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The impact of community-based arts and health interventions on cognition in people with dementia: a systematic literature review
- Authors:
- YOUNG Rhea, CAMIC Paul M., TISCHLER Victoria
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 20(4), 2016, pp.337-351.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Objectives: Dementia is a progressive condition, affecting increasing numbers of people, characterised by cognitive decline. The current systematic review aimed to evaluate research pertaining to the impact of arts and health interventions on cognition in people with dementia. Method: A literature search was conducted utilising PsychInfo, Cochrane Reviews, Web of Science, Medline and British Humanities Index databases. Seventeen studies were included in the review, including those related to literary, performing and visual arts. Results: The review highlighted this as an emerging area of research with the literature consisting largely of small-scale studies with methodological limitations including lack of control groups and often poorly defined samples. All the studies suggested, however, that arts-based activities had a positive impact on cognitive processes, in particular on attention, stimulation of memories, enhanced communication and engagement with creative activities. Conclusion: The existent literature suggests that arts activities are helpful interventions within dementia care. A consensus has yet to emerge, however, about the direction for future research including the challenge of measurement and the importance of methodological flexibility. It is suggested that further research address some of these limitations by examining whether the impact of interventions vary depending on cognitive ability and to continue to assess how arts interventions can be of use across the stages of dementia. (Publisher abstract)
Staff attitudes towards sexuality in relation to gender of people with intellectual disability: a qualitative study
- Authors:
- YOUNG Rhea, GORE Nick, McCARTHY Michelle
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 37(4), December 2012, pp.343-347.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
The aim of this study was to examine whether the gender of people with intellectual disability affects the attitudes of staff regarding their sexuality. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 people (7 female, 3 male) who worked directly with adults with intellectual disability in a variety of capacities. Thematic analysis of interview transcripts identified 3 themes: women are perceived as sexually innocent, men as more sexually motivated, and motivations for intimate relationships are perceived to differ between men and women with intellectual disability. The article presents the results with examples from the interviews. The authors report that the study indicates unfavourable attitudes towards sexuality in individuals with intellectual disability that correlate with traditional, restricted gender stereotypes, and suggest that their findings highlight the importance of considering gender when supporting the sexuality of people with intellectual disability.
Staff experiences of supported employment with the sustainable hub of innovative employment for people with complex needs
- Authors:
- GORE Nick J., FORRESTER-JONES Racheal, YOUNG Rhea
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 42(3), 2014, pp.228-235.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Whilst the value of supported employment for people with learning disabilities is well substantiated, the experiences of supporting individuals into work are less well documented. The Sustainable Hub of Innovative Employment for people with Complex needs operates in the South East of England and aims to support people with learning disabilities and complex needs to find paid employment. Sixteen semi-structured interviews administered to staff members of Sustainable Hub of Innovative Employment for people with Complex needs revealed seven core themes concerning their experiences of helping people with complex needs into work. This included the practical and emotional reality of facilitating supported employment and a reflection on those factors that influenced success. Staff reported that it could be difficult to help people with complex needs to find work and this often made them worried. However, when people with complex needs found work, it was very rewarding. This article discusses how findings relate more broadly to work in this area, and the vital roles frontline staff play in making employment happen for people with learning disabilities. (Edited publisher abstract)