Assessing the feasibility and acceptability of a faith-based home activity toolbox designed for African American families affected by dementia
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19504528 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mayra Sainz (0000-0003-1527-6918, Emory University), Janelle Gore (0000-0003-4506-0229, Emory University), Janelle E Gore (Emory University), Morgan Colquit (Emory University), Audric Donald (Emory University), Manpreet Kaur (0000-0001-8646-9616, Emory University), Glenna Brewster (0000-0001-7664-9381, Emory University), Fayron Epps (0000-0002-4332-4078, Emory University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 513-527 |
| Publication date | 2024-05-27 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Mental Health Religion & Culture (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1367-4676 • E-ISSN: 1469-9737 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/13674676.2024.2411079 |
| PMID | 40766798 |
| OpenAlex | W4407791421 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 37 |
This multi-phase study tested the feasibility and acceptability of a tailored faith-based home activity toolbox developed to support African American families facing dementia. Phase 1 of the study focused on intervention design and used a qualitative descriptive design to identify culturally specific, meaningful, and engaging activities to include within a faith-based toolbox. In Phase 2, 17 African American caregiver dyads participated in a single-group pre- and post-test design. Of these, 13 caregivers were invited for follow-up interviews. Despite no statistical significance, trends in the data suggest engaging with the faith-based toolbox reduced caregiver burden, generated higher positive appraisal, increased expressive support, and decreased stress levels. Emerging themes include: (a) Improved dyadic relationships, (b) Increased social interactions for people living with dementia, and (c) Challenges encountered during engagement. The results suggest the toolbox is a feasible and accepted approach to providing meaningful and engaging activities to African American families facing dementia
African american · Dementia · Faith · Sociology · Toolbox · Anthropology · Clinical Psychology · Computer Science · Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Medicine · Psychology · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology · Social Psychology · Gerontology
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |