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| Author | Morse N., Chatterjee H. | |
| Title | Museums, health and wellbeing research: co-developing a new observational method for people with dementia in hospital contexts | |
| Reference | Morse N., Chatterjee H.; Museums, health and wellbeing research: co-developing a new observational method for people with dementia in hospital contexts ;Perspectives in Public Health vol:138 issue: 3.0 page:152 |
Link to article | https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85044024366&doi=10.1177%2f1757913917737588&partnerID=40&md5=b85f06c3e6b70f29b557f198bae559fc |
| Abstract | Aims: The aim of this article is to present a new observational tool for assessing the impacts of museum object handling for people with moderate-to-severe dementia in hospital settings, focusing on wellbeing, social interaction, level of engagement and agitation. This article presents a four-step approach to collaboration towards co-developing the tool, which involved a range of academics, museums professionals, and health and social care partners, and describes the process of integrating multiple perspectives towards common research methodologies. Methods: The research team organised a series of meetings and workshops with museum and healthcare partners to identify commonly used assessments and their perspectives on the objectives and possible outcomes of museum object handling activities. These were integrated with findings from a review of current conceptualisations of engagement in people with dementia (PWD) to produce a fit-for-purpose video evaluation method of the health and wellbeing impacts of the museum object handling programmes. Results: This article presents the Museum Engagement Observation Tool for use in hospital settings for people with moderate-to-severe dementia. Conclusion: This article suggests that collaborative approaches can inform the development of future methods for creative health research and evaluation initiatives and to support this, it outlines the process of development of a new observational tool for people with dementia. © 2017, © Royal Society for Public Health 2017. |
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| The museum professionals wanted the programme to support participant wellbeing by providing an enjoyable time and an opportunity to connect emotionally with museum objects they might remember from their childhood. . | Museum-based activities for wellbeing broadly include supported museum visiting, object handling, volunteering and a range of creative activities inspired from the sectors wide-ranging museum collections, from art making to performing arts and music. . | ENGAGEMENT IN PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA Engaging a person with dementia in meaningful activity is seen as a priority in care provision to promote wellbeing and quality of life.21-23 Studies in care homes have shown the adverse effect of prolonged lack of stimulation and inactivity, such as increased risk of cognitive decline, apathy, depression and agitation,24,25 and the positive impact of participation in activities, which can lead to a reduction in challenging behaviours and depression, and improvements in mood.21,22,26,27 The study of engagement is therefore fundamental to the development of non-pharmacological interventions for people with dementia28 and to determine the efficacy of interventions that promote meaningful activity.29 . | In order to understand the benefits of cultural programming for health, it is crucial to understand the situated contexts of each project partner and participant. . |
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