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OverviewThe ebook edition of this title is Open Access and is freely available to read online. This review systematically explores and assesses the quality of the evidence base for effective and supportive design of living environments for people living with Dementia. Dementia is a major challenge for all countries, as the population with the condition is growing rapidly. Societies desperately need to identify measures which mean that they can continue to thrive with a large population of people who are cognitively impaired. Medical treatments are poor, and there is little indication of better medications appearing in the coming decades. There is urgent need for non-medical advances which can address the challenge including ensuring environments are conducive to living better with Dementia. Whilst there is a lot of activity in this area of Dementia friendly design, the evidence base remains poorly synthesized and weak. This book pulls evidence together to provide a solid reference point from which further research and further developments in the field of Dementia care and support can proceed. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Alison Bowes (University of Stirling, UK) , Alison Dawson (University of Stirling, UK)Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited Imprint: Emerald Publishing Limited Weight: 0.153kg ISBN: 9781787699748ISBN 10: 1787699749 Pages: 136 Publication Date: 08 February 2019 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsBackground Methods Identification of Relevant Literature Screening Processes Review of Full Text Items and Assessment of Quality Overview of Results Discussion of Literature Assistive Technology Bathrooms Care Homes Communication and Interaction Environmental Factors and Agitation Hospitals Kitchens Mealtimes and Eating Multisensory Environments Outside Spaces Other Services Particular Items Quality of Life Sensory Issues Support at Home Using Guidelines/Evidence ‘Wandering’ Wayfinding Methodological Issues Conclusion Methodological Issues Care Settings Rooms, Fixtures and Fittings Design Guidelines for People with DementiaReviewsSociologists Bowes and Dawson update a 2009 review of research into designing environments that will help people with dementia lead better lives. Their goal is to offer a foundation for practical design work in relation such environments. In previous studies, they have shown that much available advice on design has mixed provenance: while some design measures that are widely promoted have a strong evidence base, others have little. They argue that rigorous review of evidence is therefore well merited, and seek to provide it here.--Annotation (c)2019 (protoview.com) Sociologists Bowes and Dawson update a 2009 review of research into designing environments that will help people with dementia lead better lives. Their goal is to offer a foundation for practical design work in relation such environments. In previous studies, they have shown that much available advice on design has mixed provenance: while some design measures that are widely promoted have a strong evidence base, others have little. They argue that rigorous review of evidence is therefore well merited, and seek to provide it here. -- Annotation ©2019 * (protoview.com) * Author InformationAlison Bowes is Professor in Sociology and Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences in the University of Stirling, UK. Alison Dawson is Research Fellow in the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Stirling, UK. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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