Emily Cousins
Principles and features to define and describe arts interventions for people with dementia: a qualitative realist study
Cousins, Emily; Tischler, Victoria; Garabedian, Claire; Dening, Tom
Authors
Victoria Tischler
Claire Garabedian
TOM DENING TOM.DENING@NOTTINGHAM.AC.UK
Clinical Professor in Dementia Research
Abstract
Background: There is currently no consensus regarding the definition and description of arts interventions for people with dementia. Developing a common language of classification will encourage reflection on artistic practice, support the evaluation and improvement of arts interventions, and enable their benefits to be communicated more effectively.
Methods: Using a qualitative framework derived from Taxonomy and Realist methodology, a literature review was undertaken to identify what key principles underpin arts interventions. This analysis was complemented by focus groups and workshops incorporating the lived experience of carers, artists, practitioners and care staff.
Results: Nine principles were identified as elements present in person-centred arts interventions for people with dementia: Animation, Transcendence, Selfhood, Humanity, Expression, Connection, Possibility, Involvement, Awareness.
Conclusions: It is possible to identify the component parts of arts interventions for people with dementia. These principles form an empirical basis for understanding how arts interventions work, while still respecting their individual nature.
Citation
Cousins, E., Tischler, V., Garabedian, C., & Dening, T. (2019). Principles and features to define and describe arts interventions for people with dementia: a qualitative realist study. Arts and Health: An International Journal for Research, Policy and Practice, 11(3), 202-218. https://doi.org/10.1080/17533015.2018.1490787
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | May 21, 2018 |
Online Publication Date | Jul 12, 2018 |
Publication Date | 2019-09 |
Deposit Date | Jun 5, 2018 |
Publicly Available Date | Jul 13, 2019 |
Journal | Arts & Health |
Print ISSN | 1753-3015 |
Electronic ISSN | 1753-3023 |
Publisher | Routledge |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 11 |
Issue | 3 |
Pages | 202-218 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1080/17533015.2018.1490787 |
Keywords | Arts; Dementia; Intervention; Principles; Taxonomy |
Public URL | https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/946488 |
Publisher URL | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/17533015.2018.1490787?journalCode=rahe20 |
Additional Information | This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Arts and Health: An International Journal for Research, Policy and Practice on 12/07/2018, available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/17533015.2018.1490787. |
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