A pilot study to explore healthcare professionals’ perception of using a web-based reminiscence therapy to support dementia care during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond

dc.contributor.advisorSun, Winnie
dc.contributor.authorAkhter, Rabia
dc.date.accessioned2022-06-07T19:24:21Z
dc.date.accessioned2022-06-14T18:28:10Z
dc.date.available2022-06-07T19:24:21Z
dc.date.available2022-06-14T18:28:10Z
dc.date.issued2022-05-01
dc.degree.disciplineCommunity, Public and Population Health
dc.degree.levelMaster of Health Sciences (MHSc)
dc.description.abstractIntroduction: Reminiscence therapy (RT) is the most common non-pharmacological treatment for dementia care. The therapy stimulates the senses to evoke memories and may reduce Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD). Digital RT, such as web-based (WBRT), has the potential to support dementia care and reduce the caregiving burden. This study aimed to explore HCPs' perceptions of utilizing WBRT in institutionalized settings to manage BPSD during the COVID-19. Method: A qualitative phenomenological descriptive study was adopted and guided by Graham’s Knowledge to Action framework. An online training on the use of WBRT was conducted, followed by qualitative 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. Conclusion: The knowledge generated from this study will guide the future application of WBRT to support dementia care in diverse healthcare settings.en
dc.description.sponsorshipUniversity of Ontario Institute of Technologyen
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10155/1465
dc.language.isoenen
dc.subjectDementiaen
dc.subjectReminiscence therapyen
dc.subjectDigitalen
dc.subjectWeb-baseden
dc.subjectCOVID-19en
dc.titleA pilot study to explore healthcare professionals’ perception of using a web-based reminiscence therapy to support dementia care during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyonden
dc.typeThesisen
thesis.degree.disciplineCommunity, Public and Population Health
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Ontario Institute of Technology
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Health Sciences (MHSc)

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