A Qualitative Study on the Experiences of Therapists Delivering the Promoting Activity, Independence and Stability in Early Dementia (PrAISED) Intervention During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Promoting Activity, Independence and Stability in Early Dementia (PrAISED) intervention is a programme of physical activity and exercise designed to maintain participation in activities of daily living, mobility, and quality of life for people living with dementia. During the COVID-19 pandemic first national lockdown in England, the PrAISED physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and rehabilitation support workers adapted to delivering the intervention remotely via telephone or video conferencing.

Objective

The aim of this study was to explore therapists' experience of delivering the PrAISED intervention during the COVID-19 pandemic and derive implications for clinical practice.

Methods

Qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 th

SUBMITTER: Cowley A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9881024 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature