with promising results.
The program is ready for full-scale research on its efficacy in
multiple centers to obtain more robust evidence.
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