What are the elements needed to create an effective visual art intervention for people with dementia? A qualitative exploration.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This article aimed to advance the understanding of 'what works' in visual art interventions from the perspective of key stakeholders, including people with dementia, their family members and visual art professionals.

Method

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 22 participants, exploring their perceptions on barriers, facilitators, perceived benefits, experiences of delivering/attending a visual art intervention and any recommendations for implementation.

Results

Five factors were identified within the interviews that indicated important considerations for intervention structure and implementation, including benefits of group work, a skilled facilitator, participant choice, artistic ability and activity content. While art therapists expressed a cle

SUBMITTER: Shoesmith EK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8132006 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature