Occupational patterns of people with dementia in residential care : An ethnographical study
Torhild Holthe, Kirsten Thorsen, Staffan Josephsson
Bok Engelsk 2007
| Utgitt | 2007
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| Opplysninger | This paper describes an ethnographic study that sought to gain knowledge of teh occupational patterns of persons with dementia in care home and how the residents perceived the group activities in which they participated. Th eresidents' ages ranged from 82 to 92 years. They were seven women and on eman. Both partici9pant obersvation and interviews were used to collect data. data analysis resulted in an ethnographic story organised around two key themes: (1) the occupational patterns of tehresidents, and (2) th eresidents' perceptions of the activities offered. In this story residents appeared passive, playing the role of guests in the care home. Residents were dependent on staff to engage in daily occupations. Interviews revealed that residents perceived particpation in activities as mportant to their mental and physical health and an advantage of living in the care home.
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