Cognitive training for older prisoners: a qualitative analysis of prisoners' and staff members' perceptions.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Correctional institutions are challenged by increasing numbers of older prisoners. Existing literature highlights the vulnerability of this group that is reflected by various somatic and mental health issues including cognitive dysfunctions. Although cognitive training studies in various target groups of older people have been conducted, there is lack of data regarding cognitive training in older prisoners. A structured cognitive group training program ("NEUROvitalis Prison") with 12 weekly sessions was offered to male prisoners in Germany.

Methods

Post intervention an exploratory qualitative study was conducted. Prisoners (N = 18) and staff (N = 4) perspectives were explored by conducting face-to-face semi-structured interviews. Audiotaped data we

SUBMITTER: Verhulsdonk S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10800784 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature