Montessori intervention for individuals with dementia: feasibility study of a culturally adapted psychosocial intervention in Pakistan (MIRACLE).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Globally, nearly two-thirds of people with dementia reside in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), yet research on how to support people with dementia in LMIC settings is sparse, particularly regarding the management of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia. Understanding how best to manage these symptoms of dementia with non-specialist approaches in LMICs is critical. One such approach is a non-pharmacological intervention based on the Montessori method.

Aims

To evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a culturally adapted, group-based Montessori intervention for care home residents with dementia and their study partners, who were paid care workers in Pakistan.

Method

This was a two-stage study: a cultural adaptation of the Montessor

SUBMITTER: Chaudhry N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7443909 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature