7 research outputs found
Tele-Rehabilitation for People with Dementia during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case-Study from England
ntroduction: The Promoting Activity, Independence and Stability in Early Dementia
(PrAISED) is delivering an exercise programme for people with dementia. The Lincolnshire part�nership National Health Service (NHS) foundation Trust successfully delivered PrAISED through a
video-calling platform during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Methods: This
qualitative case-study aimed to identify participants that video delivery worked for, to highlight
its benefits and its challenges. Interviews were conducted between May and August 2020 with
five participants with dementia and their caregivers (n = 10), as well as five therapists from the
Lincolnshire partnership NHS foundation Trust. The interviews were analysed through thematic
analysis. Results: Video delivery worked best when participants had a supporting caregiver and
when therapists showed enthusiasm and had an established rapport with the client. Benefits included
time efficiency of sessions, enhancing participants’ motivation, caregivers’ dementia awareness, and
therapists’ creativity. Limitations included users’ poor IT skills and resources. Discussion: The
COVID-19 pandemic required innovative ways of delivering rehabilitation. This study supports that
people with dementia can use tele-rehabilitation, but success is reliant on having a caregiver and an
enthusiastic and known therapis
Island Visual Artists '84 : An Exhibition Representing the Work of Island Visual Artists
Williamson gives an anecdotal history of Prince Edward Island's art scene. Includes biographical notes and artists' statements
Island Visual Artists '86 : An Exhibition Representing the Work of Island Visual Artists
Wyatt stresses the importance of art education in Prince Edward Island. Includes brief statements and biographical notes for 93 artists