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Assessments in assisted eating activities
Ali Reza Majlesi1, Anna Ekström2, Lars-Christer Hydén2
1Stockholm University.
Communication & Medicine
|February 7, 2025
Summary
Caregivers use assessments during assisted eating for individuals with Alzheimer's disease. These assessments help manage the mealtime, build joint attention, and encourage participation in eating activities.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Linguistics
- Sociology
Background:
- Assisted eating is a crucial activity for individuals with late-stage dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease.
- Caregiver-patient interaction during meals is complex and requires effective communication strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze assessment as an interactional practice in assisted eating for people with Alzheimer's disease.
- To investigate the multimodal (embodied, vocal, verbal) nature of assessments used by caregivers.
Main Methods:
- Multimodal interaction analysis of 26 video-recorded assisted eating occasions.
- Focus on three phases: introducing the mealtime, offering food, and receiving food.
- Analysis of caregiver assessments in relation to resident engagement levels.
Main Results:
- Caregivers use assessments more frequently with less engaged residents.
- Assessments are strategically timed during food introduction and acceptance.
- Assessments serve to manage the eating activity, not just evaluate it.
Conclusions:
- Assessments in assisted eating are multimodal tools for interaction management.
- They function to establish joint attention and encourage continued eating.
- Findings offer insights into effective communication strategies for dementia care.
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