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A qualitative exploration of living with dementia in supported living environments using a peer researcher approach
(Elsevier, 2022-02-02) Daly-Lynn, Jean; Ryan, Assumpta; McCormack, Brendan; Martin, Suzanne
Background The aim of the paper is to examine the experiences and perspectives of people living with dementia who live in supported living environments. Methods Peer researchers conducted semi-structured interviews with twenty-two people living with dementia in nine different supported living environments. Results Three themes developed from the thematic analysis: “You can come and go when you like” (Independence and Autonomy); “Everybody the staff and all, all works together” (Collaborative Relationships); and “When I came first, I saw this –I said is this all mine?” (Correct Fit of the Environment). Participants reported living environments that fostered their independence, choice, and control. Collaborative relationships with staff members and family caregivers were important to live the life of their choice. Finally, the correct environment created a sense of ownership and belonging within this space. Conclusions These findings illustrate that supported living can be an environment that empowers individuals on their dementia journey.
A systematic review of electronic assistive technology within supporting living environments for people with dementia
(SAGE, 2017-10-09) Daly-Lynn, Jean; Rondon-Sulbaran, Janeet; Quinn, Eamon; Ryan, Assumpta; McCormack, Brendan; Martin, Suzanne
Health and social care provision needs to change in order to meet the needs of an increase in the number of people living with dementia. Environmental design, technology and assistive devices have the potential to complement care, help address some of the challenges presented by this growing need and impact on the lived experience of this vulnerable population. This systematic review was undertaken to identify the research on the use of electronic assistive technology within long-term residential care settings. A total of 3229 papers published from the inception of each of the databases up until May 2016 were retrieved from searches in four major databases. Sixty-one were identified to be included in the review. The inclusion criteria were: original peer reviewed journals; an electronic assistive technology intervention; with residents or tenants living with dementia or their family or paid caregivers; in supported living environments or residential care. The data extracted from the included studies focused on the methodology, technology, outcomes and the role of people living with dementia within the research. Overall, an extensive variety of technical interventions were found, with a broad range of methodological heterogeneity to explore their effect. Additionally, wide-spanning outcomes to support the potential of technology solutions and the challenges presented by such intervention were found.
Partnering with older people as peer researchers
(Wiley, 2021-08-01) Daly-Lynn, Jean; Washbrook, Margy; Ryan, Assumpta; McCormack, Brendan; Martin, Suzanne
Background: The term peer researcher describes the role of a person who has similar characteristics and can identify with the participant group in a research study. This paper describes the methodological approach and experiences of older people who were peer researchers on a study that explored the lived experience of people with dementia who lived in technology-enriched housing.
Stakeholder’s experiences of living and caring in technology-rich supported living environments for tenants living with dementia
(BioMed Central, 2023-02-01) Daly-Lynn, Jean; Ryan, Assumpta; McCormack, Brendan; Martin, Suzanne
Background: Technology innovation provides an opportunity to support the rising number of people living with dementia globally. The present study examines experiences of people who have dementia and live in technology enriched supported care models. Additionally, it explores caregiver’s attitudes towards technology use with the housing scheme. Methods: A qualitative research design was adopted, and eight housing schemes consented to take part in the study. A technology audit was undertaken in addition to participant interviews and caregiver survey. Seven peer researchers conducted semi-structured interviews with 22 people living with dementia. Interviews were analysed using thematic analysis. Informal and formal caregivers were invited to complete a survey to capture their attitudes towards technology use. A total of 20 informal and 31 formal caregiver surveys were returned. All surveys were input into Survey Monkey and downloaded into excel for analysis. Closed questions were analysed using descriptive statistics and open-ended questions were organised into themes and described descriptively. Results: The technology audit identified that technologies were in place from as early as 2002. Technology heterogeneity of, both passive and active devices, was found within the housing schemes. Technologies such as wearable devices were reportedly used according to need, and mobile phone use was widely adopted. The themes that developed out of the tenant interviews were: Attitudes and Engagement with Technology; Technology Enhancing Tenants Sense of Security; Seeking Support and Digital Literacy; and Technology Enabled Connection. A lack of awareness about living alongside technology was a major finding. Technologies enabled a sense of reassurance and facilitated connections with the wider community. The interaction with technology presented challenges, for example, remembering passwords, access to Wi-Fi and the identification of its use in an emergency. The caregiver survey reported a range of facilitators and barriers for the use of technology within care. Both types of caregivers held relatively similar views around the benefits of technology, however their views on issues such as privacy and consent varied. Safety was considered more important than right to privacy by family caregivers. Conclusions: The present study provides new insight into stakeholder’s experiences of living, working and caregiving alongside technology in supported living environments. As the generation of people living with dementia become more tech savvy, harnessing everyday technologies to support care could enable holistic care and support the transition through the care continuum. Advance care planning and technology assessments are at the very core of future technology provision. It is evident that a paternalistic attitudes towards technology use could impact the multitude of benefits technology can play in both health and leisure for people living with dementia and their caregivers.
The transition to technology-enriched supported accommodation (TESA) for people living with dementia: The experience of formal carers
(2019-07-04) Rondon-Sulbaran, Janeet; Daly-Lynn, Jean; McCormack, Brendan; Ryan, Assumpta; Martin, Suzanne
This paper presents the experiences of formal carers working in technology-enriched supported accommodation for people living with dementia, examining their care-giving role from a person-centred care perspective. Within a qualitative study, 21 semi-structured interviews were conducted with formal carers and data were analysed following a thematic approach. Four main themes were identified that mapped to the attributes of the person-centred practice framework (PCPF): promoting choice and autonomy, staffing model, using assistive technology and feeling that ‘you're doing a good job’. Central to person-centred practice in these settings was the promotion of choice, autonomy and independence. The dichotomy between safety and independence was evident, curtailing the opportunities within the environmental enablers and associated embedded assistive technologies. Formal carers reported considerable job satisfaction working in these settings. The small-scale, home-like facilities seemed to have a positive effect on job satisfaction. These findings are relevant to policy makers, commissioners and service providers, highlighting the facilitators of person-centred care in community dwellings for people living with dementia and the role of formal carers in promoting this approach.