Date of Award
2009
Document Type
Thesis
Publisher
Edith Cowan University
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science Honours
Faculty
Faculty of Computing, Health and Science
Abstract
Dementia affects occupational performance by restricting one's ability to carry out valued roles and activities. Centre based respite has been described as one intervention to maintain or improve occupational performance and prevent or delay institutionalisation for people with dementia. The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of centre based respite on occupational performance components as outlined by the Occupational Performance Model (Australia) for people with dementia. Five spousal caregivers, recruited through Alzheimer's Australia WA, participated in semi-structured interviews. Data was analysed using framework analysis techniques. Findings revealed centre based respite attendance can positively influence marital relationships, mood, socialisation and sleep habits for people with dementia. Future research is required that examines the efficacy of interventions that focus on occupational performance components for people with dementia within a centre based respite environment.
Recommended Citation
Ness, K. (2009). The impact of centre based respite on occupational performance for people with dementia. Edith Cowan University. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses_hons/1024