Engagement in Persons With Dementia: The Concept and Its Measurement
Engagement in Persons With Dementia: The Concept and Its Measurement
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DOI：
10.1097/jgp.0b013e31818f3a52
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发表时间：
2009-04-01
影响因子：
7.2
通讯作者：
Marx, Marcia S.
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作者：
Cohen-Mansfield, Jiska;Dakheel-Ali, Maha;Marx, Marcia S.
目的：本文的目的是描绘痴呆症患者参与概念的基本前提，并提出一个新的参与理论框架。背景/对象：样本包括马里兰州七家疗养院的 193 名居民。所有参与者都被诊断为痴呆症。方法：作者描述了影响痴呆症患者参与度的因素模型。此外，作者还介绍了旨在捕捉参与维度的评估的心理测量质量（参与的观察测量）。最后，作者详细介绍了目前正在进行的未来研究和数据分析的计划。讨论：本文为有关认知障碍者与环境刺激之间相互作用机制的新理论框架奠定了基础。此外，该研究还探讨了哪些因素与兴趣以及参与中的消极和积极感受相关。 (Am J Geriatr Psychiatry 2009; 17:299-307)
Purpose: The aim of this article is to delineate the underlying premises of the concept of engagement in persons with dementia and present a new theoretical framework, of engagement. Setting/Subjects: The sample included 193 residents of seven Maryland nursing homes. All participants bad a diagnosis of dementia. Methodology: The authors describe a model of factors that affect engagement of persons with dementia. Moreover, the authors present the psychometric qualities of an assessment designed to capture the dimensions of engagement (Observational Measurement of Engagement). Finally, the authors detail plans for future research and data analyses that are currently underway. Discussion: This article lays the foundation for a new theoretical framework concerning the mechanisms of interactions between persons with cognitive impairment and environmental stimuli. Additionally, the study examines what factors are associated with interest and negative and positive feelings in engagement. (Am J Geriatr Psychiatry 2009; 17:299-307)