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[Small-scale group living for elderly with dementia: a clarification]
S te Boekhorst1, M F I A Depla, J de Lange
1Promovenda Programma Ouderen, Trimbos-instituut, Utrecht en Verpleeghuisgeneeskunde, Instituut voor Extramuraal Geneeskundig Onderzoek (EMCO) VUmc, Amsterdam. sboekhorst@trimbos.nl
Tijdschrift Voor Gerontologie En Geriatrie
|April 24, 2007
Summary
Small-scale group living for elderly with dementia is primarily shaped by organizational care features, not physical attributes. This concept mapping study highlights the importance of social and contextual arrangements in dementia care environments.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Dementia Care Research
- Sociology of Aging
Context:
- Investigates the concept of small-scale group living environments specifically designed for elderly individuals with dementia.
- Addresses the need for clarity in defining successful models of care for this vulnerable population.
Purpose:
- To clarify the concept of small-scale group living for the elderly with dementia using Concept Mapping.
- To identify the key determinants of effective small-scale group living arrangements.
Summary:
- Seventeen experts generated 91 statements on small-scale group living, analyzed via concept mapping with dimensions of care/living and individual/context.
- Hierarchical cluster analysis revealed six clusters, with five focusing on resident and staff life arrangements and only one on physical characteristics.
Impact:
- Findings indicate that organizational features and care context are more critical than physical characteristics in defining successful small-scale group living for dementia care.
- Suggests a shift in focus for developing and evaluating dementia care environments, emphasizing social and organizational aspects.
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