Nicola Crook1,2, Malcolm Adams1, Nicola Shorten3, Peter E Langdon4,5. 1. Department of Psychological Sciences, Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK. 2. Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, Norwich, UK. 3. Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust, Norwich, UK. 4. Tizard Centre, University of Kent, Canterbury, UK. 5. Broadland Clinic, Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust - Norfolk, UK.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: This study investigated whether a personalized life story book and rummage box enhanced well-being and led to changes in behaviour for people with Down syndrome (DS) who have dementia. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A randomized single case series design was used with five participants who had DS and a diagnosis of dementia. Participants were invited to take part in three conditions at random (i) life story book, (ii) rummage box and (iii) no-intervention condition. RESULTS: The two reminiscence conditions were significantly associated with enhanced well-being as compared to the no-intervention condition. However, for one participant, the life story book was associated with significantly higher well-being, while for another participant, the rummage box was associated with significantly higher well-being, suggesting some participants may prefer one method over another. CONCLUSIONS: Personalized life story books and rummage boxes are associated with higher levels of well-being for people with DS and dementia.
BACKGROUND: This study investigated whether a personalized life story book and rummage box enhanced well-being and led to changes in behaviour for people with Down syndrome (DS) who have dementia. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A randomized single case series design was used with five participants who had DS and a diagnosis of dementia. Participants were invited to take part in three conditions at random (i) life story book, (ii) rummage box and (iii) no-intervention condition. RESULTS: The two reminiscence conditions were significantly associated with enhanced well-being as compared to the no-intervention condition. However, for one participant, the life story book was associated with significantly higher well-being, while for another participant, the rummage box was associated with significantly higher well-being, suggesting some participants may prefer one method over another. CONCLUSIONS: Personalized life story books and rummage boxes are associated with higher levels of well-being for people with DS and dementia.
Authors: Abel Toledano-González; Dulce Romero-Ayuso; Dolores Fernández-Pérez; Marta Nieto; Jorge Javier Ricarte; Beatriz Navarro-Bravo; Laura Ros; José Miguel Latorre Journal: Psychol Res Date: 2022-07-20
Authors: Annelieke R Müller; Marion M M G Brands; Peter M van de Ven; Kit C B Roes; Martina C Cornel; Clara D M van Karnebeek; Frits A Wijburg; Joost G Daams; Erik Boot; Agnies M van Eeghen Journal: Neurology Date: 2021-01-27 Impact factor: 9.910