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Cameron, Allison; Burns, Pippa; Garner, Andrea; Lau, Sim; Dixon, Roselyn; Pascoe, Carly; Szafraniec, Michael – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 2020
This article presents a review of studies published between 2006 and 2016 on research into multi-sensory environments (MSEs), as part of a project to develop a community-based MSE. This scoping review aimed to identify the settings MSEs are used in, rationale for implementation, equipment installed and the reported effects of the MSE upon users.…
Descriptors: Sensory Experience, Physical Environment, Recreational Activities, Sensory Aids
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Surr, Claire A.; Gates, Cara; Irving, Donna; Oyebode, Jan; Smith, Sarah Jane; Parveen, Sahdia; Drury, Michelle; Dennison, Alison – Review of Educational Research, 2017
Ensuring an informed and effective dementia workforce is of international concern; however, there remains limited understanding of how this can be achieved. This review aimed to identify features of effective dementia educational programs. Critical interpretive synthesis underpinned by Kirkpatrick's return on investment model was applied. One…
Descriptors: Dementia, Program Effectiveness, Guidelines, Health Services
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Trahan, Maranda A.; Kuo, Julie; Carlson, Michelle C.; Gitlin, Laura N. – Health Education & Behavior, 2014
Dementia is a growing public health issue. Activity, a positive therapeutic modality, has potential to enhance quality of life and reduce behavioral symptoms in persons with dementia--outcomes eluding pharmacological treatments. However, it is unclear how to effectively engage persons with dementia in activities for them to derive desired…
Descriptors: Dementia, Quality of Life, Activities, Behavior Problems