'The Jigsaw Culture of Care': A qualitative analysis of Montessori-Based programming for dementia care in the United Kingdom.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Montessori-Based Programming (MBP) in dementia care refers to a growing body of research and practice that has developed Montessori methods to facilitate self-paced learning, independence and engagement for people living with dementia. A number of research gaps have been identified in the existing literature such as a lack of cross-cultural studies and well-powered, robustly designed outcome studies. The current study investigated the use of MBP with a focus on provision in the United Kingdom. It aimed to identify MBP implementation approaches, challenges and barriers, and research gaps.

Design and methods

A qualitative design was implemented to analyse data from in-depth, semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders (N = 8) with experience of MBP in the UK.

SUBMITTER: Raghuraman S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8678648 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature