PURPOSE: The aim of this article is to delineate the underlying premises of the concept of engagement in persons with dementia and present a new theoretical framework of engagement. SETTING/ SUBJECTS: The sample included 193 residents of seven Maryland nursing homes. All participants had a diagnosis of dementia. METHODOLOGY: The authors describe a model of factors that affect engagement of persons with dementia. Moreover, the authors present the psychometric qualities of an assessment designed to capture the dimensions of engagement (Observational Measurement of Engagement). Finally, the authors detail plans for future research and data analyses that are currently underway. DISCUSSION: This article lays the foundation for a new theoretical framework concerning the mechanisms of interactions between persons with cognitive impairment and environmental stimuli. Additionally, the study examines what factors are associated with interest and negative and positive feelings in engagement.
PURPOSE: The aim of this article is to delineate the underlying premises of the concept of engagement in persons with dementia and present a new theoretical framework of engagement. SETTING/ SUBJECTS: The sample included 193 residents of seven Maryland nursing homes. All participants had a diagnosis of dementia. METHODOLOGY: The authors describe a model of factors that affect engagement of persons with dementia. Moreover, the authors present the psychometric qualities of an assessment designed to capture the dimensions of engagement (Observational Measurement of Engagement). Finally, the authors detail plans for future research and data analyses that are currently underway. DISCUSSION: This article lays the foundation for a new theoretical framework concerning the mechanisms of interactions between persons with cognitive impairment and environmental stimuli. Additionally, the study examines what factors are associated with interest and negative and positive feelings in engagement.
Authors: Jiska Cohen-Mansfield; Marcia S Marx; Laurence S Freedman; Havi Murad; Natalie G Regier; Khin Thein; Maha Dakheel-Ali Journal: Am J Geriatr Psychiatry Date: 2011-10 Impact factor: 4.105
Authors: Darina V Petrovsky; Justine S Sefcik; Alexandra L Hanlon; Alicia J Lozano; Pamela Z Cacchione Journal: Res Gerontol Nurs Date: 2019-07-09 Impact factor: 1.571