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    Understanding Nurses' Use of Activity-Based Interventions for People Living with Dementia in Acute Care

    Year: 2026, 2026
    Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
    Name(s): Creator (cre): Peddar, Shawna, Thesis advisor (ths): Woodend, Kirsten, Thesis advisor (ths): Cable-Williams, Beryl, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
    Abstract: <p>Older adults with dementia experience higher rates of hospitalization than those without dementia, yet nurses in acute care frequently feel unprepared to support patients with responsive behaviours using non-pharmacological approaches. The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of nurses' using activity-based interventions, such as colouring, word games, therapeutic dolls… more