Observations on strategies used by people with dementia to manage being assessed using validated measures

A pilot qualitative video analysis

Bibliographic Data

ID19509045
AuthorsAlison Ward (0000-0002-1913-3589, Faculty of Health, Education and Society University of Northampton Northampton UK, corresponding author), Anne Melchior Jensen (0000-0002-4873-1641, Act2learn Health and Social and Neuropedagogic, University College Northern Denmark Aalborg Denmark), Anna Camilla Ottesen (0000-0003-3097-6816, Applied Sciences, Department of Nursing, University College Northern Denmark Aalborg Denmark), Diana Schack Thoft (0000-0002-9819-9737, Research Centre of Health and Applied Technology, Research and Development, University College Northern Denmark Aalborg Denmark)
Year2023
Volume26
Issue2
Pages931-939
Publication date2023-04-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueHealth Expectations (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1369-6513 • E-ISSN: 1369-7625
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/hex.13719
PMID36722316
OpenAlexW4318755378
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited31

BACKGROUND: Analysis of video data was conducted of validated assessments with people with dementia as part of a feasibility control study comparing a lifelong learning service with other dementia services. OBJECTIVE: The aim was to provide a new perspective on what occurs during the assessment process when using validated measures in research and explore which strategies people with dementia use to manage their participation. DESIGN: Video recordings were made of pre- and postintervention assessments of people with dementia. An initial pilot analysis of 10 videos of the pre-assessments was conducted. SETTING: Lifelong learning services and other dementia services situated in six municipalities in Northern Denmark took part in this study, with 55 people with dementia participating. RESULTS: The themes identified were: 'State of mind' and 'Mental resources', showing how these aspects influenced the participants' reactions and the strategies they used. DISCUSSION: The results are discussed in relation to how individual personality traits influence the assessment process and the way a person with dementia will manage the situation. CONCLUSION: The assessment situation is complex and can be influenced by the strategies adopted by individuals with dementia as they try to manage the assessment process. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: People with dementia supported the decision-making for the choice of validated measure used within this study

Data science · Dementia · Qualitative analysis · Qualitative research · Sociology · Applied Psychology · Computer Science · Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research · Education, Healthcare and Sociology Research · Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes · Medicine · Psychology

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