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Using drama to improve person-centred dementia care
Pia C Kontos1, Gail J Mitchell, Bhavnita Mistry
1Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Toronto, ON, Canada. kontos.pia@torontorehab.on.ca
International Journal of Older People Nursing
|October 8, 2010
Summary
A 12-week drama intervention enhanced dementia care by focusing on embodied selfhood, improving practitioners' understanding of non-verbal cues and residents' quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Nursing Education
- Arts in Healthcare
Background:
- Current dementia care guidelines advocate for person-centred approaches and non-pharmacological interventions.
- Implementation of these guidelines is inconsistent, often due to conceptual limitations and passive knowledge translation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To implement a 12-week drama-based educational intervention for dementia practitioners.
- To introduce person-centred care emphasizing embodied selfhood (non-verbal self-expression).
Main Methods:
- Focus groups and semi-structured interviews were conducted with 24 practitioners in two Canadian nursing homes.
- The effectiveness of drama-based components of the intervention was assessed.
Main Results:
- Drama proved effective as an educational tool for implementing person-centred care.
- Practitioners gained awareness of residents' non-verbal communication, improved time efficiency, and supported resident independence.
Conclusions:
- Drama effectively broadens the concept of personhood in dementia care and facilitates implementation.
- Supporting embodied selfhood can enhance residents' quality of life and care, and improve practitioners' experience.
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