A qualitative exploration of living with dementia in supported living environments using a peer researcher approach
Background: The aim of the paper is to examine the experiences and perspectives of people living with dementia who live in supported living environments. Methods: Peer researchers conducted semi-structured interviews with twenty-two people living with dementia in nine different supported living envi...
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| author | Jean Daly-Lynn Assumpta Ryan Brendan McCormack Suzanne Martin |
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| description | Background: The aim of the paper is to examine the experiences and perspectives of people living with dementia who live in supported living environments. Methods: Peer researchers conducted semi-structured interviews with twenty-two people living with dementia in nine different supported living environments. Results: Three themes developed from the thematic analysis: “You can come and go when you like” (Independence and Autonomy); “Everybody the staff and all, all works together” (Collaborative Relationships); and “When I came first, I saw this –I said is this all mine?” (Correct Fit of the Environment). Participants reported living environments that fostered their independence, choice, and control. Collaborative relationships with staff members and family caregivers were important to live the life of their choice. Finally, the correct environment created a sense of ownership and belonging within this space. Conclusions: These findings illustrate that supported living can be an environment that empowers individuals on their dementia journey. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-50a84e969fb445ed8359707e189be1ae2022-12-21T23:32:29ZengElsevierAging and Health Research2667-03212022-03-0121100055A qualitative exploration of living with dementia in supported living environments using a peer researcher approachJean Daly-Lynn0Assumpta Ryan1Brendan McCormack2Suzanne Martin3School of Health Sciences, Ulster University, Shore Rd, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland BT37 0QB, United Kingdom; Engage with Age, East Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom; Corresponding author at: School of Health Sciences, Ulster University, Shore Rd, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland BT37 0QB, United Kingdom.School of Nursing, Ulster University, Magee, Northern Ireland, United KingdomHead of Division of Nursing, Queen Margaret University, Scotland, United KingdomSchool of Health Sciences, Ulster University, Shore Rd, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland BT37 0QB, United KingdomBackground: The aim of the paper is to examine the experiences and perspectives of people living with dementia who live in supported living environments. Methods: Peer researchers conducted semi-structured interviews with twenty-two people living with dementia in nine different supported living environments. Results: Three themes developed from the thematic analysis: “You can come and go when you like” (Independence and Autonomy); “Everybody the staff and all, all works together” (Collaborative Relationships); and “When I came first, I saw this –I said is this all mine?” (Correct Fit of the Environment). Participants reported living environments that fostered their independence, choice, and control. Collaborative relationships with staff members and family caregivers were important to live the life of their choice. Finally, the correct environment created a sense of ownership and belonging within this space. Conclusions: These findings illustrate that supported living can be an environment that empowers individuals on their dementia journey.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667032122000038Dementia careLiving with dementiaPeer researchersSupported livingQualitative researchEmpowerment |
| spellingShingle | Jean Daly-Lynn Assumpta Ryan Brendan McCormack Suzanne Martin A qualitative exploration of living with dementia in supported living environments using a peer researcher approach Aging and Health Research Dementia care Living with dementia Peer researchers Supported living Qualitative research Empowerment |
| title | A qualitative exploration of living with dementia in supported living environments using a peer researcher approach |
| title_full | A qualitative exploration of living with dementia in supported living environments using a peer researcher approach |
| title_fullStr | A qualitative exploration of living with dementia in supported living environments using a peer researcher approach |
| title_full_unstemmed | A qualitative exploration of living with dementia in supported living environments using a peer researcher approach |
| title_short | A qualitative exploration of living with dementia in supported living environments using a peer researcher approach |
| title_sort | qualitative exploration of living with dementia in supported living environments using a peer researcher approach |
| topic | Dementia care Living with dementia Peer researchers Supported living Qualitative research Empowerment |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667032122000038 |
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