A Feasibility Study of Reminiscence for People Living with Dementia
Research type
Research Study
Full title
A Feasibility Study of Facilitated Reminiscence for People Living with Dementia
IRAS ID
156499
Contact name
Assumpta Ryan
Contact email
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
, 16/NI/0035
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 10 months, 28 days
Research summary
Reminiscence refers to interventions that prompt memories. The aim of this study is to investigate the feasibility of individual specific reminiscence, facilitated through the use of bespoke software (InspireD App) for people living with dementia. The objectives are to 1) test the feasibility of the study in terms of recruitment, retention, impact, cost effectiveness and potential for further research; 2) provide home-based reminiscence support to people living with dementia; 3) implement an intervention comprising reminiscence training, IT support and use of the App in homes of people living with dementia; 4) examine the impact of the intervention on well-being and on the relationship between people living with dementia and their family carers; 5) undertake preliminary costings to inform a potential cost effectiveness analysis and 6) explore users’ views on the intervention. The research will be conducted in the Western Health and Social Care Trust. In Phase 1, we will recruit 30 dyads (each dyad will consist of a person living with dementia and his/her family carer). A reminiscence facilitator will provide 5 training sessions to each dyad. Then an IT assistant will provide 3 training sessions on how to use the InspireD App. Each dyad will then use the App at home over a 3 month period. The impact of facilitated reminiscence on relationships, quality of life and use of services will be assessed using a range of outcome measures. Data will be collected at baseline, midpoint and at end of the intervention. In Phase 2, interviews will be conducted with a volunteer sample of participants from Phase 1 to ascertain their experiences of the facilitated reminiscence intervention.
REC name
HSC REC B
REC reference
16/NI/0035
Date of REC Opinion
15 Mar 2016
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion